Last Updated:November 20, 2025, 10:49 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the PM Kisan 21st installment of Rs 18000 crore from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, benefitting over 9 crore farmers nationwide.

PM Kisan 21st Installment Released

PM Kisan 21st Instalment Released: The 21st installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme amounting Rs 18,000 crore was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, benefitting over 9 crore farmers across the nation. Under the PM Kisan scheme, eligible farmers get Rs 2,000 every four months, which is Rs 6,000 annually. The money is provided each year in three instalments — April-July, August-November and December-March. The fund is directly transferred to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.

The 21st installment was directly sent to beneficiary’s amount via DBT, although several eligible farmers are still awaiting their Rs 2000 in their accounts.

There could be many reasons behind not receiving the PM Kisan 21st installment. The common ones are: incomplete e-KYC, unverified land records, and incorrect personal or bank details in the application.

How To Check PM Kisan 21st Installment Status?

1. Check Installment Status on the PM-Kisan Website

• The official PM-Kisan portal provides a real-time update on your payment status.
• Visit the official website: pmkisan.gov.in
• Click on ‘Know Your Status’ on the homepage.
• Enter your Aadhaar number, PM-Kisan ID, or registered mobile number.
• Enter the captcha and click ‘Get Status’.
• You will be able to see whether the 21st installment has been credited, the date of transfer, and your beneficiary status.

2. Use the PM-Kisan Mobile App

• Farmers who prefer mobile access can check using the official app.
• Install the PM-KISAN mobile app from the Google Play Store.
• Open the app and select “Beneficiary Status”.
• Enter your Aadhaar or mobile number.
• The app will show the status of all previously credited installments, including the latest one.

3. Check Your Bank Account or SMS Alerts

• The installment is credited directly to your bank account linked with PM-Kisan.
• Farmers usually receive an SMS from their bank confirming the credit.

If you didn’t receive an SMS:

• Visit your bank’s nearest branch
• Update your passbook

Or check your balance on mobile banking / micro ATM / AePS services through your Aadhaar-linked fingerprint scan.

What to Do If You Haven’t Received the Payment

If your instalment has not been received even after meeting all requirements:

You can call the PM-KISAN Helpline at 1800-180-1551 (toll-free) to get assistance and know the reason

You can also visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) for help with e-KYC and application updates. Then, file a complaint on the CPGRAMS Portal. The charge is Rs 50 per complaint.

Varun Yadav

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With bullish underlying factors, gold prices in Pakistan climbed on Wednesday, tracking a sharp rise in the international market, where the precious metal gained more than 1% as investors turned to safe-haven assets ahead of crucial US economic data releases.

According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola rose by Rs7,900 to Rs431,562. The rate for 10 grams increased by Rs6,773, closing at Rs369,994. The increase comes a day after prices fell sharply, with the per-tola rate declining by Rs7,000 to Rs423,662 on Tuesday.

Internationally, gold surged as markets awaited two major triggers – the release of the US Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes scheduled for late Wednesday night and the delayed US employment data expected on Thursday. Both indicators are seen as key determinants of the Fed’s policy direction and could sway investor sentiment significantly.

“Safe haven is undergoing fluctuations these days, but with bullish underlying factors,” said Adnan Agar, Director at Interactive Commodities, noting that gold was moving within critical technical levels and was showing heightened volatility. “Gold is fluctuating. Right now, it has a very ‘strong level’ of around $4,160. If it breaks and closes above that, there is a very high chance gold will head towards a new high,” he said. “If it fails to close above that mark and the market comes down again, it could return towards $4,050 or even $4,000.”

Agar added that the $4,000 mark acts as a strong support zone, both technically and psychologically, given its round-number significance. He also highlighted strong physical demand from China as a major factor preventing a deeper correction in global prices.

“There is a lot of demand for physical gold from China. Chinese investors and the general public are buying and China itself is also accumulating gold. Under normal circumstances, a $400-500 correction should have occurred by now, but strong physical demand has held the market up,” he noted.

The Russian central bank said on Wednesday that its sales and purchases of gold in the domestic market for the budget reserve, the National Wealth Fund, had been increasing in recent years due to the enhanced liquidity of gold, according to Reuters.

The Pakistani rupee marginally strengthened against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Wednesday, closing at 280.66 after gaining Rs0.01 from Tuesday’s close at 280.67.

MUMBAI: Beginning Jan 2026, a PSB alliance digital platform for lending to small business will start functioning at scale opening up a new avenue for MSME financing. The platform will allow any fintech or entity that serves MSMEs, including dealers, to plug in and provide a financing interface for small businesses. At the other end, 12 public sector banks will provide digital loans to these enterprises.Speaking to TOI, Sorabh Dhawan, CEO of PSB Xchange, said the platform aims to disburse Rs 3 lakh crore of loans by 2030.PSB Xchange is designed as a multi-lender system connecting corporates and their channel partners with banks, NBFCs and fintechs. “Created by PSB Alliance in partnership with Veefin Solutions, it enables digital credit delivery across the country. This is the first time India’s largest lenders are coming together on a common exchange to serve MSMEs,” Dhawan said.“I have spent most of my 18-year banking career underwriting and financing MSMEs, and I have seen first-hand the strength and potential of this segment. Supply chain finance can unlock that potential at scale, and I believe PSB Xchange will play a decisive role in transforming access to working capital,” he said.He said that at present only 14-15% of MSMEs currently access formal financing. “Our objective is to expand this coverage and make capital available at competitive rates. By onboarding fintechs, corporates, dealers, distributors, suppliers and lenders on a single platform, we ensure MSMEs can access funds at sub-10% rates, instead of relying on high-cost credit,” he said.Dhawan said the platform has around 70 sourcing partners live and can be used by nearly 9,900 fintechs in the country without integrating individually with each bank.