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Dhanteras 2026 falls on Friday, November 6. Families often shop before the evening puja, when worship during Pradosh Kaal is considered auspicious. Check shubh muhurat for making purchases in your city.  

Diwali cleaning is the perfect time to declutter not just your home but also your finances. A few key checks can help you organise your money and investments, review financial commitments, and bring greater clarity to your financial health.

Gold and silver ETFs rallied after the Democrats' US midterm election victory weakened Trump's political position. A softer US dollar, falling bond yields and geopolitical uncertainty supported bullion prices. Here's what drove the rally and what investors should watch.

India is planning a 1.31 lakh crore railway corridor connecting Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh to Leh in Ladakh. Spanning 489 km, the proposed line could feature the world's highest railway station at 17,244 feet and include 270 km of tunnels. 

Gold 10 grams or silver 1 kg prices over the next 1, 3 and 5 years? Experts share their price outlook for both precious metals and explain what investors should consider before buying and investing in them this Dhanteras.

The debate on lowering equity capital gains tax overlooks the higher tax burden on debt investments, even though bonds and bank loans are crucial to corporate funding.

NSC vs SCSS in 2026: Compare interest rates, five-year returns, investment limits, safety and tax benefits of these government-backed savings schemes. Find out which option offers better maturity proceeds and which provides senior citizens with regular retirement income.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami approved a 3-percentage-point dearness allowance increase for state employees, from 60% to 63% of basic pay, effective July 1, 2026. 

Gold ETFs and physical jewellery offer different ways to buy gold this Dhanteras. But which is more cost-effective? Compare brokerage, expense ratio, making charges, GST and other costs to understand how much you pay upfront and over time.

Following cabinet approval and announcement, the 8th Central Pay Commission was constituted on 3 November 2025. While the official implementation date has not been announced, 1 January 2026 is widely anticipated as the date the new pay scales will come into effect.

With Dhanteras and Diwali 2026 approaching, Malabar, Joyalukkas, Tanishq and Kalyan Jewellers have listed festive offers on gold jewellery. Here's a comparison of discounts on making charges, gold rate protection, old gold exchange benefits and other deals, along with their validity dates.

EPFO has reminded pensioners to submit their Jeevan Pramaan, or Digital Life Certificate. Here's how to submit it through three methods, the documents required and how the Aadhaar-based service works.

After rollouts in Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh, the agriculture ministry and India Post are collaborating to take the farmer e-commerce model to Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Radisson, Wyndham, Tamara and Alivaa are adding rooms in religious destinations, betting on domestic travel. But short stays and modest room rates can limit returns for mid-market hotels.

Axis Bank has announced Diwali festive offers on car loans, two-wheeler loans, home loans and credit cards. Check out 100% car financing, 30-minute disbursal, EV discounts, reduced processing fees and other benefits.

Gold prices in Sangli rose on November 5, tracking gains in global bullion markets after the US midterm results. Check the latest 24K, 22K and 18K gold rates and silver prices ahead of Dhanteras 2026.

Gold in Kolhapur rose 1,660, or 1.16%, on November 5, with 24-karat gold quoted at 14,517 per gram. Indian gold futures also climbed on fresh positions and firm spot demand, while weaker US dollar and Treasury yields supported global prices.

US midterm election results have impacted global bond markets after President Donald Trump's Republican Party lost control of Congress. Falling crude oil prices and easing borrowing concerns have pushed bond yields lower in India and overseas. What should Indian bond investors do now?

The price of gold rose on Thursday in Mangalore, in line with global trends, after Republicans faced a major setback in the recently-concluded US midterm elections 2026.

Dangal TV and Flipkart are testing content-to-commerce through Hindi drama Rimjhim, integrating products into storylines. Experts see potential among Hindi-heartland audiences, but say purchases depend on easy mobile checkout, compelling integration and reliable measurement.

To be sure, cloud providers aren't the only ones seeing this shift. India's top IT services firms, which once relied on five-year, billion-dollar deals, are also increasingly reporting shorter deal tenures amid the rise of AI.

Chinese materials maker Crown New Materials raised CNY 956 million in its debut, with shares surging as much as 787%. The listing lifted co-founders Mai Michael and Mai Huixia to billionaire status,. The company supplies adhesive materials and films to customers including BYD, Apple and Tesla.

Gold prices have risen by nearly 14-15% since Dhanteras 2025. Here are the latest 24-carat gold rates, your one-year investment returns, India's gold demand trends and factors buyers should consider before planning investments for Dhanteras.

Dhanteras is traditionally celebrated on Trayodashi, the thirteenth day of the waning moon in the month of Kartik. In 2026, this specific tithi only begins on Friday morning.

Google is using selective voluntary buyouts to manage costs and redirect resources toward AI and cloud computing. The offers cover employees in five countries, but the company has not disclosed full terms or take-up numbers. The approach follows earlier, division-specific exit programs.

Financial security gives young professionals the runway to pursue their passions without putting their savings, families or long-term goals at risk.

Gold prices in Bangalore rose sharply on 5 November, tracking gains in international bullion markets after the US midterm election results. With Dhanteras approaching on 6 November, check the latest 24K, 22K, 18K gold rates.

You can help loved ones buy insurance by paying their premiums, but rules on relationships, insurable interest and source of funds vary across policies.

Who gets a deceased government employees GPF balance, the nominee or the family? Centres 29 October clarification explains Rule 33 and exclusions.

The rupee opened at a two-week high against the dollar as falling oil prices and US election results lifted sentiment. However, analysts expect it may weaken in coming months, with high oil prices and weak investment flows continuing to pose risks.

Buying gold tomorrow on Dhanteras? Not all gold items require mandatory hallmarking. Check which categories are exempt under BIS rules and what buyers should look for on their jewellery bills.

Gold and silver prices today, 5 November: 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 2026 midterms delivered a major Democratic victory, including historic wins in Texas. Musks support for Republican candidates failed to prevent Democratic victories in Senate and governors races. The results could affect his Texas-based businesses and plans to expand AI infrastructure there.

The 8th Pay Commission has received fitment factor demands from employee and pensioner unions. Why are organisations seeking multipliers of 3.61 to 4.00? How did they calculate the minimum basic pay of 65,000 72,000, and what happens next?

Gujarat and Punjab announced a 3% DA hike for state government employees and pensioners on 4 November 2026. Check the revised rates, arrears and when employees and pensioners will receive the increased amount.

Banks like SBI, HDFC and others are proactively frontloading financial provisions ahead of the upcoming ECL regime to absorb the initial balance-sheet hit and smooth out recurring costs. 

The draft policy would put 1% green fuel in jet fuel from 2027, rising to 5% by 2030. The fuel costs two to three times more, so analysts expect a small initial hit that grows as targets rise.

The early-stage VC firm is preparing startups such as Moglix and Livspace for public markets while closing in on a fifth fund that will push its India bets past $1 billion.

India plans to widen the use of recycled plastic in food packaging, helping food delivery platforms and consumer goods companies meet recycling targets. The proposal has strict caveats on safety standards, as the regulator seeks to balance sustainability with the risk of food contamination.

Larsen and Toubro is exploring at least half a dozen new businesses ranging from nuclear fuel rods and tunnel boring machines to rockets and drones and their components

FitLab Inc., which makes cardio equipment and runs boutique fitness studios, said it filed bankruptcy following disruptions to its supply chain and the loss of a key deal with Nike Inc.

Binance says hackers it attributes to North Korea stole $6.3 billion through a months-long campaign involving fake job interviews, malicious developer tools, compromised devices and AI techniques.

The pack is designed to provide short-term access to high-speed mobile internet without requiring users to purchase a more expensive data plan

In Kalyan, KDMC mayor Harshali Chaudhari-Thavil and Shiv Sena city president Ravi Patil welcomed the move, acknowledging the efforts of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Kalyan MP Dr Shrikant Shinde in advancing the project.

A Vector Consulting Group study finds that 80% of surveyed pharmaceutical manufacturing professionals reported batch-release delays due to open investigations, highlighting how incident backlogs, documentation requirements and supervisory constraints can affect factory productivity.

Unilever plans to apply its India strategy across emerging markets, where it sees an advantage in distribution, product range and market share.

The maximum fare for Vayu Vajra buses operating between Bengaluru and the airport has also been increased from 405 to 425.

Draft amendments to Indias Drugs Rules would allow licensing authorities to immediately suspend manufacturers after a government analyst finds a medicine fails critical quality standards. 

The move is part of the government's push to promote biofuels, reduce dependence on imported crude oil and check vehicular emissions.

InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo, continued its quarterly losses to a third consecutive quarter in September. The airlines reported a net loss of 1,879 crore in the quarter.