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MDR on UPI: What consumers and merchants need to know?
The proposed MDR (merchant discount rate) regime for UPI transactions aims to make the UPI ecosystem, a self-sustaining platform, while ensuring the impact on users is negligible
RBI files caveat in Bombay HC on Tata Sons listing issue
The pre-emptive move is designed to ensure that the RBI gets an opportunity to present its arguments before any court grants interim relief to Tata Sons
Valmiki Leela Capital builds 3,000 crore IPO pipeline after maiden mainboard mandate
The SEBI-registered Category I merchant banker completed its first mainboard assignment with the 460 crore IPO of Deepa Jewellers
Reliance Communications Creditors request ED to release real estate properties worth 7,000 crore
The committee is expected to meet this Friday to evaluate the available options in light of the Supreme Courts spectrum judgment and the subsequent dismissal of the review petition
Mahindra Manulife Insurance appoints Ruchika Varma as Chief Marketing & Customer Officer
Varma to lead brand, digital, customer experience and AI enablement
96% of UPI merchant transactions below 2,000 remain free; panel to decide higher-value MDR
The clarification comes after Parliament amended the Payment and Settlement Systems Act to enable MDR on UPI and other electronic payments
Will fixed deposit interest rates go up in October as inflation rises?
Recent data reveals a rise in Consumer Price Index inflation, now at 4.8 percent, spurring predictions of possible interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of India. This inflation surge is pressuring banks to elevate fixed deposit interest rates amidst fierce competition from government securities and appealing returns from small savings schemes. Future adjustments in fixed deposit rates will largely hinge on ongoing inflation trends and RBI policies.
Analysts expect RBI to hike rates by 25 bps each in Oct, Dec policy meetings
The expectations came a day after official data showed consumer price inflation rising to 4.82% in August from July's 4.45%
Should I take education loan or break my investments to pay Rs 21 lakh for my sons MBBS degree?
ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am 48, planning to fund my sons MBBS degree at a private medical college. The fee is about Rs 21 lakh a year for five years. I am in the 30% tax bracket and have sufficient savings, with 90% of my mutual fund portfolio in equity. Should I redeem my investments to pay the fees or take an education loan? If I opt for loan, what repayment tenure would offer the maximum financialbenefit?
Cochin Shipyard and Paytm among top 5 midcap stocks that saw highest mutual fund buying in August
Five midcap stocks witnessed the highest net buying by mutual funds in August, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Cochin Shipyard led the list, followed by Patanjali Foods, ICICI Prudential AMC, Billionbrains Garage Ventures and One97 Communications.
Apollo Pipes, Marathon Nextgen Realty among top 7 unique stocks held by mutual funds in August
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap leads 7 equity MFs with over Rs 80,000 crore AUM; 4 cross Rs 1 lakh crore
Seven equity mutual funds had assets under management (AUM) exceeding Rs 80,000 crore as of August 30, 2026, with the top four crossing Rs 1 lakh crore each. Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund led the list with an AUM of Rs 1.47 lakh crore, followed by three HDFC Mutual Fund schemes.
The NRI woman's advocate explained that she is a 57-year-old lady with limited technological knowledge and had entrusted an accountant with all her tax-related compliance; hence, she was not made aware of the notices issued. Moreover, after becoming aware of her mistake, the lady even paid the tax liability with appropriate interest. Read on to know how ITAT ruled in her favour.
RBI Absorbs 3.93 Lakh Crore From Banking System via VRRR Auction Ahead of Repo Rate Decision
Mahindra Manulife Life Insurance appoints Ruchika Varma as Chief Marketing & Customer Officer
Varma to lead brand, digital, customer experience and AI enablement
India consults banks, payment firms on fees for large UPI payments, sources say
The consultations come after India changed its payments legislation on Monday, allowing firms to charge transactions of more than 2,000
Over the past decade, 20 midcap mutual funds delivered multibagger returns, with the top 10 gaining at least 350%. Invesco India Mid Cap Fund led with a 426% return, turning a Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 5.26 lakh, followed by Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund and Nippon India Growth Mid Cap Fund.
Gold price today: Today, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, and Kalyan Jewellers reported a decline in gold prices, while Tanishq surprisingly increased its 22k gold rates across various cities. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association observed a broader trend of decreasing prices for gold and silver. These adjustments are reflective of the current market dynamics as of September 15, 2026, leading to varying consumer experiences from popular jewelry retailers.
Cleartrip Elite launch: 9 flight date change, 20% hotel discount and more
Flipkart Gold and Myntra Insider members will receive Elite benefits by default, without having to complete the two-booking eligibility milestone~
Which sectors attracted mutual fund interest in August? Check details
Mutual funds increased their sectoral allocation in August, with Insurance, Healthcare, Capital Goods, Metals, E-Commerce, NBFCNon-Lending, PSU Banks, Retail and Real Estate gaining portfolio weight.
EPFO WhatsApp channel goes live: PF balance, claims services may follow
Members can follow the verified platform for scheme alerts and announcements; interactive facilities are expected to be rolled out separately.
Bank of India Small Cap Fund delivered the highest CAGR of 25.21% over seven years among equity funds, excluding sectoral and thematic schemes, according to ETMutualFunds analysis. The fund outperformed peers with seven-year returns ranging from 9.14% to 22.97%. Launched in December 2018, the scheme has also received four-star ratings from both Value Research and Morningstar.
Notice period buyout: Can your employer say no? Know what employees can do under new labour code
Employer has no obligation to accept notice period buyout; what can employees do? Check what the new labour code says.
Indian bonds sink as RBI plans 1 lakh crore sales to drain liquidity
2031 yield jumps 16 bps; Citi sees 50-75 bps of rate hikes starting in October amid oil and inflation risks
RBI may deliver shallow rate hike in October, says Emkay
RBIs broader policy focus likely to remain on managing domestic liquidity and foreign exchange conditions
NPS Tier 1 vs Tier 2: Which account saves more tax? Key differences every investor must know
UPI payments up to 2,000 to remain free: What it means for users
The Centre has said banks and payment system providers cannot charge for UPI transactions up to 2,000 or payments made through RuPay-powered debit cards
Wipro Share Price Live Updates: Wipro News
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Tata Motors PV Share Price Live Updates: Tata Motors PV's upward trend today
UltraTech Cem Share Price Live Updates: UltraTech Cement's Current Market Position
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Axis Bank Share Price Live Updates: Axis Bank Adjusts Amid Market Fluctuations
Dr Reddys Share Price Live Updates: Dr. Reddys Stock Performance Overview
UPL Share Price Live Updates: UPL's Market Update
Asian Paints Share Price Live Updates: Asian Paints Price Decline Overview
Maruti Suzuki Share Price Live Updates: Current Trading Status of Maruti Suzuki
HDFC Life Share Price Live Updates: HDFC Life News
Kotak Bank Share Price Live Updates: Kotak Bank Sees Price Drop Amidst Market Fluctuations
Bajaj Finance Share Price Live Updates: Bajaj Finance's Current Trading Status
Grasim Inds Share Price Live Updates: Grasim Industries reports a decrease in share price
Coal India Share Price Live Updates: Coal India Price and Returns Overview
ICICI Bank Share Price Live Updates: ICICI Bank Stock Details
Banks likely to see 15-20 basis points rise in FCNR(B) deposit costs
Rise due to hedging costs on interest, not absorbed by RBI
India bars bank charges on UPI payments up to 2,000
A government gazette notification specifies that no bank or system provider shall impose any direct or indirect charge on a person making or receiving payments through RuPay-powered debit cards and UPI transactions of up to 2,000
Bharat Pensioner Samaj has urged for the introduction of provisional family pensions for grieving spouses. This measure aims to alleviate financial strain during the often lengthy process of securing regular pensions. While the current policy permits the issuance of family pensions within a month, the reality of mourning times and paperwork delays often extends this timeline.
The Reserve Bank of India has announced proposed regulations concerning money mule accounts, allowing banks to implement temporary debit holds on questionable transactions for up to sixty days.
Sister-in-law purchased 26 bighas of land in Najafgarh in 1985 and gave GPA to brother-in-law who in turn sold this land for Rs 6.95 crore in 2011; sister-in-law dies in 2012 without a Will; Delhi HC orders brother-in-law to pay Rs 2.27 crore to sister-in-laws daughters.
EPF services on UMANG App: Check how to generate and activate UAN, check balance and more
RBI Governor Malhotra calls on Finance Minister Sitharaman
The next meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the RBI's rate-setting panel, is scheduled for October 5-7, 2026
Looking for best equity mutual funds to invest for 5 years? Check these 9 funds with over 20% gains
Around nine equity mutual funds delivered over 20% returns in the last five years, led by infrastructure and smallcap schemes. ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund topped the list with 22.21% returns, followed by LIC MF Infrastructure Fund and DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund.
What EPFOs WhatsApp service provides
Buyer to get Rs 21.7L interest for unfinished villa
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund and HDFC Flexi Cap Fund feature among the top seven flexi cap schemes based on rolling returns, consistency, downside risk, outperformance and asset size.
2.5 crore retirement corpus: Is it enough for 2 lakh monthly withdrawal for 25 years?
On September 14, 2026, the gold market in India displayed varied trends among jewelers. Tanishq reported a modest dip in 22k gold prices, while competitors like Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, and Kalyan Jewellers observed an uptick in their rates. Consumers can find the updated prices on their respective websites.
Brent crude at $108: What does it mean for India and your investments?
Brent at $108 a barrel is certainly negative for India, but its ultimate damage depends on whether the spike is brief or sustained and whether it disrupts physical supply.
Seven equity mutual funds delivered over 20% returns in the last one year, led by TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund with a 32.28% gain. Five smallcap funds featured among the top performers, while 102 of nearly 292 funds posted negative returns.
Homeowner wins against builder over roof leakage: Telangana RERA cites 5- year liability rule
Homeowner facing water leakage from roof issue wins relief in Telangana RERA as tribunal said builder is liable to fix it since its reported within 5 years. K. Srinivasa Rao, and Laxmi Narayana Jannu, Honble Members of Telangana RERA in Hyderabad heard this case.
8th Pay Commission latest news: 69,000 minimum pay, 67% pension? Check 9 big demands from pensioners
Best value funds to invest in September 2026
Value investors buy such stocks and wait for the market to discover these stocks. When the discovery happens, the stock prices will go up, and value investors make money. It may sound simple. But it is not very easy to execute. The market may take very long to discover these stocks and it may test your patience. The discovery may not happen at all. That is why value mutual funds are recommended to only sophisticated investors.
Samir Arora-backed Helios Mid Cap Fund exits Dixon Technologies, 2 others; adds 7 stocks
Helios Mid Cap Fund, backed by Samir Arora, exited Dixon Technologies, Aadhar Housing Finance and Black Box in August. The fund added eight stocks, including Coforge and Lalithaa Jewellery, while increasing exposure to 15 stocks and holding 72 stocks across 23 sectors.
Today marks the closure of banks in various Indian states in observance of Ganesh Chaturthi. To avoid any inconvenience, customers are advised to check the RBI holiday calendar to confirm branch availability.
Indian employee working in US imposed with Rs 8.29 lakh penalty for missing to file ITR after moving to US; ITAT Jaipur cancels penalty and gives full relief. ITAT JaipursSMC bench who heard this case composed of Annapurna Gupta, accountant memberand Kuldip Singh, judicial member.
Rising global rates: Why your EMIs may not spike
Loans would get costlier if and when the RBI hikes interest rates. In floating-rate loans, EMIs would rise even for existing loans. However, the RBIs next rate-hike cycle would be shallow. High global bond yields or interest rates matter for the RBI, but they are not the decisive factor.
Senior living: Know the financial trade-offs
As families shrink and longevity rises, senior living offers independence, companionship and security. But the comfort comes at a real cost.
RBI liquidity surplus: What it means for your money
A record Rs.10 trillion-plus surplus is lowering borrowing costs, but complicating RBIs inflation fight.
Young investors favour 100% equity NPS: HDFC PF CEO
The multiple-scheme framework introduced last year, the lower mandatory annuitisation requirement, and the growing focus on non-government subscribers and gig workers are broadening NPSs appeal, Sriram Iyer, MD & CEO, HDFC Pension Fund, tells Preeti Kulkarni.
Your NPS scheme just got a risk label
The unwieldy retirement scheme is becoming more organised through risk-based classification, standardised disclosures, uniform naming conventions, and consistent presentation.
Maximise your employer-funded life cover
The base GTL is where most organisations start. Voluntary enhancement provides affordable cover without underwriting hurdles. Riders extend protection to disability and critical illness. Employer employee plans provide continuity despite transitions, and keyman insurance protects the organisation itself.
On a PIP? How to protect your job, finances, career
Work to save your job while preparing for an exit, says Devashish Chakravarty.
SEBI turns up heat on Wall Street giants
India's securities regulator is increasing its oversight of foreign financial firms. Prominent players like JPMorgan Chase and Jane Street face allegations of market manipulation. Regulators are now demanding accountability similar to US and European counterparts. This stricter approach targets lucrative opportunities in India's fast-growing economy. Global banks are upgrading compliance as India enforces its market conduct rules.
Small caps lead, large caps lag in 2026
Welcome to TrendMap, your guide to the performance of different investment segments. No single segment always leads. In this edition, we present a 10-year equity performance tracker, ranking annual returns across market-cap segments. Investors have turned more selective in 2026 so far. By Sameer Bhardwaj.
Why international ETFs trade at a premium
Cutting through money jargon, one topic at a time. This week Abhinav Kaul explains why some international exchange-traded funds (ETFs) trade at prices far above what their underlying assets are worth.
Daily vs weekly vs monthly SIP: Does investing more frequently create more wealth?
A comparative study of daily, weekly, and monthly SIPs across 5 active equity fund categories and 5 time horizons offers a clear answer.
In the wake of the aforementioned development, IBBI has planned four amendments, includingexclusion of related parties of the guarantor from voting on the repayment plan;and recording of creditors deliberations on the repayment plan
Bharucha, Balasubramanian believed to be in race for top position at HDFC Bank
The Boards move to find a replacement for Jagdishan follows his late August decision to not seek his re-appointment as the MD & CEO of the Bank.
Supreme Court rejects Reliance Communications creditors plea to consider spectrum for insolvency
The petitioners argued that the asset under consideration was not the spectrum itself but the legally enforceable right to use spectrum
The 18,268 crore infusion for a stake of a little less than 50% will come in by December once all regulatory approvals from the RBI and the Competition Commission of India are in place
Mutual fund NFOs: 5 new funds will open for subscription this week. Check dates and key details
Five passive index funds from Invesco India, Tata, Kotak and HDFC Mutual Fund will open for subscription this week. The NFOs span chemicals, defence, short-term debt, capital markets and commercial real estate, with minimum investments ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 5,000.
Indian Bank MD says plan to enter life insurance, MF businesses on track; soon to seek board nod
The lender is currently in the process of seeking approval from its board for the proposed subsidiaries or joint ventures, following which other necessary processes will be initiated
SIF AUM tops Rs 31,000 crore in August; hybrid long-short funds account for 69% of inflows
SIFs attracted Rs 7,699 crore in August, up from Rs 4,922 crore in July, taking cumulative inflows since October 2024 to Rs 30,028 crore. Hybrid long-short funds dominated the category, accounting for 69% of total flows.
IPO vs NFO explained: What investors should know before making an investment
Mutual fund NFOs may appear attractive at launch, but investors should look beyond aggressive marketing and the Rs 10 offer price. Consider an NFO only if it fills a portfolio gap, after assessing the AMC, fund manager, strategy and comparable existing schemes.
International funds led the mutual fund performance chart during September 7-11, with Mirae Asset S&P 500 Top 50 ETF FoF gaining 17.65%. Meanwhile, some schemes declined by up to 4.40%.
Subbarao for charging for UPI transactions
UPI is free, but not costless: Subbarao
All eyes on Warsh as rate-hike fever spreads across G7 central banks
3 decisions, starting with the Federal Reserve on Wednesday and followed on successive days by peers in the UK and Japan, may recast the global monetary policy landscape for rest of 2026 and beyond
