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Axis Bank is building an AI assistant to help hesitant customers finish online loan applications. It hopes to lift the share who end up borrowing from 8% to 12-15%.

With Bhai Dooj around the corner, consider gifting your sibling gold ETFs instead of traditional gold. Know how to transfer ETF units through demat accounts, how gifting differs from mutual funds, the available transfer routes, costs and tax implications.

As AI reshapes client demand and competition for contracts intensifies, mid-sized IT services firms are revamping sales incentives and exploring new channels to win business.

Incorrect personal or employment details in your EPF account could create hurdles when withdrawing money, transferring PF balance, or settling claims. EPFO has highlighted its Joint Declaration facility, allowing members to request corrections to their records through the Member Portal.

Hyderabad's Lakdi-ka-pul one-way traffic trial: The proposed changes will reportedly cover the stretch between Ravindra Bharathi, Lakdi-ka-pul and Iqbal Minar junctions.  

With Diwali over, NPCI has yet to announce the implementation date for MDR on select UPI payments above 2,000. Here's what you need to know about the proposed 0.4% charge, sector-specific rates, and whether merchants or customers will bear the additional cost.

The blaze was reported at 11:20 pm on Sunday after unidentified individuals allegedly burst crackers near the rail lines. The fire had already compromised the signalling network close to the tracks despite a prompt response

Mira Kulkarni founded Forest Essentials in 2000 with 2 lakh and two employees, building a luxury Ayurvedic skincare brand from handmade soaps. After an early hotel order helped raise its profile, the company expanded internationally and attracted investment from Este Lauder.

With originals widely available on streaming platforms, Hindi remakes must offer more than a copy. Experts say a fresh take on proven IP can draw audiences, citing Drishyam 3s strong opening.

Aaryamann Sethi  runs a YouTube channel named Aary Vlogs, where he shares family moments, personal life updates, and original music. He has 3,84,000 followers as of November 2026.

American Express India has deducted Membership Rewards points linked to cancelled cards, leaving some customers with negative balances. The move has raised concerns about pooled reward points, the 30-day forfeiture rule, and how affected cardholders can challenge the deductions.

Low prices can disguise weak businesses, poor liquidity and manipulation risks. Sebis proposed clean-up is a reminder that penny stocks can be costly bets.

Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal recently offered a glimpse of her 29-crore Worli home during Farah Khan's YouTube visit. From earthy interiors and a cosy balcony to a piano and a functional guest room, here's a look inside her Mumbai residence.

The deaths are the latest incident to affect Apple's iPhone supply chain in India, where Tata Electronics accounts for roughly 40% of iPhone assembly and Foxconn makes up the rest.

Gold and silver prices declined on 10 November as investors awaited key US inflation data. Check the latest 24K and 22K gold rates and silver prices across major Indian cities and key factors influencing international bullion prices.

Former Airtel COO RamG Vallath once dreamed of becoming the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. But a rare autoimmune disorder left him paralysed in his 40s, forcing him to step away from corporate life. He has now spoken about workplace stress, his health battle, and rebuilding his career.

Anthropic reportedly circulated and then retracted details of its planned IPO, including a proposed sale of 867 million shares at $70 to $80 each. The company said the pricing information was inaccurate and would be updated. Investors have discussed valuations of $1.1 trillion to $1.3 trillion.

With Diwali celebrations over, salaried employees should understand how employers' festive gifts, vouchers and cash bonuses are taxed. The rules prescribe different tax treatments for these benefits, which can affect employees' taxable income and overall tax liability.

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.