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Provident Fund: Step-by-step guide to withdraw your PF online or offline, the types of withdrawal, what forms to use, limits to partial withdrawal and rules of pension withdrawal. All you need to know
The 8th Pay Commission is highly anticipated with fitment factor recommendations expected to significantly increase salaries for nearly 50 lakh central government employees. Here are the key FAQs answered
UPI payments are often sent using a linked phone number, and it is very easy to mistype the same on your phone keyboard. By the time you realise, the money is gone.
The Income Tax Department has launched the new TRACES 2.0 portal to enhance TDS compliance. The user-friendly interface allows for streamlined navigation, enabling users to access Form 26AS, TDS certificates, and track credits efficiently.
8th Pay Commission latest updates: Currently, there are three categories of consultants that the government hiring notification has listed. See below to find out all about the government hiring.
The weeks equity outflows of 28,375.86 crore translated to approximately $3.05 billion, based on NSDLs daily conversion rates
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has declared payout under its Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) option for its Medium-Term Bond Fund. Check record date, payout amount, availability and other details
Understanding how interest on fixed deposits is compounded helps you maximise returns through strategic planning, tenure selection, and choosing the correct institution as per your requirement.
While all banks have their own fixed deposits, small finance banks often offer significantly better FD interest rates to their customers. Here are the best FD interest rates of 5 most popular small finance banks in India.
Stock market correction: Have domestic inflows changed the rules for Indian equities?
For years, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) drove market direction. Now, domestic institutional investors (DIIs), backed by mutual fund and SIP inflows, have taken that role. This shift has quietly changed how markets behave.
Sharp fall in prices hit gold ETF inflows in March
Silver ETF outflows moderate to 684 crore
Greenlight open market buybacks, but stay cautious
SEBI set to revive open-market buybacks after tax tweaks
SEBI uncovers 2,950-crore Ponzi-like network, fines Trdez 1 crore
Broker licence was used to lend false regulatory legitimacy and extract funds from public
SIP inflows hit record high in March despite market turbulence
The strong SIP inflows underscore the growing preference for disciplined and long-term equity investing
8th Pay Commission Basics: A look at its composition, functioning and latest updates
8th Pay Commission updates outline composition, functioning and consultation process for salary and pension revision framework for central government employees and pensioners in the country.
New labour code: What changes for your earned leave and encashment under the latest laws explained
The OSH Code introduces significant changes to leave policies, allowing workers to carry forward up to 30 days of leave and encash excess leave. Here are more details about the provision and who it applies to.
Markets snap six-week losing streak; all eyes on US-Iran talks
Sensex gains 918 points to settle at 77,550, while the Nifty advances 275 points to close at 24,050
Credit card fraud is rising: Types, warning signs and expert tips to protect your finances
Credit card fraud is a growing threat, often unnoticed until significant damage occurs. Reporting fraud promptly, understanding various fraud types, and consistently monitoring credit activity can help protect individuals from financial losses and maintain peace of mind.
Rupee drops 17 paise to close at 92.68 against US dollar
West Asia tensions push rupee down in volatile trade
Want to invest 1 lakh? Here's how FD laddering will help you maximise gains
Bank FD laddering is a technique that involves buying multiple FDs maturing in different time periods. Personal Finance experts suggest that investors seeking to invest in bank fixed deposits for a longer period may consider a ladder strategy.
RBIs recent currency curbs can backfire. Heres why
Banks are staring at potential losses running into the hundreds of millions of dollars
General Provident Fund or GPF is the provident fund meant exclusively for government employees. Under this compulsory savings scheme, every government employee must contribute a portion of their pay to save towards their future.
DA hike delayed for first time in a decade Will it be skipped or deferred? Experts weigh in
Uncertainty surrounds the DA hike delay. Experts describe it as a procedural deferment rather than a cancellation, adding that arrears are expected and that the inflation-linked revision will likely be implemented retrospectively across central government salaries and pensions.
MF equity inflows jump 56% as investors pump-in more money
The overall equity AUM plunged 10% last month to 31.98 lakh crore (35.39 lakh crore), largely due to all category of schemes witnessing mark-to-market loss, data from AMFI show
D-Street rebounds: Sensex, Nifty up 1%, auto stocks roar, Sun Pharma, Infosys, TCS top losers
Indian equities traded firmly higher in mid-session on Friday, supported by easing geopolitical tensions after a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, with broad-based buying across sectors despite continued weakness in IT stocks.
Ajmera Realty jumps 3% as record FY26 pre-sales lift sentiment
Ajmera Realty logs pre-sales for FY26 at 1,701 crore, a 57% jump year-on-year
MWL shares edge up after vendor empanelment
MWL has been empanelled as an approved vendor by QatarEnergy, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Engineers India Limited (EIL) and Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GSFC)
Godrej Properties shares rise on record FY26 results; stock up 1.7% in afternoon trade
The stocks move follows GPL reporting FY2026 booking value of 34,171 crore, up 16 per cent year-on-year and the highest ever by any Indian listed real estate developer
Nifty crosses 24,000; IT stocks bleed as broader market rallies
Infosys falls 3.5%, TCS 3.2%, HCL Tech 2.5% and Tech Mahindra 2.2%
How to pay zero income tax on 15.85 lakh salary under new tax regime
Meal vouchers, NPS and smart salary structuring can legally bring your taxable income below 12 lakh and reduce your tax to zero
BSE shares hit 52-week high, what is driving the surge?
The rise follows the exchange getting SEBIs approval to launch derivative contracts on the BSE Focused IT Index
Om Power Transmission IPO subscribed 46% on day 2 morning
The RII category leads with 0.42 times subscription, with bids received for 12.48 lakh shares against 30.01 lakh shares reserved. QIBs have bid for 13.37 lakh shares against 17.15 lakh shares reserved, clocking 0.78 times
TCS shares down 3.2% despite Q4 profit growth and deal wins
Broader IT sector also witnesses selling pressure, with the Nifty IT index falling nearly 3% to hit a low of 30,721.40 during the session
India gold demand firms ahead of festival; China premiums ease
Akshaya Tritiya, the second-biggest gold-buying festival in India after Dhanteras when buying gold is considered auspicious, will be celebrated on April 19
Wipro shares steady amid IT selloff, buyback buzz lifts sentiment
Wipro holds ground even as most IT stocks trade in red, supported by April 16 board meet optimism
Axis Mutual Fund launches defence index fund; NFO opens 10 April
Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund NFO opens for subscription, tracking defence sector index amid rising global and domestic defence spending and policy support across the country.
Crude surge, geopolitical tensions weigh on IT; financials, paints outperform
IT stocks weighed on the indices, while financial and consumption stocks provided support.
Q4 results today live updates: Catch our live updates
Gold prices log worst monthly fall since 2013 with 12% drop in March: World Gold Council
World Gold Council says much of the decline stemmed from momentum factors, including global gold ETF outflows, a COMEX net long unwind, and a price trend reversal
PPFAS's Rajeev Thakkar reveals how they bought the March dip.
PPFAS has been using volatility to its advantage, deploying wherever it finds opportunities and selling wherever the opportunity comes, says its CIO Rajeev Thakkar
PFRDA launches NPS Swasthya, enabling subscribers to use retirement funds for healthcare
Powered by Medi Assists Maven infrastructure, the initiative enables eligible NPS subscribers to access a portion of their retirement corpus for hospitalisation expenses, while continuing to benefit from long-term market-linked growth.
Stock Market Live: Gift Nifty points to gap-up opening as global cues drive early market mood
Sensex, Nifty live updates on 10 April 2026: The stock of Belrise Industries has been rallying steadily ever since its listing in May 2025. But for nearly two months now, that is since mid-February, the scrip has largely been trading within a range. But on Thursday, it broke out of the resistance band of 198-200 and hit a life-time high of 204.40. We expect the stock to rally further, potentially to 225 in the near-term.
A host of stocks including Wipro, Poonawalla Fincorp, Prestige Estates, Amagi Media Lab and Ashiana Housing will remain in focus on Friday amid buybacks, QIPs, orders and expansion updates.
Gift Nifty signals gap-up opening as global cues lift market sentiment
However, investor sentiment remains cautious amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the Iran-US corridor, persistent FII outflows, and concerns over macroeconomic risks
Corporate FD rates in April 2026: Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance, Mahindra Finance among top NBFCs
Corporate fixed deposit rates in April 2026 offer competitive returns from leading NBFCs, with varied tenures, senior-citizen benefits, and key safety features for stable, predictable investment planning.
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Nifty snaps 5-day winning streak as ceasefire hopes fade, crude surges
The BSE Sensex dropped 931 points (1.20%) to close at 76,631, while the Nifty 50 fell 222 points (0.93%) to end at 23,766
TCS Q4 Results Highlights: IT bellwether Q4 PAT up 12% y-o-y; FY26 profit sees marginal growth
TCS Q4 results today highlights:Follow our updates. Along with TCS, Anand Rathi Wealth and GM Breweries will also annnounce Q4FY26 results today.
ABD Maestro launches ZOYA Pink Mix Berries Gin at 2,500 in Maharashtra
The new gin combines a juniper base with strawberry, cranberry, blackberry, and raspberry
How will the new wage rule impact your April 2026 take-home salary? Use this calculator to find out
April 2026 salary changes under the new wage rule may shrink take-home pay while boosting employees' provident fund savings and long-term financial security.
Anand Rathi Wealth Q4 profit jumps 41%; board announces bonus issue, dividend
Board proposes 7 per share final dividend and 1:1 bonus issue as company reports strong annual growth of 32.4% in FY26
Markets slide at midday; L&T, IndiGo drag as Hindalco, NTPC buck the trend
IT stocks remained under pressure ahead of TCSs Q4 results, while banking and financial stocks saw broad-based selling. Realty and auto sectors also saw early weakness, according to Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money
Home loan rates April 2026: SBI, PNB, BoB and other banks compared; 5 key tips to save money
Planning a home loan in April 2026? Check out SBI, PNB, BoB, Union Bank, Canara Bank, Bank of India, and UCO Bank rates, which could make or break your EMIs. Understand the significance of hidden fees, prepayment penalties, and 5 must-know tips before you apply.
Ashok Leyland shares pull back slightly after three-day rally, still up over 12% this week
Sell orders outweigh buy orders, with 57.46% on the sell side against 42.54% on the buy side
Ola Electric shares surge 15% as LFP cell announcement lifts sentiment
The announcement was preceded by a price cut of 60,000 on the Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh, bringing it to 1,29,999, attributed to production efficiencies from scaled-up 4680 cell output
Rupee drifts wedged between ceasefire jitters, impact of regulatory curbs
The rupee has hovered in a 92.50-93.50 range over the last week after RBIs measures to curb excessive arbitrage positions were announced on March 27 and April 1
Adani shares slide after Wednesdays rally as SEC case developments digest
The legal development that drove Wednesdays move centres on a letter filed on April 7 by lawyers representing Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, indicating their intent to seek dismissal of the SEC complaint by April 30
Why US bond yields at 4.28% won't unlock a foreign capital wave into India
With the 10-year US Treasury yield hovering around 4.28%, the case for a meaningful, sustained influx of overseas capital into Indian markets remains dim. But why is it so?
Personal loan interest rates in April 2026 vary across top lenders, making comparison essential to reduce EMIs and total cost while considering fees, tenure, and any hidden charges.
Markets open lower as profit-booking offsets ceasefire rally; Bajaj Auto, NTPC top gainers
The BSE Sensex, which closed at 77,562.90 on Wednesday, opened at 77,319.33 and was trading at 77,312.50, down 250.40 or 0.32%, as of 9.21 am
TCS Q4 Results LIVE: IT bellwether to set tone, shares flat ahead of Q4 numbers
TCS Q4 results today live updates:Follow our live updates
Markets set for cautious start amid Iran-US tensions; TCS results eyed for direction
Geopolitical tension, FPI selling continue to keep marksmen anxious
Gold steady as investors eye US-Iran talks, brace for inflation data
March Fed minutes signal growing support for rate hikes
BofA sees upside in bank stocks, cautious on IT sector outlook
The Nifty Bank index has underperformed the broader market amid geopolitical tensions and foreign investor selling
How the math works behind a $1.75 trillion SpaceX valuation
SpaceXs proposed $1.75 trillion valuation is driven by Starlinks rapid growth, strong launch dominance and investor optimism, though stretched multiples and unproven bets raise questions over sustainability
Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Adani Green Energy
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for Adani Green Energy. The stock has been moving in a broad sideways range for more than a year now. Within that, the share price is now moving up from the lower end of the range. The chances are high now for the stock to go up towards the upper end of the range. Strong support is in the 1,000-980 region. Adani Green Energy share price can go up to 1,200 in the coming weeks.
Power, infra and pharma stocks are buzzing after key developments including CEAs capacity upgrade, major project approvals in Arunachal Pradesh, and global expansion moves by RedTape and Bosch, signalling strong corporate activity across sectors.
Gifting property to your spouse? The taxman is watching now
Sub-registrars must now report property gift deeds above 45 lakh to the tax department, bringing such transfers into taxpayers AIS and tightening scrutiny on clubbing-rule violations.
EPFO 3.0 aims to introduce simplified withdrawal rules, faster UPI-based fund access, and reduced documentation, enhancing provident fund efficiency, flexibility, and retirement security of members.
MMTC-PAMP launches buyback offer for silver coins, bars, jewellery
MMTC-PAMP will commence silver recycling at select exclusive brand stores / purity verification stores in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Ludhiana, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and New Delhi
Is diversifying into real estate a good idea when your portfolio has 60% equity exposure?
With 60% already in equity and a 75 lakh windfall in hand, should a 40-year-old add real estate or rebalance for retirement and childrens education goals?
SFLs board approved the preferential allotment at its meeting on April 8, 2026
Is your KYC safe? 5 steps to check status and avoid mutual fund scams
Mutual fund KYC verification helps investors stay scam-free by ensuring updated records, understanding status categories, and following simple steps to maintain secure, compliant investments across the country.
Rupee surges 47 paise to close at 92.59/USD on US-Iran ceasefire, RBI pause on policy rates
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.92 against the US dollar, then gained ground to touch 92.56 against the US dollar in initial trade and finally ended the day at 92.59
SBI shares rally 3.5% as analysts back strong Q4 outlook
The stock opened at 1,074, touched a high of 1,077.80, and was trading with a sell-heavy order book with over 1.88 crore shares changing hands, generating a traded value of 1,948.84 crore by early afternoon
Bank Nifty surges after RBI policy decision: Why did bank stocks rally on unchanged repo rate?
Heavyweights Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank gained between 3 per cent and 5 per cent.
RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%: What it means for home loan borrowers and EMIs
RBI holds the repo rate at 5.25%, providing stability for home loan borrowers. This will ensure predictable EMIs, clarity and potential interest savings amid global economic uncertainties.
Despite inflation remaining within the target band, the central bank flagged rising risks from volatile oil prices and potential second-round effects that could weigh on consumption and delay investment recovery
Svatantra Microfin plans $250 million IPO; hires Kotak, Axis Capital as advisers
The proposed IPO is expected to include a mix of fresh issue and secondary share sales, with draft papers likely in the coming months.
Dark patterns that you need to watch out for while buying insurance
From pre-ticked add-ons to hidden renewal tweaks, insurance buyers face digital nudges that inflate premiums. Irdai calls for insurers to clean up dark patterns.
Titan shares jump 6% on strong jewellery growth in Q4FY26
The companys overall consumer businesses posted a growth of around 4% y-o-y during the quarter, underscoring resilient demand despite elevated gold prices
IRDAI forms sub-committee to strengthen health insurance ecosystem in India
IRDAI forms a sub-committee to strengthen the health insurance ecosystem, focusing on coverage, claims, and consumer experience to boost access, efficiency, and trust.
Tata Motors shares surge as CV and JLR sales data bolster investor confidence
Tata Motors Limited (formerly TML Commercial Vehicles Limited), listed on the NSE under NIFTY NEXT 50, was trading at 435.05 as of 10.41 AM, up 39.00 or 9.85 per cent from its previous close of 396.05
Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports rally up to 10%, group stocks jump amid legal developments
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone advanced 8% to 1,490.20 and touched an intraday high of 1,505.70. Power-focused entity Adani Power rose over 6% to 174.35
Tata Steel shares up 4% as annual crude steel production rises in FY26
Tata Steel reported its annual crude steel production in India at 23.48 MT in FY26, registering an increase of 8 per cent year-on-year
BPCL, HPCL, IOC, IndiGo shares surge, ONGC & Oil India slip as Brent crude prices fall
Falling crude prices sparked a sectoral shift in markets, with OMCs, airlines and consumption stocks rallying on improved margins, while upstream oil companies declined, reflecting divergent impacts of softer oil on earnings and valuations.
Rupee surges 50 paise to 92.56 against USD in early trade after US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire
Forex traders said the two-week ceasefire announcement triggered a wave of outsized bargain buying amongst the risk assets as Asian Stocks, Dow futures, Gold and Silver all rallied
