Union Bank of India Recognised for Accessibility Initiatives
Union Bank of India has been recognised for its accessibility initiatives under its Union Access programme at the Stakeholder Consultation
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Financial Inclusion
Scindia Urges Banks to Expand Credit Access Across Northeast
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia has called on banks to play a larger role
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Co-operative banks in transition
The RBI on August 5, 2026 released the “Draft Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Urban Co-operative Banks” for public/stakeholders’
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Bajaj Finance Launches Cyber Fraud Awareness Drive
Bajaj Finance has launched a financial literacy and cyber-fraud awareness programme in Odisha, focusing on helping consumers understand responsible financial
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India’s First AI-Powered Phygital Bank Branch Opens
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has inaugurated India’s first AI-powered “phygital” banking branch of Slice Small Finance Bank at
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UPI Payments Under ₹2,000 Remain Free
Banks cannot impose charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions of up to ₹2,000, according to the government, reinforcing the
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India Builds Global FinTech Vision
India has an opportunity over the next decade to develop a global fintech architecture, supported by its digital public infrastructure,
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IPPB Launches SHG Savings Account
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has announced the launch of a dedicated Self-Help Group (SHG) Savings Account to strengthen financial
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RBI Highlights AI’s Banking Role
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in improving fraud prevention, strengthening
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RBI Move May Encourage New Urban Cooperative Banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is considering measures that could encourage the establishment of new urban cooperative banks (UCBs),
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