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Flexi-cap mutual funds saw a wide variation in one-year performance even as the Nifty 500 declined. While several schemes delivered positive returns, some slipped into negative territory. Heres a look at how individual schemes fared against the benchmark.

The NPCI is unlikely to modify the reintroduced MDR charges on UPI transactions, emphasizing the need for investment in technology and security. Despite concerns over costs potentially affecting customers, Asbe believes transaction volumes could grow as industry reinvests in the ecosystem.

Traders in Madhya Pradesh observed No UPI Day on Wednesday. They were seeking an immediate withdrawal of the imposed MDR fees on UPI transactions.

Jio-BP and Nayara Energy have capped diesel sales at select outlets as crude crosses $117/barrel, squeezing OMC margins by 9/litre. PSU retailers (IOC, BPCL, HPCL) 90% of stations continue to sell without restrictions. Saudi Aramco's pipeline attack disrupts supply further.

Digital ad impressions rose 44% in January-July, with services, software, and AI companies expanding the market beyond e-commerce.

Lending money to friends and family without clear terms often leads to unreturned funds, damaged relationships, and personal stress. Learning to say no through clear boundaries, delaying responses, and offering alternative solutions can protect both your finances and personal bonds.

With 11 vacancies and insufficient infrastructure, India's insolvency tribunal is under strain, delaying cases like that of Zee's Subhash Chandra. The Supreme Court has called for immediate improvements, as ongoing insolvency processes now average over 700 days.

RBI is exploring offline e-rupee transactions using Bluetooth and NFC, allowing digital payments without internet connectivity. Details here. 

A joint home loan can help spouses increase their borrowing eligibility by combining their incomes, while also allowing them to share EMI payments. But higher eligibility does not mean couples should borrow the maximum, as both borrowers share the repayment responsibility.

NPCI CEO Dilip Asbe said the new Merchant Discount Rate is unlikely to materially affect UPI transaction volumes, with the additional revenue expected to be reinvested in payment infrastructure and technologies such as soundboxes and AI.

Banks in India will close for multiple days in October due to holidays, including national and regional observances. The RBI's holiday calendar outlines numerous non-working days affecting banks across various states.

IRDAI has proposed rules with the aim of providing clearer choices for borrowers considering insurance cover for their loans. Check full details here.

Corporate NPS offers tax benefits, low costs and long-term returns, yet only 56% of eligible private-sector employees participate. The answer may lie in changing one thing: the default.

Buying a luxury car is not just about comparing the price of a new model with a pre-owned one. Buyers should consider depreciation, loan interest, insurance, maintenance, warranty, repair costs and resale value to understand the actual cost of ownership.

Irdais proposed insurance commission caps could sharply cut distribution income for banks and NBFCs, especially from credit-life policies, while ending compulsory loan-insurance bundling. The proposals may pressure earnings at lenders and insurers, triggering a sell-off in related stocks.

IRDAI has proposed commission claw-back when an insurance policy is found to have been mis-sold. The proposal also seeks to link salespersons to policies they sell and make mis-selling records publicly available, giving consumers more information before buying insurance.

Bank unions (UFBU) plan a 3-day strike (Sept 28-30) demanding a five-day banking week and pension reforms. Banks will stay open on Sept 27 (Sunday) to offset disruption. Strike coincides with half-yearly closing on Sept 30, a key date for provisioning and treasury operations.

The proposed system would use unique QR codes and drug-tracking tools to verify medicines, trace their movement and help enforcement agencies identify counterfeit-drug networks.

Buying an old property with a home loan requires more than checking the price. Buyers should verify title, registration, encumbrances, construction approvals, structural condition, repair costs and whether the property meets lender requirements before proceeding.

Small films like Hanuman Ansh and Mirzapur are outpacing star-driven titles such as Haiwaan, as exhibitors shift shows based on occupancy and demand. With screens and audiences limited, every film is fighting for the same viewers.

Funding for Indias cab fleet operators has nearly doubled in 2026 as ride-hailing platforms and investors back fleet expansion to meet growing demand for electric, premium, and corporate transport.

Manoj Devshi Chhadva, a tenant in a Mumbai housing society, received two flats valued at 1.38 crore for surrendering his tenancy rights. He got a tax notice and later challenged it. Here's why he won the case.

Banks have been awash with cash after the RBIs measures to attract foreign capital raked in more than $140 billion, far exceeding official expectations.

From 1 October 2026, resident individuals and HUFs buying immovable property from non-residents will no longer need to obtain a separate TAN for TDS. They can use their PAN and file the new Form 141, simplifying the tax reporting and payment process.

Indias 7,390 crore hair-colour market is moving beyond grey coverage as easier formats, affordable packs and fashion shades bring new consumers into the category.

Gold and silver prices in India dropped slightly during early trading hours on Thursday. Check retail rates of the precious metals in top metro cities of the country.

IRDAI has proposed changes to motor insurance distribution that could alter how new-vehicle buyers purchase insurance. It proposes digital purchase options through platforms such as Bima Sugam, tighter rules for motor dealers and lower commissions on mandatory third-party motor insurance.

The RBI mandates that lenders complete loan closure formalities, including returning documents, within a specified timeline after repayment. Here's when you can claim compensation. 

Ahmedabad ITAT upheld a 14.85 lakh addition in a share-trading case after finding that transaction records alone did not establish the genuineness of gains from Kushal Tradelink shares. The tribunal, however, sent the taxpayers separate 40.74 lakh long-term capital-loss claim back to the CIT(A).

Kirana stores and small modern-trade outlets are exploring vending machines as an extension of their shops, letting them keep selling after closing hours.

GIFT IFSC reinsurance business surges as foreign reinsurers seek regulatory preference, lower costs and access to Indias growing insurance market. 

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has proposed an overhaul of insurance distribution, including tighter Expenses of Management limits, a return to product-level commission caps, and a ban on compulsory bundling of insurance with loans by banks and NBFCs.

The expansion takes Accentures total leased area at the campus to 5.67 lakh sq ft, with the company expected to pay around 269 crore in rent over five years, according to property transaction data from Propstack.

The Ministry of Finance will disburse salaries and pensions for September 2026 on the 25th due to a nationwide bank strike from September 28-30. This affects Central Government employees and pensioners, including those in Defence and Posts & Telecommunications.

SBI Card has launched a new secured credit card linked to a fixed deposit, available for online applications via the SBI YONO platform in just 10 minutes, aiming to assist customers in building or enhancing their credit history.

Recently, an advocate from Ahmedabad sent a legal notice to PVR INOX over its cashless policy. According to experts, private businesses can skip cash and insist on digital payments. Here's what the company's policy says.

Nidhi Aapke Nikat is the provident and pension fund body's last mile monthly outreach programme for members, under which it organises camps across India on a district level.

The government has notified October 1 as the date from which contributions under the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948, will become payable in the areas covered by the order in Madhya Pradesh.

The biggest wealth strides in the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026's top 100 were made by individuals from industrial and diversified businesses. And the biggest new entrant on the 2026 list is Renuka Jagtiani of Landmark Group, with wealth of 70,500 crore. 

The rules spell out eligibility requirements, employee and government contributions, pension calculation, lump-sum benefits, minimum and maximum pension provisions, VRS rules and the process for switching from UPS to NPS.

John C Bogle's investment philosophy centres on simplicity: own less and stay patient. Check out these 5 money lessons from the book.

The 8th pay commission will conduct state visits in October to meet with employee and pensioners representatives and stakeholders to discuss recommendations for over 1 crore beneficiaries. It is expected to make an announcement by May 2027.

Indias Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor is adopting canted turnouts, a specialised track system designed to allow high-speed trains to switch tracks smoothly at speeds of up to 320 kmph. The technology extends track banking through the turnout to reduce lateral forces, vibrations, discomfort.

DA row: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the state chief secretary to appear before it on 5 October for not complying with its previous order regarding payment of pending DA arrears of state employees and pensioners. 

Tax benefits for co-owned properties should not be seen as a hack to maximise tax between spouses, but rather should depend on the actual contribution of each co-owner.

Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and JK Super Cement have backed microdrama series built around narratives that integrate their products into the story, eyeing sustained viewer engagement

India's domestic air passenger traffic fell 6.34% year-on-year to 121.26 lakh in August, DGCA data showed. IndiGo's market share dropped to 65%, while Air India Groups rose to 26.7%. Akasa Air held 5.5% and IndiGo led on-time performance.

Do smallcap stocks deserve a bigger role in your portfolio and are you are prepared for the risks that come with them?

The immediate trigger for the bank strike is a government directive to implement a revised incentive PLI scheme that unions call unfair and unilateral, layered on top of longer-pending demands for a five-day work week, restoration of the Old Pension Scheme, and better pension terms for retirees.

Before buying a house, buyers should calculate their sustainable EMI, down payment, existing debt, upfront costs and emergency fund rather than relying only on the loan amount a bank is willing to offer.