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National pension scheme: The NPS Vatsalya Scheme allows children below 18 years to partially withdraw funds from their accounts under certain circumstances. We take a look at the process and how it works

Apple reportedly faces an escalated CCPA probe in India over iOS 18 complaints, software warranty terms and costly iPhone repairs.

Large & mid-cap funds offer investors a single-fund route to large and mid-cap stocks. But how do their returns compare with pure large-cap and mid-cap funds, and what does their portfolio allocation reveal about the differences?

A promotion often leads to lifestyle creep, where increased spending diminishes savings. Check the importance of examining expenses post-promotion to maintain financial discipline.

Indian bond yields have crossed 7%, raising the question of where debt investors should look. Axis MF favours the 35-year segment, particularly high-quality corporate bonds and select SDLs, while remaining cautious on long-duration debt amid oil, inflation, and global rate risks.

The commission's three-day visit to Chandigarh from September 16-18 will focus on employee and pensioner issues. Here's a look at what's on the agenda for meetings with representatives from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and the UT of Chandigarh.

UPI will remain free for all person-to-person transactions, merchant payments up to 2,000, and for small merchants, as per the NPCI's MDR framework. The organisation said it aims to promote digital payments and ensure UPI's sustainability.

By reserving a fixed percentage of income immediately, individuals can reduce reliance on discipline and make spending decisions more manageable. Check all 8 tricks. 

UPI remains free for person-to-person payments under new MDR rules. Here's what changes for merchant payments and what it means for users like you and me.

Rapido has been fined 10 lakh by the CCPA over prompts that allegedly nudged riders to pay more before rides were confirmed. Heres what the regulator found, how dark patterns can influence spending and what consumers should check before agreeing to pay extra.

Backed by a 19,500-crore launch pipeline, the developer is targeting 8,000 crore in sales bookings for FY27.

Meta will report child sexual abuse material directly to Indias cybercrime authorities, shifting from its long-standing US reporting mechanism under NCMEC.

The government is stepping up efforts to improve pension awareness and retirement planning in rural India through a network of Pension Sakhis. The community-led initiative aims to bring pension information and support closer to households and encourage greater focus on long-term retirement security.

NPCI today announced merchant discount rate on select UPI transactions, effective from October, while keeping UPI free for consumers. It said that MDR of 0.4% will be applicable on P2M UPI payments above 2,000, capped at 300 per transaction.

Flipkart's seasonal recruitment drive covers more than 7,000 Ekart facilities across the country.

UPI transactions up to 2,000 stay fee-free under a new Finance Ministry notification, covering 96% of volume. Regulators are weighing a ~0.4% charge on larger merchant (P2M) payments, with banks getting 40% of the proceeds. P2P transfers remain free regardless of transaction value.

Mid-cap mutual funds continue to see strong investor interest, supported by earnings growth, domestic demand and the formalisation of the economy. But with valuations above historical averages, fund managers caution that stock selection and diversification are crucial.

Central government employees and pensioners are anticipating a dearness allowance hike during this festive season. With inflation rising and past trends favoring Diwali announcements, a 3-4% increase is expected based on recent AICPI-IW data.

Mutual funds changed their exposure to several large-, mid- and small-cap stocks in August 2026. While buying was spread across market segments, find out which stocks saw the biggest increase and decrease in mutual fund holdings during the month.

UPI and Services Steering Committee is set to soon decide on the merchant discount rate for UPI transactions above 2,000. Here's a look at the issues that are up for discussion 

This brings relief to Teva in a nearly nine-year-old court battle over the payments linked to erstwhile Ranbaxy, now part of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries

As an non-resident for tax purposes, one is generally taxable in India only on income that is received or deemed to be received in India, or that accrues or arises, or is deemed to accrue or arise, in India.

Bharat Pensioner Samaj has asked DoT to allow provisional family pension to widows and widowers for up to 6 months while their regular claims are processed.

Can Indians continue PPF and NPS Tier II after settling in the US? A tax expert explains residency rules, KYC updates, FD redesignation, tax implications and why NRIs should review Indian investments before withdrawals or transfers.

India has no comprehensive law for managing a persons finances and property after they lose mental capacity. A combination of a private trust, living will and healthcare nomination may offer the closest workaround.

Chitra Ramkrishna's plea against her prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act was dismissed by the Supreme Court, which stated her argument regarding public servant status can be raised at trial. The High Court's ruling was deemed correct.

Having both a personal health insurance policy and employer-provided cover can help when a large hospital bill exceeds the first policys coverage. Heres how policyholders can use the second policy for the remaining eligible expenses.

Not every index fund tracking the same benchmark delivers the same investor experience. Experts say investors should look at persistent tracking difference and tracking error before switching, rather than chasing short-term returns or the lowest expense ratio.

Suraksha Group to invest 3,000 crore in the next two years to complete Jaypee Infratech's stalled housing projects. The company has already completed 84 towers comprising 7,913 units and aims to wrap up possession by September 2028

8th Pay Commission news: Central government employees and pensioners seek salary and pension revisions every 5 years instead of 10. Know why unions want shorter pay cycles, inflation-linked reviews and a permanent wage review body.

A division bench has asked OpenAI to respond to ANIs appeal challenging a single-judge order that denied an injunction against ChatGPTs use of its news content.

Air India's board is meeting in Mumbai as CEO Campbell Wilson prepares to step down this month. Incoming CEO Tewolde Gebremariam is expected to take charge later this month, with the board set to discuss his salary structure and other matters.

A Jefferies research note reportedly cited Nikhil Kamaths WTF Podcast as a source for insights on Indias travel sector, prompting investor Rahul Mathur to highlight how YouTube is increasingly becoming a source of market intelligence.

For manufacturers, the revisions could require changes to packaging and marking processes and stricter adherence to testing timelines.

Shares of Solar Industries India tumbled by over 12% on Tuesday following the company's announcement of acquiring a 100% stake in the Johannesburg-based maker of explosives and agri-products

Delhi ITAT condoned a 2,073-day delay after a taxpayer said reassessment notices were sent to his old address. The tribunal also deleted an 11 lakh addition after the taxpayer explained the cash deposit through property sale proceeds and past savings.

Broader equal-weight funds have outperformed their market-cap-weighted parents in recent months, but the strategy can also mean greater mid- and small-cap exposure, sector shifts and higher concentration in narrower indices.

The new funding will be used for research and development of Flams AI models, expanding its product suite and scaling enterprise sales globally.

Higher debt allocations have historically helped reduce the impact of market falls, but they also came with lower return potential. FundsIndia Research data shows how investors can balance portfolio volatility against long-term returns when deciding their equity-debt mix.

Compare personal loan interest rates in September 2026 from prominent private banks, including Axis, HDFC and ICICI. Check five-year EMI calculations, processing fees and key factors borrowers should consider before applying.

Small-cap funds continue to attract strong investor inflows, but historical data shows that sharp corrections are a regular part of the journey. FundsIndia data shows the Nifty Smallcap 100 has seen falls of more than 30% far more often than the Sensex.

In July, the DCGI flagged that imported cosmetic products were circulating in the domestic market without mandatory registration certificates.

With the repo rate already 125 basis points below its post-COVID peak of 6.5%, borrowers face a key choice: pay for stability now or stick with floating rates?

Jahnvi Kapoors case highlights a new challenge for celebrities: protecting their identity may be less about winning broad injunctions and more about constantly monitoring the internet, documenting violations and pursuing targeted legal action.

Meta India has reportedly agreed to report child safety-related cases to law enforcement agencies as Centre steps up scrutiny of social media platforms over harmful content.

Dutch AI chip startup CEO said that AI's potential will remain constrained if its infrastructure is not fundamentally changed.

Ignore panic-selling during a price correction, and resist the temptation to churn your portfolio for better returns during a time correction. Stick to your asset allocation and invest consistently.

Gold and silver prices today, 15 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.

The caveat means the RBI wants to be heard if any petitioner approaches the court challenging the decision or seeking a stay.

Peak XV Partners sees Indias next investment wave moving into wealth, insurance, specialized healthcare and premium consumer categories as incomes and markets deepen.