No Change in Small Savings Rates for March Quarter; PPF, NSC Rates Unchanged

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For the ninth consecutive quarter, the Center maintained the status quo regarding interest rates on well-known modest savings plans including the Public Provident Fund (PPF) and the National Savings Certificate (NSC). Current Interest Rates on Modest Savings Plans The finance ministry said on Wednesday that the Post Office Savings Account would pay 4% interest while … Read more

Why RBI Floating Rate Bonds at 8.05% Still Rank Among India’s Best Safe Investments

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For the majority of investors, RBI variable rate bonds—which provide a higher interest rate of 8.05%—remain the safest investment alternatives despite an overall decline in interest rates. The Indian government issues RBI bonds, which have a sovereign guarantee. Why investors prefer RBI variable rate bonds In addition to having a higher interest rate than many … Read more

Retail Loans Dominate: 55% of Indian Household Borrowings in H1 FY26

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In the first half of FY26, 55.3% of household borrowings were non-housing retail loans, mostly for consumption. According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) figures, 28.6% of loans were for housing, while 16.1% were for business and agricultural. Rising Share of Retail Consumer Loans According to the RBI’s Financial Stability Report for December 2025, the … Read more

Silver Crashes ₹18,784, Gold Slips ₹1,825—Yet 2025 Marks Best Year in 40+ Years

India Likely to Keep Gold Out of GCC Trade Deal

Although the price of gold and silver decreased during the last session of 2025, both precious metals are expected to have their largest yearly increase in more than 40 years. Gold and Silver End 2025 With Historic Gains Although the month-to-date gain remained at 7%, gold February futures fell ₹1,825 per 10 kilos to the … Read more

India’s Broadband Boom: Subscriber Base Crosses 100 Crore, Up Sixfold Since 2014

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According to the most recent statistics from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the number of broadband customers in India has surpassed 100 crore. According to the statistics, India’s broadband subscriber base grew by more than six times, from 131.49 million (13.15 crore) at the end of November 2015 to 1 billion (100.37 crore) … Read more