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Big alert for all bank customers, salaried employees and businesses! January 2026 has several bank holidays due to New Year celebrations, regional festivals like Pongal/Makar Sankranti, and Republic Day on January 26 (Monday) – a nationwide closure. Banks will be closed on up to 16 days in some states, including Sundays and second/fourth Saturdays. Plan … Read more
Big alert for party planners, hotels, bars and liquor buyers! India observes several Dry Days in 2026 when alcohol sale is completely banned in most states. These include national holidays and major festivals. Starting from January, key restrictions hit on Republic Day (January 26) – a nationwide ban – plus regional ones like Makar Sankranti. … Read more
Important alert for all UPI users, online shoppers and digital payment customers! From January 1, 2026, banks and payment apps are implementing stricter checks on UPI and digital transactions to curb rising fraud cases. This includes enhanced monitoring, better transparency in AutoPay mandates, and tighter controls on suspicious activities – all aimed at protecting your … Read more
Big expectations from salaried middle class and high earners! As Union Budget 2026 approaches on February 1, 2026, industry bodies like PHDCCI are demanding major changes in new tax regime slabs. Strong pitch: Highest 30% tax rate should apply only on income above ₹50 lakh instead of current ₹24 lakh. This could give huge relief … Read more
Important alert for all credit card users! From January 10, 2026, major banks like SBI Card and HDFC Bank are changing airport lounge access rules. SBI Card is restructuring its domestic lounge program with new categories and small validation fees, while HDFC Bank is shifting debit card lounge entry to a digital voucher system with … Read more
New Year shock for hotels, restaurants and small businesses! From January 1, 2026, oil marketing companies have increased the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹111 across India. This is the biggest single hike in over two years, pushing costs higher for dhabas, caterers and eateries. Good news for households – 14.2-kg domestic LPG … Read more
Big news for government employees, students, and families across India! The Central Government has released the full holiday list for 2026, with 17 gazetted holidays and many restricted options. Key early highlights include Pongal/Makar Sankranti on January 14 (regional holiday in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, etc.) and Republic Day on January 26 (national gazetted … Read more
Big news for Indian exporters and businesses! From January 1, 2026, Australia will remove tariffs on 100% of Indian exports. This means every product made in India will enter Australia duty-free under the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced this on the third anniversary of the deal. This major … Read more
Big news for sky lovers in India! The first full moon of 2026, known as Wolf Supermoon, will appear on January 3, 2026. This is a special supermoon – bigger and brighter than normal. Importantly, it is the last supermoon until November 2026, so don’t miss this chance to see the year’s first big moon! … Read more
Good news for lakhs of home loan borrowers across India! The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the repo rate to 5.25% in its December 2025 policy meeting. This is the fourth cut in 2025, totaling 125 basis points reduction. From January 2026, banks will pass on more benefits, leading to lower EMIs and … Read more