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Corporate India turns to non-permanent hiring as business uncertainty deepens

Non-permanent employees accounted for 17% of the workforce at 353 BSE 500 companies in FY26, up from 11% three years earlier, as companies prioritise flexibility over long-term employment commitments.

10 Nov 2026 6:01 am
Yes Bank AT-1 bondholders still await clarity on their money nearly a month after SC verdict

Investors are still waiting for Yes Bank to restore their 8,415 crore AT-1 bond investments nearly a month after the Supreme Court overturned the 2020 write-off.

10 Nov 2026 6:00 am
BNPL makes a comeback as payment apps try to fix its broken economics

The latest proposition combines payments, shopping and credit: acquire customers through UPI, finance their purchases and use repayment behaviour to assess them for larger loans.

10 Nov 2026 6:00 am
Leak, conflict and loss of arbitration: inside a Tata Power Mumbai FIR

Tata Power has accused an arbitrator and former employees of undisclosed ties and leaking confidential data in its dispute with Kleros Capital. The allegations follow a Singapore ruling awarding Kleros $490 million plus interest, and an order to seize shares in two Tata Power arms.

10 Nov 2026 5:50 am
Boeing to Cut 5% of Commercial Workforce Amid Ramp Up Delays

Boeing Co. will cut 5% of its commercial airplane workforce as the company struggles to stabilize the pace of its production ramps.

10 Nov 2026 12:20 am
UK boy's tomato-growing hobby turns into booming business, with orders coming from as far away as Australia

Jacob's journey from growing a few plants during the pandemic to running a business with thousands of plants highlights how a childhood interest has developed into an entrepreneurial venture with an expanding customer base.

9 Nov 2026 11:58 pm
Senior citizen FD rates: Suryoday Bank offers 8.6% on five-year deposits; compare rates at SBI, HDFC Bank and others

Senior citizens can earn up to 8.6% on five-year FDs. Suryoday Small Finance Bank offers the highest rate, followed by Jana and DCB Bank at 8%. Here is a comparison of FD rates across small finance, private and public sector banks.

9 Nov 2026 11:44 pm
Why Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express is likely to delay 13 trains and affect 15,000 passengers

The new service is likely to get priority on the Western Ghats section, particularly the 55-km Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road stretch; existing trains may face delays of up to 25 minutes.

9 Nov 2026 10:24 pm
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap adds Netflix, exits Meta: What changed in its October portfolio? Check latest stock picks

PPFAS Flexi Cap Fund added Netflix, exited Meta Platforms and reduced Microsoft in October 2026. It also increased investments in DLF, Maruti Suzuki, M&M and other Indian stocks. Here's a look at its latest portfolio and long-term rolling returns.

9 Nov 2026 10:07 pm
Planning a big wedding? One unexpected event could derail it; can insurance save the day? All you need to know

Wedding insurance can help Indian families recover costs if unforeseen events such as fire, theft, severe illness or extreme weather disrupt celebrations. Here's how it works.

9 Nov 2026 9:47 pm
NPS returns: Choosing a pension fund for retirement? Why subscribers should look beyond one-year performance

Choosing an NPS pension fund based on one-year returns can be misleading. Investors should assess rolling returns, upside and downside performance, and volatility to understand how consistently a scheme has beaten its benchmark across different market cycles.

9 Nov 2026 8:43 pm
Airtel recharge offers: Users can get Buy 1 Get 1 Free on 349, 399 plans but there is a condition

A limited-time offer is available to select subscribers through the Airtel Thanks app; customers can get 56 days of service by paying for a single recharge.

9 Nov 2026 8:17 pm
BDR Pharma buys majority stake in Acmes oral solids formulations business

Existing investors, including private equity firm PAG, are selling their stakes in Acme's oral solids formulations business in a transaction that is expected to value the business at about $250 million.

9 Nov 2026 7:57 pm
Buying gold jewellery? Government makes hallmarking mandatory in six more districts across India. Check the full list

The government has expanded mandatory gold jewellery hallmarking to six more districts, taking coverage to 398 districts across 26 states and UTs. Here's the complete list of additions and what buyers should check before purchasing gold jewellery.

9 Nov 2026 7:50 pm
F&F payout tax rules: Switched jobs, received full and final settlement? Know which components are taxable

When employment ends, employers settle outstanding dues after the last working day and deduct applicable TDS. Here's how each component of the payout is taxed.

9 Nov 2026 7:49 pm
TRAI caps telecom interconnection charges at 42.3 lakh: What changes from January 2027?

TRAI has put a ceiling on what telecom operators can charge for network connections. Here's the new pricing.

9 Nov 2026 7:02 pm
L&T bags Noida Metro Rail order for Aqua Line: 10 elevated stations; Botanical Garden, Sec 142, Depot, Boraki details

Larsen & Toubro to construct 15.1-km elevated corridor; project targeted for completion in 36 months.

9 Nov 2026 6:51 pm
Diwali firecracker injuries: Will health insurance cover burns, eye damage and hospital bills? Know what is covered

Firecracker injuries during Diwali can lead to significant medical bills. While health insurance covers serious burns and eye injuries requiring hospitalisation, minor outpatient treatment and consumables may be excluded.

9 Nov 2026 6:39 pm
Who is Harris Ahmed? Meet the Pakistani AI startup founder whose RLabs won an award in Silicon Valley

RLabs' win also highlights the role of incubation programmes such as NICAT in supporting startups working in emerging technology areas.

9 Nov 2026 6:08 pm
Tata Group: What did N Chandrasekaran discuss with Mehli Mistry? Inside crucial meeting at Bombay House

What did N Chandrasekaran and Mehli Mistry discuss at Bombay House? Inside their meeting, the Tata Trusts dispute and efforts to rebuild ties.

9 Nov 2026 6:04 pm
Sold your house and accepted 11 lakh in cash? ITAT deletes penalty, citing seller's lack of awareness of tax rules

ITAT Jaipur deleted an 11 lakh penalty on a farmer who accepted cash while selling his house for 22.5 lakh. The tribunal cited his lack of awareness of tax rules and held that reasonable cause justified relief under Section 273B.

9 Nov 2026 5:08 pm
Claude Personal Finance vs ChatGPT Finances: 5 key differences in privacy, features and bank access

Anthropic's Claude Personal Finance and OpenAI's ChatGPT Finances offer AI-powered budgeting, spending analysis and financial planning through linked bank accounts. However, they differ in data privacy settings, advertising policies and plans to expand financial services.

9 Nov 2026 4:39 pm
670-cr investment fraud: How a former mason allegedly lured 7,400 investors with 4% monthly returns

Hyderabad businessman Nanavath Bhupal Naik is accused of running a 670-crore investment fraud that affected about 7,400 people. Here's how he pulled off the massive fraud. 

9 Nov 2026 4:26 pm
Nifty 50 ETFs or index funds? Compare returns, expense ratios and tracking errors before choosing where to invest

Nifty 50 ETFs and index funds track the same benchmark but differ in trading, liquidity and investment convenience. Anand Rathi Wealth's Protima Dhawan explains five parameters to compare and why she prefers actively managed equity funds.

9 Nov 2026 4:06 pm
Godrej Housing Finance targets 10,000 crore affordable loan book by 2031

The lender is betting on demand in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, where employment generation, rising aspirations and a shortage of affordable homes in metros are creating opportunities for housing finance companies.

9 Nov 2026 3:43 pm
Will old your cheque book become invalid after December 31, 2026? Big development from RBI

Will old your cheque book become invalid after December 31, 2026? The RBI has clarified claims that existing CTS cheque books become invalid from the new year. Here's all you need to know 

9 Nov 2026 2:44 pm
EPF account correction: How to fix incorrect name, date of birth online in 5 steps

Wrong details in your EPF account? Follow EPFOs 5-step joint declaration process to correct them online, plus 2.36 lakh grievances resolved in October.

9 Nov 2026 2:11 pm
Kochi Metro: Pink Line to feature dual-sided road access at 10 of its 11 stations Check top updates of the project

Official sources told The Hindu that pending work across all 11 stations will gather momentum to meet the revised August 2027 completion deadline.

9 Nov 2026 1:58 pm
Purchased gold during Dhanteras, Diwali puja done? Want to keep in bank locker? Rules, limits for keeping at home here

Amid this festive season, we answer how much gold you can keep at home legally, if there's a penalty for exceeding limits, rules about declaration, investments, what the tax requirement is, and more.

9 Nov 2026 1:54 pm
UCO Bank paid widows pending pension arrears, but why did court still impose a 15,000 fine?

The complainant alleged that despite multiple official communications from the pension-sanctioning authorities, repeated visits to the branch, and formal representations, the bank failed to release the correctly revised family pension.

9 Nov 2026 1:11 pm
8th Pay Commission: Expert explains report deadline, when revised salaries and pensions may take effect

8th Pay Commission report is due around May 2027. Know about interim reports, extensions and when the revised salary and pension may be implemented.

9 Nov 2026 12:46 pm
Bank Holiday, closed tomorrow 10 Nov 2026: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Belapur, Dehradun, Gangtok, Mumbai, Nagpur; heres why

Bank Holiday, closed tomorrow 10 Nov 2026: Public and private sector lenders including the State Bank of India and HDFC Bank will be closed in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Belapur, Dehradun, Gangtok, Mumbai and Nagpur; heres why. 

9 Nov 2026 12:31 pm
Two incomes, no cradle: what Indias DINK couples are telling policymakers

Rather than pressure people to have children, policymakers should make parenting more affordable and strengthen pensions and elder care for those who remain childfree.

9 Nov 2026 12:16 pm
Post Office ATM withdrawal limit: 25,000 a day, free transactions and charges

Post Office savings account ATM limit is 25,000 a day. Know the per-transaction cap, free transactions, charges and the 500 minimum balance rule.

9 Nov 2026 11:41 am
Swipe smart: common credit card mistakes that can cost you dearly

Reward points and a generous credit limit can make spending feel like a win, but unnecessary purchases and high credit utilization may cost more than you gain.

9 Nov 2026 11:12 am
When should a hit show end? OTT platforms weigh the cost of another season

Koffee With Karans exit after 22 years highlights how OTT platforms weigh audience demand, retention and costs before renewing shows. Yet a shows commercial life can continue through back-catalogue licensing, advertising and digital clips.

9 Nov 2026 10:57 am
Blackstone-backed Aadhar Housing Finance sees limited El Nio risk to loan book

Just 6% of the lender's AUM is in districts identified as highly vulnerable to El Nio, while stable collections and underwriting safeguards offer some cushion against weather-related income shocks.

9 Nov 2026 10:50 am
Medusa bets on spirits to diversify beyond beer, ties up with Stranger & Sons maker

The beer maker has partnered with Third Eye Distillery to enter the spirits market and is targeting 210 crore in gross revenue in FY27

9 Nov 2026 10:31 am
Short tenures, high expectations. The growing challenge for Indian CEOs

Two in every three top executives leave within five years of taking charge, a Mint analysis of annual reports of BSE 500 companies has found. The study covered 481 executive heads, including CEOs, managing directors and chairpersons, who exited these companies between 2017 and 2026.

9 Nov 2026 10:12 am
Gold, silver prices today, 9 November: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata

Gold and silver prices today, 9 November: 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.

9 Nov 2026 9:47 am
Post Office MIS: Can you invest 15 lakh? 5 rules and 9,250 monthly income

Post Office MIS: 15 lakh in a joint account at 7.4% pays 9,250 a month. Know the limits, withdrawal penalties and tax rules before you invest.

9 Nov 2026 9:33 am
DA hike news: Uttar Pradesh govt increases dearness allowance by 3% for employees Check who is eligible

DA hike news: Uttar Pradesh has raised dearness allowance for eligible state govt employees by 3%, from 60% to 63% of basic pay, effective July 1, 2026. Enhanced DA will be paid with November's salaries. 

9 Nov 2026 8:57 am
Reit-oriented funds: should you invest?

Reit-oriented funds offer an easy way into real estate trusts, but with only a handful of listed Reits, their portfolios are not pure Reit plays yet.

9 Nov 2026 8:01 am
As SpaceX gets cheaper, are Indias rockets taking different flight paths?

While Elon Musk's SpaceX targets the large-capacity mass-launch market, there may be a different field for smaller rocket companies to play

9 Nov 2026 8:00 am
8th Pay Commission: 44,900 basic pay could mean 5.14 lakh in arrears at 2.57 fitment factor

The 8th Pay Commission has completed one year of its 18-month term, with its final report expected around May to June 2027. If the revised pay is applied from January 1, 2026, a Level 6 employee with 44,900 basic pay could see about 5.14 lakh in 12-month arrears at a 2.57 fitment factor. 

9 Nov 2026 7:46 am
Bank holiday today: Are SBI, HDFC, ICICI branches closed on Monday, 9 November for Diwali? Check cities, RBI calendar

Bank holiday today: Check in which cities lenders including the State Bank of India and HDFC Bank will be closed on Monday, 9 November for customers on account of Diwali, Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Pooja and Vishwakarma Day.

9 Nov 2026 7:18 am
Why Indian savers deserve tax relief

Tax breaks for foreign investors are a good idea, but India's long-term savers also deserve something better than the current deal

9 Nov 2026 6:00 am
Canvas layoff package wins praise on LinkedIn: 6 months salary, 12 months healthcare, free MacBook and career support

The Australian design platform's restructuring will affect 1,271 employees, or 22% of its total workforce.

8 Nov 2026 11:20 pm
No credit history at 30: How first-time borrowers can build a healthy credit profile and improve future loan eligibility

Turning 30 without a credit history? First-time borrowers can build a healthy credit profile by starting with manageable credit, paying EMIs on time, maintaining low credit utilisation and monitoring their credit reports regularly.

8 Nov 2026 10:20 pm