January 2026 Bank Holidays: Full List of Closures
Plan your financial tasks! Banks in India will observe up to 16 holidays in January 2026, including Republic Day and regional festivals. Check the state-wise list here.
Plan your financial tasks! Banks in India will observe up to 16 holidays in January 2026, including Republic Day and regional festivals. Check the state-wise list here.
A major fraud under PM's Crop Insurance Scheme in Farrukhabad saw Rs 68 lakh paid to landless farmers. Bank managers & insurance staff booked. Full details inside.
Russia reports its fastest battlefield gains of 2025 in December, capturing dozens of Ukrainian settlements. Top generals brief Putin as Moscow vows retaliation for strikes.
Russia launches new offensive, claims destruction of Ukraine's unmanned supply routes near Gulyaipole. The assault comes hours before Zelensky's critical meeting with Donald Trump. Details inside.
AIBEA demands disciplinary action for customers abusing bank staff, highlights recruitment slowdown's impact on CASA deposits, and reaffirms opposition to bank privatisation. Read key insights from the Pune conference.
Banks across India, including SBI, HDFC, and ICICI, are closed today, 27 December, as it's the fourth Saturday. Check the RBI holiday calendar for details on weekend closures and how they affect your banking.
Credit card spending in India fell to Rs 1.9 lakh crore in Nov 2025, down 11.9% from Oct, as festive demand normalized. HDFC Bank showed resilience while offline spending took a larger hit. Read the full analysis.
HDFC Securities introduces a Margin Trading Facility (MTF) for Gold ETFs on its HDFC SKY platform, allowing up to 70% leverage. Learn about the costs, risks, and how it works for investors.
Indian stock markets closed flat on Tuesday, December 23. The Sensex slipped 42 points while the Nifty 50 held above 26,170. Discover the 10 key highlights driving today's market action.
Neurologists from Gujarat & worldwide convened at Annual Neuro Update 2025. Experts discussed stroke thrombolysis, epilepsy surgery, AI, VR & brain-computer interfaces. Read key insights.
RBI releases 2026 holiday calendar. Banks across India to remain shut for 10 days in January. Check city-wise list for New Year, Republic Day, Pongal & more.
Years after the Karuvannur cooperative bank scam surfaced, over Rs 260 crore remains locked for 30,078 depositors. Govt data reveals slow repayments hinge on loan recovery. Details inside.
Banks will be shut for up to six days next week in parts of India due to festivals and weekends. Check the full state-wise list of closures and available online services.
A professional gang stole Rs 14.5 lakh from an HDFC Bank ATM in Patna's Nasriganj using a gas cutter. City SP visited the site, an SIT is probing. Read the full details.
Foreign investors have sold a record $18.3B in Indian stocks in 2025, pushing the rupee to an all-time low of 91. Explore the top 10 FIIs and their biggest holdings. Read the full analysis.
HDFC Bank reduces fixed deposit interest rates for select tenures, effective 17 December 2025. Check the new FD rates for general and senior citizen investors here.
RBI approves HDFC Bank to acquire up to 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank. The investment will be made by group companies, not the bank directly. Read the full details.
The Reserve Bank of India has permitted HDFC Bank to acquire up to 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank. The investment will be made by group companies, not HDFC Bank directly. Read the full details here.
RBI grants HDFC Bank approval to acquire up to 9.5% in IndusInd Bank. The move is for portfolio investments, not strategic control. Read the full details and market implications here.
HDFC Bank subsidiaries get RBI approval to acquire up to 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank. The move signals strong support for the lender. Read the full details here.
Learn the crucial minimum income requirements for personal loans from top banks like HDFC, SBI, Axis, and Kotak. Discover how your salary and DTI ratio impact approval chances.
Google slashes prices for Pixel 10 & 9 series, Watch 3, and Buds Pro 2 in its End of Year Sale. Get up to ₹10,000 cashback with HDFC Bank cards. Check out the best deals now!
RBI grants HDFC Bank group entities approval to collectively hold up to 9.5% in IndusInd Bank. The one-year window ends Dec 2026. Get the latest market impact and analysis.
The Reserve Bank of India has granted HDFC Bank approval to raise its shareholding in IndusInd Bank up to 9.5%. This strategic move could reshape India's private banking landscape. Read more for details.
Vedanta Limited announces the Jaigarh Heritage Festival 2025, backed by key sponsors like HDFC Bank. The event celebrates Rajasthan's culture from Jan 24-26, 2025. Discover the lineup!
Yes Bank and Union Bank of India set to join NSE's Nifty Bank index, expanding it to 14 stocks. New SEBI rules trigger $670M outflows from HDFC, ICICI Bank. Read the full analysis.
RBI continues to designate SBI, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs), requiring them to maintain higher capital buffers. Details on new CET1 requirements inside.
India plans new public sector bank mergers to create global-sized lenders. While aiming to fund major projects, the move raises concerns over heightened systemic risk and concentration. Can India achieve scale without amplifying vulnerabilities?
Seven of India's top 10 most valued companies added Rs 96,201 crore in market capitalization last week. TCS and HDFC Bank led the gains while Reliance Industries saw declines. Discover which stocks performed best.
Seven of India's top 10 most valued companies added Rs 96,201 crore in market capitalization last week. HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries led the gains while TCS and Infosys faced declines. Discover which stocks performed best.