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Governor Sanjay Malhotra has called for shared analytics and AI tools to detect mule accounts, as the central bank pushes for near real-time supervision and lighter penalties.

Alia Bhatt plans to accelerate investments in high-growth categories from sports to F&B, shaping a conscious consumer future.

Equity mutual fund inflows fell 6.21% to 28,054.06 crore in December 2025, with total AUM declining to 79.98 lakh crore. 

Lower weekday pricing has succeeded in attracting more audiences. Does this signal the need for further ticket price rationalization?

Making changes in your profile as a subscriber is quite simple. You can correct your name,  gender, nationality, date of joining and date of birth online without uploading any documents

Wealth advisors generally refrain from telling investors to pause their SIPs but there could be some special scenarios wherein it is recommended 

The civil aviation ministry has spent nearly 900 crore on the upkeep of 15 temporarily non-operational airports under the UDAN scheme.

Social media has emerged as a parallel income stream, an extension of their primary gig, because it lowers entry barriers and rewards visibility.

Several online skilling platforms moved offline in 2023 after the pandemic-era edtech boom fizzled. They scaled up by offering co-branded courses from IITs, IIMs and private universities. Now, many want more.

To address rising threat of antimicrobial resistance, Indias drug regulator plans an overhaul of regulations for antibiotics, including ban on OTC sales, improving tracking of use, and promoting development of new antibiotics, aiming to curb the public health crisis resulting in significant deaths.

IDFC First Bank has reduced interest rates on savings accounts by up to 200 basis points, effective January 9. Balances between 1 lakh and 10 lakh will now earn 5%, while higher slabs see minimal changes. The move reflects banks' struggles to attract deposits amid rising credit growth.

Many Millennials and Gen Z-ers view their parents' finances not as a pot of savings but as an inefficient portfolio that needs fixing. This dynamic creates a fascinating, often painful, psychological clash. Here's how to go about it and what to avoid.

Recent social media hype around three startup aviation companies masks a turbulent reality: A trail of compliance nightmares, court convictions and capital shortfalls. Can these shaky companies truly survive a dogfight with the industrys giants? A Mint investigation.

Why currency weakness matters, who gains, and how investors should think about asset allocation.

A weakening rupee, rising global inflation and higher living costs are sharply increasing the real price of studying abroad, forcing Indian students and families to rethink funding strategies.

While the removal of sanctions and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro theoretically unlock the worlds largest oil reserves and threaten to worsen the supply glut, oil prices haven't plummeted. Why is this, and what does it mean for India?

FIFO indicates first in first out which means the mutual fund units bought first are sold first. Based on this phenomenon, capital gains tax is computed.  

For NPS subscribers, the return on investment over a period of time is contingent upon exposure to equity and choice of fund manager

The Indian government plans to introduce a 21-digit Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) for electric vehicle batteries, enhancing traceability and providing vital information about battery health and origin, benefiting manufacturers, owners, and financiers.

SBIs rare move to raise 6,000 crore via certificates of deposit underscores tight liquidity and deposit stress, even as credit demand remains strong across the banking system.

The past year has seen the rollout of insurance marketplace Bima Sugam, approval for 100% foreign direct investment in insurance, and GST exemption on retail term and health insurance premiums.

The reasonable headline index return masks the fact that 2025 was a sombre year for most stocks, which should put the potentially sub-par performance of most active portfolios into context.

The telecom regulator lacks strong statutory powers that are granted to Sebi. Trai can only impose penalities on specific violations like spam and the quality of services. But even these fines go unpaid as operators move the appellate tribual. 

Speaking at the firms annual press conference, top executives stated that fragmented markets and weak profitability are prompting venture-backed fintech players to consolidate rather than compete.

As venture capitalists pour funds into the defence-tech ecosystem, startups are aiming to transform into full-stack companies.  

Experts believe NPS offers a disciplined, low-cost framework for long-term retirement savings. It helps you rebalance between equity and debt without any tax implications

The push for southern content by Netflix and JioHotstar is seen as a strategy to boost India's OTT growth. With a growing audience of 601.2 million, premium regional originals could engage viewers beyond metropolitan areas, fostering broader market appeal.

TCS is a 1% tax on motor vehicles over 10 lakh. Buyers can claim a refund when filing their annual ITR, provided they meet eligibility criteria. 

When a loan EMI or credit card payment is overdue for up to 90 days, it reflects in the individuals credit report as SMA. The bank can reject new credit applications if there are SMA(s) in the applicants credit report.

Mumbais real estate landscape is expanding into Bandra Bay, a newly branded luxury micro-market at Bandra Reclamation.

IDFC FIRST's 'Diamond Reserve Credit Card' provides 0% forex markup, interest-free global ATM cash withdrawals, and lifetime reward points. 

With 68 lakh already invested and disciplined SIPs, the goal is achievablebut portfolio rebalancing, risk control and asset allocation will be key to avoiding costly mistakes.

FIRST WOW! Black Credit Card benefits include bonus reward points, higher redemption value on travel bookings, zero forex markup, and airport lounge access. The card is issued against a fixed deposit.

The increase in domestic price so far appears to be sustainable with more headroom for increase. However growth in domestic capacity and capacity utilization might restrict gains.

When the killing off of Direct File was announced in November 2025, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is also the current IRS commissioner, had said that there are better alternatives to Direct File.

A systematic transfer plan (STP) enables investors to temporarily park funds before transferring to a target mutual fund. Combining STPs with systematic investment plans (SIPs) enables cost averaging and potential returns during the waiting period, aiding in disciplined long-term wealth creation.

Structured planning for long-term pet care is becoming an important part of estate planning.

Your mutual funds may be diversified across asset classes and market cap, but many investors ignore a crucial third layer diversifying across investing styles such as growth, value, and factor investing. This can protect your portfolio during downturns and supercharge it during bull runs.

Most banks offer anywhere between 6 to 6.75% interest per annum on their fixed deposits (FDs) of 3-year tenor

Most of the flagged cases in December involved returns where exemptions or deductions were claimed in the ITR but did not reflect in Form 16

Investors chase market timing to avoid crashes, but even perfect execution delivers limited gains. History shows discipline and asset allocation beat prediction and panic.

Bank holidays next week: In total, there are up to seven bank holidays next week, including the weekend offs. However, this does not mean that all banks across India will be closed for seven days.

Indian drugmakers, known for their chemistry and prowess in making genericscheaper copies of innovative drugsfor the world, have started pivoting towards innovation to stay competitive globally. Those who took the earliest, and riskiest, bets saw decisive gains this year. 

Many individuals may not realise they owe tax on profits from selling residential properties. Capital gains tax rates vary based on holding periods, with exemptions available for reinvestment in new properties or specified bonds, provided certain conditions are met.

The ITC Culinaire is an annual subscription plan available in 3 variants. It offers benefits like discounts on dining, spa (during stays), and laundry (during stays), various vouchers, and milestone spend benefits. 

Tax authorities are increasingly using generative AI to analyse filings, flag anomalies and automate compliancebut courts warn that human judgment remains indispensable.

A number of senior citizens fell prey to this growing phenomenon of digital arrest in the past.  In this some fraudster makes a video call to the victim and arrest them digitally at their home and then urge them to transfer money to a given bank account

Small but steady losses are quietly eroding Indian families monthly budgets, as AI makes fraud more personal, convincing, and harder to detect.

Online health insurance is cheaper, but intermediaries add value through advice and claims support.

The pension regulator has reduced mandatory annuity purchases, removed lock-in periods, allowed investment until age 85, introduced systematic withdrawal options, and permitted up to 100% equity allocation. While this freedom may cause some to make poor decisions, the old, rigid model was worse.