Standard Chartered Rolls Out Priority Banking for Affluent Customers
Standard Chartered Bank unveils its priority banking suite in Mumbai, targeting affluent customers with wealth expertise, international banking, and lifestyle benefits.
Standard Chartered Bank unveils its priority banking suite in Mumbai, targeting affluent customers with wealth expertise, international banking, and lifestyle benefits.
Standard Chartered Bank has launched a refreshed Priority Banking proposition in India, featuring enhanced digital tools and personalized services for high-net-worth clients.
Ahead of Union Budget 2026, Muthoot Finance MD outlines a 4-point wishlist for NBFCs: Priority Sector Status for gold loans, gold-linked UPI credit lines, rationalised exposure limits & fair NCD rules to boost financial inclusion.
The Union Ministry has set toll rates for NH-66's Vengalam-Ramanattukara stretch. FASTag gets priority, with discounts for locals and commercial vehicles. Details here.
MPMRCL reduces metro frequency on Indore's Super Priority Corridor to facilitate final testing & commissioning. New timetable effective Jan 11. Details here.
The Trump-led White House has declared acquiring Greenland a US national priority, stating that utilizing military force is 'always an option'. Explore the strategic implications.
Bhopal Metro's ridership crashes to just 434 passengers after new schedule pushes start time to noon and cuts trips. Officials cite low demand as reason for the change.
Haveri MP Basavaraj Bommai pushes banks to boost local lending, reviews key schemes, and sets a high credit-deposit target for Gadag district. Read more.
As the oldest Gen X turns 60, a UNFPA report warns 20.8% of India will be over 60 by 2050. Discover why healthy ageing is now a national priority. Read more.
BJP leader R Ashoka urges officials to prioritize housing applicants from Karnataka, alleging non-locals were evicted from Kogilu. Read the full story on the state's housing policy debate.
Indian investment bankers anticipate record bonuses for 2025 after the industry earned a staggering $1.5 billion in fees. Discover which banks led the charge and the outlook for 2026.
An Indian professional in the US shares the emotional toll of a 12-year Green Card backlog, missing family events while stuck on an H-1B visa. Read about the systemic delays and personal costs.
USPS will shut all post offices on New Year's Day, 1 Jan 2026. Check holiday schedule, delivery status for Priority Mail Express, and full list of 2026 USPS holidays here.
RBI's latest report reveals robust health of Indian banking sector with 11.2% balance sheet growth, sustained profitability, and gross NPA ratio falling to 2.2%. Read the full analysis.
State Bank of India reported nearly 16,000 cyber fraud cases from Jan 2024 to Oct 2025, with losses exceeding ₹118 crore. Discover the state-wise breakdown and expert insights on digital banking risks.
Himachal Pradesh focuses on green mobility, AI, pharma & more to drive sustainable industrial growth and create jobs. Discover the state's new strategic vision.
Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) introduces a sweeping new fees guide, slashing charges for financing, cards, and digital transfers to make banking fairer and more affordable. Discover the key changes.
The US State Department has issued the January 2026 Visa Bulletin with priority dates for family and employment visas. Check the latest filing and final action dates for Indian applicants here.
SBI plans to add 6,500 employees to migrate customers to digital channels via YONO 2.0, aiming to double mobile banking users to 200 million by 2026. Read more.
State Bank of India plans to expand its mobile banking base to 20 crore customers in two years with Yono 2.0. The bank's digital-first 'phygital' strategy includes 10,000 floor managers for support.
Kotak Bank CEO Ashok Vaswani argues full ownership of financial subsidiaries is a strategic advantage, criticizing past stake sales by large banks. Discover the long-term value of integrated conglomerates.
RBI's new digital banking framework, effective Jan 1, 2026, tightens bank approvals, mandates explicit customer consent, and bans service bundling. Learn how it protects users.
RBI consolidates 70 years of banking regulations into 244 master directions, eliminating obsolete rules dating back to 1944. Discover how this simplifies compliance for banks.
RBI simplifies banking compliance by consolidating over 9,400 circulars into 244 Master Directions. A major regulatory overhaul to ease the burden for banks and financial institutions. Read more.
NPCI Bharat BillPay launches Banking Connect for real-time fund tracking. RBI to monitor crypto, gaming transactions instantly. Targets 1 billion monthly bill payments in 4 years.
Seasoned banker Ajay Jain joins Arihant Capital Markets to spearhead investment and merchant banking operations, bringing 25+ years expertise to drive business growth.
Security researchers discover Sturnus malware targeting Indian Android users through fake apps. The trojan steals banking credentials and records messages from WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal. Protect your device now!
Maddie McGivern discovered her Chase account showed negative $50 billion after a normal night out. The banking error was later resolved as a technical glitch affecting limited accounts.
Maddie McGivern discovered negative $50 billion in her Chase account after a normal night out. The banking error was resolved as a technical glitch. Read this bizarre financial story.
RBI raises alarm over widening credit-deposit gap in Indian banking. Expert analysis on why this ratio needs urgent attention and potential solutions.