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7 factors to consider before closing education loan early: From penalty-free prepayment to emergency fund

Loan terms, interest structure, and lenders are crucial in deciding early closure of education loans. Here are 7 factors to consider before closing education loan early.

31 Aug 2026 3:25 pm
Adding a family member to your property deed? Why the taxman may have questions

Putting a relatives name on a property deed may seem like a family arrangement, but tax authorities can now connect property records with financial data. Heres when a gift, loan or benami issue can arise.

31 Aug 2026 2:56 pm
8th Pay Commission: DoPT forwards pre-2026 retirees representations to Department of Expenditure; what happens next

DoPT has forwarded representations seeking pension revision for central government employees who retired before 1 January 2026 to the Department of Expenditure. The move puts the demand formally before the government, but does not mean pension revision has been approved under the 8th Pay Commission.

31 Aug 2026 2:48 pm
Tata's Agratas details role of Chinese-owned firm in battery play for first time

Agratas is investing in R&D facilities and personnel to enable technology absorption from AESC and build internal capabilities in this nascent space

31 Aug 2026 2:47 pm
Should you accept a credit card limit increase? Pros, cons and key factors

Credit card limit increase benefits include a lower credit utilisation ratio, an improved credit score, and greater financial flexibility, but key factors such as income, spending habits, interest rates and overspending or debt-trap risks should be considered before accepting.

31 Aug 2026 2:27 pm
Online wills: Know the costs and caveats

The simplicity of the online will-making process is also its biggest limitation.

31 Aug 2026 1:44 pm
Hallmarking silver jewellery may become mandatory from October

The move aims to protect buyers from under-purity fraud, bringing silver jewellery under a mandatory BIS certification framework similar to gold.

31 Aug 2026 1:22 pm
SpiceJet seeks more time to pay 50 crore to Maran

The airline told the Delhi high court it had planned to use the second tranche of emergency credit from the government to meet the first instalment of its 144.5 crore outstanding dues.

31 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
Big boys foray into the microdrama space while early entrants exit

Yash Raj Films is betting on microdramas even as early entrants exit. The audience is hooked, but monetization remains elusiveforcing studios to balance content costs, retention and the promise of mobile-first storytelling.

31 Aug 2026 11:55 am
Subhash Chandra insolvency: NCLAT to hear creditors' appeal against NCLT approval of 6.5 crore payout plan

Subhash Chandra insolvency: Creditors, including the LIC Housing and several banks, approached NCLAT on Monday against the NCLT's approval of 6.5 crore payout plan.

31 Aug 2026 10:56 am
Who is Dinesh Khara? Former SBI chief's name in focus as HDFC Bank hunts for next CEO

Dinesh Khara served as the Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI) from 7 October 2020 to 28 August 2024.

31 Aug 2026 10:49 am
Megha Engineering's PV Krishna Reddy taps $700 million private credit to buy out uncle's stake

Billionaire PV Krishna Reddy, managing director of Megha Engineering & Infrastructures, is seeking about $700 million from global private credit investors to help finance the purchase of his uncle's 43% stake. 

31 Aug 2026 10:04 am
Spark Capital Group expands growth capital push with private equity and credit funds

Spark Capital is stepping up its private-market play with new late-stage PE and private-credit funds, targeting high-growth Indian companies as their financing needs evolve.

31 Aug 2026 9:52 am
Who is Kaizad Bharucha? All about HDFC's longest-serving executive board member, frontrunner for CEO post

Kaizad Bharucha, HDFC Bank's deputy managing director since 2023, is the leading candidate for the CEO position as Sashidhar Jagdishan retires on 26 October. Here's all you need to know about the lender's longest-serving executive board member.

31 Aug 2026 9:39 am
Star Entertainment warns tough conditions to persist after annual loss

STAR ENT GRP-RESULTS/ (UPDATE 2, PIX):UPDATE 2-Star Entertainment warns tough conditions to persist after annual loss

31 Aug 2026 6:51 am
The mother and daughter behind Indias No. 2 tractor maker bet 1,250 crore on a fifth plant

Following a breakout year, with revenue reaching 16,000 crore, TAFE is setting up its first new tractor plant in 29 years to cater to global and local demand.

31 Aug 2026 6:15 am
The quintessential insider who stepped into Puris big shoes is set to walk away

A veteran of 30 years at HDFC Bank, Sashidhar Jagdishan in his six years as CEO delivered a landmark merger but also a difficult final stretch.

31 Aug 2026 6:00 am
Tata Trusts seek regulators nod to break deadlock in Tata Sons chair selection

Tata Trusts Noel Tata has now written directly to the Maharashtra charity commissioner to clear the roadblocks towards choosing the next Tata Sons chairman.

31 Aug 2026 5:46 am
US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP

US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP

31 Aug 2026 3:24 am
Air NZ Reluctant to Signal Return to Profit After Big Loss

Air New Zealand reported a smaller-than-expected full-year loss despite soaring fuel costs and engine maintenance issues, but stopped short of pledging an immediate return to profit.

31 Aug 2026 2:39 am
Bira 91 beer maker in more trouble? HNGIL slaps B9 Beverages with 11.77 crore default notice, plans to move NCLT

Bira 91 beer maker B9 Beverages seems to be in more trouble as Hindusthan National Glass and Industries has slapped the debt-ridden brewer with default notice for nearly 12 crore in unpaid dues and plans to drag it to the NCLT. 

30 Aug 2026 6:47 pm
Setback for Anthropic? Sony, Warner Chappell file lawsuit against AI firm, accusing it of intellectual property theft

Several major music publishers, including Sony Music and Warner Chappell, have sued Anthropic, accusing the AI company of illegally using copyrighted songs to train Claude. They allege Anthropic pirated works on a massive scale and are seeking damages of up to $150,000 per composition.

30 Aug 2026 8:31 am
Govt eases 5G radiation limits, says report | Will new EMF rules help telecom operators cut costs?

India is set to raise the permitted 5G radiation limit from 5 to 10 watts per sq m, aligning with global norms. The move could help telecom operators expand coverage with fewer towers and reduce network deployment costs, reports said.

29 Aug 2026 3:06 pm
From PPF maturity to tax: Rules, eligibility, and guidelines NRIs must know about this post office savings scheme

The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a government-backed savings scheme in India with a 15-year lock-in period. Check rules, eligibility, and guidelines that NRIs must know about this post office savings scheme.

29 Aug 2026 3:03 pm
Tata Sons gets 3-month extension for AGM amid SRTT restrictions and leadership transition

Tata Sons has secured a three-month extension to hold its AGM due to a lack of quorum, marking the first time the company has sought such an extension. This postponement is linked to restrictions on the Sir Ratan Tata Trust, a key shareholder.

29 Aug 2026 2:55 pm
Sam Altman vs Elon Musk: Why OpenAI ended partnership with Cursor after SpaceX acquisition Explained

OpenAI will end its partnership with Cursor due to trust issues following SpaceX's acquisition. This decision will affect developers relying on OpenAI models, with access to be withdrawn by 12 November 2026.

29 Aug 2026 9:58 am
Newsom Blocked on Push to Shield Utilities From Fire Liabilities

California Governor Gavin Newsoms push to shield publicly traded utilities from some wildfire liabilities has been blocked by state lawmakers, according to people familiar with the negotiations.

29 Aug 2026 12:25 am
Expect fatalities in niche quick commerce, says FirstCry CEO Supam Maheshwari

Maheshwari said high logistics costs and a lack of scale may hurt niche players, while established retailers will leverage in-house brands and existing networks to win.

28 Aug 2026 2:05 pm
Khosla Ventures-backed AI note-taking unicorn Fireflies AI eyes acquisitions in India

Fireflies has also joined a list of global companies such as Cursor and ChatGPT in introducing India-based pricing for its products.

28 Aug 2026 11:55 am
Two Sigmas Feuding Founders Head to Arbitration in Fresh Battle

Two Sigma Investments billionaire founders are headed to another round of arbitration, the latest front in what seems to be intractable infighting at the quant trading giant.

28 Aug 2026 12:20 am
Alpha Wave offers $137 mn Lenskart stake as investor exits gather pace

The floor price is 630 per share, a 1.7% discount to Lenskarts closing price on the National Stock Exchange on Thursday.

27 Aug 2026 9:25 pm
NHB classifies Star Housing Finance account as fraud after audits flag phantom loans

National Housing Banks fraud classification follows audits that flagged phantom loan accounts, alleged fund diversion and other irregularities at Star Housing Finance, which is now engaging with a potential investor for a majority stake and fresh capital.

27 Aug 2026 6:43 pm