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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
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
Tax planning with parents: 6 legal ways to reduce your tax outgo
Rent to parents, insurance premiums, gifts: Your tax-planning checklist
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
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
Kotak Bank Share Price Live Updates: Kotak Bank's Latest Trading Figures
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.
Retiring soon? How much higher EPS pension will you get after the wage ceiling hike
The Employees Provident Fund wage ceiling has risen to Rs 25,000. This change will affect Employees Pension Scheme members' monthly pension amounts. Employees with longer service periods will see greater pension increases. Pension calculations depend on average salary and years of pensionable service. The new ceiling allows more employees to join the EPS scheme.
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
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
50 lakh-1.5 cr is sweet spot, 50% of home buyers plan to buy within 2 yrs
2 or 3 BHK? Ready home or under construction? What buyers prefer in 2026
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
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?
Unique Picks: 10 stocks held by a single MF scheme in August; rally up to 141% in 6 months
ETMarkets identified 41 stocks held exclusively by a single equity mutual fund scheme, with holdings valued at over Rs 10 crore. Ten gained between 50% and 141% in six months, including three multibaggers that more than doubled investors wealth.
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.
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
Sensex rises 200 points, Nifty above 23,300 despite Fed rate hike. Why bears may be ready to pounce
Sensex and Nifty extended gains despite the US Federal Reserves first rate hike in three years, supported by broad-based buying outside the IT sector. Analysts remain cautious as elevated bond yields, FII selling, rupee weakness and geopolitical risks could fuel volatility.
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.
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
Tata Consumer Share Price Live Updates: Tata Consumer's Stock Performance Today
UPL Share Price Live Updates: UPL's Stock Overview
Power Grid Share Price Live Updates: Power Grid's Performance Today
TCS Share Price Live Updates: TCS News
BPCL Share Price Live Updates: BPCL Stock Details
UltraTech Cem Share Price Live Updates: UltraTech Cem. Stock Details
Eicher Motors Share Price Live Updates: Eicher Motors Stock Details
L&T Share Price Live Updates: L&T Price Movement Analysis
Mirae Asset AIF settles with Sebi for Rs 12.7 lakh over investment limit breach
Mirae Asset Venture Opportunity Trust and its managers settled with Sebi for Rs 12.7 lakh. This settlement followed a breach of regulatory investment limits in a single company. The fund had invested significantly more than permitted in Supermarket Grocery Supplies Pvt Ltd. This action was taken after the regulator's examination revealed the investment percentage. The entities agreed to the settlement to resolve the legal proceedings.
Fed raises rates by 25 basis points, signals one more hike this year
Federal Reserve officials expect one more rate hike this year and steady rates in 2027, while raising inflation forecasts and maintaining growth outlooks.
ICICI Prudential Life reports 99.31% claim settlement ratio in Q1FY27
The insurer said its digital processes helped accelerate claim settlements, with non-investigated claims taking an average of one day
EPF wage ceiling hike: Lesser take home salary for these employees; know how you will be impacted
In a significant update, the EPFO wage ceiling limit has been modified to Rs 25,000 monthly. This modification will add fifty-one lakh workers to the social security umbrella. With this change, both employee and employer contributions will go up from Rs 1800 to Rs 3000, potentially cutting monthly take-home pay by Rs 1200.
Satin Finserv launches programme to back next gen climate innovators
The initiative will connect young innovators with mentors, investors and industry experts to help climate-focused ideas move towards real-world application
Govt tax reforms aim to reduce litigation at source, seeks practical industry Inputs: FM Sitharaman
Govt tax reforms aim to reduce litigation at source, seeks practical industry Inputs: FM Sitharaman
Urban Infra to drive Indias next growth cycle, says NaBFID MD Rajkiran Rai
India must mobilise private capital for future infrastructure needs, says NaBFID MD
Will this EPF insurance limit rise to Rs 10.50 lakh after EPF wage ceiling hike to Rs 25,000?
The government has approved raising the EPF wage ceiling to Rs 25,000. This change will significantly increase the Employees Deposit Linked Insurance coverage amount. Nominees could receive a maximum assured sum of Rs 10.50 lakh or more. The revised ceiling aligns social security thresholds with current wage levels. Employers should await formal notification for detailed implementation provisions.
Aditya Birla Group entity seeks GIFT City nod to enter aircraft leasing
The proposed venture comes as GIFT Citys aircraft-leasing ecosystem expands, with 37 entities operating and 412 aviation assets as of June 2026
GIFT City jumps nine places to 37th in global financial centres ranking
The report highlighted GIFT City as one of 15 international centres expected to grow significantly in importance over the next two to three years
How much money can NRIs transfer from NRO to NRE account in a year?
Non-Resident Indians can effectively manage their Indian earnings via NRO accounts. They are allowed to transfer funds to NRE accounts, but there are specific regulations to follow.
IndusInd Bank expands HYROX India tie-up to Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Noida
IndusInd Bank customers to get cashback offers and race-day benefits including priority check-in, dedicated access lanes and curated on-ground experiences at HYROX events
70% think Rs 1 crore is enough for retirement; can it meet your retirement goal?
Is Rs 1 crore enough for retirement? A new study reveals declining confidence among urban Indians, with many accumulating only 28% of their target corpus. Retirement planning is shifting earlier, with a growing focus on health and personal passions. Discover what truly defines retirement readiness beyond just financial savings.
67% rise in EPS pension for these employees as wage ceiling hike to Rs 25,000 gets cabinets approval
The central government has raised the provident fund wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 monthly, which will enhance social security coverage for many organised sector employees. Those earning this amount in basic pay and dearness allowance will now be included in the Employee Provident Fund and Employee Pension Scheme. This adjustment aims to broaden the reach of social security benefits, thus supporting a larger workforce in their retirement planning.
HUDCO and Tata Elxsi among top 5 midcap stocks that saw highest mutual fund selling in August
Mutual funds recorded their highest net selling in five midcap stocks during August, led by Tata Elxsi, HUDCO and Rail Vikas. Laurus Labs and UPL also saw significant selling, according to a Motilal Oswal Financial Services report.
After elder sister revoked her 1st Will, younger sister forcefully grabbed her house and refused her entry; elder sister writes a 2nd Will giving house to adopted daughter; Punjab and Haryana HC upholds this 2nd Will. An SLP has been filed against this high court judgement in Supreme Court. SC's decision is pending.
Gold hallmarking fee hiked by 67%: New BIS charges for gold and silver articles explained
As part of the recent regulatory changes, hallmarking fees for gold and silver jewellery have been updated. Jewellers will now incur a fee of seventy-five rupees for each gold article and thirty-five rupees for silver articles. These adjustments, mandated by the Bureau of Indian Standards, ensure that all hallmarked jewellery meets the required standards, reinforcing consumer trust in gold and silver products.
How to Match Investment Products with Your Time Horizon
Aligning investments with goal deadlines can balance liquidity, market risk and inflation while preventing costly timeline mismatches.
Equitas Small Finance Bank approves 500-crore fundraise through non-convertible debenture issue
The issuance will be on private placement basis to one or more prospective eligible investors
Term insurance purchases rise 1.5X post-GST break, more buy riders: Report
Lower premiums are prompting buyers to reassess their protection needs and opt for higher cover and riders.
UPI MDR opens new revenue pool for PSPs; sharing formula key
Step towards a sustainable payments ecosystem, says a market player
Gold rate today: 24k vs 22k vs 20k prices
RBI absorbs 2.90 lakh crore via two VRRR auctions amid huge surplus liquidity
First auction sees strong bids for 2.50 lakh crore; second draw is tepid at 40,302 crore
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates for the first time in three years, as persistent inflation, higher oil prices and rising bond yields add to pressure on policymakers. The move could have implications for Indian equities, the rupee, bond yields, gold and foreign investor flows, with the Feds forward guidance likely to remain crucial.
UPI versus cards: What merchants will pay under the new MDR regime
The new UPI MDR ends its zero-cost model for select high-value merchant payments; here is how the 0.4 per cent charge compares with what merchants pay to accept debit and credit cards
Tata Steel, HDFC Bank and RIL among JioBlackRock MFs top 10 stock holdings in August
The fund house had its highest allocations to two bank stocks, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, at around 5.54% and 4.97%, respectively, of equity AUM.
RBI absorbs 2.9 trillion via two VRRR auctions amid surplus liquidity
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday absorbed Rs 2.90 lakh crore through two variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auctions from the banking system amid a huge surplus. In the first auction, the central bank received bids worth Rs 3,17,088 crore for a notified amount of Rs 2.50 lakh crore. However, it accepted only Rs 2,50,025 crore at a cut-off and weighted average rate of 5.24 per cent. The central bank received a tepid response in the second auction with bids worth Rs 40,302 crore for a notified amount of Rs 1 lakh crore, which it accepted fully. The RBI, since last month, has been conducting various VRRR auctions in order to absorb surplus liquidity from the banking system and align the overnight money market rates to the repo rate. Currently, liquidity in the banking system is estimated to be in surplus of around Rs 9.85 lakh crore as on September 15. Apart from VRRR, last week, the central bank announced Open Market Operation (OMO) sales of government securities for a ..
