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Non-permanent employees accounted for 17% of the workforce at 353 BSE 500 companies in FY26, up from 11% three years earlier, as companies prioritise flexibility over long-term employment commitments.
Investors are still waiting for Yes Bank to restore their 8,415 crore AT-1 bond investments nearly a month after the Supreme Court overturned the 2020 write-off.
The latest proposition combines payments, shopping and credit: acquire customers through UPI, finance their purchases and use repayment behaviour to assess them for larger loans.
Tata Power has accused an arbitrator and former employees of undisclosed ties and leaking confidential data in its dispute with Kleros Capital. The allegations follow a Singapore ruling awarding Kleros $490 million plus interest, and an order to seize shares in two Tata Power arms.
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Boeing Co. will cut 5% of its commercial airplane workforce as the company struggles to stabilize the pace of its production ramps.
Jacob's journey from growing a few plants during the pandemic to running a business with thousands of plants highlights how a childhood interest has developed into an entrepreneurial venture with an expanding customer base.
Senior citizens can earn up to 8.6% on five-year FDs. Suryoday Small Finance Bank offers the highest rate, followed by Jana and DCB Bank at 8%. Here is a comparison of FD rates across small finance, private and public sector banks.
The new service is likely to get priority on the Western Ghats section, particularly the 55-km Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road stretch; existing trains may face delays of up to 25 minutes.
PPFAS Flexi Cap Fund added Netflix, exited Meta Platforms and reduced Microsoft in October 2026. It also increased investments in DLF, Maruti Suzuki, M&M and other Indian stocks. Here's a look at its latest portfolio and long-term rolling returns.
Wedding insurance can help Indian families recover costs if unforeseen events such as fire, theft, severe illness or extreme weather disrupt celebrations. Here's how it works.
Choosing an NPS pension fund based on one-year returns can be misleading. Investors should assess rolling returns, upside and downside performance, and volatility to understand how consistently a scheme has beaten its benchmark across different market cycles.
A limited-time offer is available to select subscribers through the Airtel Thanks app; customers can get 56 days of service by paying for a single recharge.
Existing investors, including private equity firm PAG, are selling their stakes in Acme's oral solids formulations business in a transaction that is expected to value the business at about $250 million.
The government has expanded mandatory gold jewellery hallmarking to six more districts, taking coverage to 398 districts across 26 states and UTs. Here's the complete list of additions and what buyers should check before purchasing gold jewellery.
When employment ends, employers settle outstanding dues after the last working day and deduct applicable TDS. Here's how each component of the payout is taxed.
TRAI has put a ceiling on what telecom operators can charge for network connections. Here's the new pricing.
Larsen & Toubro to construct 15.1-km elevated corridor; project targeted for completion in 36 months.
Firecracker injuries during Diwali can lead to significant medical bills. While health insurance covers serious burns and eye injuries requiring hospitalisation, minor outpatient treatment and consumables may be excluded.
RLabs' win also highlights the role of incubation programmes such as NICAT in supporting startups working in emerging technology areas.
What did N Chandrasekaran and Mehli Mistry discuss at Bombay House? Inside their meeting, the Tata Trusts dispute and efforts to rebuild ties.
ITAT Jaipur deleted an 11 lakh penalty on a farmer who accepted cash while selling his house for 22.5 lakh. The tribunal cited his lack of awareness of tax rules and held that reasonable cause justified relief under Section 273B.
Anthropic's Claude Personal Finance and OpenAI's ChatGPT Finances offer AI-powered budgeting, spending analysis and financial planning through linked bank accounts. However, they differ in data privacy settings, advertising policies and plans to expand financial services.
Hyderabad businessman Nanavath Bhupal Naik is accused of running a 670-crore investment fraud that affected about 7,400 people. Here's how he pulled off the massive fraud.
Nifty 50 ETFs and index funds track the same benchmark but differ in trading, liquidity and investment convenience. Anand Rathi Wealth's Protima Dhawan explains five parameters to compare and why she prefers actively managed equity funds.
The lender is betting on demand in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, where employment generation, rising aspirations and a shortage of affordable homes in metros are creating opportunities for housing finance companies.
Will old your cheque book become invalid after December 31, 2026? The RBI has clarified claims that existing CTS cheque books become invalid from the new year. Here's all you need to know
Wrong details in your EPF account? Follow EPFOs 5-step joint declaration process to correct them online, plus 2.36 lakh grievances resolved in October.
Official sources told The Hindu that pending work across all 11 stations will gather momentum to meet the revised August 2027 completion deadline.
Amid this festive season, we answer how much gold you can keep at home legally, if there's a penalty for exceeding limits, rules about declaration, investments, what the tax requirement is, and more.
The complainant alleged that despite multiple official communications from the pension-sanctioning authorities, repeated visits to the branch, and formal representations, the bank failed to release the correctly revised family pension.
8th Pay Commission report is due around May 2027. Know about interim reports, extensions and when the revised salary and pension may be implemented.
Bank Holiday, closed tomorrow 10 Nov 2026: Public and private sector lenders including the State Bank of India and HDFC Bank will be closed in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Belapur, Dehradun, Gangtok, Mumbai and Nagpur; heres why.
Rather than pressure people to have children, policymakers should make parenting more affordable and strengthen pensions and elder care for those who remain childfree.
Post Office savings account ATM limit is 25,000 a day. Know the per-transaction cap, free transactions, charges and the 500 minimum balance rule.
Reward points and a generous credit limit can make spending feel like a win, but unnecessary purchases and high credit utilization may cost more than you gain.
Koffee With Karans exit after 22 years highlights how OTT platforms weigh audience demand, retention and costs before renewing shows. Yet a shows commercial life can continue through back-catalogue licensing, advertising and digital clips.
Just 6% of the lender's AUM is in districts identified as highly vulnerable to El Nio, while stable collections and underwriting safeguards offer some cushion against weather-related income shocks.
The beer maker has partnered with Third Eye Distillery to enter the spirits market and is targeting 210 crore in gross revenue in FY27
Two in every three top executives leave within five years of taking charge, a Mint analysis of annual reports of BSE 500 companies has found. The study covered 481 executive heads, including CEOs, managing directors and chairpersons, who exited these companies between 2017 and 2026.
Gold and silver prices today, 9 November: 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.
Post Office MIS: 15 lakh in a joint account at 7.4% pays 9,250 a month. Know the limits, withdrawal penalties and tax rules before you invest.
DA hike news: Uttar Pradesh has raised dearness allowance for eligible state govt employees by 3%, from 60% to 63% of basic pay, effective July 1, 2026. Enhanced DA will be paid with November's salaries.
Reit-oriented funds offer an easy way into real estate trusts, but with only a handful of listed Reits, their portfolios are not pure Reit plays yet.
While Elon Musk's SpaceX targets the large-capacity mass-launch market, there may be a different field for smaller rocket companies to play
The 8th Pay Commission has completed one year of its 18-month term, with its final report expected around May to June 2027. If the revised pay is applied from January 1, 2026, a Level 6 employee with 44,900 basic pay could see about 5.14 lakh in 12-month arrears at a 2.57 fitment factor.
Bank holiday today: Check in which cities lenders including the State Bank of India and HDFC Bank will be closed on Monday, 9 November for customers on account of Diwali, Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Pooja and Vishwakarma Day.
Tax breaks for foreign investors are a good idea, but India's long-term savers also deserve something better than the current deal
The Australian design platform's restructuring will affect 1,271 employees, or 22% of its total workforce.
Turning 30 without a credit history? First-time borrowers can build a healthy credit profile by starting with manageable credit, paying EMIs on time, maintaining low credit utilisation and monitoring their credit reports regularly.

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