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According to the RBI’s holiday schedule, banks in India will observe multiple national and regional holidays in December 2025. These holidays differ across states, meaning some branches will be closed on certain days while others continue operations. The only nationwide bank holiday in December is Christmas on December 25, when all banks across the country will remain shut.
A number of financial regulations and deadlines will shift starting December 1. November 30 marks the final date to enroll in the UPS and to submit life certificates for pensioners. Important TDS and transfer-pricing filings are also due this week. Additionally, LPG and ATF prices will be revised on December 1, which could influence household expenses and travel costs.
At the upcoming summit in early December, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to discuss Russia’s potential role in helping India develop shipbuilding and ship-repair clusters, especially in Chennai and Mumbai.
Chennai is preparing for the highly anticipated opening of Wonderla, one of India’s most popular amusement park chains. Built at a large site in the Chengalpattu district, the Rs 600 crore project is set to become Tamil Nadu’s biggest entertainment hub. The inauguration has been moved up from the earlier date of December 15 to the new official opening on December 2, 2025.
Gold reversed three-month declines on November 10, 2025, with MCX December futures leaping Rs.1,223 (1%) to Rs.1,23,244/10g amid safe-haven rush. US October job losses in government/retail, AI-driven layoffs, and consumer sentiment at 3.5-year lows fueled demand. Silver climbed to Rs.1,52,541/kg. Global spot hit $4,080.88/oz. CME FedWatch signals 67% December rate cut probability, boosting non-yie
Have linked your PAN with Aadhaar? If Not, do it before December 31. If your PAN is found unlinked to Aadhaar by December 31, 2025, your PAN card will become inoperative and this will directly impact your income, investments, and tax refunds.