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Cornerstone Ventures is also looking to exercise the greenshoe option on its second fund which has $250 million as the upper limit
SBI has raised its benchmark lending rates by 25 bps from 15 October 2026. Find out how the hike could affect EMIs and total interest on 30 lakh, 50 lakh, 80 lakh and 1 crore home loans, and how choosing a higher EMI instead of a longer tenure could help reduce borrowing costs.
Indian Railways has announced 3,548 graduate-level NTPC vacancies across four categories. Applications are open till 6 November 2026. Selection includes two computer-based tests, document verification and medical examination.
RapidCanvas will use the Series B funding led by Vertex Ventures SEA & India to expand its go-to-market and AI engineering teams as investors look to AI-led challengers to traditional services firms.
India's financial assets have grown sharply since 2020, with mutual fund AUM, bank deposits, and equity holdings rising. But does this reflect wider market participation or growing wealth among existing investors? Zerodha's Nithin Kamath raises questions about who benefits.
Retirement planning can combine savings with investments and systematic withdrawal plans to provide a regular income. Here's how you can ensure a 50,000 monthly income from your investment after retirement.
Can you get a business credit card without owning a registered business? Freelancers, consultants and self-employed professionals may qualify, depending on the issuers eligibility criteria, proof of income, business activity and documentation requirements. Read on to know the complete rules.
Havent paid your Delhi property tax regularly or have years of outstanding dues? The MCDs SUNIYO 2.0 scheme offers eligible property owners and occupiers a chance to settle their dues with significant relief. Heres how to apply before the 31 December deadline.
The Eternal SBI Card offers 10% instant discount for spends on Zomato, Bistro, District, and eligible spends on Blinkit. Cardholders also earn 5% cashback with partners including Uber, ixigo, Urban Company, and Apollo.
The draft guidelines require strict scientific proof of improved therapeutic efficacy for minor drug modifications.
Air India said that the flight timings have been structured to maximise customer convenience.
Home loan EMI: Buying a home worth 50 lakh, 75 lakh or 1 crore requires careful financial planning. Experts explain the monthly salary needed to manage home loan EMIs, along with the down payment, upfront costs and other expenses buyers should consider before taking a loan.
Multi-asset allocation funds and omni FoFs offer exposure to multiple asset classes, but their returns can differ significantly. A comparison of their asset allocation and underlying holdings shows how the investment strategies of these two categories differ.
A report by Equirus Wealth finds that many women assume family wealth responsibilities after major life events without structured financial training. With an estimated 73 lakh crore set to pass to women over the next decade, it urges families to prepare successors.
However, Yes Banks overall tier-1 capital ratio is expected to remain unchanged at 14%. The bank stated that it had access to appropriate capital-management levers and retained the flexibility to undertake additional capital actions
Income tax return errors do not automatically attract a 200% penalty. Under the Income-tax Act, 2025, under-reporting can attract a penalty of 50% of the tax payable on the under-reported income, while misreporting can attract 200%. Here's how the rules, late-filing fees and interest work.
The 8th Pay Commission has 18 months from its constitution in November 2025 to submit its report. With 1 January 2026 emerging as a possible effective date, here's what previous Pay Commissions reveal about salary revisions, implementation timelines and arrears.
Dell briefly became the world's second-richest person, behind Elon Musk, after his net worth surpassed $270 billion.
Netflix has replaced chief content officer Bela Bajaria with Peter Rice amid slowing audience engagement, declining stock and layoffs. Bajaria helped expand the companys global content and live entertainment offerings.
The 8th CPC is consulting employees, pensioners and other stakeholders before submitting recommendations on pay, allowances, benefits and pensions. Its report is due by May 2027. A year since constitution, here are the key updates
SEBIs PRIM route lowers the minimum investment for portfolio management services to 25 lakh from 50 lakh under the conventional PMS route. But renewals are treated as fresh investments, raising questions about investors whose portfolios fall below the threshold.
Gold and silver prices today, 16 October: 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.
DA news update: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the state government is considering releasing a Dearness Allowance (DA) instalment on Diwali this year. Here's what we know
Bandhan AMCs Suyash Choudhary explains how rising rates affect savers, why investors should keep debt portfolio duration short, and how to balance yield, credit quality and currency risk.
SEBI is exploring the inclusion of insurance policy details in the Consolidated Account Statement (CAS), which already covers investments such as mutual funds, equities, debt securities and NPS.
A 5,000 monthly SIP in a small-cap mutual fund could grow significantly over 20 years. Compare illustrative SIP returns of 12% to 18% with bank deposit returns of 6% to 8% and understand the risks of long-term investing. Seek professional guidance before making any investments.
Several large Indian mutual funds, including HDFC, Kotak Mahindra and UTI, halted bulk subscriptions to gold ETFs ahead of the festive season. Here's what changes for investors and what happens to your existing SIPs
Credit card reward points can help save money during the festive season, but redeeming points that are about to expire should not lead to unnecessary spending. Check expiry dates, compare redemption options and understand restrictions before deciding whether to use your rewards or let them expire.
Canada's Fairfax Financial Holdings, which owns 40% in the Kerala-based lender, must choose between selling its stake and merging CSB with IDBI Bank after the government approved the sale of a 60.72% stake in IDBI to a Fairfax subsidiary.
Asian Paints, Berger, and Birla Opus will raise prices by 3-4% ahead of Diwali as input costs soar.
Stellantis, Hyundai, and Suzuki are committing billions of dollars in fresh investments in India. The aggressive push comes as foreign brands seek to counter market share gains by domestic rivals Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra
Experts say integration is hard in any deal, and harder when a bank that has operated in the public sector for decades must adopt private-sector practices.
Rising cyberattacks and online fraud underscore the risks of identity theft and financial loss. Personal cyber insurance may cover eligible incidents, including phishing and unauthorised transactions. Here's all you need to know.
Ambani also identified home broadband as a major growth opportunity.
The Centre has approved a 30-day ad-hoc bonus for eligible Central government employees for 2025-26. The payout can reach 6,908 under the 7,000 monthly calculation ceiling, with pro-rata payments for shorter service and separate eligibility rules for casual labourers.
A retired LIC employee won ITAT Jaipur relief on 9.04 lakh in leave encashment after the tax department restricted her exemption to 3 lakh. The ruling examines whether the enhanced 25 lakh limit introduced in 2023 can benefit employees who retired earlier.
For now, investors see continued central bank buying and demand for safe-haven assets as key supports for bullion. However, predictions of fresh record highs remain forecasts rather than guarantees.
Sundaram Finance has raised fixed deposit rates from October 16, 2026. Check revised rates across different tenures.
The IDBI Bank would continue to operate under the existing framework of company and labour laws, says Arunish Chawla, secretary, DIPAM.
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India chairman Ajay Seth also hinted that Irdai is unlikely to extend the deadline for submitting feedback.
Salary hikes may not increase savings if lifestyle expenses rise alongside income. Here are five money habits young professionals should watch, from lifestyle inflation to emergency fund planning.
Airfloa Rail Technology has won a 34.85 crore contract from Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, to design interiors and carry out development work for a Vande Bharat sleeper trainset. Details.
Emirates has said Navi Mumbai International Airport lacks essential facilities, including catering and cargo warehousing, to support international flights.
Speaking at Jio Platforms' IPO media meet on 15 October, Ambani said that the company helped transform India from a data-scarce market to a data-abundant nation by making mobile data services affordable.
EPFO has extended the deadline for employers to file September 2026 PF returns and deposit contributions to 31 October from 15 October. The extension follows the revision of the PF wage ceiling and gives employers more time to complete compliance formalities.
Diwali cash bonuses from employers are taxed as salary at the employees applicable tax rate. Here's when gifts are exempt from tax and how to report it in ITR.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has reflected on an early management failure, recalling how he failed to recognise an employees struggles despite repeated requests for help.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed authorities to pay widow pension arrears from the date of application, ruling that administrative delays cannot deprive eligible beneficiaries of their entitlement. The arrears must be paid within eight weeks.
The deeptech startup plans to deploy 150 autonomous robots by next year on a subscription model, offering Western contractors up to 20% savings amid severe labour shortages.
Fairfax plans to transfer its stakes in IIFL Capital Services and Digit to IDBI Bank, creating a diversified financial services group after its 52,878 crore acquisition of a 60.72% stake in the lender. The restructuring will cover banking, insurance, investment banking and wealth management.

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