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The minutes of the RBI MPCs 5-7 October meeting, released on Wednesday, showed increasing signs of inflation broadening across the economy.

The commission ruled that the non-refundable ticket condition did not absolve the parties of their responsibility for failing to arrange the trip properly and communicate the cancellation in advance.

The final stretch of the DND-Jaitpur-Faridabad-Palwal-Sohna expressway corridor has been completed. The 59-km highway is expected to improve Delhi-NCR connectivity, ease congestion on key South Delhi roads and reduce travel time to southern Haryana.

Retirement planning requires balancing equity exposure with income security. Freefincal's M. Pattabiraman suggests limiting equity to 30% for typical retirees while accounting for inflation, market volatility and long-term withdrawal needs.

Tax audit reports for AY 2026-27 are due October 21, 2026, while audited taxpayers income tax returns are due November 21. Here's all you need to know to ensure compliance. 

Growth and IDCW options handle mutual fund earnings differently, affecting payouts, units held, and NAV. Returns across three equity schemes show similarities, but NAV alone cannot determine which option performs better. 

The Senior Citizen Savings Scheme offers 8.2% annual interest, allowing retirees to earn 61,500 every quarter on a 30 lakh investment. Here's how the scheme works, including eligibility, tax implications, maturity benefits and withdrawal rules.

Publishers pay heavily for celebrity memoirs, which attract readers with intimate accounts of public figures lives. Nobody seems interested in reading about someone's happy childhood.

Unlike traditional partnerships between brands in the same industry, these cross-category collaborations bring together businesses with different products and consumer bases.

Gold prices in India have fallen nearly 5% in a month, offering potential relief to wedding shoppers. Should you buy jewellery now or wait for further price cuts? Experts explain the key factors to watch, buying strategies, and the outlook for gold prices before and after Diwali 2026.

An internal probe by HDFC Bank Ltd. Indias largest by market value found evidence that two senior executives disclosed confidential business strategies and possible market-sensitive information to outsiders, according to people familiar with the matter.

Celebrity brands can attract attention, but lasting success depends on product quality, fair pricing, repeat purchases and sound management. 

Double-digit bond yields can be attractive, but investors should remember that higher returns come with higher credit and default risks. 

In pics: Bengaluru's Kempegowda Metro station hosts a 16,000 sq ft immersive art display showcasing Karnataka's mythical forms and temple heritage.

How are government securities taxed in India? From interest income and capital gains on G-Secs, SDLs, SGBs and T-bills to the tax exemption available to foreign portfolio investors, here's what resident and foreign investors need to know.

New Noida has officially been notified as the Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region (DNGIR), according to Awanish Kumar Awasthi, advisor to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Here's all you need to know about it.

Sara Ali Khan and her mother, Amrita Singh, leased a 2,545-square-foot office in Mumbais Andheri West to Bengaluru-based Upsurge Labs for five years. The deal totals 3.76 crore, with a starting monthly rent of 5.85 lakh and annual increases of 5%.

Reliance Jio Platforms IPO saw 25 domestic mutual funds receive 34.34% of the anchor book allocation through 95 schemes. Here are the top 10 schemes that secured the highest allocations, how Jios listing could affect their returns, and what you should consider before making investment decisions.

From supper clubs to themed game nights, home-hosted events are becoming a paid social space. Attendees seek meaningful connections, while hosts balance ticket prices, costs and profitability.

Solar panels and home EV charging can deliver substantial savings but conditions apply. 

Made an error while paying income tax? Taxpayers can request online challan corrections for eligible details, including the tax year and tax payment category. Know the key deadlines, the step-by-step process, and how the Income-tax Act, 2025 changes the tax-year framework.

India SME Forum has urged the government to reconsider parts of the CCPA's proposed anti-spam advertising rules, arguing that compliance requirements could burden small businesses that lack dedicated compliance teams. 

The Indian government plans to corporatize 11 major ports by 2030, introducing a landlord model, market-based tariffs and eventual stock listings to attract private investment and boost maritime competitiveness.

Bengalurus GBA has launched an online service for joint property owners to divide eligible plots and obtain separate A-eKhatas based on recorded shares. Available on e-Aasthi 2.0, the facility lets owners sell, gift or mortgage their portions and pay property tax independently.

The fund mobilization supported the Kolkata-based banks liquidity requirements as advances grew 24.7% year-on-year in the September quarter.

Gold and silver prices today, 21 October: Check the latest 24K and 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities. Also, track MCX gold and silver futures, key market movements, and factors influencing precious metal prices.

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SIFs offer long-short strategies that traditional mutual funds generally cannot. A study compares their downside protection, market recovery, and year-to-date returns, with equity long-short SIFs down 1.8% versus 6.9% for large-cap funds. Here's what investors need to know. 

The Ministry of Finance has exempted interest payments on the New Development Banks Maharaja INR Bonds from TDS for eligible resident investors and foreign institutional investors from the tax year 2026-27.

Small-cap mutual funds with higher benchmark overlap did not necessarily deliver better returns. Value Research data shows one-year returns ranging from -0.1% to 29.1% across 10 schemes, highlighting why investors should look beyond portfolio overlap when choosing funds.

Prestige Estates plans residential launches worth 40,000 crore across 5 cities in the second half of FY27, nearly 2.5 times value launched in the first half. The company reported 13,804.3 crore in pre-sales during AprilSeptember and targets 35,00036,000 crore in sales bookings this fiscal year.

A woman who declared 4.81 lakh income invested 50 lakh in an LIC policy, claiming the money came from her late husbands HUF. ITAT rejected her explanation for lack of evidence and upheld the 50 lakh addition as unexplained investment.

CBDT has notified Form 173A for eligible foreign institutional investors and the Bank for International Settlements claiming tax exemption on government securities. The form requires disclosures on holdings, interest income and capital gains.

Indian equities fell 6.81% in 2026 so far through September, while US stocks gained 12.75% and gold rose 11.56%, according to Edelweiss Mutual Fund research. Short-term bonds returned 3.57%, while silver and Chinese equities posted losses.

The projects are intended to improve connectivity between major cities, support economic growth and offer passengers faster travel options.

A family trademark is not a separate legal category under Indias trade mark law. For business owners planning succession, the key is to clarify ownership and usage rights before disputes arise.

An emergency fund should cover six, nine or 12 months of essential expenses, depending on job security, family responsibilities and income stability. Home loan EMIs, insurance premiums and school fees should be factored into the savings target.

The complex also has a separate smoking lounge furnished with comfortable couches. Residents can use the space to smoke cigars and play cards. Lockers are available for storing cigars that have been partially smoked.

He wanted to buy a property away from tourist destinations where he could spend more time and build a friendly and healthy relationship with the local community.

A 1.5 crore payout after a decades-long land dispute was held taxable as capital gains, not income from other sources, by Ahmedabad ITAT. The ruling clarifies the tax treatment of assigned property rights, but does not make the receipt tax-free.

Stricter CAFE 3 and BS7 norms will widen clean-fuel and hybrid choices across segments, but adapting to tighter emission standards and advanced engine tech is set to push up vehicle prices.

Form 141 replaces four TDS forms for property purchases, rent, contractor payments and crypto transfers from 1 April 2026. Heres what property buyers, tenants and other taxpayers need to know about the new filing process and key compliance changes.

The new greenfield highway section will cover around 342343 km, connecting Kodikonda near the Andhra Pradesh-Karnataka border to Muppavaram near Addanki.

India Inc faces muted 2027 appraisals as geopolitical tensions, rising costs and weak festive demand restrain pay. While consultants project around 9% raises, recruiters expect rewards to favour top performers and AI-skilled talent, with one-time bonuses may increasingly replacing permanent hikes.

Will central government employees get a DA hike after Dussehra? The Centre's 21 October Cabinet meeting has raised hopes of a 3% increase, taking dearness allowance from 60% to 63%. Here is what employees and pensioners need to know.

LIC Certificate of Existence: Find out what this life certificate is, why it matters for annuity payments, how eligible LIC annuitants can submit it in five steps, what details it contains and how to check the next due date.

Amid drought situation in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the state government will provide advance financial assistance of 5,000 directly to affected farmers by Diwali. 

Higher fuel costs have increased airlines' operational expenses and are eventually being passed on to consumers.

Indias auto loans are growing as vehicle prices rise and consumers seek higher-value models. From H1FY19 to H1FY26, average car loans increased 49% to 8.2 lakh, as younger buyers enter the wider mobility credit market.

After the RBI raised repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50%, several banks hiked lending benchmarks, making home loans more expensive. Borrowers can raise EMIs or extend repayment periods, we illustrate how both compare for 30 lakh, 50 lakh, 80 lakh or 1 crore home loans