The Reserve Bank of India is set to launch a faster cheque clearance system on October 4, 2025. This new system will significantly reduce the cheque processing time. Cheques will be cleared within hours of presentation. The current T+1 day cycle will be shortened. Banks must confirm cheques quickly, or they will be automatically approved.
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State Bank of India will levy nominal charges on IMPS fund transfers exceeding Rs 25,000 via online channels, effective August 15. These charges range from Rs 2 to Rs 10 based on the transaction amount, with GST applicable. Salary packa ...more
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The RBI now permits individuals to invest in Treasury bills via SIPs on its retail direct platform, aiming to increase retail participation in the bond market. While one-year bank FDs offer higher returns, T-bills outperform in shorter ...more
While branch-based IMPS fees remain unchanged, online transfers above ₹25,000 will attract nominal charges between ₹2 and ₹10 plus GST.
The revised MAB requirements are not applicable to salary accounts, senior citizens/pensioners (above 60 years), basic savings bank deposit account/PM Jandhan Yojana, and accounts for people with special needs
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