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UPI and Services Steering Committee is set to soon decide on the merchant discount rate for UPI transactions above 2,000. Here's a look at the issues that are up for discussion 

As an non-resident for tax purposes, one is generally taxable in India only on income that is received or deemed to be received in India, or that accrues or arises, or is deemed to accrue or arise, in India.

Bharat Pensioner Samaj has asked DoT to allow provisional family pension to widows and widowers for up to 6 months while their regular claims are processed.

Can Indians continue PPF and NPS Tier II after settling in the US? A tax expert explains residency rules, KYC updates, FD redesignation, tax implications and why NRIs should review Indian investments before withdrawals or transfers.

India has no comprehensive law for managing a persons finances and property after they lose mental capacity. A combination of a private trust, living will and healthcare nomination may offer the closest workaround.

Chitra Ramkrishna's plea against her prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act was dismissed by the Supreme Court, which stated her argument regarding public servant status can be raised at trial. The High Court's ruling was deemed correct.

Having both a personal health insurance policy and employer-provided cover can help when a large hospital bill exceeds the first policys coverage. Heres how policyholders can use the second policy for the remaining eligible expenses.

Not every index fund tracking the same benchmark delivers the same investor experience. Experts say investors should look at persistent tracking difference and tracking error before switching, rather than chasing short-term returns or the lowest expense ratio.

Suraksha Group to invest 3,000 crore in the next two years to complete Jaypee Infratech's stalled housing projects. The company has already completed 84 towers comprising 7,913 units and aims to wrap up possession by September 2028

8th Pay Commission news: Central government employees and pensioners seek salary and pension revisions every 5 years instead of 10. Know why unions want shorter pay cycles, inflation-linked reviews and a permanent wage review body.

A division bench has asked OpenAI to respond to ANIs appeal challenging a single-judge order that denied an injunction against ChatGPTs use of its news content.

Air India's board is meeting in Mumbai as CEO Campbell Wilson prepares to step down this month. Incoming CEO Tewolde Gebremariam is expected to take charge later this month, with the board set to discuss his salary structure and other matters.

A Jefferies research note reportedly cited Nikhil Kamaths WTF Podcast as a source for insights on Indias travel sector, prompting investor Rahul Mathur to highlight how YouTube is increasingly becoming a source of market intelligence.

For manufacturers, the revisions could require changes to packaging and marking processes and stricter adherence to testing timelines.

Shares of Solar Industries India tumbled by over 12% on Tuesday following the company's announcement of acquiring a 100% stake in the Johannesburg-based maker of explosives and agri-products

Delhi ITAT condoned a 2,073-day delay after a taxpayer said reassessment notices were sent to his old address. The tribunal also deleted an 11 lakh addition after the taxpayer explained the cash deposit through property sale proceeds and past savings.

Broader equal-weight funds have outperformed their market-cap-weighted parents in recent months, but the strategy can also mean greater mid- and small-cap exposure, sector shifts and higher concentration in narrower indices.

The new funding will be used for research and development of Flams AI models, expanding its product suite and scaling enterprise sales globally.

Higher debt allocations have historically helped reduce the impact of market falls, but they also came with lower return potential. FundsIndia Research data shows how investors can balance portfolio volatility against long-term returns when deciding their equity-debt mix.

Compare personal loan interest rates in September 2026 from prominent private banks, including Axis, HDFC and ICICI. Check five-year EMI calculations, processing fees and key factors borrowers should consider before applying.

Small-cap funds continue to attract strong investor inflows, but historical data shows that sharp corrections are a regular part of the journey. FundsIndia data shows the Nifty Smallcap 100 has seen falls of more than 30% far more often than the Sensex.

In July, the DCGI flagged that imported cosmetic products were circulating in the domestic market without mandatory registration certificates.

With the repo rate already 125 basis points below its post-COVID peak of 6.5%, borrowers face a key choice: pay for stability now or stick with floating rates?

Jahnvi Kapoors case highlights a new challenge for celebrities: protecting their identity may be less about winning broad injunctions and more about constantly monitoring the internet, documenting violations and pursuing targeted legal action.

Meta India has reportedly agreed to report child safety-related cases to law enforcement agencies as Centre steps up scrutiny of social media platforms over harmful content.

Dutch AI chip startup CEO said that AI's potential will remain constrained if its infrastructure is not fundamentally changed.

Ignore panic-selling during a price correction, and resist the temptation to churn your portfolio for better returns during a time correction. Stick to your asset allocation and invest consistently.

Gold and silver prices today, 15 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.

The caveat means the RBI wants to be heard if any petitioner approaches the court challenging the decision or seeking a stay.

Peak XV Partners sees Indias next investment wave moving into wealth, insurance, specialized healthcare and premium consumer categories as incomes and markets deepen.

Oracle is offering recently laid-off US employees four weeks of base salary, plus another week for every year of service. The package appears less generous than severance plans offered by some Big Tech rivals.

The EPF Scheme 2026 allows the government to temporarily reduce or defer employee and employer PF contributions for up to three months during a pandemic, endemic or national disaster. 

8th Pay Commission salary hike explained: Here's how much basic pay for central government employees will increase under fitment factors of 3.83 and 4.0, with examples across pay levels.

The Madras HC has ruled that a mothers remarriage cannot by itself deprive her daughter of inheritance in her late fathers joint family property. The court said the old legal disqualification applied to the remarried widow only.

As private companies, investors and foreign players enter Indias space sector, regulatory complexity around capital, technology, exports and national security is driving demand for specialized legal advice.

The number of EV charging points installed by these three groups has grown 21% from FY25, when the cumulative was 15,651 and by 67% from FY24, when their total was 11,356. From the total of 5,438 in FY23, the network has grown 280%.

The shift is being driven by two forces working in tandem: technological evolution and generational change, says Anish Patil, an investor at Z47.

Investors are digging deeper into ingredients, lab tests and supply chains as weak product claims increasingly threaten to derail deals.

Private equity firms such as Warburg Pincus and CVC Capital Partners have evinced interest in Orbicular Pharma as the specialty pharma firm explores a stake sale in a deal that will likely value the company up to $1.5 billion.

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil gave a cautiously positive readout from his meeting with UniCredit SpA Chief Executive Officer Andrea Orcel in which he outlined the demands he wants the Italian lender to respect once it controls Commerzbank AG.

Despite the high cost of living in Hong Kong, Sharma and her husband manage their finances effectively, benefiting from higher incomes and lower tax rates. 

Multi-asset funds saw AUM surge 487% to 2.07 lakh crore in three years, compared with 115% growth for flexi-cap funds. But should investors hold both, switch to multi-asset or choose only one? Experts explain the key factors to consider.

US companies are using funds got from the tariff refunds to offer sale deals, customer discounts, lower prices, and make employee 401(K) contributions, besides sharing the temporary windfall with vendors. 

HDFC Bank said its board has forwarded two names recommended by the banks governance, nomination and remuneration committee.

HDFC Bank has proposed two CEO candidates to the RBI: Kaizad Bharucha, Deputy MD, and Anup Bagchi, MD of ICICI Prudential. This follows incumbent Sashidhar Jagdishan's decision to step down at end of term in October.

Gold has delivered strong returns in recent years, but its long-term history shows that investors may also face extended periods of subdued performance. Heres what the latest data suggests about golds return potential and how investors can estimate long-term returns by factoring in inflation.

Oracle is reportedly initiating another round of job cuts, affecting several employees. Notification emails indicated immediate terminations due to organisational changes. 

The Finance Ministry, in a notification issued on Monday, specified that banks and PSPs cannot impose charges on RuPay debit card payments or UPI transactions up to 2,000 in value. Here's all we know.

CEO, MD Sashidhar Jagdishan will retire on October 26, 2026 with no wish for reappointment. Reportedly, HDFC Bank has sent two names of candidates among which one will selected for the post.

FAST-DS 2026 allows eligible taxpayers to voluntarily disclose certain undisclosed foreign assets and income. But can it cover unreported overseas crypto? The rules depend on where the crypto is held, how it was acquired and whether the taxpayer meets the schemes conditions.