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The Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed authorities to pay widow pension arrears from the date of application, ruling that administrative delays cannot deprive eligible beneficiaries of their entitlement. The arrears must be paid within eight weeks. 

A 26-year-old earning 40,000 a month should prioritise adequate health insurance coverage, compare policy exclusions and hospital networks, and choose add-ons such as restoration, maternity and OPD benefits based on costs and individual needs.

Aditya Birla Group plans to invest up to $30 billion across its businesses in India and overseas over the next two to three years, including expanding US operations. Details here.

A 25-year-old living independently in a Tier 1 city may need a monthly take-home salary of 70,000 to 1.4 lakh to meet living expenses and save 20-30% of income, depending on the city and lifestyle.

Akash Ambani said India's digital economy is expected to reach $1.4 trillion by FY31, adding that Jio Platforms expects to capture a significant share of the market.

Reliance Jio Platforms IPO could reshape mutual fund exposure to Indias telecom sector. While some schemes have significant allocations to Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, the impact will depend on valuations and fund managers' investment strategies. Here's what you need to know. 

The reporting mechanism could help authorities identify suspicious transactions, including instances where services are falsely declared to move money across borders.

Uday Kotak in Reliance Jio IPO press conference: Historic issue! RIL to become largest conglomerate by market cap

A credit score above 750 can strengthen a personal loan application, but it does not guarantee approval. Here's why.

Tewolde Gebremariam has set up a full-time cost-savings team and tightened spending approvals, shifting focus from predecessor Campbell Wilsons fleet expansion to operational profitability,

The tribunal held that a taxpayer could claim Section 54 exemption for the basement, ground floor and third floor received after redevelopment, while also directing a revised calculation of capital gains using a registered valuers report.

The strategy comes as the VC firm seeks to demonstrate it can improve the financial performance of its portfolio companies in a repeatable way before approaching investors for its fourth fund.

By stripping away the old-fashioned label, Phitku repositioned the alum not as a relic of the past but as a highly efficient, minimalist solution for today's fast-paced world.

Dave Ramsey recommends teaching children four balanced money habits. He is the author of the international bestseller, The Total Money Makeover.

IDBI Banks proposed stake sale to Fairfax has raised questions for depositors, FD holders and employees. What could the ownership transition mean for existing deposits, interest rates, banking charges and job security? Here is what experts say.

TSMC is discussing a partnership with Elon Musks Terafab but insists on running the chip plant as the Taiwanese giant reports record quarterly profit of NT$763.1 billion.

The dispute centres on whether Yes Banks administrator had the legal authority to cancel the bonds as part of the banks reconstruction plan, leaving investors with losses on their investments.

Over the next five years, people could use AI to support services such as website design, writing, translation, and business consulting, or to build courses, videos and products. 

Broad-based growth across products and channels helped Nestl India record 36% rise in profit and 20.3% jump in sales in the  September quarter 

SGB 2019-20 Series V investors can redeem their bonds at 14,725 per gram on October 15, 2026. Price gains range from 289% to 294%, excluding interest and taxes. Budget 2026 changes mean premature redemption is no longer eligible for the capital gains tax exemption.

David Bachs The Automatic Millionaire argues that building wealth depends less on earning a large salary than on creating habits that make saving and investing automatic. 

AI demand, tight supplies of memory chips, and capacity shifts toward high-bandwidth memory are pushing up costs for smartphones, laptops and servers, leading to a chipflation. How long will it last?

Gen Z has more financial advice at its fingertips than any generation before it. But with influencers, family, friends and AI offering competing answers, knowing whom to trust is the real challenge.

Gold and silver prices rebounded on October 15 after a three-day losing streak, following a sharp selloff. While easing Treasury yields and a weaker dollar supported the recovery, shifting Fed rate expectations remain key factors to watch.

NCERTs new Class 9 chapter covers budgeting, saving, investing, insurance and tax. But teachers and experts say lasting money habits will depend on classroom practice, parental involvement and progressive learning.

Hyderabad-born Prem Watsa built Fairfax Financial Holdings into a global insurance and investment business, drawing inspiration from Warren Buffett. The IIT Madras alumnus moved to Canada with just $8.

India leads Huruns U35 comparisons with 180 entrepreneurs, ahead of Chinas 101 and the UKs 62. It also has the most women.

Dearness allowance hike: Central government employees are still awaiting clarity on the July 2026 dearness allowance hike after the Union Cabinets latest meeting. While the announcement remains pending, two other proposals have received approval. 

Beyond company headquarters, Bengaluru emerged as the primary city of residence for young business builders, according to the Hurun India U35 List 2026.

Romita Mazumdar, Foxtales founder and CEO, is the youngest woman on the Avendus WealthHurun India U35 List 2026. The 31-year-old launched the skincare company in 2021 after working in investment banking and private equity. 

Sectoral mutual funds: Banking, automobiles, power and healthcare are among the sectors offering opportunities amid diverging performance between large-cap and small-cap indices in H1FY27. Here is what investors should know about the outlook. 

Reliance Jios upcoming IPO marks a new chapter in its decade-long journey. Explore how cheap data, 5G and AI helped reshape Indias telecom industry.

Indian employers are no longer just concerned with verifying basic educational degrees or past employment dates; protecting brand reputation has emerged as the primary driver for background checks, according to the report.

HDFC Small Cap Fund has delivered negative returns in 2026 so far, while Bank of India Small Cap Fund leads the category with 32.71% returns. Differences in small-cap allocation, sector exposure and stock selection offer insights into the contrasting performance of the two schemes.

The government is unlikely to have a spectrum auction this fiscal year as telecom operators have little need for additional airwaves. The move will be the second straight year that the government misses its own annual auction timeline.

Infosys' chief executive and managing director Salil Parekh expects AI services to account for almost half of the companys work within two to three years.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang argues AI can be controlled, calls for better monitoring tools and backs UK safety research.

Fairfax Financials 52,878 crore acquisition of a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank could signal more foreign investment in Indias financial services sector. Blackstone is exploring a stake in IIFL Finance, while Japans MUFG is studying options to gain majority control of Shriram Finance.

Anthropic told investors it made $16.8 billion in Q3 and turned an adjusted profit ahead of a record IPO. Here is what the figures reveal, and what they leave out.

The Union Cabinet has approved renaming the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) and revising disability pension rules. Monthly assistance will rise to 375 for beneficiaries aged 0-79 and 625 for those aged 80 and above, while the disability threshold drops from 80% to 40%.

The current prices are a sharp departure from the steep festive discounts Indian smartphone buyers had come to expect until last year.

The aim is to build a platform that helps customers turn their growth plans into operational capacity with speed, reliability and confidence, Hillhouse CEO Sanjay Bhutani said

Draft rules requiring general insurers to trim expense of management (EoM) ratios by up to 13.6 percentage points and life insurers by 10.9 points by FY29 are prompting calls for a phased transition.

The IDBI stake sale comes after hectic dealmaking, with potential buyers such as Dubai-based Emirates NBD also in the fray. In a transaction that was run by DIPAM, along with KPMG India, Fairfax Financial Holdings emerged as the highest bidder.

Weak consumption, inflation, and pricier gadgets cloud hopes for sales. Flipkart and Amazon are expanding seasonal roles, but abundant labour and soft demand may keep bonuses largely flat.

Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed

USA-STOCKS/SUIT:Former portfolio manager sues Fidelity after leaving for Michael Dell's family office

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. topped its four biggest US equity underwriting rivals in the third quarter, with only Morgan Stanley reporting a decline in fees compared to last year.

Report the transaction through your UPI app and bank immediately to improve your chances of recovering the money

Indian residents earning dividends from US stocks generally receive payouts after US withholding tax. The full dividend is again taxable in India. Here's how to claim relief.