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Nassim Nicholas Talebs Black Swan theory warns that rare, unpredictable events can cause enormous damage. For investors, the lesson is to distrust conventional risk models.

Markets go through both good and difficult phases, and the best way to tide over market vagaries is through asset allocation.

The 8th Pay Commission may bring changes to central government salaries, allowances and pensions. Check how existing basic pensions of 25,000 to 75,000 could change under 2.1, 2.57 and 2.75 fitment factors, with illustrative calculations and key pensioners' demands.

Gold, silver prices today, 15 November: Check retail prices of 18K, 22K and 24K gold and 999 Fine silver in your cities Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai. 

Flexible workspace operators accounted for a record 13.83 million sq. ft. of leasing in India during the first nine months of 2026. With large enterprises driving adoption, flexible offices are becoming part of broader strategies, helping companies enter new markets and adapt space as teams grow.

Two major Nvidia investors urged the board to take a measured approach to leadership after CEO Jensen Huang resigned amid reports about alleged affairs. They said Huang should remain a possible option, citing his record and the uncertainty surrounding his departure.

Bank holidays next week: SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Canara Bank and Punjab National Bank branches will be closed on 16 days this month, including regional holidays and weekend offs, as per the RBI calendar.  

Every extra layer between you and your investments is a place for responsibility to be avoided

Check out 5 expert-backed ways to reduce risk in your mutual fund portfolio, including asset allocation, diversification, continuing SIPs and periodic rebalancing. Paisabazaar's Tushar Gupta explains how investors can manage market volatility and stay focused on long-term financial goals.

SCSS offers an 8.2% interest rate for OctoberDecember 2026, with a maximum investment limit of 30 lakh. Retirees should understand five important rules covering eligibility, quarterly interest payments, premature withdrawals, taxation and liquidity before investing.

Reliance Jio recorded fewer complaints than Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea during the July-September quarter of 2026, revealed TRAI report. Read more in the report.

The fast trains will halt at only five stations: Sarai Kale Khan, Anand Vihar, Ghaziabad, Begumpul and Modipuram. The limited stops are intended to speed up journeys, particularly for office-goers and students travelling during peak hours.

JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund increased holdings in 27 stocks in October, led by PNB, Bank of India and GAIL. It added Hindustan Zinc and 12 other stocks, exited TCS, ITC and 19 others, and trimmed HDFC Bank and Adani Energy Solutions.

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has barred a bank from recovering another person's loan from a retired guarantor's pension account. The ruling highlights pension protection, but another HC judgment earlier took a different view.

This elevated corridor forms part of the 21.25-km Pink Line, which will have 18 stations once the entire project becomes operational.

Elon Musk backs a campaign to reinstate Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO following his abrupt exit. With Arm CEO Rene Haas among potential successors, Huang's departure raises questions about Nvidia's leadership and the AI industry's dependence on his technological and financial influence.

Technology mutual funds are the worst-performing equity fund category in 2026 so far, with returns of -10.47%. With AI disruption and pressure on traditional IT services clouding earnings, should investors continue SIPs or review their exposure?

Reportedly, Jensen Huang had described his interactions with Alice Huang as business dealings to senior executives of Nvidia. He was questioned about his relationship in 2025 and again in October 2026.

Ramola Bachchan reportedly challenges transfer of ownership to Jaya Bachchan, raising questions over property documents and registration records

Scott Bessent has pointed to Howard Lutnick over the Nvidia chip smuggling controversy. Here's how the Commerce Secretary's sons are connected to Nvidia's business network.

Can income tax authorities tax money deposited in your bank account on behalf of others? The ITAT has deleted a 3.69 crore tax addition against a woman who facilitated payments between bangle traders, ruling that the entire deposits were not automatically her income.

Nvidia has reportedly approached Arm CEO Rene Haas as a potential successor to Jensen Huang. A former Nvidia executive, Haas brings deep knowledge of the chipmaker and experience leading Arm. However, Nvidia says its CEO search is at an early stage, with no candidates formally approached.

Several names have emerged as possible contenders, including Nvidia's Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress, data centre head Ian Buck and leaders from rival semiconductor companies such as Arm and AMD.

A 30-year historical analysis compares the performance of large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap mutual funds using 10-year rolling returns. It examines average, maximum, and minimum returns, along with consistency across market cycles, to identify which category emerged as the strongest performer.

The Income Tax FAST-DS 2026 scheme allows eligible taxpayers to disclose certain unreported foreign assets and income. Check eligibility, tax payable, Form 1 filing steps and the December 31 deadline.

The Meghalaya College Teachers Association (MCTA) has challenged the government's claim over the 2023 Draft Pension Scheme, citing High Court records. The association has urged the state to follow court directions and notify the pension scheme without further delay.

The Supreme Court has clarified that a son cannot automatically claim a share in his grandfathers property inherited by his father under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. It held that partition made the father the exclusive owner, allowing him to sell the property.

The Karnataka High Court has upheld a retired professors right to Old Pension Scheme (OPS) benefits, ruling that his nearly 17 years of previous university service could not be disregarded after he moved to another university. Heres what happened and how he won.

The 8th Pay Commission has received proposals from employee and pensioner bodies seeking salary and pension revisions every five years instead of 10. Here are the key demands, reasons behind the proposal and what central government employees should know.

Three Ansal Group directors have been arrested in Greater Noida over outstanding RERA dues of 77.66 crore. The SDM ordered their detention for up to 15 days under the UP Revenue Code as the administration steps up action to recover pending payments.

Singapore investigators found insufficient evidence that she  had committed any offence. She was never investigated for espionage. Her passport was returned before she left Singapore.

India's biggest active small-cap mutual fund added eight stocks and exited four in October 2026. The fund also reshuffled its existing holdings, while its expense ratio increased marginally for both direct and regular plans.

Gold, silver prices today, 14 November: Check retail prices of 18K, 22K and 24K gold and 999 Fine silver in your cities Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai. 

ICICI Bank will introduce six credit card changes from November 25 to December 15, 2026. Check revised DCC and replacement fees, Priority Pass charges, discontinued insurance coverage and INOX benefits, along with affected card variants.

A 100 daily SIP and a 3,000 monthly SIP may seem similar, but their investment amounts and final values differ over time. Here's how both could grow over 5, 10, and 15 years, assuming 12% annualised returns, and what investors should consider before choosing between them.

The government has clarified family pension eligibility rules, explaining income limits for eligible family members, exemptions for legally wedded spouses and dependency requirements for daughters, dependent parents and siblings with disabilities.

The 8th Pay Commission is considering stakeholder representations on salary revisions, while several prominent employee unions have proposed fitment factors of 3.61, 3.833 and 4.38. Here is how these demands could affect basic pay across Levels 1, 6 and 18.

Bank holiday this week: SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Canara Bank and Punjab National Bank branches will be closed on 16 days this month, including regional holidays and weekend offs, as per the RBI calendar.  

Homologation removes the 2,500-unit import restriction on three models, giving the Chinese carmaker more room to scale its EV business as it enters the luxury market with Denza.

The pet-care and snacking giant is expanding manufacturing and investing in technology capabilities as it looks to tap India's growing consumer markets and build a global operating hub.

The 8th Pay Commission has published several important notices on its official website. Here are 5 latest updates covering stakeholder meetings, consultant recruitment and regional consultations that central government employees and pensioners should know as they await salary and pension revision.

With rates climbing and returns under pressure, brands are shifting quick-commerce budgets towards more targeted campaigns, repeat purchases, and alternative channels

RBI has allowed banks to integrate digital rupee wallets into their main mobile banking apps, aiming to simplify access and boost adoption. While experts say integration could better discovery and convenience, they caution users may not switch from UPI unless the digital rupee offers greater value.

Airport authorities have restricted the financially distressed airline's operations over its inability to pay mandatory charges for using airport facilities and services, according to a report

The approvals cover a tennis centre, an indoor multipurpose sports hall, a swimming centre and a multipurpose playfield, while a cricket academy proposed under the project is already operational

Axis Mutual Fund expects another 5075 bps of rate hikes and favours high-quality corporate bonds with 35-year maturities and short-duration debt strategies. It sees scope to add duration selectively as bond yields become more attractive.

Banks are raising fixed deposit interest rates as strong loan demand, slower deposit growth and tighter liquidity increase funding pressure. Here's why lenders are offering higher FD rates, which banks have revised rates and whether depositors should lock in now.

Shahrukhz Residences was launched by Danube Properties following Shahrukhz by Danube, the popular Dubai commercial tower named after Shah Rukh Khan. The launch event was Rizwan Sajan, Khan and Gauri Khan.

The fare for the YesvantpurMadgaon Vande Bharat Express varies depending on the travel class.

Rising supplies of DDGS, a by-product of grain-based ethanol production, are helping poultry, dairy and aquaculture feed manufacturers cut costs, with potential implications for domestic soybean meal demand.