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Home Loan Prepayment: Should You Cut the EMI or the Tenure to Save More Interest?

Why the choice matters more than the prepayment itselfMaking a lump-sum prepayment on a home loan is one of the highest-return financial moves available to a salaried Indian borrower. On a ₹50 lakh loan at 8.5% over 20 years, the total interest outgo is roughly ₹58 lakh, more than the…

Times Life · Sep 13

RBI should hike rate by 25 bps in October to counter external shocks: Report

An SBI research report recommends the Reserve Bank of India raise interest rates. The central bank should implement a 25 basis point hike next month, it says. This action aims to counter external shocks and rising crude oil prices. Inflationary pressures are also showing signs of becoming more widespread. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Vijay Mallya continues to evade Indian law, recovery of assets doesn't absolve him: ED

Vijay Mallya continues to evade legal processes in India. The Enforcement Directorate stated debt recovery does not absolve him of charges. Properties worth over fourteen thousand crore rupees were handed to banks. Mallya left India in March 2016 and remains elusive. Money laundering charges persist despite substantial asset restoration.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

SBI-led group of lenders to provide $3.5 billion debt to Vodafone Idea

Lenders led by State Bank of India will provide Vodafone Idea $3.5 billion debt financing. This funding aims to help the mobile operator rebuild its business and improve its network. Conditions include Kumar Mangalam Birla remaining chairman for the loan's tenure. Indian authorities previously provided a lifeline by capping past…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Bank union strike tomorrow: Are banks open or closed on September 11, 2026? Check details

Bank customers face potential disruptions on September 11, 2026, due to a nationwide strike. United Forum of Bank Unions has called for this action, impacting branch operations. Banks advise customers to use digital channels and ATMs for essential transactions. Essential services will run, but branch work may be affected by…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Will State Bank of India’s branches be closed on September 11 bank strike day? Here’s what SBI says

Bank strike September 11, 2026: Bank unions have announced multiple strike dates starting September 11, 2026. State Bank of India advises customers to complete transactions before the strike. Digital banking channels and ATMs are recommended for routine transactions. The strikes are part of demands for banking sector reforms and a…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

GFF 2026: After KYC, SBI chief flags ‘Know Your Agent’ as AI enters banking

Agentic AI's growing use in finance necessitates new checks beyond customer identification. Banks may develop a 'Know Your Agent' framework for autonomous systems. This framework will address AI identity, authentication, and transaction limits. Such systems require accuracy, accountability, and unbiased access for trust. India aims for intelligent inclusion by scaling…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

How to Set Up a Password Manager for Your Entire Family in One Evening and Actually Stay Secure

Why Indian families are sitting ducksYour father uses the same password for his SBI net banking, his Gmail, and the OTT subscription the whole family shares. Your mother has it written on a Post-it inside the kitchen drawer. Your teenager has memorised one password and adds an exclamation mark when…

Times Life · Sep 10

Spotted Card Fraud in India? Here Is Exactly What to Do in the First 30 Minutes

The Clock Starts the Moment You See the AlertYour phone shows a transaction you did not make. That moment is not the time to call a family member or Google what happened. It is the time to move. Chanakya wrote in the Arthashastra that a loss identified at once is…

Times Life · Sep 9

SBI loses original papers for property loan; court orders bank to pay Rs 5,000 per day penalty

The Bombay High Court ordered State Bank of India to pay daily compensation. This order came after the bank admitted losing original property documents deposited over two decades ago. The court rejected the bank's argument about the borrower's delay in requesting their return. Compensation will be paid daily until the…

The Economic Times · Sep 8