Bajaj Finance fixes June 16 as record date for 1:2 stock split, 4:1 bonus equity share

Bajaj Finance fixes June 16 as record date for 1:2 stock split, 4:1 bonus equity share

India’s largest NBFC, Bajaj Finance, has set Monday, June 16, 2025, as the record date for its 1:2 stock split and 4:1 bonus share issue. The board approved both corporate actions on April 29, alongside the company’s Q4FY25 results. Under the stock split, there will be a sub-division of 1 equity share of face value … Read more

Can home loan rates dip below 8% with RBI reducing repo rate by 25 bps to 6%?

Can home loan rates dip below 8% with RBI reducing repo rate by 25 bps to 6%?

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has announced a 25 bps reduction in repo rates to 6% from 6.25% and has also shifted its stance from ‘neutral’ to accommodative. With this, it is expected that the home loan rates might go down. So far, home loan borrowers are experiencing a positive year … Read more

Fixed deposit rates: Six banks tweak senior citizen FD rates following RBI repo rate cut

Fixed deposit rates: Six banks tweak senior citizen FD rates following RBI repo rate cut

Following the Reserve Bank of India’s recent 0.25% reduction in the repo rate, attention has swiftly turned towards fixed deposit (FD) interest rates, particularly affecting senior citizens. With banks expected to reduce their rates accordingly, six institutions have announced revised FD interest rates effective February 2025. This adjustment comes as a significant move for those … Read more

RBI MPC: Rate cut may shrink FD returns. How senior citizens can lock in better rates now

RBI MPC: Rate cut may shrink FD returns. How senior citizens can lock in better rates now

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%—the first reduction in nearly five years. While this move benefits borrowers, it also signals a decline in fixed deposit (FD) interest rates, posing a challenge for investors, especially senior citizens who rely on FD income. With banks expected … Read more