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Bank Holiday January 2026: How Many Days Will Branches Will Be Closed? Check Dates And City Wise List

Bank Holiday January 2026: How Many Days Will Branches Will Be Closed? Check Dates And City Wise List

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bank holidays calendar list has given full details of states and days when  bank branches will be closed in the month of January  2026. 

Dec 30, 2025, 16:46 PM IST
Silver Outshined Gold In 2025—Will 2026 Make Or Break Investors? Here’s The Gold & Silver Outlook 2026

Silver Outshined Gold In 2025—Will 2026 Make Or Break Investors? Here’s The Gold & Silver Outlook 2026

According to market assessments, the extraordinary gains of last year were supported by a rare alignment of factors — global geopolitical stress, aggressive central bank buying of gold, concerns over

Dec 30, 2025, 14:52 PM IST
India Poised To Become USD 26 Trillion Economy By 2047-48: Report

India Poised To Become USD 26 Trillion Economy By 2047-48: Report

The report highlights that there are a few key enablers of growth that uniquely strengthen India’s position in the global economy over the next decade and beyond, as it is most likely to overtake

Dec 29, 2025, 19:49 PM IST
Hurry! Just Two More Days To Go For THIS PAN Card, Aadhaar Documentation --Check Details

Hurry! Just Two More Days To Go For THIS PAN Card, Aadhaar Documentation --Check Details

Individuals who were allotted a PAN on or after October 1, 2024, are required to link their PAN with Aadhaar by December 31, 2025. For all other PAN holders.

Dec 29, 2025, 12:34 PM IST
Gratuity Under NPS: Can Re-Employed Govt Employees Get It Twice? Rules Explained

Gratuity Under NPS: Can Re-Employed Govt Employees Get It Twice? Rules Explained

The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has cited Rule 4A of the Central Civil Services (Payment of Gratuity under NPS) Amendment Rules, 2025, and clearly spelt out the conditions.

Dec 28, 2025, 16:52 PM IST
Income Tax Alert Before Dec 31? Here’s How To File A Revised ITR Step By Step

Income Tax Alert Before Dec 31? Here’s How To File A Revised ITR Step By Step

While filing an income tax return, it’s common for taxpayers to miss some details or make small errors such as incorrect income figures, forgotten deductions, or calculation mistakes. To fix this,

Dec 27, 2025, 19:06 PM IST
Delhi HC Mandates E-KYC Verification In Domain Registrations

Delhi HC Mandates E-KYC Verification In Domain Registrations

In a detailed 248-page judgment in a batch of suits filed by Dabur India Ltd, a single-judge Bench of Justice Prathiba M. Singh observed that anonymity in domain registrations has enabled the misuse

Dec 26, 2025, 18:51 PM IST
Cheque Deposited? Faster 3-Hour Clearance Still Missing, RBI Decision May Delay Fund Access; Here’s Why

Cheque Deposited? Faster 3-Hour Clearance Still Missing, RBI Decision May Delay Fund Access; Here’s Why

The new system was part of the RBI’s broader effort to modernise cheque-based transactions and reduce settlement delays for customers. Once fully implemented, it was expected to allow cheques to be

Dec 26, 2025, 18:04 PM IST
Fact Check: Will Income Tax Dept Access Your Social Media, Emails From 2026? Check

Fact Check: Will Income Tax Dept Access Your Social Media, Emails From 2026? Check

Due to the widespread circulation of this claim, the Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) Fact Check team stepped in to verify whether the message was true or misleading. 

Dec 26, 2025, 12:14 PM IST
EPF Rules 2025: Left Your Job? Here’s What Happens To Your PF Interest– Explained

EPF Rules 2025: Left Your Job? Here’s What Happens To Your PF Interest– Explained

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) credits interest to your existing PF balance every year, and this continues until you withdraw the full amount or reach the age of 58.

Dec 26, 2025, 10:19 AM IST
Bank Holiday On December 26: Are Banks Open Or Closed Today Due To Christmas Celebrations? Check Here

Bank Holiday On December 26: Are Banks Open Or Closed Today Due To Christmas Celebrations? Check Here

Many parts of India are continuing their Christmas celebrations, which is why banks are observing a holiday today, Friday, December 26.

Dec 26, 2025, 09:10 AM IST
India-Nepal Trade Poised To Double In Next Five Years: Report

India-Nepal Trade Poised To Double In Next Five Years: Report

India's exports to Nepal stood at about USD 7.4 billion, dominated by petroleum products, machinery, vehicles, pharmaceuticals, food items, and construction materials, which are critical to Nepal's

Dec 25, 2025, 18:27 PM IST
ITR Filing Alert: Revised Or Belated Return—Which One Should You File Before Dec 31?

ITR Filing Alert: Revised Or Belated Return—Which One Should You File Before Dec 31?

If you filed your original return on time and later spot a mistake, filing a revised ITR before December 31 is usually the easiest and most cost-effective option. However, if you missed the original

Dec 25, 2025, 17:55 PM IST
Bank Holidays In January 2026: Banks Will Remain Closed On THESE Days — Check Full List

Bank Holidays In January 2026: Banks Will Remain Closed On THESE Days — Check Full List

The number of bank holidays can vary depending on the state. In some regions, branches could remain closed for as many as 10 to 12 days in January, including Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays, and

Dec 25, 2025, 15:31 PM IST
Union Budget 2026-27: CII Outlines 4-Point Strategy For Macroeconomic Stability

Union Budget 2026-27: CII Outlines 4-Point Strategy For Macroeconomic Stability

According to a CII statement, at the core of the roadmap is adherence to the government’s debt glide path targeting 50 per cent (plus or minus 1 per cent) of GDP by FY31. Maintaining Central debt at

Dec 25, 2025, 14:12 PM IST
Aadhaar-PAN Linking Deadline: Step-by-Step Guide To Link Before Dec 31, 2025– Check Penalty

Aadhaar-PAN Linking Deadline: Step-by-Step Guide To Link Before Dec 31, 2025– Check Penalty

Linking PAN with Aadhaar is compulsory for individuals whose PAN was issued using an Aadhaar Enrolment ID before October 1, 2024. If this requirement is not completed on time, the PAN will become

Dec 25, 2025, 13:37 PM IST
Jeevan Pramaan 2025: How To Submit Life Certificate Online, Offline, And Via UMANG App

Jeevan Pramaan 2025: How To Submit Life Certificate Online, Offline, And Via UMANG App

Pensioners can now complete the entire life certificate process online using just a smartphone and a few basic personal details. There’s no need to visit a bank or pension office.

Dec 25, 2025, 12:00 PM IST
Does Higher Income Guarantee Faster Wealth? Can You Actually Build Money Faster By Moving To UAE? CA Explains Math

Does Higher Income Guarantee Faster Wealth? Can You Actually Build Money Faster By Moving To UAE? CA Explains Math

Kaushik explains how residents working in the UAE often highlight two genuine financial advantages. But is that a sure-shot way to build wealth? Find Out.

Dec 24, 2025, 11:58 AM IST
CBDT Asks Tax Filers To Review, Revise Returns Before 31 December To Avoid Penal Consequences

CBDT Asks Tax Filers To Review, Revise Returns Before 31 December To Avoid Penal Consequences

CBDT has advised all eligible taxpayers to utilise this opportunity to ensure complete compliance with statutory reporting requirements.

Dec 24, 2025, 09:47 AM IST
Government Launches NUDGE Campaign For AY 26 To Help Taxpayers Fix Return Errors Voluntarily

Government Launches NUDGE Campaign For AY 26 To Help Taxpayers Fix Return Errors Voluntarily

NUDGE Campaign: The data shows that some returns contain incorrect or invalid PANs of donees, while others have errors regarding the actual amount of the deduction claimed. 

Dec 23, 2025, 20:54 PM IST