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Mid caps hit a new high in August 2026, while large caps remain below peaks: What investors should know
August 2026 saw a clear divergence across market-cap segments. Midcaps and smallcaps gained while largecaps de…
CGHS rules changed: Critical illness can now mean lifetime benefits for dependent sons, brothers
CGHS rules have been relaxed for dependent sons and brothers with critical or terminal illnesses, allowing eli…
8th Pay Commission: Key dates and updates to watch as government employees and pensioners await July DA hike
Government employees and pensioners await the July 2026 Dearness Allowance revision and the 8th Pay Commission…
Gold loans surge 4x in the last 5 years, but penetration remains low: Report reveals where the growth is coming from
India’s gold loan market has nearly quadrupled to ₹18.6 trillion in five years, overtaking personal loans. Yet…
SBI user alert: UPI outage scheduled for September 4; what you need to know
State Bank of India advises customers to use UPI Lite or alternative payment methods during maintenance.
3 years vs 5 years: How your investment strategy should change as your goal gets closer
Investment strategies should adapt as goals approach, particularly between three to five years. Moving away fr…
GIFT City funds: How retail investors can access global markets as international schemes face curbs
GIFT City offers Indian retail investors an alternative route to global equity exposure as overseas investment…
Taking a ₹1 crore home loan? You could pay another ₹1 crore in interest: Here's how to cut your interest burden
To reduce interest on loans, consider early principal reduction for guaranteed returns. Shortening loan tenure…
SIF minimum investment rule: How is the ₹10 lakh threshold calculated for an investor? Experts weigh in
SIFs have a ₹10 lakh minimum investment requirement, but investors need not put the entire amount in one strat…
De-dollarisation will be a slow grind, says DBS India economist ahead of Brics summit
DBS chief economist Radhika Rao says India remains resilient despite external shocks, but persistent oil price…
‘Few Jobless People...’: Piyush Goyal Slams ‘Economists Harming The Country’ As India Posts 7.8% GDP Growth
Union Minister Piyush Goyal hit out at Opposition leaders and economists questioning India’s 7.8% GDP growth, …
Festive season 2026 is here: Top sectors to invest your money as consumer spending picks up
India’s festive season could drive a pickup in consumer spending, creating potential opportunities across sect…
₹28 crore annual salary with ₹519 crore equity award: How much will Apple pay Tim Cook and John Ternus?
Apple's compensation plans for Tim Cook and John Ternus include fixed salaries and performance-based RSUs. Che…
India draws $136.38 billion through forex swap scheme to bolster rupee
The RBI said $127.23 billion came through foreign currency non-resident deposits, helping strengthen India’s f…
DA news: Punjab says paying ₹14,191 crore dues in 14 days ‘constitutionally impossible’, challenges HC order
Punjab government challenges a Punjab and Haryana High Court order in the Supreme Court, disputing the 14-day …
Invested near 2024 market peak? New study reveals lessons from past crashes on SIPs, lump sums and volatility
Investors who entered equities near the 2024 market highs are facing a prolonged spell of weak returns. But a …
RBI Floating Rate Savings Bonds: Want to buy offline? Know where to apply, documents, interest and tax rules
RBI Floating Rate Savings Bonds can be bought offline through authorised receiving offices, but consumers need…
EPF Passbook: How to check if your monthly PF contribution is credited? What happens when you change jobs? Explained
Provident fund deposits are crucial for retirement security, yet errors in contributions often go unnoticed. R…
Sick while pregnant? Why insurance companies might dispute your claim and what you can do about it
Unrelated illnesses during pregnancy can create claim disputes. Experts note that when an excluded medical con…
India an ‘oasis in the desert’: What Goyal said about growth, trade and global expansion at ACMA
At ACMA, Goyal highlights India’s resilience and push to become a global manufacturing hub
Amnesty Scheme 2026: EPFO reaches out to ICAI and Income Tax Department to identify eligible trusts
EPFO is urging eligible PF trusts to use a one-time amnesty scheme to retrospectively regularise their exempti…
Amazon India to hire 1.6 lakh temporary workers ahead of festive season
Amazon India is expanding its seasonal workforce across 400-plus cities to handle a surge in ecommerce and qui…
Could US, Japan And Europe’s Bond Rout Trigger A Global Financial Crisis?
From Japan’s 30-year-high bond yield to Britain’s post-2008 peak, global borrowing costs are rising. What does…
How India achieved 7.8% GDP growth in Q1: Govt explains via 6 questions
Government defends new GDP methodology after Opposition questions sharp revisions and inflation estimates behi…
FCNR(B) deposit rates fall after special swap window closes: Check new interest rates for Axis Bank, SBI, HDFC and more
Banks have lowered FCNR(B) deposit rates following the closure of the special swap window. Major banks like Ax…
How to extend your Post Office Time Deposit after maturity: Latest rules, timelines and rates
Post Office Time Deposit holders can extend deposits after maturity, subject to specific deadlines. Here are t…
Does a non-resident trustee make a trust non-resident?
A trust can remain resident despite having a non-resident trustee if its control and management is partly exer…
Markets Fall For 3rd Straight Day: Sensex Falls 374 Points, Nifty Ends Lower As Crude, US-Iran Tensions Weigh
Indian markets extend weakness for a third consecutive session as escalating US-Iran tensions, elevated crude …
Vodafone Idea Share Price: Vi Jumps 4.7% Despite Market Selloff; Shah Rukh Khan Becomes Brand Face
The stock gained as much as 4.69 per cent to hit the day's high of Rs 14.72 apiece on the NSE.
FPIs Pour Rs 29,631 Crore Into Indian Equities in August; Highest Inflow in 23 Months
August was the second consecutive month of net foreign buying, following four straight months of selling.
Is your portfolio too heavy on equity? What investors should do now
Equity-heavy portfolios can deliver strong long-term returns, but investors must be prepared for sharp drawdow…
ITAT ruling: Taxpayers cannot be denied TDS credit due to deductor's failure to deposit tax
ITAT Delhi has ruled that taxpayers cannot be denied TDS credit if their deductor fails to deposit the deducte…
Gold jewellery stolen after being pledged for a loan: What must the bank pay the borrower? Consumer commission answers
A Karnataka consumer commission has ruled that banks may have to compensate gold-loan borrowers for more than …
Japanese Credit Rating Agency raises India’s sovereign rating to A-, citing strong growth
JCR cites strong growth, healthier banks and improving fiscal management for the upgrade
NPS Investment Options Get A Makeover: PFRDA Standardises Scheme Names, Risk Categories
NPS investment options will broadly be presented under five categories: Lifecycle-based Schemes, Active Choice…
Bank Locker Rules: What Happens If Your Jewellery Gets Stolen? Will You Get Compensated?
Think your valuables are fully protected in a bank locker? RBI rules limit a bank’s liability in case of theft…
Investing in high-yield investments? Here are things that you should keep in mind
A high payout can be tempting, but yield alone cannot tell investors whether income is sustainable or whether …
10 pharma mutual funds delivered over 20% in one year: HDFC Pharma leads with 28.66% return
Ten pharma and healthcare mutual funds delivered more than 20% returns in the past year, with HDFC Pharma And …
Gold above permissible limit: What it means, can it be seized, how to store it safely – tax experts explain
Own gold beyond the permissible limits? Experts highlight that these thresholds are search-exemption limits, n…
Japan Credit Rating Agency Upgrades India's Sovereign Rating to 'A-', Outlook Stable
'Govt has steadily implemented policies conducive to productivity growth and economic development, including t…