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RBI drains out 25,000 cr liquidity via OMO sale of G-Secs
The banking system had a surplus liquidity of 3,35,901 crore as of October 12
Passenger vehicle loans show shift towards premiumization
The average PV loan amount growingby 49%to 8.2 lakhand the average loan tenure increasingby five months to 62 monthsbetween the first half (HI) of 2019 and H1 of 2026
The best financial advice is often to do nothing, says Value Research CEO Dhirendra Kumar
Value Research CEO Dhirendra Kumar says good financial advice often means helping investors avoid unnecessary transactions and impulsive decisions. Speaking at the Global Financial Planners Summit Team 2026, he stressed the importance of financial education at home, disciplined investing and understanding products before making decisions with long-term financial consequences.
ICICI Life Insurance Q2 net profit rises 25% to 374 crore on premiums
The insurer's net premium income rose 16.56 per cent to Rs 13,804 crore in Q2FY27, while value of new business grew 20.3 per cent to Rs 712 crore, with margins improving
UPI MDR rollout postponed until after Diwali; new date to be announced
The decision follows industry opposition and a legal challenge, with the Supreme Court seeking explanations from NPCI, RBI and the Centre
Average car loan size jumps 49% to 8.2 lakh as buyers shift to SUVs
TransUnion CIBIL data shows average passenger-vehicle loan sizes rose 49 per cent between H1 2019 and H1 2026, while repayment tenures increased by five months to 62 months
The woman had earlier appealed in the district commission which held that she did not qualify as a consumer and that the complaint was not maintainable on the ground that investment in shares is a commercial activity. Then why did she won in the State Consumer Commission? Find out in this article.
Fraudulent investment schemes lure investors with the illusion of high returns and minimal risk. The State Bank of India (SBI) warns that scammers often apply undue pressure for quick investments, employing unusual payment methods to do so. These deceitful schemes are commonly endorsed by unknown social media influencers, giving them a false sense of credibility.
Investing in small and mid caps? DSP Mutual Fund recommends SIPs or experienced fund managers
DSP Mutual Fund recommends investing in small- and midcap stocks through SIPs or experienced fund managers who have navigated multiple market cycles. Its latest analysis finds large caps more attractive on valuations, while elevated relative valuations in small and mid caps warrant caution despite their strong outperformance over the past year.
How much pure silver and gold jewellery can you have in your home without getting into trouble with the Income Tax authorities? To know the answer you need to read CBDT Instruction No. 1916.
Average loan size for passenger vehicles rises 49% to 8.2 lakh in 7 years: TransUnion CIBIL
NBFCs continue to lead vehicle financing, accounting for 73% of two-wheeler loans and 37% of passenger vehicle loans
Senior citizen sent income tax notice for Rs 65.27 lakh unexplained cash deposit, which was later proved to be pension and FD money; ITAT Jaipur order explained.
11 equity MF categories attract inflows in September; smallcap funds lead the pack
RBI likely to take more measures to manage forex volatility: Sitharaman
The finance minister said the RBI's efforts to stabilise the rupee would continue, following measures to manage foreign exchange volatility as the currency faces pressure from external challenges
Indian AI- and energy-linked stocks decline as a global technology sell-off deepens, with South Koreas KOSPI plunging amid intensifying competition in the AI sector. Investors reassess AI valuations following sharp losses in Asian semiconductor stocks.
FD rate hike: In September 2026, retail inflation soared to 5.54%, sparking opinions about the possibility of interest rate hikes on fixed deposits. Analysts predict that the Reserve Bank of India may persist in raising the repo rate to combat persistent inflation. Investors must decide whether to invest now or postpone for possibly better FD rates.
For senior citizens eyeing steady income, evaluating National Savings Certificates against bank fixed deposits is crucial. Investing Rs 2.5 lakh in NSC yields a more favorable maturity amount than many bank FDs.
Citi and Credendo close $328 million financing for 8 IndiGo aircraft
Transaction marks first Credendo-insured aviation financing globally and first ECA-backed deal through GIFT IFSC structure
How to invest Rs 2.5 cr for steady monthly income
UPI payment fee roll-out postponed until after Diwali
The 0.4% charge for merchants on transactions exceeding 2,000 was scheduled to take effect on October 15
UPI MDR deferred until after Diwali, new date to be notified: NPCI
NPCI has postponed the levy of MDR on select UPI merchant transactions, originally due from October 15, while leaving the proposed fee structure unchanged
Can L10 employees get Rs 34 lakh extra pay in 10 yrs?
GOld rate today: Gold prices for 22k jewellery have seen a decline across key cities, with brands like Tanishq and Malabar Gold adjusting their rates. Buyers are encouraged to verify prices before making purchases, especially during the festive period.
Fintech funding rises 14% to $2.2 billion in Jan-Sep; deal count falls 41%: Tracxn
Funding in the first nine months of 2025 stood at $1.9 billion
Jeevan Pramaan 2026: How pensioners can submit life certificate online
Pensioners aged 80 and above can apply now; others can submit from November 1. Check the steps, documents needed and deadline.
Fintech funding up 14% to $2.2 bn in Jan-Sep, deal count falls 41%: Tracxn
Indian fintech companies raised USD 2.2 billion in January-September 2026, up 14 per cent from a year earlier, even as the number of funding rounds fell 41 per cent, with five deals of USD 100 million or more making up nearly half the total, according to Tracxn. Funding in the first nine months of 2025 stood at USD 1.9 billion. The number of rounds dropped to 153 from 260 a year ago, the data intelligence platform said in a report. This year's funding is still only about 40 per cent of the peak of USD 5.5 billion recorded in the first nine months of 2021. The five largest rounds together brought in about USD 1.1 billion. CRED's USD 540 million Series H round in June, backed by Meta, alone accounted for about a quarter of all funding. The others were KreditBee's USD 220 million Series E in April, Weaver's USD 103 million Series B in March, Slice's USD 100 million Series D in September and Navi's USD 100 million Series C in August. Late-stage funding, which includes Series C and lat
RBI extends forex risk reserve requirement to banks' own hedging contracts
The central bank has mandated a 20 per cent reserve on eligible rupee derivative contracts used by authorised dealers to hedge their own currency risks, without a minimum transaction threshold
USCIS new filing deadline rules: What H-1B and green card filers must know
Bought a term plan? 9 things your nominee needs to know before filing a claim
RBI widens ambit of forex risk reserve requirement, tightens NDF rules
The first set of new rules mandated that banks make a 20% cash deposit with the RBI for FX derivatives used by their clients to hedge current-account exposures
Bajaj Finserv Share Price Live Updates: Bajaj Finserv Price and Trend Overview
Adani Ent Share Price Live Updates: Adani Enterprises Climbs Above Key Resistance Level
HDFC Life Share Price Live Updates: HDFC Life Exceeds 100-Day EMA, Reflecting Positive Trend
Grasim Inds Share Price Live Updates: Grasim Inds. Stock Details
Nestle India Share Price Live Updates: Nestle India Shows Positive Momentum Above 20-Day SMA
RBI tightens rupee derivatives rules, widens 20% cash reserve requirement
The move is the latest in a slew of measures announced by the central bank since Saturday aimed at supporting the rupee, which has been falling due to steep oil prices and capital outflows
Investors shrug off bear party, put big money into equity mutual funds
Equity mutual fund inflows reached a five-month high in September with 38,306.55 crore invested. Small-cap and mid-cap funds attracted significant interest from investors despite market instability. Debt funds faced substantial outflows of 1.83 lakh crore primarily from liquid and money market schemes. The industry's total assets under management decreased by 5.1% as of September 30. Gold ETFs saw inflows surge to 4,451 crore amid increased investor interest in safe-haven assets.
Bank of India classifies Kishore Biyani-promoted Future Enterprises account as fraud
The public sector lender disclosed the classification in a regulatory filing, citing its policy on determining and disclosing material events and information
OnMeta, QazPost tie-up for digital payments infra in Kazakhstan
The partnership brings together QazPosts nationwide distribution network and OnMetas rapidly growing digital payments infrastructure at significant scale
Banks seek operational guidelines on maintaining Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve with RBI
The FERR has been introduced as part of RBIs measures to curb speculation and contain volatility in the forex market
Rupee perks up 96 paise on RBIs weekend measures
The last time the INR had a better opening than todays was on February 3, 2026, when it opened 111 paise stronger at 90.40 per USD against previous close of 91.51
IRDAI may extend consultation, implementation timelines for distribution reforms
With the Oct 25 feedback deadline likely to stretch, regulators may widen chats and roll out changes in steps after the next financial year
RBL Bank PAT doubles to 481.7 crore on FCNR(B) boost in Q2FY27
Net interest income increased 37.4 per cent to 2131 crore
CBI court orders proclamation against Jatin Mehta in 146.35 crore Canara Bank fraud case
The court said the accused remained untraceable despite earlier warrants, while allowing the agency to pursue proclamation proceedings to secure their presence
NFO Alert: Invesco Mutual Funds SummitSIF launches active asset allocator long-short fund
Invesco Mutual Funds Summit SIF has launched the Summit Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund, an interval investment strategy offering exposure to multiple arbitrage opportunities across equities, debt, indices, commodities and special situations. The new fund offer is open for subscription until October 26, with a minimum investment of Rs 10 lakh for investors.
HDFC Bank offers up to Rs 70,000 savings on credit cards
Revised Form 161: How taxpayers can seek penalty waiver and avoid litigation
Tenant ordered to pay Rs 24 lakh for unauthorised stay after failing to prove landlords wanted to evict without giving back Rs 10 lakh security amount; Delhi HC order explained.
Indian mutual funds launched 28 open-ended NFOs in September, collecting Rs 2,708 crore according to AMFI data. Equity and index categories led collections, driven by strong investor interest in sector-specific offerings, including the Tata CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund which raised Rs 544 crore.
Viyona Fintech expands opeartions to Zimbabwe
The move aligns with the upcoming rollout ofViyona Tap & Pay, an NFC-based SoftPOS solution designed to turn commercial Android smartphones into contactless payment terminals
Pensioners who rely on the State Bank of India for their pensions have several options to submit their life certificates. Those who are 80 years old or older should do so in October 2026, while others can submit theirs between November 1 and 30. For ease, submissions can be made digitally via the Jeevan Pramaan portal or the UMANG app.
Despite market corrections in September, small and midcap mutual funds recorded strong monthly inflows of Rs 9,038 crore and Rs 7,834 crore respectively. Largecap funds also returned to positive territory with Rs 859 crore in inflows, signaling strong investor confidence and strategic value buying across all capitalisations.
Ace investor Dolly Khanna trimmed her stake in Chennai Petroleum Corporation by around 3.85 lakh shares in Q2 FY27. The stock has delivered multibagger returns over three and five years, despite recent monthly weakness.
Financial services deal value jumps 129% to $7.3 bn on IPOs, big-ticket M&A
Excluding IPOs and QIPs, M&A and PE/VC activity comprised 58 transactions worth $3 billion.
Recent speculation on social media suggests that a new GST has been introduced for e-commerce delivery services. However, the Press Information Bureau has clarified that instead, the GST rate has been lowered from 18% to 5%. This amendment was part of the 57th GST Council meeting recommendations, aiming for a standardized tax structure.
FIIs cut stakes in 12 stocks in September quarter; shares fall up to 27% in 3 months
FIIs reduced stakes in 36 of 68 BSE 500 companies reporting September-quarter shareholding data. Twelve stocks fell up to 27% over three months as foreign investors trimmed holdings.
Ashok Leyland partners with Tamilnad Mercantile Bank for providing vehicle finance facilities
Under this partnership, TMB will be able to provide end-to-end financial solutions to the customers of Ashok Leyland
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund added 13 stocks and exited The Great Eastern Shipping Company in September. Its portfolio shrank to 33 stocks, while cash, debt, money market instruments and arbitrage positions accounted for 9.77% of holdings.
Banks seek RBI relief, clarity on India's latest rupee-defence measures: Report
Banks have approached the Reserve Bank of India to request changes to the 20% cash deposit mandate. They propose that a flat charge replaces the deposit requirement for current-account hedging. This change could improve liquidity while ensuring cost transparency for businesses. Lenders also highlighted concerns over the $2 million threshold, which complicates hedge tracking. Clarity is needed regarding the deposit requirement for hedges related to interest payments on foreign loans.
FD rate cut from 7.75% to 3.5%; Delhi HC rejects it
Gold rate today: 24k vs 22k vs 20k vs 18k price
In September, equity mutual fund inflows surged by 31% month-on-month, totaling Rs 38,306 crore. Smallcap mutual funds notably drew in record inflows of Rs 9,038 crore for the third month straight. Conversely, debt funds experienced a considerable outflow of Rs 1.83 lakh crore. Mid cap and flexi cap funds also enjoyed significant inflows, while ELSS funds continued their streak of net outflows for the 14th consecutive month.
Navigating health insurance claims can be tricky, especially when you have multiple policies. If your hospital bill exceeds your coverage, understanding how to leverage both policies effectively is key. Discover the guidelines from IRDAI, the claiming process, and essential tips to avoid common pitfalls when filing claims with two insurers.
The Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ ETF FoF has delivered an impressive five-year CAGR of around 39%, clearly outpacing its peers, particularly during the US tech stock surge. However, 2022 marked a considerable downturn for the fund, prompting experts to recommend caution with international investments, given rising premiums and fluctuating markets. For optimal long-term outcomes, investors should consider a well-balanced domestic equity portfolio.
In line with the change in MPC stance to calibrated tightening, RBI raised daily CRR from 90% to 99%
BPCL Share Price Live Updates: BPCL's Current Market Position
Nifty 14% below its peak, but Motilal Oswal says profits are set for fastest growth in 17 quarters
Bajaj Auto Share Price Live Updates: Bajaj Auto's Positive Trend in Market
Instant loan, instant regret? What to check before you tap apply on a loan app
Tech Mahindra Share Price Live Updates: Tech Mahindra's Current Price Analysis
Titan Company Share Price Live Updates: Titan Company stock price drops slightly
Tata Motors PV Share Price Live Updates: Tata Motors PV News
Power Grid Share Price Live Updates: Power Grid's Current Trading Status
Tata Consumer Share Price Live Updates: Tata Consumer Stock Price and Performance Metrics
Bajaj Finance Share Price Live Updates: Bajaj Finance Sees Minor Price Increase
UPI MDR may push costs onto consumers despite surcharge ban: IIT Bombay report
The revised fee framework for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions could indirectly burden consumers through higher retail prices, even as merchants are barred from directly passing on the charges, an IIT Bombay report has warned, calling for changes to the proposed model. The report estimates that the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework could generate around Rs 18,000 crore annually for payment service providers. However, it argues that businesses may incorporate the additional expense into their general selling prices to protect profit margins, potentially making even customers undertaking transactions below Rs 2,000 bear part of the cost.
Eicher Motors Share Price Live Updates: Eicher Motors' stock price rises amid market fluctuations
Sun Pharma Share Price Live Updates: Sun Pharma's Current Trading Status
Diwali Sale 2026: How to save on fridges and ACs
Online sales of big appliances are growing at 25% as the festive sales begin. With prices rising and bank offers everywhere, here is how to decide where to buy, and which card can cut your bill.
Good time to increase equity allocation: UTI AMC CEO
Vetri Subramaniam took over as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UTI Asset Management Company in February this year. In this discussion with Sanket Dhanorkar, he shares his market outlook and the fund houses strategy to improve performance.
How to prepare for a market crash after retirement
Four retirees tell us how they planned for a market fall long before it came.
How IRR reveals the real impact of investment timing
The timing of investments and withdrawals can change investment returns. IRR helps measure that impact.
Repo rate hike: How to reduce your home loan burden
Extending the tenure instead of raising EMIs will push up the interest outgo on your home loan.
GST reforms: Simpler compliance, lower litigation
The latest changes proposed by the GST Council will help cut costs and ease cash flow for companies.
Sebis colour-coded Credit Risk-o-Meter for bonds
Sebi has mandated a new colour-coded Credit Risk-o-Meter for all debt securities. This tool aims to provide transparent risk assessment to investors prior to investments. It categorizes risk levels with distinct colors representing credit ratings. Additionally, issuers must comply with standardized disclosures regarding unsecured bonds. This initiative is expected to enhance investor understanding and facilitate informed decision-making in the bond market.
