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Thinking about your next money move? Here's how crypto is gaining traction among Gen Z investors
Gen Z is emerging as a major crypto investor group in India, accounting for around half of new registrations in H1 2026. A new report shows that Indian investors bought around 7% more crypto than they sold.
RBI warns banks against a loan price war
In situations where banks are inundated with liquidity, the natural tendency among many lenders is to push loans and go down the credit matrix. The fear is that such aggressive lending to generate returns that cover the interest outgo on deposits and other costs may show up as sticky assets a few years down the line.
Oriental Insurance bets on health, MSME products to drive growth
The state-owned general insurer holds 35.2 million shares, representing a 1.42% stake, in the country's largest stock exchange that closed its 22,562-crore initial public offer (IPO) on Monday.
High-level panel on banking likely by October-end
Its composition is being finalised and is likely to include a former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor, industry leaders from the fintech sector and an Indian Banks' Association (IBA) nominee, said people familiar with the matter.
Credit card issuers push EMI loans to counter revolver model misfire
With a smaller share of customers carrying balances month to month, interest-bearing receivables are growing more slowly than transaction volumes, pushing issuers to convert purchases into EMIs, deepen personal loan-on-card offerings and extract more fee income from a business that is increasingly being used as a payment product rather than a borrowing product.
5 investment lessons from Kauilyas Arthashastra: Handling money in 2026 the Chanakya way
Chanakya's Arthashastra offers timeless insights into wealth and budgeting. Here are 5 investment lessons that are still relevant in 2026.
Form 141 is the new unified challan-cum-statement for specified TDS transactions under the Income Tax Act 2025. Know who needs to file it, which transactions it covers, the applicable deadlines, and how to submit the form.
Indian households financial savings mix is changing, with mutual funds seeing the sharpest rise in inflows over three years. Equity has also grown from a small base, while deposits remain the largest avenue. Life insurance and small savings have seen weaker or uneven flows.
NPS Vatsalya, allows parents or guardians to open and operate a pension account for minor(s) till they become an adult. Today we take a look at how the subscribers can access grievance redressal online.
Saudi Aramco plans reorganisation to create gas division, sources say
The move is in line with an existing strategy at Gulf state oil companies of offering outside investors pieces of their businesses while retaining operational control and largely avoiding opening up their main oil-producing divisions
Gifted money or assets between spouses do not always shift the tax liability to the recipient. Under clubbing rules, income from assets transferred without adequate consideration can be taxed in the transferor's hands. Here's when the rules apply and what taxpayers should report.
A 40% CAM hike at Noidas Cleo County has triggered resident protests, bringing renewed focus on maintenance costs, fund transparency, apartment associations and the long-running struggle over management handovers in gated housing societies.
EPFO: Members can add nominee(s) for their provident fund account either online or offline. Here's the top FAQs, eligibility and stepwise guide to file e-nomination and who is considered a valid nominee.
Hill-house backed Elevate Campuses raises Rs 945-crore anchor book
Hillhouse-backed Elevate Campuses raised Rs 945 crore from 20 anchor investors, including major mutual funds and Norges. The amount represents 60% of its QIB allocation ahead of its Rs 2,100 crore IPO, which opens Wednesday and closes Friday.
Runwal Enterprises sets IPO price band at Rs 290-305 per share
Runwal Enterprises has set its IPO price band at Rs 290-305 per share, with the Rs 500 crore fresh issue opening Friday and closing September 29. The Mumbai-focused developer has 88.37 million square feet of developable area across residential and non-residential projects.
Market Trading Guide: Finolex Cables among 3 stock recommendations for Wednesday
Falling crude oil prices and Brent slipping below $100 a barrel helped Indian markets recover from intraday lows. Analysts highlighted BlueStone Jewellery, JSW Infrastructure and Finolex Cables as three stocks showing breakout setups, bullish momentum and positive technical indicators for Wednesday.
Dalmia Bharat Refractories sold 2.29 crore RHI Magnesita India shares, or 11.11% of equity, through a Rs 826 crore block deal at Rs 360 apiece. SBI Mutual Fund led purchases, while RHI Magnesita shares gained 3.04% to Rs 379.20.
Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) are gaining traction, with some strategies delivering strong returns despite the category being relatively new. Quant Mutual Funds qsif led the six-month return chart with a 34.78% gain, while equity-oriented SIFs posted mixed one-month returns.
Celldex shares slip 15% as safety concerns cloud skin drug trial win
(Rewrites throughout to add company comments, adds shares in paragraph 2, analyst comment in paragraph 5)- Celldex Therapeutics said on Tuesday its experimental
Veranda Learning promoters pledge shares for 111 crore credit
The agreement is for 111 crore loan availed by the promoters in their personal capacity from the lender, secured by a first-ranking and exclusive pledge over certain equity shares of Veranda Learning held by the promoters
The story of Mr Cohen and his four sons illustrates varying investment strategies. From traditional saving to advanced leveraging and collaboration, this shows that a financial mindset and creative use of resources drive wealth.
8th pay commission panel to visit Mumbai next month Here's how to apply, deadline, dates of meetings
The 8th CPC is scheduled to be in Mumbai next month to host discussions and meetings with employee unions, representative groups, pensioner associations, federations, and other stakeholders.
Having successfully established the Closing Auction Session as an important market structure reform, we intend to address concerns in respect of settlement price for derivatives on expiry days and other related issues. A consultation paper has already been issued inviting public comment, Pandey said at the 11th JP Morgan India Conference.
New York Fed's Williams says rate-control toolkit is working well
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams articulated strong support for the central bank's monetary policy strategies. He emphasized that the abundance of reserves has been remarkably effective in interest rate management. Furthermore, Williams highlighted the system's flexibility, allowing it to be fine-tuned as market dynamics shift, ensuring stability in key financial markets.
Orient Cables, AceVector, German Green Steel announce IPO price bands
Orient Cables has priced its IPO at 258-272 per share, AceVector at 30-32, and German Green Steel and Power at 132-139; all three issues open on September 25
NSE IPO: 20 investment bankers earn 186 crore in fees, commissions
Banker fees accounted for nearly half of NSE's Rs 392.12 crore offer-related expenses, while advertising and marketing emerged as the second-largest cost head
Sunil Singhania-led Abakkus Asset Manager files draft papers for IPO
The IPO is entirely an offer-for-sale for up to 1.50 crore shares by promoter
US stocks: Nasdaq hits intraday record high as tech stocks regain footing
On Tuesday, the Nasdaq Composite surged to a new intraday record high, buoyed by a rebound in technology stocks and declining oil prices that enhanced market confidence. Notably, chipmaker AMD saw its valuation exceed one trillion dollars, lifting semiconductor stocks alongside it. The rally marks a notable recovery for the tech-heavy Nasdaq index, after other major indices hit record highs in August.
Optiemus Infracom board approves JV with London-based Nothing Electronics
At meeting held on 22 September 2026
Hikal commences commercial production of personal care products
At its new cGMP-compliant manufacturing facility at Panoli
Festive loan this year? 60% of borrowers EMIs nearly match their family income what to check
Festive-season borrowing can add to existing debt stress. A survey found that 60% of borrowers have EMIs that are near or exceed their family income, while 40% use new loans or credit cards to manage existing EMIs. Heres what to check before borrowing.
FSL recognized among Best in 'Services Eating Software' at the 2026 HFS SaS Awards
Firstsource Solutions has been recognized as the first runner up among the Best 'Services Eating Software' at the inaugural Services-as-Software (SaS) Awards by the independent research firm HFS. Selected from more than 250 submissions from service providers, technology companies and startups worldwide, Firstsource was recognized for Kairos, its operating system for AI-native business operations.
Board of 360 ONE WAM appoints Aashish Agarwal as CEO
At meeting held on 22 September 2026
Fortis audit order could drag listed firms into promoters' personal debt cases: InGovern
InGovern has warned that the Delhi High Courts Fortis Healthcare forensic audit order could set a wider precedent, potentially exposing listed companies to enforcement proceedings over promoters personal liabilities and challenging the established separation between companies and their owners.
After Hindenburg: 5 Adani group companies settle disclosure violation case with Sebi
Five Adani group firms settled Sebi adjudication proceedings over alleged disclosure and governance lapses flagged in the Hindenburg Report, paying 1.51 crore without admitting or denying violations.
RNIT AI Solutions secures engagement with APSSDC
For deployment of AI-based Multilingual Interview Platform
Varmora Granito IPO subscribed 11%
The offer received bids for 37.24 lakh shares as against 3.39 crore shares on offer.
Sensex, Nifty snap winning streak despite easing crude as IT, financials drag
The BSE Sensex fell 329.91 points, or 0.44%, to settle at 74,529.08, while the NSE Nifty declined 85.30 points, or 0.36% to end at 23,329
Sunil Singhania-led Abakkus files for IPO, issue to be entirely an OFS
The IPO will comprise an offer for sale of up to 15 million equity shares by promoter Abakkus Expert Professionals LLP, representing a 10 per cent stake in the company
Mills sold only 7 lakh tonnes of sugar at 50/kg in August, average in 2025-26 season 41/kg
Pan-India average ex-mill sugar price is currently about 30 per cent lower from its peak level at around 4,450 per quintal
Sugar alone in not viable, focus on by-products, Road Transport Minister Gadkari tells cooperatives
Minister urges mills to focus on byproducts of sugarcane which can help pay better prices to farmers
Two Wills, one estate: Why co-ordination matters
A UK Will and a separate Indian Will can work together, but only if their scope, revocation clauses, executors and assets are carefully co-ordinated to avoid overlaps or gaps.
Motilal Oswal Nasdaq Q50 ETF crashed 20% on 22 September and lost about 46% from its peak in two sessions after trading at a nearly 235% premium to its NAV. Experts explain how supply constraints and strong demand pushed the ETF far above its underlying value.
$3 trillion crypto comeback: Can Bitcoin bulls reclaim $100K and push higher?
Bitcoin has led a broad crypto market recovery, pushing total digital-asset market capitalisation back above $3 trillion. Strong spot and ETF demand has supported the rebound, although rising open interest and funding point to increasing leverage. The next phase will depend on whether underlying demand can sustain momentum toward the $100,000 mark.
Govt plans a 9,000-cr package for handloom, handicraft sector
India is mulling a 9,000-crore package to boost its handloom and handicraft sector, aiming to support artisans, increase exports, and preserve heritage crafts over five years.
Dinesh Thakkar, founder of one of Indias biggest retail stockbrokers, Angel One, has bought a luxury residential tower in Mumbai for 711 crore, marking the most expensive known purchase of a single residential unit in the country, as per Bloomberg.
Smriti Mandhana's cricket career leaves a lot to learn for investors. Here are 5 money lessons from her record-breaking journey.
India bonds rally as oil below $100 calms inflation jitters
India, which imports roughly 90% of its crude oil needs, is particularly exposed to swings in global oil prices, with elevated oil prices and a weak monsoon raising inflation concerns and expectations of a rate hike next month.
Engineers India among 7 small-cap stocks that hit 52-week highs and rallied up to 25% in a month
Seven stocks from the BSE 250 Smallcap Index hit fresh 52-week highs despite the Sensex falling 329 points on Tuesday. Engineers India led one-month gains at 24%, followed by Syrma SGS Technology, Welspun Corp, Welspun Living and Acme Solar Holdings.
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on September 22
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on September 22
Freelancers, gig workers, entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals without employer health cover need to build personal insurance that protects both their savings and income during a medical emergency. Experts suggest choosing adequate cover that remains affordable through fluctuating income.
Sunil Singhania-led Abakkus Asset Manager files DRHP with Sebi for IPO
Sunil Singhania-led Abakkus Asset Manager has filed its DRHP with SEBI for a 15-million-share OFS IPO. The company reported Rs 796 crore revenue and Rs 327 crore PAT in FY26, alongside strong growth in non-mutual fund assets and PMS.
Sensex, Nifty, Stock Price Highlights: Indian shares reversed early gains on Tuesday, dragged by IT stocks on concerns around demand and earnings, offsetting positive sentiment from a fall in oil prices for a fifth session ahead of potential US-Iran talks at the UN General Assembly this week.
Rupee rises 20 paise to close at 95.58 against US dollar
Forex traders said Brent crude oil prices witnessed a sharp decline after reports surfaced that Iran would open the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US lifts its port blockade and eases military pressure around it.
Centre weighs allowing airport operators such as Adani to own airlines
Civil aviation minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu says the central government is examining benefits and potential conflicts of interest; no decision yet.
Rupee sways with oil and intervention cues, keeping traders light-footed
Traders pointed to media reports stating that Iran had offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy artery,if the US eases military pressure and lifts its blockade.
Indian equities ended lower on Tuesday after morning gains faded, with Sensex dropping 330 points and Nifty witnessing a sharp closing-auction swing on expiry day. Broader markets also declined, while IT stocks weakened and realty gained. Market breadth turned negative, with 1,868 NSE stocks declining against 1,679 advancing.
Income Tax Act 2025: F&O traders should understand the tax treatment of trading profits, turnover calculation, eligible expenses, and the rules governing set-off and carry-forward of business and speculation losses.
LIC said to lead bidding in NSEs Rs 22,800 crore India IPO
LIC emerged as the largest bidder in NSEs 22,800 crore IPO with 4,500 crore in bids, joined by ICICI Prudential and Quant Mutual Fund. Despite cautious retail participation (1.3x), strong institutional demand (12.7x) drove overall subscription to 5.7x ahead of its September 24 listing on BSE.
Sebi sees potential for Rs 2 lakh crore IPO fundraising as fresh capital gains prominence
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said India could raise up to Rs 2 lakh crore through IPOs, with substantial proceeds flowing directly to companies. He highlighted reforms simplifying market access, rising corporate bond issuance, growing domestic investor participation and measures to deepen capital markets, improve liquidity and expand global investor access.
NSE pays 20 banks Rs 186 crore in fees for India IPO
The National Stock Exchange paid 186 crore to 20 advisory banks for its $2.4 billion IPO. At 0.82% of the total issue, the fee structure remains well below Indias market average, despite the IPO drawing strong institutional demand with a 5.7x overall subscription.
Crisil Rating assigns 'AA-/A1+' rating to credit facilities of SG Finserve
SG Finserve said that Crisil Rating has assigned its 'Crisil AA-/Stable/Crisil A1+' ratings to the bank facilities of the company.
Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
63 Moons Technologies Ltd, Aegis Vopak Terminals Ltd, Kaynes Technology India Ltd and Acutaas Chemicals Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 22 September 2026.
Gold futures fall 914 to 1.52 lakh/10g as dollar strengthens, hawkish Fed weighs
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the yellow metal futures for October delivery opened on a firm note, rising by 403 to touch an intraday high of 1,53,497 per 10 grams
Helios Flexi Cap Fund reshuffled its portfolio in August, cutting exposure to HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and other holdings while adding to Swiggy, Paytm and several other stocks. The fund also exited five stocks and added two new names. Its portfolio stood at 68 stocks across 26 sectors during the month.
HDFC Bank adds 93K crore to m-cap as stock gains in 7 out of 8 sessions
HDFC Bank has been among the worst-performing Nifty 50 stocks this year, having lost 25.15 per cent on a year-to-date basis.
Five smallcap mutual funds delivered annualised returns above 17% over three years as of September 16, 2026. Investors should consider risk appetite, investment horizon and financial goals rather than returns alone.
RBL Bank, Engineers India, Syrma, JSW Infra rally up to 7%; log 52-wk highs
ACME Solar, Aegis Logistics, Aegis Vopak Terminals, Apar Ind, Ipca Labs, Laurus Labs, Shyam Metalics and Welspun Corp from the BSE 500 index also hit their respective 52-week highs in Tuesday's trade.
RBI bond sales, FX intervention help halve India's cash overhang
Sustained Reserve Bank of India action through bond sales, foreign exchange swaps, and rupee defence has helped more than halve the banking system's liquidity surplus, bankers said.
India's first mineral exchange likely to begin operations by FY28: Official
India's first mineral exchange, which would create a transparent, electronic delivery-based trading platform for minerals, is likely to be registered and operationalised by the next financial year, according to a top government official. This comes after the mines ministry's notification of the Mineral Exchange Rules, 2026 in June. The exchange would create a transparent, electronic delivery-based trading platform for minerals, facilitate market-based price discovery and reduce information asymmetry between producers and buyers. We expect to register and operationalise the first Mineral Exchange by the next financial year. Work on the registration of the exchange is currently under way, Mines Additional Secretary Veena Kumari Dermal said during 60th Annual General Meeting of Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI). The ministry notified the Mineral Exchange Rules in June to create a state-of-the-art platform with transparent price discovery and standardised quality ...
Stylam Industries commences production at new laminate plant in Haryana
Stylam Industries said that the company's new laminate plant adjoining to existing plant in Manak Tabra, Panchkula, Haryana, has commenced commercial production.
SS Retail, Jindal Supreme may see 30% listing pop; Hero Motors GMP fizzles
SS Retail, Jindal Supreme and Hero Motors IPOs were available for bidding from September 16 to September 18, with listings slated to take place on BSE and NSE.
Euro Panel Products Ltd leads losers in 'B' group
Handson Global Management (HGM) Ltd, GOCL Corporation Ltd, Thacker & Company Ltd and Atal Realtech Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 22 September 2026.
Meesho rallies as brokerage raises target price
Meesho surged 9.56% to Rs 240 after a foreign brokerage maintained its 'buy' rating on the stock and raised its target price to Rs 260 from Rs 210.
Volumes jump at RHI Magnesita India Ltd counter
RHI Magnesita India Ltd witnessed volume of 107.33 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 58.43 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 1.84 lakh shares
Coal India gets a lift as brokerage turns overweight
Coal India rose 3.02% to Rs 427 after a foreign brokerage upgraded the stock to 'overweight' from 'equal-weight' and raised its target price to Rs 480 from Rs 420.
Infosys Ltd drops for fifth straight session
Infosys Ltd is quoting at Rs 1025.7, down 1.23% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock tumbled 31.51% in last one year as compared to a 7.29% slide in NIFTY and a 19.09% fall in the Nifty IT index.
Global Market: Eurozone bond yields rise as oil prices rebound above $100
Eurozone government bond yields rose on Tuesday as Brent crude rebounded above $100 a barrel amid escalating Middle East tensions. German 10-year yields rose 3 basis points to 3.481%, while French and Italian yields climbed 4 basis points as investors weighed persistent inflation risks.
Repaid your loan but your credit report still shows it as active? Experts explain how to fix it
Repaid your loan? Your credit report may take time to reflect the closure. Heres what borrowers should check, which documents to retain and what to do if a closed loan still shows as active.
Iris Global Services files IPO papers with SEBI; eyes 200 crore via fresh issue
The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to 200 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 5 crore equity shares
NSE IPO allotment today: How to check status on BSE and MUFG Intime? GMP hints at 4% listing gains
NSE IPO allotment: The Rs 22,562-crore NSE IPO, which was subscribed 5.71 times overall, is likely to finalise share allotment today. Investors can check their allotment status online through the registrar MUFG Intime, with NSE shares scheduled to list on the BSE on September 24.
Small-cap funds draw record 7,973 crore. But volatility remains the catch
Record small-cap fund inflows in August come as the Nifty Smallcap 250 outpaces the Nifty 50, but sharp historical swings underline the need for a longer holding period and suitable risk appetite.
German Green Steel and Power IPO to open on Sep 25; price band fixed at 132-139/share
The Gujarat-based company has fixed a price band of 132-139 per equity share for its IPO, which is scheduled to close on September 29
Ever wondered what it would be like to spend a holiday in a celebrity home? From Ajinkya Rahanes 71,438-a-night Igatpuri villa to Mandira Bedis colourful Madh Island retreat, these five properties offer a glimpse into the spaces associated with some of Indias best-known stars.
Sunil Singhania-led Abakkus Mutual Fund announces launch of its SIF platform Fokkus
Abakkus Mutual Fund, led by Sunil Singhania, has received SEBI approval to launch its Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) platform under the brand name Fokkus. Approved on 28 August 2026, the platform will offer differentiated equity, debt, and hybrid investment strategies.
Starting retirement investing at 40 requires a focus on the required corpus, higher and consistent savings rather than excessive risk. Investors should use goal-based asset allocation, step up investments annually and gradually shift money from equity to debt as retirement approaches.
RailTel Corp gains after securing 5-year work contract from UPUMS
RailTel Corporation of India added 1.42% to Rs 264.10 after the company announced the receipt of a work order from Uttar Pradesh University Of Medical Sciences (UPUMS) worth Rs 14.09 crore.

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