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HDFC Bank has appointed VN Srivatsan as Chief Compliance Officer for a three-year term from January 2027. Currently with ICICI Bank, Srivatsan has 34 years of experience, including 25 years in BFSI and nearly a decade in compliance and regulatory inspection.

Starting a startup requires careful financial planning. Founders should prioritise family security by creating a safety fund, protecting savings for family goals, and building a startup fund. 

The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), launched in August 2025, offers employment linked incentives for salaried workers from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027, with an allocation of 99,446 crore to boost first-time employment and encourage employers.

Cryptocurrency ownership in India allows for estate transmission, but practical hurdles exist for heirs. Valid documentation and planning are crucial for transferring holdings from exchanges or personal wallets.

India's campus hiring market remains resilient but selective, with employers prioritising skills and job readiness. 56% plan to hire more CA/CS graduates, while campus pay is projected to rise 2%-7% across major streams.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the 1,789.52 crore project to implement the Intelligent Traffic Management System in the national capital. The system will manage city traffic with real-time data, adaptive signals and more.

The consumer commission determined that the bank demonstrated a clear deficiency in service by failing to process the claim with reasonable speed, transparency, and care

Today, we take a look at the full list of cities the 8th CPC panel is scheduled to visit in October 2026 from Bengaluru in Karnataka and Mumbai in Maharashtra, where the panel is also expected to visit the central railway department. 

Hosting guests through Airbnb can be profitable, but it comes with significant responsibilities and costs. It's crucial to check housing rules, property agreements, and local regulations. 

DA-related FAQs for taxpayers from whether the component is credited as part of your salary, if it is subject to tax, or must be reported in your income tax returns filing, and more.

Jammu and Kashmir government employees meeting specified recruitment conditions can switch from NPS to OPS under a one-time option. Check eligibility, SRO-400 rules, application process and the 28 December 2026 deadline before exercising the pension choice.

A Delhi businessman secured relief from the ITAT in a 2.47 crore cash-deposit case linked to demonetisation. The tribunal accepted documentary evidence for business sales, family funds and other cash sources, highlighting the importance of maintaining clear tax and financial records.

A second home can offer family time, rental income and a future retreatbut upkeep, distance, vacancies and changing circumstances can make it far more demanding than expected.

SIFs, GIFT City investments and other new products can look attractive, but investors should look beyond return expectations and assess risk, portfolio fit, costs, liquidity and taxation first.

 The SP groups Mistrys own 18.37% of the Tata group holding company, a fortune that has been difficult to monetise. Now debt, family history and a contentious listing have put that prized stake at the centre of a reckoning.

India's food regulator has intensified enforcement, leading packaged-food companies to seek legal advice on compliance issues. Scrutiny now involves senior management as concerns about reputational risks rise.

Can a housing society evict a tenant from a rented flat? Know who has the legal right to seek eviction, how the Transfer of Property Act and rent-control laws protect tenants, and what renters should do if a society threatens forced eviction.

Coverfox founder and MD Sanjib Jha has raised concerns over IRDAIs proposed 2% commission cap on loan-linked insurance, warning it could make servicing rural and underserved borrowers economically unviable.

Health insurance buyers should check more than the sum insured for cardiac care. Experts recommend reviewing coverage for advanced procedures, device caps, sub-limits, waiting periods, room-rent restrictions and pre-existing cardiac conditions.

Anjali Sardana launched Pronto in April 2025 to bring technology and structure to Indias informal domestic-services market. Within months, the startup scaled from 170 daily bookings in Gurugram to more than 18,000 and reached a reported valuation of around $202 million.

The IBA has set up a committee to examine the long-pending demand to make Saturdays holidays for bank employees. Heres how Indias current banking week works, what could change and how it compares with other countries.

Rites will present a plan for the proposed revival and expansion of Uruguays rail network, which has a track length of about 500 km.

Customers are advised to plan their branch visits accordingly or utilise digital banking services for immediate transactions.

Trustees of Tata Trusts are questioning a proposed merger involving Tata Sons that could prevent a public listing. They claim no board resolution has approved the merger, and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust is barred from meetings by the Charity Commissioner amid regulatory concerns.

Infosys plans to move up to one-third of its workforce into specialised roles and build a 6,000-member team of frontier engineers as AI reshapes the IT industry. The move comes as Indian IT firms face pressure on hiring, headcount-based pricing and traditional business models.

No-cost EMIs, cashback offers, exchange schemes, bundled accessories and extended warranties are helping cushion consumers from the impact of higher prices. Financing allows manufacturers and retailers to make a higher-priced product affordable without permanently resetting the list price.

The officials said that the drive will specifically scrutinise tickets booked under concessional fares, those subject to fixed reservation quotas, and those linked to railway passes.

As AI speeds up and lowers the cost of ad production, Omnicom Production is moving more global work to India, where its teams are scaling content across multiple markets and platforms.

Rent vs buying a house is not just about comparing rent with EMI. Buyers must factor in loan interest, down payment, ownership costs, financial commitments, expected stay and the flexibility that renting offers.

The Hera Pheri 3 dispute highlights the complexity of licensed movie rights, where multiple producers, financiers and agreements can complicate ownership of sequels, remakes and adaptations.

Sabeer Bhatia backed his proposed inheritance tax, saying it would only hit the top 2-3% of the super-wealthy who control disproportionate assets, leaving 97-98% unaffected.

Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund has launched the MSIF Equity Long-Short Fund under its specialised investment fund platform. The fund, aiming for long-term capital appreciation, will invest in listed equities while employing short positions through derivatives. 

8th Pay Commission: Pensioners in Uttar Pradesh have sought inclusion of those who retired before 1 January 2026, along with a pension revision, 18 months of DA/DR arrears, restoration of the old pension system and other benefits.

A consortium of General Atlantic and Renova Hospitals is nearing a deal to acquire Siemens Healthineers Indian cancer-care network, potentially valuing American Oncology Institute at 1,200-1,500 crore.

The leadership shakeup after the $110 billion merger follows the departure of Paramount Skydance streaming chief Cindy Holland.

OpenAI is seeking $30 billion in fresh funding at a valuation of about $1.4 trillion as it delays its IPO plans. The move comes amid growing competition with Anthropic and increasing scrutiny over AI safety risks.

Apple Pay has launched in India with Axis Bank as its first card partner. Eligible Visa and Mastercard credit card users can make contactless payments through iPhone and Apple Watch at participating merchants, apps and websites.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority said the law expressly requires verification before a regulated product is sold online.

Mumbai ITAT deleted a 55.20 lakh addition after finding that a jointly owned house had been funded by the taxpayer, his father and wife th The ruling highlights why homebuyers should maintain a clear document trail when family members contribute to a property purchase.

Gold and silver prices today, 30 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.

Blue Origin, the space company founded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is raising external capital for the first time after being funded by Bezos since its inception. 

A 1015 times income rule is only a starting point for term insurance. Experts explain how loans, childrens education, dependants, inflation, future goals and existing assets can change the cover you need.

8th Pay Commission: The Commission is considering pension-related demands, including OROP for Level 1-18 civilian employees. Here is what notional fixation, pension parity and career progression could mean for central government pensioners.

There is no fixed corpus at which investors need an investment adviser. Experts say 25 lakh to 50 lakh can be a practical range to consider professional advice, but financial complexity, tax planning, debt, family responsibilities and investment experience can matter more than wealth alone.

While ChrysCapital acquired a significant minority stake in Linux, the transaction comprises a combination of primary capital and a secondary share sale of Tata Capital Healthcare Fund II.

The move centres on a partnership entered with Bajaj General Insurance in August. The two companies will offer risk-management solutions and international insurance programmes to Indian corporations.

The executive director of Godrej Enterprises Group sees structural parallels with the Tata Group, cautioning that regulatory listing pressure on family conglomerates risks undermining long-gestation investments.

The collaboration with CHTC Kinwin adds to JSWs growing ties with Chinese auto companies and suppliers as it expands into both passenger and commercial vehicles.

To diversify funding, Indian PSUs are looking to utilize overseas dollar debt, even as costs rise. HSBC's Vinod Venkatesh explains how recent RBI initiatives have facilitated significant capital inflows through specialized windows

Tata Trusts plans to merge Tata Consulting Engineers and Tata Electronics into Tata Sons, enhancing its revenue streams and potentially sidestepping non-banking financial company classification. The move also simplifies ownership structures, promoting easier regulatory navigation.