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AMFI August 2026 data: Balanced hybrid funds beat aggressive category in inflows despite lower returnsknow why

AMFIs August 2026 data shows balanced hybrid funds attracting 1,836 crore, higher than aggressive hybrid funds 1,323 crore. But aggressive hybrid funds delivered better returns over the last 1 year. So, what explains the higher inflows into balanced hybrid funds?

11 Sep 2026 12:49 am
NSE Downsizes India IPO, Showing Mounting Valuation Concern

National Stock Exchange of India Ltd., the worlds largest derivatives exchange by volume, has downsized its initial public offering, a sign of rising concern over the willingness of investors to buy into the deal at the valuation the firm had been seeking.

11 Sep 2026 12:00 am
Planning a trip? Heres how your unused credit card reward points could help pay for flights and hotels

Unused credit card points could help reduce the cost of flights and hotel stays. But the value you get redeem them, the conversion rate, award availability, and the taxes or fees attached to the booking. 

10 Sep 2026 11:56 pm
When good debt becomes bad debt: Warning signs, costly debt errors and practical ways to regain control of your finances

Debt can facilitate education, home ownership, or business growth, but not all borrowing is safe. Good debt may improve earning potential while bad debt incurs high costs without lasting benefits. 

10 Sep 2026 11:48 pm
Auto and transportation mutual funds: SBI tops with 26% 1-year return, while the benchmark index gains just 2%

Auto and transportation funds delivered sharply different 1-year returns, with the top-performing scheme gaining over 26%, while some returned less than 5%. Heres how the funds in the category performed and which schemes led or lagged.

10 Sep 2026 11:39 pm
SEBI launches Demat 2.0: Key FAQs on the pilot project for tokenised corporate bonds answered

SEBIs Demat 2.0 pilot will test tokenised corporate bonds using DLT, with the same investor rights as conventional bonds. Heres how issuance, settlement and CBDC payments will work, why the pilot matters, and when retail investors could participate.

10 Sep 2026 11:12 pm
Kotak Mahindra Banks head of commercial banking Manish Kothari quits

Kothari, who has spent nearly 30 years at the lender, will leave on 30 September.

10 Sep 2026 10:19 pm
Large-cap funds see continued outflows; mid- and small-cap inflows rise: How returns compare over 1, 3, and 5 years

Large-cap funds remained under pressure in August, while mid- and small-cap categories attracted more money. A look at broader market indices and category returns over one, three and five years offers clues on where each segment stands.

10 Sep 2026 9:54 pm
Next decade an opportunity for India to build fintech architecture for the world: RBI governor Malhotra

RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said that trust, inclusion, and responsible use of data is the foundation for global adoption.

10 Sep 2026 9:48 pm
NPCI launches tap-to-pay, unified UPI services window

The Tap & Pay feature allows users to make UPI payments at point-of-sale terminals by unlocking their phones and tapping them on compatible devices, without opening a UPI app.

10 Sep 2026 9:32 pm
International flights from Navi Mumbai gets a fee waiver boost

An airline already flying to Dubai from CSMIA can now launch Navi Mumbai-Dubai flights and still qualify for the fee waiver. Under the earlier rule, it would not have qualified.

10 Sep 2026 9:00 pm
Retirement planning: Is your corpus enough if you live beyond India's average lifespan? Run this 5-step longevity check

Retirement plans may underestimate how long savings need to last. A new report highlights the 13-year gap in life expectancy at birth, with 12.6% of 60-year-olds reaching 90. Heres why longevity and early market returns matter.

10 Sep 2026 8:27 pm
Adyen steps up India expansion after licence approval, plans to grow local team

Adyen plans to expand its local product, commercial and operations teams as it targets Indian businesses going global and multinational companies entering India.

10 Sep 2026 8:24 pm
5 money habits that will keep your financial future safer and help you in difficult situations

These 5 money habits will keep your financial future safe and help you in difficult situations. While nothing makes life risk-free, these practices are likely to make things easier for you.

10 Sep 2026 8:19 pm
HDFC Bank wins all seven Bahrain cases over Credit Suisse AT1 bonds

HDFC Bank said the Bahrain court found that the investors had failed to provide sufficient admissible evidence to substantiate the allegations or establish that they suffered losses because of the bank.

10 Sep 2026 7:41 pm
Credit card stolen and money spent: Will the bank refund the loss, or will you have to pay the bill?

A stolen credit card can quickly turn into a financial nightmare. Whether the bank refunds fraudulent spending or the customer bears the loss depends on how the fraud occurred and crucially how quickly it was reported.

10 Sep 2026 7:21 pm
Indian household asset allocation shifts: Gold share jumps from 15% to 24% in 3 years; equity barely moves

Indian household asset allocation has changed significantly over the last three years, but not necessarily in favour of equities. Golds share jumped from 15.4% in March 2023 to 24.2% in March 2026, while equities barely moved from 5.6% to 5.7%. 

10 Sep 2026 7:16 pm
Darjeeling tea output drops as climate change threatens northeast India's iconic tea industry

Darjeeling tea has experienced significant climatic shifts over the past few decades, contributing to its categorization under the very high climate severity zone.

10 Sep 2026 6:57 pm
JSW-Volkswagen Group potential India deal: Cost cuts, exports and control at centre of talks, says report

JSW Group and Volkswagen Group are reportedly negotiating a potential partnership in India focused on reducing costs and export access. JSW aims to cut production expenses by 50%, while Volkswagen assesses its decision-making authority in the joint venture.

10 Sep 2026 6:50 pm
Mint Money app adds bill payments, loans at Global Fintech Fest 2026

Mint Money, the fintech app from HT Group, unveiled with bill payments and digital loan services at Global Fintech Fest 2026. 

10 Sep 2026 6:49 pm
Motor insurance pitfalls: Why claims get rejected 6 key points policyholders should keep in mind

Failing to meet basic regulatory compliance is a primary reason claims fall through. Additionally, widespread misconceptions about policy features frequently lead to avoidable disputes between policyholders and insurers.

10 Sep 2026 6:47 pm
Debt mutual fund flows reverse sharply in August; is it a warning sign for investors?

Debt mutual funds swung from a 1.87 lakh crore net inflow in July to a 8,127 crore outflow in August. Experts say the reversal reflects seasonal corporate and institutional cash movements, while investors continued to favour liquid, money market and ultra-short duration funds.

10 Sep 2026 6:32 pm
Aadhaar face authentication gets easier: UIDAI launches new SDK and Sandboxwhat users should know

UIDAI has launched an Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK that allows banks, fintechs, insurers, and brokers to integrate face authentication directly into their apps. Users can complete Aadhaar verification without switching to the separate FaceRD app, making digital onboarding simpler.

10 Sep 2026 5:46 pm
AMFI data: Small and midcaps remain investor favourites as large caps lose money, Gold ETFs gain

AMFI data shows equity mutual fund inflows rose 18.7% in August, with mid-cap and small-cap funds continuing to attract strong investor interest. Large-cap funds saw a second straight month of outflows, while Gold ETFs recorded a sharp rise in inflows and multi-asset funds remained popular.

10 Sep 2026 4:36 pm
Life insurers ask Irdai to rework expense cap rules

Life insurers are seeking greater flexibility in expense caps, arguing that product-specific limits can constrain  growing insurers as they invest in distribution, technology and expansion.

10 Sep 2026 3:18 pm
Motor insurance claims: what policyholders often get wrong

Motor insurance claims often fail due to overlooked details such as expired licences, misreporting, or missing add-ons. 

10 Sep 2026 3:17 pm
Planning to buy a 1 crore home? Experts explain why a 20% down payment is not always right

Planning to buy a 1 crore home? Experts explain how much down payment buyers should make, how it affects home loan EMIs and interest costs, and why maintaining emergency savings and liquidity is equally important.

10 Sep 2026 3:13 pm
Dont think excess surplus liquidity will lead to abnormal lending: SBI's Setty

Axis Bank chief executive Amitabh Chaudhry warned that a surge in banking-system liquidity   could lead to abnormal lending. But Setty expects the excess liquidity to be absorbed over the next three to four months

10 Sep 2026 2:29 pm
Mint Money app with Bill Payments unveiled at Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai - 'Money Decisions, Made Right'

Bringing its Money Decisions, Made Right promise to everyday money management, Mint Money brings together trusted financial content, financial tools and payments in one destination.

10 Sep 2026 2:28 pm
Beyond the CIBIL score: Why retail borrowers are paying for credit-health advice

Paid plans from platforms like BankBazaar, GoodScore, and OneScore aim to bridge this advice gap by explaining the reasons behind a score change and suggesting actionable remedies.

10 Sep 2026 2:14 pm
Delhi High Court restrains startup Beco from running ads against HUL products

The advertising campaign allegedly linked Hindustan Unilever's Vim and Surf Excel to skin irritation and allergies.

10 Sep 2026 2:13 pm
Mumbai-Goa highway delay: Nitin Gadkari says he feels 'ashamed', vows action against contractors

Union minister Nitin Gadkari says he feels ashamed over delays in the Mumbai-Goa highway widening project and will inspect the entire route in October. He also says he would blacklist contractors and suspend officials responsible for delays or poor execution.

10 Sep 2026 2:11 pm
Is porting just a word in health insurance brochure?

Portability was meant to keep insurers honest by keeping the exit door open. The door exists but for the old, the ill, and the recently hospitalised, someone is still standing in the way.

10 Sep 2026 2:08 pm
Left your PG, and your landlord is refusing to return your deposit? Know your rights as a tenant

Living as a paying guest is a convenient and affordable option, but its essential to know legal rights as a tenant to protect oneself from exploitation.

10 Sep 2026 1:44 pm
EPFO PF claim delay: Consumer commission orders 6% interest for 35-day delay

A consumer commission ordered EPFO to pay 6% annual interest on a 14,06,272 PF claim over a 35-day processing delay, ruling it a 'deficiency in service' after EPFO failed to prove the claim was incomplete. EPFO has 45 days to comply. Keep claim records, the ruling advises.

10 Sep 2026 1:30 pm
PPFAS Tax Saver vs Flexi Cap Fund: Same stocks but different returns. Which one performed better and why

PPFAS ELSS Tax Saver delivered a -9.52% one-year return, making it the worst-performing equity fund, despite having 71% portfolio overlap with PPFAS Flexi Cap. The Aug portfolio data shows how differences in stock weights, US equity exposure and overall equity allocation set the two schemes apart.

10 Sep 2026 1:22 pm
Varun Beverages Kiva Spirits in advanced talks to acquire spirits maker Alcobrew for 2,000-2,500 crore

Varun Beverages is seeking to enhance its alcoholic beverage portfolio. The deal would provide Kiva with established liquor brands and distribution capabilities, although the final transaction terms remain undecided.

10 Sep 2026 12:55 pm
Qualcomm takes aim at Indias payments device market

Qualcomm has introduced a new affordable integrated payments device that combines a point-of-sale (POS) terminal, a dynamic QR code, and a soundbox.

10 Sep 2026 12:34 pm
Investing in FDs or small savings schemes? 5 factors investors should compare beyond interest rates

Small savings schemes and bank FDs differ in investment limits, liquidity, payouts, taxation and tenure. Here are five factors investors should consider beyond interest rates before choosing where to invest.

10 Sep 2026 12:03 pm
Bought multiple homes after selling one property? This 23.76 crore tax case has an important lesson for homeowners

Mumbai ITAT allowed a taxpayers Section 54 exemption on investments in multiple residential properties for AY 2013-14, when the law referred to a residential house. The Tribunal also allowed 20.44 lakh spent on civil and electrical work to make the newly purchased flat habitable.

10 Sep 2026 11:22 am
Biopics have stumbled at the box office. Why Bollywood is still betting on them

Despite recent box office challenges, Bollywood embraces biopics and sports dramas, like Dada and Lalkaar. Filmmakers aim for compelling storytelling and emotional depth, with a focus on broader themes and theatrical experiences to captivate post-pandemic audiences.

10 Sep 2026 11:12 am
Can children claim a share in their fathers property? Know the difference between ancestral and self-acquired property

Ancestral and self-acquired property have different legal implications under Hindu law, particularly when children seek a share in a parents property. Heres what the law says about a childs rights in a fathers property, including whether he can sell or gift it without their consent.

10 Sep 2026 10:24 am
Gold, silver prices today, 10 September: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata

Gold and silver prices today, 10 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.

10 Sep 2026 9:35 am
Michael Dell overtakes Jeff Bezos to become the world's third-richest person Check their net worth

Michael Dell began 2026 ranked 13th globally with an estimated fortune of $141 billion. Since the start of the year, his wealth has surged by nearly 90%an addition of $126.7 billion.

10 Sep 2026 9:11 am
Swish raises $24 million to expand quick food delivery network

Bertelsmann India Investments joins existing backers as Swish expands its kitchen network and builds density in existing markets.

10 Sep 2026 9:01 am
Rule of 70 for retirement: How this simple formula helps estimate when savings may double

The Rule of 70 is a retirement-planning formula that estimates how long an investment may take to double, helping investors gauge corpus growth and make informed decisions about savings, returns and retirement goals.

10 Sep 2026 8:42 am
How to invest your retirement corpus? 3-bucket strategy explained for retirees seeking regular income

A retirement bucket strategy divides your corpus into three parts for immediate expenses, medium-term lifestyle goals and long-term wealth creation. Here is how retirees can allocate investments, account for inflation and reduce the impact of market volatility on their retirement savings.

10 Sep 2026 8:31 am
8th Pay Commission: 5 key demands raised by Chennai GPO Pensioners Forum

The Chennai GPO Pensioners Forum has raised five key demands before the 8th Pay Commission, including restoration of OPS, higher pensions, commutation relief, revised MACP benefits and improved allowances, leave and social security for employees and pensioners.

10 Sep 2026 7:30 am
Soaring land prices accelerate developers premium housing push

Gurugram-based M3M emerged as the highest bidder for a 12.5-acre land parcel in Noida's Sector 108 for 1,839 crore, against a reserve price of 835 crore set by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority for the auction. DLF was the other bidder at the final stage.

10 Sep 2026 6:00 am
Smaller banks turn to fintechs to take control of merchant payments

Banks, including Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, Jana Small Finance Bank, CSB Bank and Karnataka Bank, have approached fintechs such as Pine Labs, Cashfree Payments and Phi Commerce.

10 Sep 2026 6:00 am