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Passive income ideas today: Friday, October 30, 2026

YouTube tests Shorts consistency bonus, RBI lifts FRB 2034 rate to 7.26%, PNB changes card charges

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1. 01
   30 Oct, 16:35 IST

   PNB revises credit card charges from November 1

   Source: The Economic Times

   The Economic Times reports that PNB is revising Visa and RuPay credit card charges from 1 November 2026, including ATM withdrawal charges, late payment fees and utility bill payments.

   💬 Why it mattersPNB cardholders should check the new fees so card costs do not eat into their savings.
2. 02
   30 Oct, 15:17 IST

   RBI raises Floating Rate Bond 2034 interest rate to 7.26%

   Source: The Economic Times

   The Economic Times reports that the RBI has raised the interest rate on the Floating Rate Bond 2034 to 7.26%.

   💬 Why it mattersHolders of these government bonds earn more interest for the period, a low-risk income option to compare with fixed deposits. Not financial advice. More on Markets →

   Market news · Not financial advice

3. 03
   30 Oct, 12:15 IST

   PM-KISAN 24th instalment releases Rs 2,000 each to 9.34 crore farmers

   Source: The Economic Times

   The Economic Times reports that PM Modi released the PM-KISAN 24th instalment of Rs 2,000 each for 9.34 crore farmers.

   💬 Why it mattersEligible farmers should check beneficiary status and eKYC to make sure the payment arrives.
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5. 04
   30 Oct, 11:45 IST

   Gold bond turns Rs 1 lakh into Rs 3.76 lakh as SGB premature redemption opens

   Source: The Economic Times

   The Economic Times reports that a Sovereign Gold Bond series up for premature redemption on 30 October turned a Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 3.76 lakh.

   💬 Why it mattersSGB holders can decide whether to redeem early or hold to maturity; past gold gains do not predict future returns. Not financial advice.
6. 05
   30 Oct, 05:30 IST

   YouTube tests invite-only bonus that pays creators for consistent Shorts uploads

   Source: The Coaching Times

   YouTube is testing an invite-only bonus that pays a minimum amount for uploading a set number of public Shorts each month plus a performance-based payment. Separately, it is testing a lower $20 payout threshold (from $100) for randomly selected creators in the US, India and Indonesia.

   💬 Why it mattersSmaller Shorts creators may get paid sooner, but the bonus is invite-only and the performance part is not guaranteed. More on Creator economy →
7. 06
   30 Oct, 05:30 IST

   OneSpaWorld, Voya and D.R. Horton raise dividends by 25%, 21.3% and 11.1%

   Source: The Daily Dividend

   The Daily Dividend reports that OneSpaWorld raised its quarterly dividend 25% to $0.0625 a share, Voya Financial 21.3% to $0.57, and D.R. Horton 11.1% to $0.50.

   💬 Why it mattersDividend raises lift income for existing holders; the ex-dividend dates fall in November. Not financial advice. More on Dividends & index funds →