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Indian Railways plans to launch second sleeper Vande Bharat Express, connecting New Delhi and Varanasi. The overnight service aims to reduce travel time and enhance comfort, with a trial run expected this month and operations starting around Diwali. The trial run is likely to take place this month.

Social media creators with certain followings can earn consistent income, but their accounts, content and money are managed differently after death according to platform policies. Here's what happens in such cases. 

A lump-sum bonus can either wipe out your home loan or build a larger investment corpus. The choice depends on return expectations, interest rates, taxes, liquidity and your tolerance for risk.

Chandrasekarans appointment as a director on the Tata Sons board won't get majority approval even if one of the two main Tata Trusts does not vote.

A study reveals that 70% of urban Indians aim to retire early if financially secure, with half seeking to achieve financial independence by age 50. However, majority of Gen X fear they may never retire, citing financial insecurity. Details here.

Using 90% of your credit card limit once may not necessarily hurt your credit score, but repeated high utilization can raise concerns. Experts explain credit utilization, statement dates, repayment behaviour and practical ways to manage credit responsibly.

The aim is to provide investors greater certainty and a longer recovery window for their upfront and future investments, thereby reducing risk perception and improving bankability of projects.

The move is aimed at reducing compliance requirements for low-risk products that health authorities want to make more widely available.

Shapoorji Pallonji Group chair Shapoorji Mistry urges Tata Trusts to back a Tata Sons listing, saying it could unlock value and revive ties between the groups.

The round, which is expected to close in the next 15-20 days, will include both primary and secondary share sales and will see existing investors, including Sprout Venture Partners, and SEA fund exiting

Owning property personally but crediting rent to your HUF? Section 96 of the Income Tax Act 2025 attributes such rental income to the individual owner, not the HUF. Only the income the HUF later earns by investing that rent escapes clubbing. Ownership decides tax liability, not the bank account.

In a statement he said the move could mark a turning point for transparency and accountability at the Tata group's holding company.

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now available in India, while iPhone duo will be up for sale next month. Prices differ significantly between India and the US, leading many to consider purchasing devices abroad. Here's all you need to know about custom rules.

The nutrition and supplements platform has begun early discussions with stakeholders and intermediaries and could combine a fresh capital raise with a secondary share sale by existing investors.

Borrowers who settle loans for less than the full amount may negatively impact their future credit access. Although the loan is marked as 'settled,' lenders may view this as a risk. Here's how borrowers can fix this. 

Gold and silver prices today, 18 September: 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.

Titan is ramping up its mechanical watchmaking and movement production to target a 25% share in Indias premium watch market. The strategy relies on Japanese-style high-volume automation, aiming to make its homegrown movements an accessible, globally recognized standard.

Online bond platforms have widened retail access and pushed monthly turnover above 2,000 crore. But Suresh Darak says a deeper secondary market, where investors can buy and sell bonds easily, is key to the next phase of growth.

Post Office MIS allows investors to open multiple accounts, but the total investment remains capped at 9 lakh for individual holdings and 15 lakh for joint accounts. Here is how multiple MIS accounts, interest and withdrawal rules work.

A taxpayer faced a 33.50 lakh tax addition after the tax department found cash transaction entries in her name during a search. Here's why ITAT deleted the addition. 

8th Pay Commission CGEGIS revision: Central government employee unions seek higher insurance cover, revised contributions and better financial protection. Here are the key CGEGIS demands, existing insurance slabs and what employees can expect from the Pay Commission.

The Swiss road-equipment maker aims to expand exports from its Gujarat plant to Europe, emerging markets, and potentially the US, turning India from a regional market into a global production and R&D base, Schneider said.

Indias creator pool has grown more than fourfold since 2020, making follower count an increasingly insufficient measure of creator value. As creator databases and AI tools help brands assess and manage talent at scale, hiring is shifting towards audience authenticity, engagement and conversion. 

Expecting disagreement and interruptions, Noel Tata decided to submit his written statement to be included in the meeting records.

NSE's upcoming listing could have implications for mutual funds that already hold BSE. While some index funds may see no immediate change, active and thematic funds could reassess their exposure. Here are the schemes with the highest BSE holdings and what investors need to watch.

One property but two Wills by a woman. Amid a property dispute with her younger sister, here's why the Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld the second Will.

Russia seized control of the local assets of Swiss food giant Nestle SA and French supermarket chain Auchan, placing their stakes in Russian businesses under temporary administration.

Starting with 25,000 every month and increasing contributions by 12% annually could yield 28 crore. Here's how.

UPI MDR will apply to specified P2M transactions above 2,000 from 15 October. While the charge is levied on merchants, the government has warned that passing it on to consumers would constitute a criminal offence. Heres what the law says.

Form 10C acts as the official application to withdraw the EPS funds or to secure a Scheme Certificate.

Under Section 121 of Tata Sons' rules, a majority vote of the Tata Trustees' nominees is needed to appoint or reappoint a chairman.

Retailers may raise prices or reduce discounts this festive season as a new 0.4% fee on UPI transactions over 2,000 takes effect from October 15. Although the charge cannot be directly passed to consumers, businesses may still adjust final prices accordingly.

Mutual fund selection goes beyond checking past returns and star ratings. Before investing, investors should look at how the fund house operates, whether the manager stays true to their strategy and what the portfolio reveals about the fund.

One in two urban Indians advocates initiating retirement planning alongside their very first paycheque.

Good businesses do not always make good investments. Strong earnings growth can be offset by falling valuations, leaving investors with poor returns. Heres how de-rating happens and the warning signs investors often miss. 

Greenbase 2.0 will develop 5 million sq. ft across 215 acres as Hiranandani leads the next phase of the business.

Here's a look at the six-member board of Tata Sons, the holding Tata Group company commanding India's largest conglomerate.

Noel Tata said Chandrasekaran had assured the board in September 2025 and February 2026 that the company was taking all necessary steps to keep it private. Today's meeting outcome will validate if that statement was sincerely given, he said.

India's UPI could bridge traditional finance and crypto, simplifying the movement of rupees into digital assets. Coinbase India plans upgrades to enhance payment efficiency, facilitating seamless transfer between banking and crypto. 

Banks and payment aggregators have been told not to pass the levy on to consumers as government seeks to prevent a shift to cash.

The event saw Tata Electronics, which is developing Indias first commercial chip fabrication plant, sign seven memorandums of understanding with semiconductor supply-chain companies.

Semicon 2.0 has attracted 1 trillion in investment commitments, with the funds expected to be deployed over the next two to three years, says Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

UPI MDR rules are set to apply from 15 October 2026, with different charges based on transaction value, merchant category, and payment type. Heres a look at how the framework works and what merchants and consumers need to know.

The markets regulator has ordered a forensic audit after a preliminary probe revealed alleged revenue inflation of over 540 crore, fund diversion, and non-existent entities.

The RBIs latest clarification leaves Tata Sons with little room to rely on its debt-free status as a basis for deregistration.

The announcement comes about a month after the Union cabinet approved a national offshore exploration scheme with an outlay of 84,084 crore until FY31.

Under new rules effective from 15 October 2026, ordinary customers wont pay merchant processing fees on UPI transactions. There's no need to pay extra charges; 5 times payments remain free despite new government rules.

New data reveals urban Indians are losing faith in traditional savings targets while racing toward early retirement.

The West Bengal government has started distributing the September tranche of 3,000 under the Annapurna Yojana to 1.58 crore beneficiaries, marking an increase of nearly 10 lakh since August. 

Homebuyers in Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Delhi-NCR prefer larger homes, especially 3BHKs, according to ANAROCK's H1 2026 survey. The 90 lakh 1.5 crore price range is most favoured, reflecting a shift towards premium housing despite rising prices, with many buyers prioritising space and quality.