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Banks, RBI set to gain 5.5 lakh crore from FCNR(B) deposits
SBI Research report estimates that the enhanced FCNR(B) liquidity could support nearly 25 lakh crore of additional credit in the banking system
India has borne nearly $45 million in interest payments on Maldives T-bill facility: MEA
These bills were subscribed by SBI since 2019 and were extended six times, each for a year, till now.
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Sep 18, 2026
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Sep 18, 2026
The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Sep 18, 2026
The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Sep 18, 2026
Bank of Maharashtra raises $500 million in global debt
The debt instrument received an overwhelming response from international investors, with the order book reaching nearly three times the issue size, said BoM in a statement
8th Pay Commission latest news: 8 demands from nursing staff in Chandigarh meeting
The Nurses Welfare Association engaged with the 8th Pay Commission officials to present crucial demands. They aim for an increase in starting salaries and better compensation for night shifts. Furthermore, the association is pushing for expanded insurance benefits and additional hardship allowances. A significant ask is the reinstatement of the Old Pension Scheme for nurses, alongside a request for Chandigarh city's category elevation.
MDR charges on 5 key services: Railway tickets, mobile bills, fuel and more
Select UPI merchant transactions will incur a Merchant Discount Rate. However, transactions under two thousand rupees will remain free for small traders. A fixed fee of five rupees will limit the MDR for certain sectors, applying to merchants rather than consumers. Importantly, most UPI payments will still be without charge for users.
IDFC FIRST Bank removes forex markup across all credit cards
Customers current IDFC FIRST Bank credit card now comes with zero forex markup, with no conditions attached, bank says
Tax Audit Report deadline: Who needs to upload it by September 30, 2026
The deadline for uploading tax audit reports is set for September 30, 2026, specifically targeting certain taxpayers. Chartered accountants will manage the upload of the tax audit report on the e-filing portal, after which taxpayers need to accept and e-verify the tax audit report.
The recent announcement to elevate the EPF wage ceiling represents a significant advantage for employees. By contributing more each month, individuals can amass a larger retirement fund over their careers.
Is Will registration mandatory? No, but two witnesses are required by law
Registration of Will is optional but at least two attesting witness in Will is mandatory; Know what the law says. This article explains it all.
1 cr foreign asset limit under FAST-DS 2026: Details
Gold hallmarking fee rises 67%: New charges, what buyers should know
BIS has raised the hallmarking fee for gold articles to Rs 75 from Rs 45. Here is what the change means for jewellery buyers
PPFAS and SBI MF among 6 mutual funds with over Rs 10,000 crore cash in August
KFin Technologies, Hindustan Copper among 5 smallcaps that saw highest MF buying in August
These five small-cap stocks witnessed the highest net buying by mutual funds in August. Here is the detailed breakup, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
The Employees' Provident Fund wage ceiling has increased to Rs 25,000. This change will enable employees to receive higher retirement benefits and monthly pensions. Pension calculations now consider a higher pensionable salary and increased service years. Employees must contribute for five years at the new ceiling for maximum benefit. Eligibility for the Employees' Pension Scheme has also expanded for certain employees.
Lenskart and Paytm among 5 midcap stocks bought by mutual funds in August
Mutual funds favoured mid-cap stocks in August, led by companies from the financial, healthcare, IT and consumer discretionary sectors. Paytm recorded the highest net buying, followed by Aster DM Healthcare, Meesho, Lenskart and Piramal Finance.
IDFC FIRST Bank removes forex markup on all credit cards: What you save
Existing as well as new cardholders will get zero forex markup automatically, without upgrading their cards or meeting a spending threshold
Capitalmind Flexi Cap Fund adds Divis Laboratories, Bajaj Auto and 3 other stocks in August
Capitalmind Flexi Cap Fund made five fresh additions and completely exited five stocks from its portfolio in August, while keeping its exposure unchanged in 27 stocks. The fund had 32 stocks across 17 sectors, with healthcare accounting for the largest allocation. Heres a look at the stocks added and exited, sector allocation and the funds performance since inception.
Today saw a marked increase in gold prices among top Indian jewellery brands, spurred by a significant drop in global oil prices that changed market dynamics.
Bank of Maharashtra's first-ever overseas bond issuance of $500 mn gets 3 times subscription
Issuance comprises five-year US dollar-denominated Senior Unsecured Notes, issued through Bank of Maharashtras IFSC banking unit under its $500 million medium-term note programme
EPFO WhatsApp channel: Get PF updates on your phone; heres how to join
Defence sector funds have delivered strong returns in 2026, averaging nineteen percent year-to-date. HDFC Defence Fund led this category with a notable twenty-four point five one percent gain. Experts cite increased defence spending and government policies supporting domestic manufacturing. Investors should review their existing allocation and avoid chasing recent sharp rallies. A five percent allocation cap is suggested for most investors in this sector.
Where Indias wealthiest minds exchange ideas: Introducing ET Wealth Expo 2026
The upcoming ET Wealth Expo 2026 in Mumbai promises to be a pivotal event, uniting key figures in India's financial arena. This expo will delve into strategies for wealth creation, preservation, and effective generational transitions. Attendees can expect enlightening discussions, masterclasses, and exhibitions that will enhance their financial planning knowledge, as well as valuable networking opportunities within the dynamic landscape of wealth management in India.
Best conservative hybrid mutual funds to invest in September 2026
Conservative hybrid mutual funds are the entry to the world of hybrid funds. These schemes invest mostly in debt and a small percent in equity. As per the Sebi norms, conservative hybrid schemes must invest 75-90% in debt instruments and 10-25% in stocks. These schemes are ideal for investors looking to invest a small part of their corpus in equity to earn some extra returns.
Property in NCR: 8 hotspots, prices and best buys across Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida & Ghaziabad
Coal India Share Price Live Updates: Coal India Ltd experiences a decline below its 20-day EMA
HUL Share Price Live Updates: HUL's Current Price and Market Performance
Credit card rewards: Why your points may be losing value and how to fix it
While giving shares to your parents who reside in your home country might appear as a thoughtful gesture, it has substantial tax considerations for NRIs. Although the gift itself isnt taxable, comprehending the nuances of acquisition costs and the period theyve been held is vital.
Eicher Motors Share Price Live Updates: Eicher Motors Sees Decline Below 100-Day Average
Cipla Share Price Live Updates: Cipla's Daily Price Change
Tech Mahindra Share Price Live Updates: Tech Mahindra's Current Market Position
Bajaj Finance Share Price Live Updates: Bajaj Finance Market Performance Snapshot
UPL Share Price Live Updates: UPL's Performance Overview
Dr Reddys Share Price Live Updates: Dr. Reddys Current Trading Status
HDFC Life Share Price Live Updates: HDFC Life's Daily Performance Update
Tata Motors PV Share Price Live Updates: Tata Motors PV's recent market trends
TCS Share Price Live Updates: TCS Price Movement Analysis
Adani Ent Share Price Live Updates: Adani Enterprises records a slight gain in stock price
Infosys Share Price Live Updates: Infosys Stock Details
Bharti Airtel Share Price Live Updates: Bharti Airtel Sees Minor Gain Amidst Monthly Decline
Asian Paints Share Price Live Updates: Asian Paints' stock price shows minor fluctuation
RBI announces 2.25 lakh crore 3-day VRRR auction
The auction will be conducted on September 18, 2026, with funds set to reverse on September 21, 2026
Turtlemint expected to clock EBITDA breakeven this fiscal
Turtlemints operating leverage at inflection point
Finance professionals unite to launch new investment platform for Bharat
The firm aims to provide low-ticket products like Choti SIP and sachet health insurance for street vendors, gig workers, homemakers, and students
Cognizant goes live with Axis Banks AMS 2.0 application management services
The partnership will support application systems across banking, payments, treasury, finance, data platforms and other key business verticals
Is Punjab heading towards UPS-like pension scheme? Heres what its notification suggests
The Punjab government is taking a closer look at its pension scheme for state employees, with the goal of aligning benefits more closely to the Old Pension Scheme. This comprehensive review will assess both the administrative and financial aspects necessary for effective implementation while also drawing insights from successful practices in other states. A revised pension structure is set to be proposed following this in-depth analysis.
Zero MDR charge: 7 UPI transactions where you don't need to pay any fee
Starting from October 2026, a new Merchant Discount Rate framework will be introduced for specific UPI transactions. This framework is designed to categorize rates according to merchant industry types and transaction amounts. Fortunately, most daily UPI payments and small vendor transactions will still be exempt from these fees, allowing individuals to continue enjoying unlimited free UPI transactions without any limitations.
Two members challenged redevelopment plan citing 10% less area with potential Rs 25 to 30 lakh loss; loses case in Maharashtra Co-operative appellate court in a interim judgement. This article explains why.
SEBI to examine brokers concerns over UPI merchant charges
Several brokers have raised concerns about costs on client fund transfers even when no trade takes place
Fund Review: Kotak Bond Short Term Fund
Fund Review: Kotak Bond Short Term Fund
Indias wealth market seen growing to $436 billion by 2034; small, micro-caps in focus: Emkay Wealth
Indias wealth-management market could grow 2.5 times to $436 billion by 2034, driven by rising incomes, financialisation of savings and wider capital-market participation, Emkay Wealth Management said. The wealth manager expects small- and micro-caps, global diversification and customised investment solutions to gain importance as investor needs become more sophisticated.
Can a Rs 10,000 mutual fund SIP help you build Rs 1 crore? Check the timeline
Explore how a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP can grow toward a Rs 1 crore corpus, with timelines varying based on expected returns and annual SIP increases of 5% or 10%.
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation has introduced a new wage ceiling of Rs 25,000, which will directly influence the contributions made by both employees and employers to the provident fund. Furthermore, subscribers of the Employees Pension Scheme can expect an increase in their monthly pension benefits.
HDFC Mutual Fund: Eternal, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank among top 10 stock holdings in August
HDFC Mutual Funds portfolio reflects a strong tilt toward banking and financial stocks, alongside major positions across telecom, technology, consumer, industrial and automobile sectors, highlighting its diversified large-cap investment approach.
Mutual funds have live NAVs. Is checking them too often hurting investors? Radhika Gupta explains
Radhika Gupta, Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO, cautions investors against checking mutual fund NAVs and stock prices too frequently. Constant access to live data can amplify perceived volatility and shorten investment horizons. She advises evaluating investments according to their intended time frame, particularly long-term equity funds, rather than reacting to daily market movements.
Senior citizen FD rates in mid-September up to 8.5%: Top rates compared
Small finance banks offer the highest rates, while select lenders provide extra interest for super senior citizens aged 80 or more
RBI withdraws $5.2 billion via first net open market debt sale in 9 years
The central bank has absorbed cash equivalent to nearly 0.2% of total deposits in the banking system
The EPF wage ceiling limit has been increased to Rs 25,000 with effect from September 17, 2026. However, this does not mean that every employee will experience a lower take home pay. This is dependent on many factors like how much EPF contribution has been now, and others. Read the article.
6.76% vs 11.59%: What adding equity and gold did to portfolio returns
WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund's Chemistry of Investing study examines how combinations of debt, equity and gold have historically influenced portfolio risk and return outcomes.
August witnessed a significant decrease in cash holdings among mutual funds, with a collective reduction of nearly Rs 8,502 crore across 27 asset management companies. Leading the charge, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund cut back its cash by Rs 4,314 crore. In contrast, both Bandhan and Kotak Mutual Funds chose to expand their cash positions, while six AMCs collectively held cash portfolios surpassing Rs 10,000 crore.
RBI absorbs 2.40 lakh crore via VRRR auction amid huge surplus liquidity
The central bank received bids worth 2,39,959 crore, which it accepted fully, at a cut-off and weighted average rate of 5.24%
Banks are hidden winners from new $2.8-billion digital payment fee pool
SBI expected to benefit most among issuing banks, along with Axis Bank and YES Bank
While many banks credit the savings account interest quarterly, there are some that credit the amount monthly. Basically, monthly interest credit means getting the interest earned on a savings account credited to the account each month. So, every month you could see a slightly higher amount than the previous month.
Monthly vs quarterly interest: Bigger bank balance?
GOld price today: On September 17, 2026, gold and silver prices dipped as per IBJA rates, with leading jewellery brands recording lower 22k gold rates than the previous day.
8th Pay Commission: 58,000 minimum pension for Level 7? Check Level 47 math
8th Pay Commission pension: Level 4-7 pension estimates at 2.15, 2.28 and 2.57 fitment factors.
Paytm karo, back in vogue again: Can the stock reclaim IPO price after 5 years and 480% rally?
Paytm shares have rebounded over 480% from their lifetime low but remain 20% below the Rs 2,150 IPO price. The introduction of MDR on select high-value UPI transactions could create a new revenue stream for the fintech, while merchant lending, operating leverage and AI initiatives offer additional growth avenues.
Rupee may need to weaken further as fundamentals shift: Axis Bank
The Indian rupee may need to weaken further to align with shifting trade fundamentals and relatively weaker productivity gains from AI, according to an Axis Bank assessment
Senior living in India: Can buying a retirement home drain your savings?
Senior living communities offer security, healthcare support, maintenance-free living and companionship. But moving into one can require a large upfront payment, regular monthly charges and additional healthcare expenses.
Want Rs 1 crore for your childs education in 18 years? See how a Rs 20,000 monthly SIP can help
Want to build a Rs 1 crore corpus for your childs higher education in 18 years? An investor with a moderate-to-high risk appetite can achieve this goal with a Rs 20,000 monthly SIP, assuming a 9% long-term return. An expert recommends a diversified equity portfolio initially, followed by a gradual shift towards safer investments during the final three years to protect the corpus.
Juniper Hotels shares rise 2% on proposed Rs 248 crore acquisition of Novotel Imagicaa
Juniper Hotels shares rose on Thursday after the company proposed acquiring the operating Novotel Imagicaa hotel in Maharashtra for Rs 248 crore. The 287-key property, located in Khopoli, spans around 11 acres and includes restaurants, banquet and meeting facilities. The acquisition is aimed at expanding Junipers presence in the Mumbai-Pune corridor.
novio, IOB launch co-branded RuPay credit card to widen access to formal credit
The card will offer instant digital onboarding and an FD-backed credit facility, allowing customers with limited or no formal credit history to access a credit card while building their credit bureau profile through responsible usage
295% return on SGB premature redemption date: Gold bond turns Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 3.95 lakh
Sovereign Gold Bond: The Reserve Bank of India has revealed the early redemption price for a gold bond series known as SGB 2019-20 Series IV. Starting from September 17, 2026, investors are eligible to redeem this bond after five years. The redemption price will be determined based on the average gold price from the previous three business days.
Glass Wall Systems shares rally 32% in 2 days after IPO. What should investors do?
Glass Wall Systems shares rallied 12% on Thursday, extending gains after a 7% premium listing and an 18% rise on debut. Analysts highlighted project execution, earnings growth, margins and cash-flow generation as key factors to watch.
Fed hike, high crude could push RBI towards tighter policy: Experts
Timing of any domestic rate increase remains uncertain; another US hike possible in 2026
New UPI MDR framework to support innovation and investment: Assocham
Assocham said the new UPI MDR framework for high-value merchant payments will support investment in technology and infrastructure, while helping expand UPI acceptance across the country
Best balanced advantage funds or dynamic asset allocation funds to invest in September 2026
If you are planning to invest in balanced advantage schemes, here are our recommended schemes you can consider investing. There are no changes in the list this month. Follow our monthly updates to know how your schemes performed in the previous month.
Goldman Sachs sees October Fed hike after hawkish signal
Goldman said the Federal Reserves meeting was more hawkish than expected and pointed to a two-hike baseline for 2026
Grasim Inds Share Price Live Updates: Grasim Industries Closes Lower at Rs 3173.40
ONGC Share Price Live Updates: ONGC Trading Below Key Support Level
Bajaj Auto Share Price Live Updates: Bajaj Auto's Price Movement Today
Tata Consumer Share Price Live Updates: Tata Consumer's Stock Performance Today
