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YES Bank BookMyForex $840K forex card fraud impacting 5000 customers February 2026
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YES Bank BookMyForex Forex Card Fraud 2026: $840K Unauthorised Transactions Impact 5,000 Customers

The YES Bank BookMyForex forex card fraud 2026 has raised serious concerns among Indian travellers after thousands of customers reported unauthorised international transactions on their prepaid forex cards. According to…
Posted by Hype February 26, 2026
IDFC First Bank ₹590 crore fraud case at Chandigarh branch involving Haryana government accounts – investigation and RBI monitoring
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IDFC First Bank ₹590 Crore Fraud: What Happened at the Chandigarh Branch?

India’s private banking sector faced a major shock after ₹590 crore fraud was detected at IDFC First Bank. The issue reportedly took place at the bank’s Chandigarh branch and involves…
Posted by Hype February 24, 2026
PNB reports ₹2,434 crore borrower fraud linked to SREI’s former promoters to RBI
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Big Banking Alert: PNB Reports ₹2,434 Crore SREI-Linked Fraud to RBI

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has reported a major borrowal fraud of ₹2,434 crore to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), linked to the erstwhile promoters of SREI Group companies. This…
Posted by Hype December 26, 2025
Featured image illustrating Gujarat’s ₹804 crore cyber fraud bust, showing cybercrime icons, scam alerts, masked fraudster graphics, and BanksConnect.in branding.
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Gujarat’s Massive ₹804 Crore Cyber Fraud Bust: How Rahul Rajesh Kumar Agrawal Emerged as a Key “Financial Operator”

India’s cybercrime landscape has seen many scams, but Gujarat’s recently uncovered ₹804 crore cyber-fraud network stands out for its scale, sophistication, and international reach. What began as routine investigations into…
Posted by Hype December 9, 2025
Finance Minister addressing media; announcement on CIBIL score not being mandatory for first-time loans in 2025. Illustration shows credit score meter (0–900) and a worried man, highlighting relief for new borrowers.
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CIBIL Score Not Mandatory for First-Time Loans: What 2025’s Big Update Means for You

A New Dawn for First-Time Borrowers Dreaming of your first car, home, or business loan but hesitant because you don’t have a credit score yet? You’re not alone. For years,…
Posted by Hype September 22, 2025
PhonePe office reception area with company logo illuminated on the wall
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Why Did RBI Penalize PhonePe with ₹21 Lakh? The Hidden Compliance Lapse Revealed

On September 10, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a fine of ₹21 lakh on PhonePe Limited. This news caught a lot of attention since PhonePe is one…
Posted by Hype September 14, 2025
A woman with long, straight, dark hair is wearing a blue saree adorned with gold patterns and delicate silver jewelry, standing against a softly lit wooden background.
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Chanda Kochhar: The Inspiring Rise—and Real-Life Challenges—of India’s Banking Icon

If you follow Indian banking or just love inspiring stories about breaking glass ceilings, there’s no way you’ve missed the name Chanda Kochhar. Her journey is a powerful mix of…
Posted by Hype August 3, 2025
Visual representation of the Axis Mutual Fund scam, showing stacks of seized currency, financial documents, and the name Viresh Joshi to highlight financial fraud, asset seizure, and the central figure in the ED’s investigation.
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Viresh Joshi: The Face Behind Axis Mutual FundʼsRs 200 Crore Scam – Case Study & News Analysis

Introduction The finance world was shaken when Viresh Joshi, former chief dealer and fund manager at Axis Mutual Fund, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as the alleged mastermind…
Posted by Hype August 3, 2025
"Citizen Co-operative Bank signboard displaying the bank’s name with a blue and white color scheme, located outside a branch with lockers available for customers."
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RBI Imposes ₹11.48 Lakh Penalty on Cooperative Banks and Housing Finance Companies: What You Need to Know

In a recent move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a total penalty of ₹11.48 lakh on three cooperative banks and two housing finance companies (HFCs) for not…
Posted by Hype June 4, 2025
  • Collage showing the Paytm logo on a building exterior and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) emblem, representing Paytm Payments Services receiving RBI authorization
    Paytm Payments Services Gets RBI’s Final Nod as Payment Aggregator: What This Means for India’s Digital Payments EcosystemNovember 27, 2025
  • RBI Imposes ₹29.60 Lakh Penalty on Fino Payments Bank for Regulatory BreachJune 27, 2025
  • RBI Penalizes Financial Institutions for Regulatory Non-Compliance: Latest Penalties and ReasonsJune 5, 2025
  • RBI Fines HDFC Bank ₹75 Lakh for KYC Lapses: What Customers Should KnowMarch 28, 2025
  • RBI Imposes Penalties on IDBI Bank and CitibankMarch 22, 2025

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