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Gold prices in India rose nearly 0.65% today amid US-Iran conflict uncertainties. Check retail rates of both gold and silver in top metro cities of India today. 

Oracle is cutting jobs even as it plans to spend up to $95 billion on capital expenditure in fiscal 2027, largely as it expands its AI and data-centre infrastructure. CFO Hilary Maxson told employees the focus should be on eliminating low-impact work.

Rainmatters Dinesh Pai says Indian startups need more patient, entrepreneurial capital as wealth creation often takes longer than the traditional seven-to-eight-year VC cycle.

UPI will introduce MDR on select merchant payments above 2,000 from 15 October, but the new charge does not apply uniformly to all UPI transactions. Mutual fund SIPs through UPI AutoPay remain outside the prescribed MDR, while one-time capital-market payments get a lower 0.02% rate.

Ola Electric payments to Krutrim SI Designs, an AI company owned by Chairmnan Bhavish Aggarwal, nearly quadrupled to 100 crore in FY26, documents show.

From 15 October, NPCI's new MDR policy will apply to certain UPI transactions. Here's how the merchant charges compare with credit card and debit card fees, and credit-linked UPI. 

Bangalore house hunt is slowly driving us insane, the couple, frustrated by the search, said. Were honestly just looking for a genuine, clean, semi-furnished 2BHK from a direct owner or a trustworthy broker.

A postgraduate medical student received 18.34 lakh as a stipend from Aligarh Muslim University, but the Income Tax Department treated it as taxable salary. The Delhi ITAT held that the stipend was linked to her education and compulsory residency training and allowed the Section 10(16) exemption.

NPCIs decision to allow a 0.4% fee on high-value UPI transactions from 15 October gives the payment giant long-awaited revenue visibility, rekindling its IPO plans, two sources told Mint.

New e-commerce regulations in India, starting January 2027, mandate transparency in pricing by displaying past prices alongside current discounts. Brands may need to adjust promotional tactics, potentially influencing sales patterns significantly during peak shopping periods.

The court documents showed that Shetty and his companies owed Bank of Baroda 2,077 crore as of May 2020, which was about a third of the settlement amount the lender paid.

MDR on UPI transactions can boost adoption of central bank digital currency, or e-rupee, as merchants seek free alternatives.

JP MORGAN-INVESTMENT BANKING/ (PIX):JPMorgan expects investment banking, trading to shine in third quarter

Indias income pyramid is shifting rapidly, with millions of households moving into higher-income brackets. As earnings rise, spending patterns, savings, and investment behaviour are also changing. 

How should a country respond when highly successful Chinese companies become too dominant within its borders? Its a question more economies will have to confront as these firms fan out across the globe in search of new customers.

Benjamin Grahams The Intelligent Investor advises on understanding investments through careful examination. Check out these 5 simple money lessons from the celebrated book.

The clarification comes ahead of the revised UPI fee structure, which is scheduled to take effect from October 15. Under the new framework, a 0.4% MDR will be applicable to certain direct account-to-merchant-account UPI payments above 2,000, with the fee capped at 300 per transaction

Mutual fund investors cannot always rely on a schemes category to determine capital gains tax. The actual portfolio allocation and tax classification can change the holding-period threshold and tax rate. Heres what investors should check before redeeming.

National pension scheme: The NPS Vatsalya Scheme allows children below 18 years to partially withdraw funds from their accounts under certain circumstances. We take a look at the process and how it works

Apple reportedly faces an escalated CCPA probe in India over iOS 18 complaints, software warranty terms and costly iPhone repairs.

Large & mid-cap funds offer investors a single-fund route to large and mid-cap stocks. But how do their returns compare with pure large-cap and mid-cap funds, and what does their portfolio allocation reveal about the differences?

A promotion often leads to lifestyle creep, where increased spending diminishes savings. Check the importance of examining expenses post-promotion to maintain financial discipline.

Indian bond yields have crossed 7%, raising the question of where debt investors should look. Axis MF favours the 35-year segment, particularly high-quality corporate bonds and select SDLs, while remaining cautious on long-duration debt amid oil, inflation, and global rate risks.

The commission's three-day visit to Chandigarh from September 16-18 will focus on employee and pensioner issues. Here's a look at what's on the agenda for meetings with representatives from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and the UT of Chandigarh.

UPI will remain free for all person-to-person transactions, merchant payments up to 2,000, and for small merchants, as per the NPCI's MDR framework. The organisation said it aims to promote digital payments and ensure UPI's sustainability.

By reserving a fixed percentage of income immediately, individuals can reduce reliance on discipline and make spending decisions more manageable. Check all 8 tricks. 

UPI remains free for person-to-person payments under new MDR rules. Here's what changes for merchant payments and what it means for users like you and me.

Rapido has been fined 10 lakh by the CCPA over prompts that allegedly nudged riders to pay more before rides were confirmed. Heres what the regulator found, how dark patterns can influence spending and what consumers should check before agreeing to pay extra.

Backed by a 19,500-crore launch pipeline, the developer is targeting 8,000 crore in sales bookings for FY27.

Meta will report child sexual abuse material directly to Indias cybercrime authorities, shifting from its long-standing US reporting mechanism under NCMEC.

The government is stepping up efforts to improve pension awareness and retirement planning in rural India through a network of Pension Sakhis. The community-led initiative aims to bring pension information and support closer to households and encourage greater focus on long-term retirement security.

NPCI today announced merchant discount rate on select UPI transactions, effective from October, while keeping UPI free for consumers. It said that MDR of 0.4% will be applicable on P2M UPI payments above 2,000, capped at 300 per transaction.

Flipkart's seasonal recruitment drive covers more than 7,000 Ekart facilities across the country.

UPI transactions up to 2,000 stay fee-free under a new Finance Ministry notification, covering 96% of volume. Regulators are weighing a ~0.4% charge on larger merchant (P2M) payments, with banks getting 40% of the proceeds. P2P transfers remain free regardless of transaction value.

Mid-cap mutual funds continue to see strong investor interest, supported by earnings growth, domestic demand and the formalisation of the economy. But with valuations above historical averages, fund managers caution that stock selection and diversification are crucial.

Central government employees and pensioners are anticipating a dearness allowance hike during this festive season. With inflation rising and past trends favoring Diwali announcements, a 3-4% increase is expected based on recent AICPI-IW data.

Mutual funds changed their exposure to several large-, mid- and small-cap stocks in August 2026. While buying was spread across market segments, find out which stocks saw the biggest increase and decrease in mutual fund holdings during the month.

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 

This brings relief to Teva in a nearly nine-year-old court battle over the payments linked to erstwhile Ranbaxy, now part of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries

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.