Banks in Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, and Chandigarh will be closed today for Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti and Kumar Purnima. October 2025 has 21 official bank holidays, including Diwali and Dussehra Check details here.

Ilaiyaraaja's legal battle shows producers may have to face significant repercussions if found guilty of copyright infringement. The Madras High Court last month restrained Mythri Movie Makers from using Ilaiyaraajas songs in the movie, and the movie was taken down from Netflix briefly.

Gazprom, a Russian state-owned energy firm under US sanctions, is in talks to invest $600 million to build an LNG terminal at Kakinada port. But will this hurt already souring India-US ties?

At the Mumbai chapter of the Mint Leadership Dialogues 2025 Season 2, industry and investment leaders debated Indias potential amid global realignments and the China plus one narrative.

If you are contemplating upgrading to a premium credit card this festive season, you should consider an array of factors that are listed below

A high credit score (above 720) means the applicant is trustworthy and the lender can comfortably offer huge amount of loan on convenient terms. Here we share some tips to build sustainable credit score over a lifetime

Fifth Third Bancorp will acquire Comerica in a $10.9 billion all-stock deal, creating one of the largest banks in the US by assets.

The Danish drugmaker plans to cut 9,000 jobs or 11% of its workforce, which would save it 8 billion Danish krone ($1.25 billion) annually.

Sebis newly launched Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs) let fund managers profit from both rising and falling markets using long-short derivative strategies. But are they right for you?

An overseas traveller has to meet certain conditions to be considered an Indian resident for tax purposes. Mint explains:

The Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) has seen overwhelming interest. But India must overcome critical challenges to move beyond assembly and build a world-class components ecosystem.

Personal loan scams are rising with fake apps, phishing, and upfront fee frauds. Borrowers must stay alert, verify lenders, and protect financial data to ensure safe credit access.

Indias first-ever sunscreen testing standards factor in the countrys diverse skin tones using a more accurate classification system. The new rules aim to ensure SPF and UV claims in sunscreens are accurate, helping consumers pick products that truly suit their complexion.

Eli Lilly plans to invest over $1 billion in India to bolster the company's manufacturing and supply capacity by collaborating with local drugmakers. This investment aims to increase the availability of key drugs for treatments of obesity, diabetes etc. 

It is acceptable to take out a personal loan for a variety of purposes including wedding, higher education, emergency and home renovation

Pregnancy and early childcare drastically increase household expenses, requiring couples to budget 2.5-3 lakh for maternity and boost monthly spending by 20-30%. Financial planning, insurance review, and starting long-term education savings early are crucial.

Presidential Gifts Auction: 10K specimen note has received 73 bids. While the base price is 5,000, it has received the highest quoted price of 18.50 lakh.

Banks with their lower cost of funds will have the advantage of lower pricing, something that private credit funds cannot compete with, experts said, adding that the latter will also then have to look at what value proposition they offer clients.

Buying an iPhone 17 on EMI can influence your credit score based on timely repayments, credit utilisation, and financial discipline, affecting your overall creditworthiness and future borrowing capacity.

As India gears up for its next telecom spectrum auction, sluggish demand is emerging as a concern. Heres whats driving the tepid interest, why its worrying the government, and what fixes the telecom regulator is weighing.

Life is unpredictable. This one small step today can prevent your hard-earned wealth from becoming inaccessible to your loved ones tomorrow.

Zomato partners with HDFC Pension to launch the NPS Platform Workers Model for its delivery partners, allowing them to contribute to a pension fund for long-term financial security.

The festive season is the best time to buy consumer durables, gadgets, etc. Merchants and banks offer discounts and cash back. Use credit cards to make the most of card-specific offers. Timely credit card bill payment/personal loan EMI payments help build/maintain a good credit score.

Here is everything you need to know about the Bihar Mahila Rojgar Yojana that gives women 10,000 as financial assistance.

Banks in Agartala and Kolkata will be closed today, October 6, for Laxmi Puja. There are multiple bank holidays this week, due to regional celebrations and RBI mandates. October 2025 has 21 official bank holidays.

Broadcasters like Zee and Sony are targeting niche audiences in regional markets to attract advertisers. They are betting on engaging regional viewers and filling gaps in the market, even as traditional TV faces competition from digital platforms.

The Union government plans to ease eligibility rules under its flagship agriculture scheme to enable more agritech startups, farmer producer organizations, and private companies to access subsidies.

Several foreign car manufacturers in India are introducing new models to revive their struggling businesses as sales decline.

While select IIT graduates bag annual salaries of 25-30 lakh from the likes of Nvidia and Intel this year, these digital creators can earn that much every few months. Chances are you're familiar with their work.

Despite the Reserve Bank of India's recent rate cut, prevailing yield levels in the government and corporate bond markets have been rising, making current price levels more appealing for fresh debt investments.

Real estate investment trusts, relatively new in India, have offered regular albeit varying periodic income to their unitholders and have already seen some ups and downs. Here's all you need to know about investing in them.

Banks across multiple cities in India will have holidays next week due to festivals and celebrations such as Laxmi Puja and Karva Chauth. October 2025 officially has 25 bank holidays, including weekly offs.

A nationwide initiative titled 'Your Money, Your Right' launched on October 4, 2025, aims to assist citizens in recovering unclaimed assets. The campaign involves key regulatory bodies and provides tools and guidance for financial inclusion.

You can check your KYC status on the website of any AMC or RTA by entering your PAN. Your KYC status will be displayed as validated, registered, on hold or rejected.

The RBI is organising special camps on unclaimed assets in all districts across the country from October to December 2025.

While the health insurance reimbursement process can seem complex, knowing the steps well can help avoid delays and ensure claims are settled smoothly.

Credit score: Some assume that with an increase in income, their CIBIL will also rise, whereas it is far from true. The credit score, in fact, indicates creditworthiness, i.e., the ability to repay the credit and not earning potential per se

Personal loan: Man was promised a loan against assets and was asked by the fake loan agent as 1% processing fee for sanctioning of loan

State fiscal policy is facing challenges with a rising fiscal deficit, increasing bond issuances, and slowing tax revenue. While historically fiscally prudent, states are now struggling due to reduced grants from the Centre and a decline in income growth, impacting overall financial stability.

HUFs are treated as separate tax entities under income tax laws, allowing for distinct tax exemptions, investments, and home loan benefits.

Best mutual funds: We list out nine equity mutual funds across market capitalisation which gave more than 25 per cent annualised return in the past three years

The growth of personalised credit advice happened place because of AIs ability to process real-time data at scale, which transformed traditional credit scoring from a one-size-fits-all model into user-centric experience.

To transfer your PF online, log in to the EPFO portal and submit a transfer request. For a successful claim, ensure both previous and current member IDs are accessible in the EPFO database.

Small savings schemes offer reliable long-term investment returns, appealing to conservative investors. The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana has the highest interest rate at 8.2%. 

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund's Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal option is a tax-efficient solution. We explain the benefits.

Since personal loans are unsecured, lenders typically charge a higher rate of interest on them.

NFO Alert! There are nine new mutual fund schemes that are available for investment in this month. Check the list here

IndiGo and SBI offer a co-branded credit card for an annual fee of 1,499, giving an array of privileges

UPI payments: Validated handles (@valid) are introduced as an additional payment option for investors. This compliments existing payment modes, allowing investors the flexibility to continue using the method they are most comfortable with.

FD interest rates: Though most banks offer similar interest on their term deposits, the rates may vary marginally.