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80% of FCNR (B) inflows came via the leverage route
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RBI to conduct 30-day VRRR auction on Sept 7to suck out 7 lakh cr surplus with banks
This comes in the backdrop of the banking system being awash with liquidity
IRDAI cautions on fake website for insurance grievances
IRDAI also cautioned against making payments or sharing banking and financial credentialsor other confidential information
Sundaram Home Finance to expand emerging business segment in TN
Planning to open over 10 branches in small towns in TN under this segment
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Air India has teamed up with IHG Hotels & Resorts, providing an exciting opportunity for Maharaja Club members to earn points during IHG stays globally. Moreover, IHG One Rewards members can seamlessly convert their points into Maharaja points.
Star Health settles 17 lakh+ claims worth 5,800 crore in Keralam
In Q1FY27, the company recorded GWP of 518 crore in the State and covered 5.3 lakh+ lives, with over 99% of its portfolio comprising retail health
A weak start does not necessarily mean an SIP will deliver poor long-term returns. A 20-year analysis by ShareMarket by PhonePe shows that most five-year SIPs recovered from weak or negative returns in the first two years, with nearly 69% eventually delivering double-digit annualised returns. The data also highlights how extending the investment horizon to seven or 10 years can significantly reduce loss risk and improve return consistency, underscoring the importance of patience and compounding in equity SIPs.
HDFC Bank, Ujjivan SFB start CEO search amid leadership changes in private banks
Kotak Mahindra Bank and Fino Payments Bank are reportedly at the advanced stage of appointment process
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Moving abroad? Know what happens to your NPS account after you become an NRI
Non-Resident Indians are permitted to maintain their National Pension System contributions from abroad. To remain involved, they must utilize NRE or NRO accounts for their investments. NRIs can select either active or auto allocation strategies aligned with their individual risk preferences.
Top 8 equity mutual funds deliver over 40% returns on SIP investments in 1 year. Do you own any?
The top eight equity mutual funds delivered over 40% returns on SIP investments in the last one year, with seven smallcap funds and one focused fund making the cut. Bank of India Small Cap Fund topped the list with a 49.99% return, while 247 of the 293 equity funds analysed delivered positive SIP returns during the period.
SBI Small Cap, Kotak Small Cap among 8 small-cap funds that lacked consistency over 5 years
Eight small-cap funds recorded low performance consistency over the past five years, with scores ranging from 20% to 46%, according to the CRI Mutual Fund Scorecard for the quarter ended June 2026. LIC MF Small Cap Fund had the highest consistency score at 46%, while Kotak Small Cap Fund ranked lowest at 20%.
Will you get EPF interest till 58 years of age if you leave job at 40? EPFO explains
Even if you've left your job, your EPF interest keeps accumulating until you turn 58. However, if you dont contribute for three years, your account will be inactive. Its usually a smart move to transfer your EPF balance to your new employer. Additionally, the VISHWAS, 2026 scheme provides businesses with a one-time settlement option to ease long-standing disputes and reduce penalties.
Abrupt CEO successions in private banks test focus on strategy
The recent unexpected exits of CEOs from two of the largest private sector banks, HDFC and Kotak Mahindra Bank is set to test that confidence, even as those lenders boast of strong balance sheets, with bad loans near multi-year lows and capital levels robust, analysts say.
Should young professionals buy health insurance beyond their employer cover?
Employer health insurance offers peace of mind, but what happens when you change jobs? This article explores the benefits of securing your own health cover in your 20s, even with existing employer protection. Discover how buying early can lead to lower premiums, faster waiting period completion, and long-term financial advantages, ensuring your health security.
Can you stop NPS contributions for a few years? Know the impact before you take a break
Experiencing a financial setback? Halting NPS contributions may appear to be the only option, but have you considered the long-term consequences for your retirement fund? Delve into the longevity of your existing investments, what the minimum contribution requirements are, and how taking a break can influence your tax advantages.
ICICI Prudential leads MF SIP flows in Q1; 3 other AMCs top 10% market share
The top eight AMCs accounted for a significant share of mutual fund SIP flows in the June quarter, with ICICI Prudential AMC leading at 15.33%. HDFC AMC, SBI AMC and Nippon Life India AMC also commanded more than 10% market share each.
Gold prices experienced a notable rise today among prominent Indian jewellery retailers, including Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, and Joyalukkas, who all reported an increased rate for 22k gold at Rs 14,360 per gram.
Your work experience is an asset: 6 ways to make it boost your career and income
DA hike 2026: DA may reach 64%; check how much your monthly pay could rise
Criminals deposited Rs 15 lakh in senior citizens bank a/c; police wants to question him; HC grants anticipatory bail and observes mere deposit of crime money in a/c insufficient to conclude he was knowingly involved in the crime
Bengali Hindulandlord earns Rs 1.89 crore rental income in Delhi, reports it in his HUFsITR; Income Tax dept rejects it on the ground that Dayabhaga Hindu cant have an HUF, landlord wins case in ITAT Delhi
IDBI Bank stake sale: Bank officers body seeks urgent mid-course correction
All-India Bank Officers Association (AIBOA) alleges valuation mismatches, inadequate transparency, and possible implications for minority shareholders in proposed deal
Gamer invested Rs 2.61 crore to play online Rummy, poker games; loses net Rs 28 lakh, stops playing, files ITR reporting Rs 4 lakh income; gets tax notice; he wins case in ITAT Bangalore. Waseem Ahmed, the Accountant Member, and Soundararajan K., the Judicial Member of ITAT Bangalore heard this case.
Foreign income disclosed in ITR-U: Why it could still trigger Black Money Act - FAST-DS 2026 Paradox
FAST-DS 2026 raises an important question for taxpayers who have voluntarily disclosed foreign income through a valid ITR-U. Can such income still remain undisclosed under the Black Money Act even though it may no longer qualify as undisclosed foreign income under FAST-DS 2026? This article examines the apparent statutory disconnect and the need for clarification from CBDT.
REC set to debut tokenised corporate bond sale next week, bankers say
Tokenised bonds are securities whose ownership, issuance, trading and settlement are recorded digitally on a blockchain or distributed ledger
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HSBC Midcap Fund achieved a remarkable 24% return over three years. A Rs 10,000 monthly SIP grew to over Rs 2 crore since inception. The fund manager emphasizes bottom-up stock selection and long-term growth potential. Experts attribute recent outperformance to strong stock picking within key sectors. Investors are advised to focus on long-term strategy and portfolio suitability.
Idle money in your bank account? Your bank balance could be losing value; heres how to fix it
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8th Pay Commission: Can Level 5 employees get up to Rs 15,800/month extra HRA under 8th CPC?
Employee associations are advocating for increased House Rent Allowance (HRA) rates for central government employees, aiming to tackle escalating rental prices in metropolitan areas. These suggestions have been forwarded to the 8th Pay Commission for evaluation. If accepted, Level 1-5 employees could see considerable boosts in their monthly HRA. The definitive report from the 8th Pay Commission will ultimately decide the revised HRA rates.
Income Tax Dept sent tax notice for Rs 9.6 lakh EPF interest which employee never received but erroneously shown in ITR as received; he fights and wins case in ITAT Mumbai. This judgement was delivered by Challa Nagendra Prasad, the Judicial Member, and Makarand Vasant Mahadeokar, the Accountant Member of ITAT Mumbai.
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Bank holidays in India vary from state to state as they are based on local festivals and occasions. All scheduled and non-scheduled banks will observe public holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays along with Sundays and other regional holidays.
The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026 addresses existing dividend tax discrepancies for unitholders by granting unconditional exemptions. Despite this, the established withholding tax regulations for BTs have not been modified, leading to possible inconsistencies. Non-resident investors may need to submit tax returns to retrieve withheld taxes, highlighting the need for a future alignment of withholding practices with the new exemption framework.
Sebi plans net settlement for mutual fund trades in cash market
Sebi proposed allowing net fund settlement for mutual fund cash market trades. This move aims to ease temporary liquidity pressures and improve settlement efficiency. Mutual funds can now net purchase and sale funds within the same settlement cycle. Securities settlement will continue on a gross, delivery basis under the new proposal. This change addresses market participant feedback regarding liquidity and operational inefficiencies.
US 30-year mortgage rate climbs to 6.71%, highest since July 2025
Higher borrowing costs are adding to affordability pressures for US households, while recent inflation data could influence the Federal Reserves September decision.
Viyona Fintechs UPI Switch goes live at Bharat Cooperative Bank
The deployment moves Hyderabad-based Viyona Fintechs UPI technology beyond development and certification into a live banking environment.
9.70 lakh cr liquidity surplus due to FCNR(B) deposits: RBI officials
Now, the central bank is weighing how best to sterilise this liquidity.
Buoyed by FCNR(B) deposit inflows, rupee perks up to a two-and-a-half month high
INR opened 67 paise stronger at 94.30 per USD, and closed at 94.48 per USD, up 49 paise over the previous close of 94.97
PayPal cuts roughly 220 jobs in India as part of turnaround plan
PayPal is targeting $400 million in cost savings by year-end and at least $1.5 billion over the next two to three years
Growth must never come at the cost of underwriting standards: RBI Dy Guv Murmu tells NBFCs
Lenders need rigorous stress testing, early-warning systems and dynamic provisioning, while AI and machine learning tools should be used more to detect early signs of borrower stress, he said
PFRDA proposes 10 key changes to PoP rules: What NPS subscribers need to know
The PFRDA has unveiled ten significant proposals aimed at reforming its Points of Presence rules to enhance the pension service landscape. These updates intend to streamline the onboarding process for subscribers while introducing fresh eligibility standards to include a wider range of entities as Points of Presence. Additionally, an annual fee structure will be implemented, and pension agents will receive a new designation.
Sebi proposes net fund settlement for mutual fund cash-market trades
Sebi has proposed allowing mutual fund schemes to settle cash-market fund obligations on a net basis for eligible outright transactions. The move could ease temporary liquidity pressures and reduce funding needs, particularly during index rebalancing or large inflows and outflows. Securities will continue to be settled on a gross delivery basis.
Aditya Birla Sun Life Flexi Cap Fund turns Rs 10,000 monthly SIP to over Rs 7 crore in 28 years
Aditya Birla Sun Life Flexi Cap Funds Rs 10,000 monthly SIP grew to Rs 7.25 crore from Rs 33.50 lakh invested since 1998, delivering 17.92% SIP returns and a 20.77% CAGR, outperforming the Nifty 500 TRI with active, flexible portfolio management.
PC Jeweller clears debt to one more bank, nears debt-free status
The company has now repaid all outstanding debt to 9 of the 14 consortium banks, with every repayment completed ahead of the scheduled due dates
EPF vs NPS: Rs 10,000/monthly investment in each; where you may get a higher retirement corpus?
The National Pension System (NPS) and the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) both serve unique purposes for retirement planning. The ultimate financial growth from these investments significantly relies on future market performance, allowing both options to potentially build substantial wealth over time.
Beyond Stocks and Bonds: Rethinking wealth creation with alternative assets
ET Alpha Summit 2.0 will bring together leading investment voices to explore how niche alternative assets could shape the next phase of multi-generational wealth creation. The masterclass will examine emerging opportunities, onshoring trends and structural shifts, while weighing return potential against risk, complexity and liquidity.
Jindal Worldwide shares jump 20% to hit upper circuit, up 66% in 2026; check whats driving the rally
Jindal Worldwide shares hit a 52-week high and upper circuit after subsidiary Jindal Mobilitric announced plans to expand its retail network to around 100 showrooms by FY28. The EV expansion has driven strong investor interest, with shares gaining 66.28% year-to-date.
RBI rejects all bids in 30,000-crore bond buyback auction
Investors offered bonds worth just 10% of the amount New Delhi sought to repurchase, with traders attributing the weak response to ample banking liquidity.
India stalls Alipay+ payments link with UPI over national security, data concerns
Foreign ministry cited political grounds as the reason to stall the proposal, sources said, adding that there was no clear path to clearing the hurdles that stand in its way.
A husband and a wife bought a flat jointly for Rs 60 lakh, however, the stamp duty value stood at Rs 94.8 lakh, leading to a difference of Rs 34.8 lakh. The amont was added to the husband's income alone by the tax office, despite him having a lower ownership in the property. ITAT Mumbai has delivered a ruling which could have significant takeaways for property owners.
Banks commit 24,000 crore to Aditya Birla Group for Shell renewables acquisition
The proposed financing comes as Indian banks compete for large corporate deals following a regulatory shift allowing acquisition funding.
NRIs can now be nominees for India's small-savings schemes like PPF and NSC, a change from 2023. While they can receive proceeds, repatriation abroad is restricted and subject to FEMA and banking rules, typically requiring crediting to an NRO account first. Understand the nuances before naming an NRI nominee.
Wife accused husband of not providing basic needs and maintenance for their 16-year-old son while he was working abroad. She had initially filed a complaint with the Judicial Magistrate first class in Changanacherry. The husband won the case in Kerala High Court. Read the article to know how.
Choosing the right mutual fund requires more than simply picking schemes with strong past returns. ETMutualFunds has shortlisted 10 funds across five equity categories based on mean rolling returns, consistency, downside risk, outperformance and asset size, while considering investors goals, investment horizon and risk profile.
Indias bank liquidity surplus hits all-time high on massive FCNR(B) inflows
Bank liquidity surplus touches 9.7 lakh crore ($102.67 billion) as of September 3
Here are the latest 22k gold jewellery rates from from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and Tanishq in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Trivandrum and Bengaluru. Also see the latest 24k , 22k, 20k, 18k and 14k gold prices and the 999-purity silver rate from the Indian Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA) today.
The Railway Board has introduced updated regulations aimed at promoting family welfare by facilitating postings for employees with spouses. This initiative allows for couples working within the railways or related government sectors to be stationed together whenever possible. However, the availability of posts and administrative feasibility remain crucial factors influencing these placements.
Supreme Court dismisses Sebis plea against NSE: Report
In a pivotal ruling, India's supreme court has dismissed the regulatory challenges raised by market authorities against the National Stock Exchange. This verdict eliminates a major hurdle for the exchange's initial public offering, addressing previous controversies over co-location and dark fibre allegations. CNBC TV-18 provided coverage of this significant development on Thursday, paving the way for the IPO to proceed.
PTC India, Coal India among 10 stocks offering dividend yields of up to 10%
According to a September report by Religare Broking, these 10 companies across power, mining, finance, IT and energy offered dividend yields ranging from 3.3% to 9.7%.
Gold may shine as global rates turn softer, silver may stay volatile : Emkay Wealth Management
Gold and silver remain attractive despite recent profit booking, supported by central bank demand and expectations of softer global interest rates. While gold could see further upside, silver is likely to remain more volatile. Heres a look at the outlook for both precious metals and how gold and silver investment products have performed.
International mutual funds have outperformed domestic peers across multiple time horizons, prompting investors to reassess overseas allocations. With some fund houses resuming subscriptions after earlier restrictions, experts recommend staggered investing rather than market timing. They favour international exposure for diversification, currency hedging and access to global sectors, while cautioning against chasing recent returns and recommending disciplined, strategic asset allocation.
Public Insurance Registry may reset insurances data advantage, but challenges remain
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Counterfeit capital: This city tops Indias fake goods list; Chennai, Bengaluru close behind
Robust FCNR(B) inflows: Rupee opens 67 paise stronger at 94.30 per USD
Best large cap mutual funds to invest in September 2026
According to the Sebi mandate, the large cap mutual funds are mandated to invest in top 100 companies by market capitalisation. Large companies fare better in a volatile market as these companies may be market leaders and resilient to downturns. That is why if you are looking for a relatively safer mutual fund category, you should consider investing in large cap funds.
Roshan family's property deals grow as Hrithik rents out office for 4.8 cr
Hrithik Roshan leases Goregaon office at 7.3 lakh monthly
Becoming a loan guarantor creates significant financial and credit obligations for individuals. The guaranteed loan appears on your credit report and affects borrowing capacity. Borrower defaults can negatively impact your credit score and future loan access. Lenders can pursue guarantors directly for the full loan amount. Carefully review all loan and guarantee documents before agreeing to become a guarantor.
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