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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?

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.

Investing requires careful evaluation, warns Srikanth Matrubai, founder and CEO of SRIKAVI WEALTH. He gives 5 rules for personal finance.

Coforge has hired Egon Zehnder to find two independent directors and a new chair after OP Bhatt and DK Singh resigned amid governance concerns. The company said the board turmoil will not affect business, highlighting strong large-deal momentum and its AI-led growth strategy.

A premium phone upgrade can become a planned financial goal instead of a sudden expense. Here's how much you may need to set aside every month, how resale value can lower the burden and what to consider before choosing an EMI.

Delhi Building Workers Health Scheme: The Delhi LG has approved the health scheme for registered building and other construction workers and their eligible dependent family members. Here's all we need to know 

Compounding transforms 30 lakh invested over 30 years into 5.23 crore, with the first crore achieved after 13 years. Check how your investment, lump sum or SIP, jumps because of the power of compounding.

The Maharashtra FDA had issued show-cause notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their appearance in the Vimal Elaichi advertisement. The regulator alleged that the campaign indirectly promotes pan masala, a product prohibited in Maharashtra.

The 8th central pay commission's recommendations are expected to benefit over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners. Check how much salary hikes they can likely get from fitment factor of 2.57 or 3.83.

Small-cap funds have seen strong investor interest, but returns and volatility have varied sharply across the largest schemes. The top 10 funds by AUM are compared to see which delivered the strongest three-year and five-year returns and how their volatility stacked up.

DA update: Today, we explain how dearness allowance is calculated for central government employees and pensioners; and why the All India Defence Employees Federation is demanding that the formula be updated.

The allegations relate to customer acquisition through mobile number portability. MNP allows users to change their telecom operator while keeping the same mobile number.

Indias retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August 2026, while food inflation climbed to 5.95%. But the impact was uneven across products, with some everyday essentials seeing sharp price increases while others became cheaper. Heres what changed.

Fake cancer drugs, vaccines and other life-saving medicines are surfacing in a growing counterfeiting problem, raising concerns over consumer safety and regulatory safeguards.

Amazon India has announced its biggest-ever operations network expansion ahead of the festive season, including 20 fulfilment centres, six sort centres and 150 delivery stations. The company will also create 1.6 lakh temporary jobs to meet the anticipated surge in demand.

Tata Steel has stepped up its partnership with Lloyds Metals as it looks to secure access to key raw materials and strengthen its mining and steelmaking operations.

The Nagpur ITAT has upheld a 23,494 Section 87A rebate claimed by a taxpayer on short-term capital gains under Section 111A. The tribunal rejected the Income Tax Departments challenge, finding no express bar on the rebate for STCG under the law applicable to AY 2025-26.

The conversions, involving mainly small, closely held businesses, also point to lower capital-raising needs, as companies can raise equity more easily than LLPs,

Gold and silver prices today, 14 September: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Nashik, along with MCX market updates.

Many overlook financial planning for incapacity, leaving their assets undiscovered. This is what one should do to ensure that their investments reach their family if they become incapacitated and how to trace a person's financial assets if they didn't leave records.

After relocating to the US in 2018, a taxpayer missed his income tax return deadline in India, leading to a penalty of 8.29 lakh. The ITAT Jaipur eventually ruled in his favor. Here's why. 

Victura's IPO is expected to hit next year and will likely be a mix of primary capital raise and secondary share sale by existing shareholders

For Middle Eastern oil producers, there are fewer and fewer places to hide from Iranian violence. And because of that, oil prices are almost certain to stay high.

The Shapoorji Pallonji Group sees a potential solution through a Tata Sons listing as suggested by the RBI, despite the lengthy timeline. Liquidity issues persist, complicating settlement talks over its minority stake while the group navigates significant debt obligations.

According to industry experts and staffing firm representatives, as well as a Bernstein research report, much of what is being advertised as AI work remains rooted in traditional technology roles, albeit with the use of AI tools.