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Best flexi-cap funds October 2026: Bank of India leads YTD, 3-year and 5-year returns. Here are the top performers

Bank of India Flexi Cap Fund leads the flexi-cap category in 2026 YTD, three-year and five-year returns. We look at the top five funds across each period and what the rankings mean for investors comparing flexi-cap funds.

6 Oct 2026 1:19 pm
When can you claim tax benefits on home loan for under-construction property? Tax expert explains

Home loan tax benefits for an under-construction property are not automatically available from the first EMI. Principal repayment, pre-construction interest and post-completion interest follow different rules, while the propertys completion date and chosen tax regime can affect eligibility.

6 Oct 2026 1:00 pm
Small caps have beaten large caps by 21.5% in a year. Should SIP investors rebalance now? Experts explain

Small-cap indices have outperformed large caps sharply over the past year, but SIP investors should not change their strategy based on recent returns. Experts say investors should continue SIPs while checking whether strong small-cap gains have pushed their portfolio beyond its intended allocation. 

6 Oct 2026 12:16 pm
Bond laddering: a simple way to manage interest-rate risk

Bond laddering spreads a lump-sum investment across instruments with different maturities, helping investors manage reinvestment risk while creating a regular flow of cash.

6 Oct 2026 12:10 pm
Trumps $100,000 H-1B fee hits legal hurdle

Two district courts have blocked enforcement of the fee, offering temporary relief to Indian technology firms that rely on H-1B visas to deploy skilled workers in the US.

6 Oct 2026 11:55 am
Digital arrest scam: 67-year-old woman loses 13 lakh to fake police officials; 5 money lessons for senior citizens

A 67-year-old woman in Maharashtra allegedly lost 13 lakh after cyber criminals posing as police officials threatened her with arrest. Here are 5 key money lessons for senior citizens.

6 Oct 2026 11:50 am
The economics of group health distribution

Irdais proposed distribution reforms need to account for the economics of group health insurance, where commissions are already low and intermediaries provide significant services to employers and employees.

6 Oct 2026 11:09 am
Defence manufacturing startup Sanlayan in talks to raise $35-40 million at $200 million valuation

Defence electronics maker Sanlayan has begun raising $35-40 million at a targeted valuation of $150-200 million, with the fresh capital likely to fund acquisitions and R&D.

6 Oct 2026 11:00 am
Campa vs FSSAI: Reliance sues food safety regulator for preventing it from marketing products as energy drinks'

Reliance Industries has sued the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over restrictions preventing the company from marketing its Campa-brand products

6 Oct 2026 10:58 am
Deeptech gets a policy voice backed by founders, VCs

Launched by the Startup Policy Forum, DeepVerse is backed by prominent startups like Skyroot Aerospace and Ather Energy, alongside venture capital firms Accel, Lightspeed, and Speciale Invest.

6 Oct 2026 10:44 am
8th Pay Commission: How fitment factor could change Level 6, 7 and 8 basic pay

8th Pay Commission resumes consultations in Bengaluru on 7 October. Here is what different fitment factors could mean for Level 6, 7 and 8 basic pay, amid employee union demands for higher salaries.

6 Oct 2026 10:35 am
Sweat and savings: how to plan for Hyrox's associated expenses without going into debt

While competing in Hyrox offers a unique experience, the associated expenses require clear financial guardrails.

6 Oct 2026 10:22 am
Booked a rental car online? These hidden charges and damage fees can increase your final bill, expert explains

A rental cars advertised price may not be the final bill. Here are the charges and damage-liability terms customers should check before booking a self-drive car.

6 Oct 2026 9:50 am
Netherlands wants Tata Steel to stay, but demands cleaner steelmaking

The Netherlands wants Tata Steel to retain steelmaking at IJmuiden, but cleaner operations are a condition as talks over up to 2 billion in government aid enter an extended phase.

6 Oct 2026 9:29 am
Gold and silver price today, Oct 6: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver in Mumbai, Delhi, other cities

Gold and silver prices today, 6 October: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.

6 Oct 2026 9:25 am
LIV Golf in line to get initial investment as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy

LIV Golf in line to get initial investment as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy

6 Oct 2026 9:22 am
FBI removes Accenture contractor for alleged involvement in a data breach that exposed details of thousands of employees

The Federal Bureau of Investigation removed an Accenture contractor on Monday over their role in a damaging data breach that exposed sensitive personal details of thousands of bureau employees, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

6 Oct 2026 9:01 am
Tax department rejected 37.82 lakh deduction, but ITAT cancelled the 200% penalty: What the ruling means

A Bangalore ITAT ruling has deleted a 23.31 lakh penalty imposed on a cooperative housing society that claimed a 37.82 lakh deduction under section 80P. The tribunal said a fully disclosed, bona fide claim on a debatable tax issue does not amount to misreporting.

6 Oct 2026 8:17 am