State Bank of India is all set to introduce a new facility for sending sms (short message services) about agricultural news to all farmers/agriculturists who have savings or other accounts with them.
The minimum monthly PF pension has been raised to Rs. 1000/-. Central government is exploring the possibilities of implanting this with a retrospective effect.
Central Government is exploring the possibility of cancelling the subsidy for cooking gas for the higher income groups. This means that the higher income group may have to pay for the cylinder in full without any subsidy.
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) will be moved by the Oil Ministry soon with an expert panel recommendations of raising kerosene price by Rs 4 a litre and cooking gas (LPG) rates by Rs 250 per cylinder.
Vijaya Bank reduced rates on deposits
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Vijaya Bank has reduced the interest rates on domestic term deposits of Rs.1 crore and above, with a view to bringing down the cost of deposits.
RBI will remain open on July 1
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The Reserve Bank of India will be remain open on July 1, during its annual closing of accounts, to facilitate settlement of market and public transactions.