₹14 Crore Banking Fraud: 187 Unauthorised Transfers Reported — Is UPI the Next Target?
Central Bank of India has reported 187 allegedly unauthorised transfers worth approximately ₹14 crore between October 15 and 17, 2026. The complaint points to suspected misuse of interbank financial messaging infrastructure. Here is what the reports…
Telegram and WhatsApp Stock Tips and Fake Trading Apps: How the Scam Works, How to Verify, and What to Do If You Are Trapped
By Shuchi, FinanceChecks.com | Published 24 October 2026 | Category: Stock Market (Fraud Awareness) | Reading time: about 13 minutes Imagine Rakesh, a 44-year-old engineer in Pune, who gets a polite message from an unknown number: “Join our free…
Fake Job Offer Email Checker: 10 Ways to Verify a Recruiter Before You Reply
Imagine receiving an email that says you have been shortlisted for a senior position at Google, Amazon, Microsoft, or another well-known multinational company. The sender has a foreign-sounding name, the email contains the company’s logo, and the…
ICICI Bank Cash Deposit and Withdrawal Charges From 1 December 2026: Old vs New Rates, Free Limits and Other Changes
ICICI Bank is revising select banking service charges from 1 December 2026. The changes affect certain cash deposits and withdrawals, demand drafts, and electronic clearing service (ECS) debit returns. While the bank’s reported free monthly cash…
Gold and Silver Are Falling Before Diwali: A Validated Fact-Check of What Is Happening and What Could Come Next
A market briefing by Shuchi, FinanceChecks.com | Published 24 October 2026 | Prices as of the close on Friday, 23 October 2026 (Indian and global bullion markets are shut on Saturday) | Category: Personal Finance | Reading time: about 12 minutes The…
Jio Platforms IPO: Final Subscription 22.19x, Day-wise GMP, Allotment Date, Listing Date and Share Price Outlook
By Shuchi, FinanceChecks.com | Published 23 October 2026 | Data as of 7:30 PM IST on 23 October 2026 | Category: Stock Market | Reading time: about 12 minutes Neha, a 36-year-old HR manager in Pune, applied for one lot of the Jio Platforms IPO on the…
Never Google a Bank’s Customer Care Number: SBI’s Warning and How to Stay Safe
By Shuchi, FinanceChecks.com | Published 22 October 2026 | Category: Banking Insurance and Loans | Reading time: about 10 minutes Farhan, who runs a small grocery shop in Hyderabad, had his debit card declined at a petrol pump one evening. He was in a…
Government Plans to Cut Stakes in 4 PSU Banks to 75%: Is Privatisation Next After IDBI Bank?
India’s public sector banking sector could be entering another important phase of ownership changes. Following the government’s approval of the strategic sale of a majority stake in IDBI Bank, a fresh report suggests that the Centre plans to…
Chapter Home Raises ₹63 Crore at Nearly ₹1,000 Crore Valuation to Expand Home & Kitchen Brands
India’s consumer startup ecosystem continues to attract investor interest as new-age brands look to transform traditional product categories. In the latest development, Chapter Home has raised ₹63 crore through a combination of equity and debt financing,…
Top 10 Ways to Fund a Startup in India Without Giving Up Equity (2026 Guide)
By Shuchi | FinanceChecks.com | Updated October 2026 | Reading time: 10–12 minutes Want to Fund Your Startup Without Giving Away Your Equity? Here Are 10 Options Indian Founders Should Know Imagine building a business from scratch, finding your first…
