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New Bankers Books Evidence Act to come into force from October 1
The legislation raises the threshold for summoning bank officials while enabling courts to access banking records in genuine cases with specific reasons
China to inject up to $54 billion into insurers and banks: What it means
The move is designed to strengthen insurers financial flexibility as regulatory changes and market pressures constrain their ability to deploy capital
Best focused mutual funds to invest in September 2026
If you are ready to take more risk and have an investment horizon of around seven years, you may invest in these schemes. Here are our recommended focused equity mutual fund schemes. Follow our monthly updates to keep track of your investments.
Hyderabad home prices: What can 50 lakh and 1 crore get you?
From OpenAI to Anthropic: How fake personas, hacked servers and 13-hour outages exposed AI risks
Bank union strike today: Are banks open or closed today on September 11, 2026? Check details
Customers should brace for significant disruptions in bank services on September 11, 2026, as the UFBU calls for a nationwide strike. This strike will extend into the weekend, limiting service availability. Unions are pressing for critical reforms including a five-day work week and a thorough review of the PLI scheme.
Equity MF inflows rise 19% to Rs 29,329 crore in August; SIPs hit record high
Equity mutual fund purchases rose nineteen percent in August, reaching twenty-nine thousand three hundred twenty-nine crore. Systematic investment plan collections hit an all-time high of thirty-two thousand two hundred ninety-seven crore. Fixed income categories experienced net outflows of eight thousand seven hundred eleven crore during August. Mid and small-cap funds led equity investments, attracting over fifty percent of net flows.
What former SBI Chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya got wrong about women, gender bias and Gen Z
In Aparajita, Bhattacharya reflects on bias, women and Gen Z. Her leadership lesson: persistence gets you there; humility keeps you relevant
Tier-2 cities lead digital credit inclusion as salaried women overtake men
Digital borrowing is expanding beyond major cities, though consumers continue to rely primarily on savings when facing immediate cash shortfalls
Public sector bank services likely to be hit by Friday strike
Customers may face disruptions to banking operations as the strike coincides with a weekend and holidays in several states
Treat data as fiduciary responsibility, not asset: RBI Governor tells fintechs
A firm that engages transparently not only earns regulatory goodwill but also gains faster, more durable pathways to scale. On the other hand, a firm that seeks to outrun the rules realises that the rules catch up, sooner or later, and at a much higher cost to itself and to the trust of the customers it serves, says Sanjay Malhotra
Pay10 makes cross border transactions simple for India Inc
With a robust regulatory framework and innovative payment solutions, Pay10 empowers Indian businesses to seamlessly engage in global trade while enhancing local transaction efficiency
UCO Bank, ScoreMe launch GST Smart for digital MSME lending
GST Smart uses GST filings to support faster credit decisions within the banks existing policy and approval framework
FCNR(B) liquidity may be deployed over 3-4 months: Setty
Surplus liquidity in banking system at about 10.50 lakh crore as on September 9, the SBI Chair
RBI plans to drain 5 trillion via 26-day liquidity mop-up auction
Central bank will conduct a 26-day VRRR auction on Friday to absorb surplus banking-system liquidity; funds placed in the auction will be reversed on October 7
The Court rejected theinvestorsclaims outright after finding that they had failed to produce sufficient admissible evidence
Mukesh Ambani calls on corporate India to build a support system for working women
Reliance chief seeks stronger ecosystem supporting working women, mothers and leadership
RBI accords approval to Unified Fintech Forum as an SRO in the fintech sector
It is the second industry Association to get this recognition, the first being the Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE)
CoverSure launches insurance gift cards to pull Gen Z, new buyers into protection net
The card, available on the CoverSure app, can be loaded with any amount between 100 and 10,000
PFRDA forms panel to work on guaranteed pension product for non-govt sector
Regulator is working on multiple products leading to a guaranteed offering; guidelines for innovative bonds and the Swasthya scheme are expected in the coming days
NPCI launches UPI Tap & Pay and AI-Powered 'My UPI'
Innovation must ultimately translate into simplicity, greater choice, and greater trust for the user, an official said at the launch.
Visa demos AI-powered payments
In light of many fraudulent GST registrations, the Delhi High Court has ruled that no Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration can be obtained without Aadhaar biometric authentication. Read the article to know more.
In 2013, two homebuyers believed they would receive their flats by 2014. However, the project registration expired, leaving construction stalled for years. Following this, MahaRERA mandated the builder to refund the buyers' payments and ordered compensation for both complainants. This important ruling highlights buyers rights in the face of extended project delays.
8th Pay Commission latest news: In a bold move, multiple employee unions are pushing for a minimum pay of Rs 69,000 in the 8th Pay Commission. Their demands include a fitment factor of 3.833, marking a significant hike compared to past commissions. Unions justify these demands through consumption basket assessments for families, while experts warn that the chosen fitment factor could greatly influence income and spending choices.
While husband was working in Mumbai, back in his hometown his wife got into an affair; husband wins divorce on adultery ground but with Rs 7 lakh alimony. Know how husband won the case.
Mutual fund NFOs: 26 funds collect Rs 7,100 crore in August; SBI Balanced Hybrid Fund leads
A total of 26 new open-ended funds were launched in August, mobilising Rs 7,110 crore. Equity funds attracted the highest inflows at Rs 3,051 crore, followed by hybrid funds at Rs 1,848 crore and debt funds at Rs 1,647 crore.
Can IndiGo shares fly again amid soaring oil prices? Ambit remains bullish but lists 5 key risks
InterGlobe Aviation shares have fallen 8% in a month as oil prices topped $100, capping near-term upside. Ambit retains its Buy call, citing IndiGos market-share gains, strong aircraft order book and long-term growth prospects despite fuel, forex and competitive risks.
CAS wild swing: Sensex soars 1,000 points on expiry day but ends only 138 points higher
In a surprising turnaround, India's stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty, erased intraday losses to close positively on Thursday. Ending a three-day decline, the benchmarks saw Power Grid and Axis Bank surge by nearly two percent, contributing to the upward momentum. Additionally, significant names like UltraTech Cement and NTPC also recorded gains.
Smallcap, midcap funds attract higher inflows in August; largecap outflows continue for second month
Small- and mid-cap mutual funds attracted strong investor interest in August, with small-cap inflows reaching a record Rs 7,973 crore. Large-cap funds, meanwhile, recorded outflows for the second consecutive month amid weaker performance.
Moving out of a rented home? Know when landlord can keep your deposit
Repainting, routine upkeep and unexplained charges are among deductions tenants can dispute, say legal experts
Run a biz? Amazon Pay-Kotak's new card offers 5% cashback and 48-Day credit
5% Cashback, No Cost EMI, 48-Day Credit: Amazon Pay-Kotak Launch Business Card
The National Lok Adalat in New Delhi has officially rescheduled its cases for October 10, 2026, impacting all civil and criminal compoundable cases, though divorce matters are not included. Additionally, traffic challans that are due until June 30, 2026, will be addressed.
UIDAI working on plans to take Aadhaar global, says CEO Saurabh Vijay
The Unique Identification Authority of India is working on plans to take Aadhaar global, especially to enable non-resident Indians and overseas citizens of India to benefit from the digital identification technology, a senior official of the digital identity organisation said on Thursday. During a fireside chat at Global Fintech Fest 2026, UIDAI CEO Saurabh Vijay said his ambition is to make the Aadhaar infrastructure best-in-class to facilitate the platform's global expansion. I think for Aadhaar, the focus now is making Aadhaar international. We really want to work on the interoperability part of it -- how to make it more possible. So already some PoCs (proof of concept) are happening. Our legal framework is also going (in that direction) to make Aadhaar international. We are working on policies to make it (available) for overseas citizens of India (OCIs) so that it brings in more investment, he said. Vijay said the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) launched three
India-listed US ETFs are trading at steep premiums to their indicative NAVs, with some reaching 65%. The divergence appears driven by limited supply due to overseas investment caps, strong demand for US equities and changes in ETF circuit-limit calculations. Investors buying at elevated premiums risk losses if the gap narrows.
Have a foreign bank a/c? Know FAST-DS 2026 rules
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NFO Alert: Edelweiss Mutual Funds Altiva SIF launches equity long-short fund
Edelweiss Mutual Fund has introduced the Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund, designed to achieve long-term capital growth through strategic equity investments. The fund's new offering is available for subscription until September twenty-fourth and features a balanced large-cap portfolio complemented with an income-oriented derivatives aspect. This investment opportunity is ideal for those with a time horizon of three to five years.
Rs 10,000 monthly for 30 years: EPF or NPSwhich builds the bigger corpus?
Looking for smallcap mutual funds? SBI Small Cap, Kotak Small Cap among top 4 picks for September
Smallcap mutual funds can offer high long-term returns but carry significant risk. ETMutualFunds shortlisted four schemes based on rolling returns, consistency, downside risk, outperformance and asset size, with a minimum threshold of Rs 50 crore.
Mutual fund SIP inflows hit record high of Rs 32,297 crore in August
On a year-on-year basis, SIP inflows rose 14% from Rs 28,265 crore in August 2025.
Will State Bank of Indias branches be closed on September 11 bank strike day? Heres what SBI says
Bank strike September 11, 2026: Bank unions have announced multiple strike dates starting September 11, 2026. State Bank of India advises customers to complete transactions before the strike. Digital banking channels and ATMs are recommended for routine transactions. The strikes are part of demands for banking sector reforms and a five-day week. Customers may face inconvenience due to these proposed banking disruptions.
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund increase stake in HDFC Bank, Coal India, and 8 others in August
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund raised its stake in HDFC Bank, Coal India and eight other stocks in August, while adding DLF as a new entrant. The fund increased its holding in Indraprastha Gas and trimmed exposure to The Great Eastern Shipping Company. It held 34 stocks across 26 sectors.
Indian retirees and the equity gap: Is your retirement corpus too conservative?
RBL Bank board clears $350 million 5-yr Notes issuance at 5.791% coupon
The issuance is part of the banks $1 billion Euro Medium Term Note Programme under Regulation S of the US Securities Act 1933
HDFC Defence Fund adds HAL, Mazagon Dock, Bharat Electronics and 5 others in August
The HDFC Defence Fund added several defence stocks in August. Hindustan Aeronautics and Mazagon Dock were among the new additions. Bharat Electronics also saw increased allocation within the fund's holdings. The fund reduced its stake in Cyient DLM and Solar Industries. Overall portfolio allocation remained stable across thirteen other stocks.
Can your employer stop you from joining a rival firm? Know the law on non-compete clauses
Ifyour employment contract has a non-compete clause, it means that once youresign, you cannot work for a competitor company for a defined period oftime. Read this article to know what the law says
India backs CBDCs for Brics payments, rules out bloc-wide network
India is likely to back greater use of central bank digital currencies for bilateral trade settlements while stopping short of a unified Brics payments system that could be seen as challenge to dollar
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Indias home prices are rising faster than building costs: What buyers need to know
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Canara Bank to raise up to 4,500 crore via Basel III perpetual bonds
The fundraising follows Canara Banks 3,500-crore perpetual bond issue last year, which carried a 7.55 per cent coupon.
Axis Banks AI push signals slower hiring ahead for India firm
Our hope is that, at least to start with, there is no need to continue to increase the headcount at the same pace as before, CEO Amitabh Chaudhry said
Best flexi cap mutual funds to invest in September 2026
Flexi cap mutual funds have the freedom to invest anywhere depending on the view of the fund manager. For example, he or she might invest more in large cap stocks. Or in a bull market she might invest more in mid cap or small cap stocks. Investors should be extremely careful about this aspect. Investors should make sure that they are choosing a scheme that is in line with their risk appetite. For example, some flexi cap schemes may be more conservative than others. It is for you to identify the one that suits your temperament.
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NFOs Explained: What investors should check before investing
New fund offers (NFOs) are gaining traction among investors, thanks to their energetic marketing and appealing launch events. Mutual fund firms are eager to introduce innovative schemes that not only build diverse portfolios but also fill existing gaps in the market. Investors must understand that NFOs are not the same as equity IPOs, and careful evaluation is essential.
No ITR filed, yet Rs 2.42 lakh FD investment, Rs 1.06 lakh cash deposits triggers tax notice for senior citizen; she wins case in ITAT Jaipur after 9 years fight. Know how Mrs Devi won the case in ITAT Jaipur.
NRO account for NRIs: Which funds can be deposited, tax on interest and repatriation rules
For NRIs, establishing or converting an existing bank account is vital upon confirming non-residence status. An NRO account facilitates the efficient management of deposits and income generated in India.
WhatsApp eyes programmable payments as next leg of UPI journey: Meta
Meta now the seventh-largest UPI player in the country, says Shweta Bajpai, Director, Finserv, Technology, Services and Payments at Meta
Says the objective should not merely be to make finance faster or smarter, but to ensure that technological progress makes finance more useful, resilient and responsive to those it serves
From 20 days to 60 minutes: GIFT Citys investor onboarding gets a digital makeover
Investors from 90 countries have been onboarded in GIFT City
India needs to manufacture at scale, deepen credit to fund investment: NITI Aayog V-C at GFF
India should not be overly concerned about weak foreign investment in the current global environment, says Ashok Kumar Lahiri
The Indian Railways Technical Supervisors' Association is pushing for an increase in the bonus ceiling for non-gazetted staff. They urge the government to revise the PLB, as it hasn't changed since 2014-15. Employee groups emphasise that the outdated limit fails to align with current pay scales, indicating that many railway employees would benefit from such a revision.
PhonePe's Sameer Nigam unveils vision for next decade of financial inclusion at GFF 2026
The CEO highlights that PhonePe has worked alongside NPCI to systematically break down the 'walls'- smartphone, bank account, and border barriers that have historically kept people out of the digital economy
Credit card lost, and someone used it; who will cover the lost money - you or the bank?
What if a transaction takes place after you lose your card, and you dont block it before that? Who has the liability then - you or the bank? There could be an instance where, even when you have reported your credit card as lost/missing, an unauthorised transaction takes place because of the banks fault. What then? Do such transactions have impact on your credit score? Find out in this article.
SBI ATM rules from October 1, 2026: Key changes customers should know
Many billion-dollar fintech cos can emerge from India to serve global markets: Razorpay CEO
Real-time payments are going to create massive opportunity for Indian companies to go and capture their growth, says Harshil Mathur
Quant Mutual Fund files draft papers with Sebi for an index fund, its second passive fund
Quant Mutual Fund has filed with Sebi to launch the Quant Nifty 100 Index Fund, its second passive offering. The fund will track Nifty 100 TRI, invest predominantly in equities and carry a very high risk rating.
Looking to start a SIP in September? Check these mutual funds for high-risk investors
Planning to start a mutual fund SIP this September? Here are ready-made portfolios for aggressive investors across three monthly investment baskets, along with the methodology used to shortlist the schemes.
RBI likely deploys FX swaps to mop up overseas deposit-driven liquidity, traders say
The central bank is conducting the swaps with a maturity in September, four bankers and two FX brokers
Global Fintech Fest one of the highlights of Indian financial calendar, says NSE CEO
NSE CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan stated, This GFF is a highlight of the Indian financial calendar and one of the largest events of its kind in the world
Determining whether a parent or a student should take on an education loan is an important decision. Although the student is the main borrower, having a co-borrower can be beneficial. Its essential to think about potential future income for repayment rather than merely focusing on admission offers.
8th Pay Commission: How basic salary of Level 6 employees may double in 7 years after DA merger?
8th Pay Commission news: Employee and pensioner groups are urging the 8th Pay Commission to merge dearness allowance with basic pay. This merger aims to accelerate salary increases for central government employees. Organisations like NC-JCM and AINPSEF have submitted their recommendations for this significant change. The proposed merger could potentially double basic pay for some employees within seven years. These discussions are ongoing as the commission gathers feedback from various stakeholders.
Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO Radhika Gupta warns that constantly chasing higher-performing investments can undermine wealth creation. Investors may shift from goal-based investing to comparing returns, often chasing recent winners without considering risk, strategy or suitability. She advises focusing on financial objectives, consistency, time horizon and disciplined investing rather than short-term performance.
