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The bank planned to cut stake in Axis Finance. But the central bank last month withdrew its draft circular, allowing banks to continue with overlapping non-bank lending operations through their subsidiaries. 

The bellwether trial in California Superior Court, Los Angeles County involves a 19-year-old woman from California, identified as K.G.M., who says she became addicted to the companies platforms at a young age because of their attention-grabbing design, according to court filings

Radio jockey and content creator Ashish Sharma has accused the makers of Mastiii 4 for copying his viral Instagram skit without permission, and the Delhi high court has issued a notice to the producers of the adult comedy film.

The silver foray is one of several examples of former CEO Warren Buffett making a smart call, but then selling the investment too soon.

Unlike earlier models that tried to handle logistics and fulfilment, this new cohort acts as a tech layer connecting creators to established marketplaces.

Understanding the crucial difference between nominees and legal heirs can save families from disputes and ensure smooth asset transfer.

As fraud risks rise and finance grows more complex, adult children across urban India are becoming informal money managers for ageing parentsmanaging investments, blocking mis-selling and navigating a delicate balance between protection and autonomy.

As gold hits record highs, many investors assume silver is the obvious next bet. History shows that thinking can quietly damage long-term portfolios.

Bank holiday today: The RBI has announced a total of 16 holidays for all public and private banks across India in January 2026, including the State Bank of India (SBI). Check if this includes also today

Brands spanning food, wellness, and personal care say they are now allocating up to half of their digital ad spends to quick-commerce apps such as Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto, as sales velocity and return on ad spends improve sharply.

India will celebrate Republic Day on 26 January, Monday, which is why banks will be closed. However, digital banking services remain available for transactions. 

Media and entertainment firms are forming global partnerships to tap into the lucrative diaspora market. Despite India's growing consumption, monetization remains challenging. Collaborations focus on producing diverse content for international audiences while navigating competition.

From overseas employees working briefly from India to gifting money to NRIs, heres how Indian tax rules apply in two common cross-border situations.

From Dublin to Boston, Vancouver to Warsaw, diaspora founders are creating a new class of alcoholic beverages, inspired by India, shaped by restaurant tables and made for the global palate.

The rationale for systematic investing is independent of portfolio size. Whether an investor has 1,000 or several crores, market direction over the short or long term remains inherently uncertain.

FNPO has said that the previous pay commissions did not apply the fitment factor consistently at all levels, both by design and necessity. Therefore, it has sought fitment factors ranging from 3.0-3.25 for various central government employee levels

Bank holidays next week: Bank holidays may differ from region to region depending on the festival or other important events. They are determined by the Reserve Bank of India, which shares the dates in the RBI bank holiday calendar.

As per a WTO document, India told members that cotton remains critical for livelihoods and rural development in developing and least-developed countries, and that progress on the issue has been limited despite long-standing mandates.

While AI chatbots are a great tool to learn concepts, narrow down choices or even discover options, the risk lies in treating recommendations as advice. Action-oriented money decision-making driven by AI can be risky

Currently, bank employees get the second and fourth Saturdays off each month, apart from Sundays and RBI-listed holidays

The RBI has announced a total of 16 holidays for all public and private banks in India in January 2026, including the State Bank of India. This also includes weekends. Check if banks are also closed today, on 24 January

With gold prices seeing a surge, it is better to get insurance for the gold jewellery that you have in safe deposit lockers.

Planning to build your own house? Learn how home loan eligibility works, EMI rules for selfconstruction, and tax benefits under Sections 80C and 24(b).

The RBI has announced a total of 16 holidays for all public and private banks in India in January 2026, including the State Bank of India. This also includes weekends the second and fourth Saturdays, and all Sundays in the month.

With the Income Tax Act, 2025, set to kick in from 1 April, the upcoming Budget must prioritize compliance, clarity and credibility over further tax rate cuts.

A flexi-cap fund invests across companies without any market capitalisation limits. Money is allocated based on market conditions and future outlook. A multi-cap fund invests at least 25% in each of the large-, mid-, and small-cap categories, providing balanced exposure.

Education costs in India are rising faster than inflation. Here's how parents can blend equity, debt and protection to build a resilient, goal-focused education plan for their children.

The revamp under EPFO 3.0 will see the retirement body overhauling its architecture as it shifts to a core banking solution amid a backdrop of the organisation expanding in scale

This facility allows individuals to borrow funds by using their shares as collateral. However, you need to carefully monitor specific rules and market risks associated with this type of credit.

The veteran market strategist explains why portfolio balance matters more than chasing safe assets in uncertain markets

While this payment was issued in the end of 2025 itself, its confirmation by the IRS as well as the treatment has seen one million taxpayers reshaping their household finances in 2026 and is also helping citizens plan their budgets in the coming months.

Budget 2026: Tax experts urge the govt to expand the scope of Section 87A rebate and increase the threshold of long-term capital gains tax to provide greater relief to the middle class. Here's how the 1.25 lakh LTCG tax limit and exclusion from 87A rebate affect salaried mutual fund investors. 

The GST portal blocks small businesses whenever their output tax exceeds the 2.5 lakh threshold. They can't even register as a regular business without three GST returns.

Investing the entire corpus in a fixed deposit might not work out in the long run, so a more nuanced approach and diversified approach is required.

To understand whether your MF investment is truly performing well or is simply a risky bet delivering dazzling returns, you need a tool that zooms in on the scheme's risk and reward. This is where the Sharpe ratio comes in handy.

Many people diagnosed with a health condition worry about being denied insurance. They shouldn't. Insurers are now good at understanding and covering people with adverse health.

Exemption under section 54F is available only if the sale proceeds from the sale of the long-term capital asset are reinvested in a residential property.

This critical factor often overlooked by investors can dramatically alter long-term wealth, even with consistent average returns.

Given the unpredictable nature of IPO listings, financial advisers say individual investors are best off holding stocks via mutual funds or via the secondary market for the long run. Those who want to play the IPO listing game should be wary of these risks

A new research-backed formula replaces complex simulations to estimate safe withdrawal rates, helping Indian retirees quickly assess how much they can spend based on equity allocation and retirement length.

An Income Tax Notice is a formal communication from the Income Tax Department sent to the taxpayer on various grounds. Check who gets it and how to respond.