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Central government employees await the July 2026 DA/DR hike, with no announcement as of October 16. Past revisions were announced between late September and October, raising hopes for a festive-season decision. However, history offers no guarantee of when the Centre will announce the hike.

The government announced a productivity-linked bonus for postal employees for 202526. Details here.

DLF is targeting growth through residential pre-sales, improved profitability and expansion of its commercial rental business. The developers second-quarter net profit rose 10% to 1,301.35 crore, though pre-sales declined. It has set a sales target of about 20,000 crore for FY27.

Hyderabads consumer commission directed SBI to pay a retired scientist 15.35 lakh after finding deficiency in service over his matured fixed deposit. Details here.

Ranbir Kapoor has leased his 6,094 sq ft apartment at Pune's Trump Towers for a starting monthly rent of 4.63 lakh. The three-year agreement includes a 5% annual increase and is expected to generate around 1.75 crore in rental income.

Reliance Jio plans to expand overseas by offering its internally developed telecom technology as managed services, drawing on 7,220 patents. It also aims to use existing network assets to support 6G, grow home broadband to 100 million households and build on a 530-million-subscriber base.

The NPPAs new rules target markups of up to 700% in some cases, covering widely used immunotherapies and targeted cancer treatments. Revised prices will be effective from 9 November.

PepsiCo India aims to make 90100% of its beverage portfolio zero-sugar or mid-calorie over time, while expanding healthier snack options. The shift comes amid changing consumer preferences and growing scrutiny of food labelling and nutrition claims in India.

Chandigarh recorded its highest-ever property registration in July, with a 30.3-kanal industrial plot selling for 200.32 crore. A Sector 9-B house fetched 100 crore. Rising residential, commercial and agricultural values have boosted stamp duty revenue, despite fewer registered documents.

Policyholders may claim from both employer-provided and individual health insurance for one hospitalisation. But if you overlook certain terms, it can lead to a rejection. Check details.

Noidas nine-acre Japanese Park in Sector 94 is nearing completion, with the Noida Authority targeting a December 15 opening. The project near Okhla Bird Sanctuary Metro station will feature Japanese-style gardens, a Zen garden, themed swings, waterfalls, water bodies and jogging tracks and more.

Gold FoFs have restricted fresh investments, while silver funds and gold ETFs remain open. Experts explain the impact of India's import bill, why silver has been treated differently, the risks of ETF premiums, and what investors should consider before choosing either metal.

Kaizad Bharucha, HDFC Banks Deputy Managing Director, has sought cessation of service at the end of December 31, 2026. Check details here. 

The 1.25 lakh annual LTCG exemption applies to Indian equity investments, but does it also apply to foreign stocks held by an Indian investor? Check details here.

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund has nearly halved its cash allocation in six months, signalling a shift towards deploying money in select opportunities. With cash levels falling below 10%, the funds latest portfolio reveals where it is increasing exposure and how its returns compare with the benchmark.

Dussehra 2026 is an opportunity to improve your finances. Discover six bad money habits to give up this festive season, including overspending, delaying investments, ignoring insurance, taking unnecessary loans, risky trading and blindly following social media stock tips.

BharatPe has launched its Tyohar BharatPe Gold Offer for the festive season, giving eligible customers 5% extra digital gold and a chance to win prizes from a 20 lakh pool. The campaign runs from 11 October to 10 November 2026 through the BharatPe ecosystem.

Saif Ali Khan leased two commercial units in Mumbai for 22.76 lakh monthly rent on a five-year deal, with a security deposit set at 2.36 crore

Factor-based mutual funds use strategies such as momentum, quality and low volatility to select stocks. We compare the leading schemes by 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns and examine which strategies top each period.

With the new underpass, daily travel would become easier for thousands of people using the busy Parthala Chowk junction in Noida, particularly during morning and evening rush hours.

Former Dyson India MD Ankit Jains startup Foundry has raised 12 crore in pre-seed funding. The premium home appliance company plans to launch its first kitchen products in the second half of 2027, using the funds for technology development and product engineering.

SBI has warned about AI voice-cloning scams that can trick people into transferring money or sharing banking details. Learn how to verify callers, protect sensitive information and report cyber fraud through helpline 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in. 

Renault is looking to strong hybrids to bridge the gap between fuel efficiency and affordability in India, where buyers remain wary of EV charging constraints and upfront costs.

A step-up SIP can help investors build a larger corpus by increasing contributions over time. But does investing more mean higher returns? Find a comparison of regular SIPs, fixed 1,000 top-ups, and 10% annual top-ups data to understand their impact on wealth creation and XIRR over 5 to 25 years.

Central government employees and pensioners are awaiting the July 2026 DA and DR revision after the latest Cabinet meeting offered no update. Previous announcements provide a timeline of when the Centre declared the July instalment over the past five years.

EPFO VISHWAS 2026 allows eligible employers to settle pending Section 14B penal damages at concessional rates. Understand why EPF damages are imposed, how the scheme works, and what employers should check before applying.

EPFO has outlined new rules for advances, including withdrawal limits and frequency. Members with at least 12 months of membership may withdraw up to 75% of their EPF balance, including employee and employer contributions with interest. 

A 9 lakh investment in Post Office MIS earns 5,550 monthly at 7.4% interest, compared with an indicative 4,875 from a bank FD at 6.5%. Compare monthly income, tenure, other rules and tax implications before investing. Seek professional guidance before investing to ensure a beneficial investment. 

Finance Ministry in an official statement clarified that the central government is within its rights to sell its stake in IDBI Bank and referred to a 2018 judgement by the Delhi HC to defend its dilution plan. 

Six major banks, including SBI and PNB, have revised their repo-linked lending rates in October 2026. Here are the updated benchmarks, effective dates and what existing and prospective home loan borrowers should know about EMIs and borrowing costs.

The 8th Central Pay Commission is consulting employees, pensioners and other stakeholders before submitting recommendations by May 2027. Groups have proposed higher minimum pay, DA merger or inflation-linked allowances, and revised fitment factors. 

The RBI has set the premature redemption price of SGB 2020-21 Series VII at 14,614 per gram. Investors can earn capital gains of 189.33% on offline purchases and 192.22% on online purchases. Here's what you need to know about the redemption date and interest rules.

Starlink said it was ready to provide high-speed internet in India after five years of work with regulators and industry partners. Its statement followed Musks criticism of Ambani over approval delays. Reliance said it welcomed competition and that Jios satellite services also awaited clearances.

Central government employees and pensioners are awaiting the July 2026 DA hike after the Cabinet made no announcement on 14 October. The next meeting on 21 October could bring an update, but the expected increase remains unconfirmed for now. 

India Post has announced a 60-day Productivity Linked Bonus for eligible employees for 2025-26. The order covers MTS, Group C, non-gazetted Group B staff, Gramin Dak Sevaks and eligible casual labourers. Check eligibility, salary limits and how the bonus is calculated.

The 8th Pay Commission is hearing employee demands on pension reforms, including the restoration of OPS. Understand the differences between OPS, NPS and UPS, the government's stance on pension changes and what central government employees can expect next.

Amid discussions over revisions for central government employee and pensioners' allowances and benefits, we breakdown difference between key salary components such as Dearness Allowance (DA), Dearness Relief (DR) and House Rent Allowance (HRA).  

Netflix has appointed former Disney executive Peter Rice to replace content chief Bela Bajaria as it confronts slowing viewership growth and engagement. 

VPF allows salaried employees to invest beyond mandatory EPF contributions at the prevailing 8.25% interest rate. Understand the 2.5 lakh tax-free interest limit, tax on excess contributions and withdrawal rules before investing more for retirement.

Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund raised its holdings in Groww, NTPC and HDFC Bank in September, added Zydus Lifesciences and exited Cyient DLM. It also trimmed positions in Divis Laboratories and Oracle Financial Services Software.

A 30% salary hike may look attractive, but tax, commuting and childcare costs can shrink the gain. An illustrative 18 lakh salary scenario shows how a 5.4 lakh raise could leave just 1.74 lakh in extra annual money.

The move consolidates the Dubai-based lenders Indian operations with RBL Bank after its over 26,000-crore acquisition of a 60% stake, as the private lender plans to expand branches and deepen its corporate and wealth businesses.

The government has notified Aadhaar verification rules for PM CARES for Children scholarship beneficiaries. Children cannot be denied benefits solely because authentication fails or they lack Aadhaar, subject to prescribed alternative identity-verification procedures.

Ray Dalios All Weather portfolio returned 9.9% annually over 15 years in India, compared with 10.4% for a 60:40 portfolio and 12% for the Nifty 500 TRI. However, it had lower volatility and a smaller peak-to-trough fall, highlighting the trade-off between returns and risk.

Missed a gold loan EMI? An overdue payment does not automatically mean your pledged jewellery will be auctioned. Understand the RBI framework, how lenders handle defaults, the notice process, and what borrowers can do to reclaim their gold before it is sold.

ITAT Mumbai quashed a 1.46 crore reassessment against a man who said he earned 3,500 a month, ruling that the tax department failed to establish valid service of the notice. The tribunal did not decide whether the disputed transactions were genuine.

Prepare for a health insurance claim with 5 essential steps before hospitalisation. Check policy documents, identify network hospitals, organise medical records, understand coverage limits and maintain a claims folder to reduce paperwork hassles and better manage potential out-of-pocket expenses.

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.