Bank Holiday Today: Are banks across India closed on January 26 for Republic Day 2026?

Bank Holiday Today: Are banks across India closed on January 26 for Republic Day 2026?

Public and private sector banks across all states and Union Territories of India remained closed on Monday, January 26, on account of the 77th Republic Day of India, which is a national holiday. Republic Day is observed as a mandatory bank holiday across the country. As a result, banking operations, including branch-level services, remained suspended…

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Buying gold or silver? Motilal Oswal recommends what to buy, how much to hold as gold hits Rs 1.50 lakh, silver above Rs 3.25 lakh

Buying gold or silver? Motilal Oswal recommends what to buy, how much to hold as gold hits Rs 1.50 lakh, silver above Rs 3.25 lakh

With gold and silver trading at record levels, investors are once again facing a familiar question – should they buy now, wait for a correction, or rebalance existing holdings? According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services’ latest precious metals weekly report, the sharp rally in both metals is not a short-lived spike but the result of…

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Buying gold or silver? Motilal Oswal recommends what to buy, how much to hold as gold hits Rs 1.50 lakh, silver above Rs 3.25 lakh

With gold and silver trading at record levels, investors are once again facing a familiar question – should they buy now, wait for a correction, or rebalance existing holdings? According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services’ latest precious metals weekly report, the sharp rally in both metals is not a short-lived spike but the result of…

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From withdrawal rules to pension payments: 16 key EPFO reforms every member should know

From withdrawal rules to pension payments: 16 key EPFO reforms every member should know

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has rolled out structural and digital reforms during the year 2025, intending to make the whole process easier, faster and more convenient for the members and pensioners. Here are 16 major EPFO reforms that you should know: 1) Simplified PF withdrawal rules The withdrawal provisions, which were located in…

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