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At the Global Fintech Fest 2026, agentic AI, tokenisation and quantum are the key themes of the event. These technologies could change how investors manage portfolios, access assets and assess risk over the next decade. Heres what it means for investors. 

The tribunal examined the distinction between the purchase and sale of shares and transactions carried out in exchange-traded derivatives

Pharma and healthcare mutual funds have delivered positive returns over the last 1 year, but performance has varied sharply across schemes. While some active funds have gained more than 25%, several others have posted much lower returns. 

The Income Tax Rules, 2026 have raised the annual tax-free limit on employer-provided gifts, vouchers and tokens from 5,000 to 15,000. The benefit is available as an aggregate annual limit, not separately for each occasion. 

For employees at Level 2 and above, the association has demanded that the ceiling be increased in proportion to their higher pay levels.

An Indian citizen returning from the US may face different tax treatment for a 401(k)-to-IRA rollover depending on residential status. But what happens once the taxpayer becomes an Indian ROR?

A freedom fund is a savings set aside to facilitate life changes, such as career breaks or relocations, without touching your emergency fund. 

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund, Indias largest mutual fund scheme, added DLF and Knowledge Realty Trust in August 2026 and exited one REIT. It also raised exposure to 10 holdings and trimmed one. Heres what you need to know.

Apple shares closed at around $234 on September 9, 2025, around the launch of the iPhone 17 Pro. Since then, the stock has risen sharply to $320, representing a gain of roughly 36% in dollar terms.

Experts said with escalation in hostilities between Iran and the US, Brent prices have crossed the USD 100 per barrel-mark on Wednesday and the Indian crude basket is at about USD 109 per barrel

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has said it will not defer the strike unless there is a favourable decision or a definite timeline on its principal demand for a five-day banking week.

Indian investors may be overlooking a vast global opportunity by sticking only to domestic equities. A new report highlights what lies beyond India, from global technology leaders to foreign-currency goals, and explains how investors can access these markets.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved five railway multi-tracking projects costing 10,021 crore, aimed at enhancing rail infrastructure across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana. The projects are expected to be completed by 2029-30.

The latest action brings down the number of such professionals in the country to 4,359 at the end of June, even as eight new IPs got registered during the quarter.

Facing space constraints for its nearly 3,000 employees, Axis Bank plans to relocate offices in Mumbai while awaiting a five-year construction of a new headquarters. This situation highlights the ongoing struggle for firms in densely populated cities to find adequate office space.

When a customer pays by credit card, the merchant generally incurs a fee for accepting the payment. This cost is commonly known as the Merchant Discount Rate.

The deputy governor warned that speed, concentration and opacity could amplify familiar financial risks and make disruptions spread faster through the system.

The governments Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) has helped prevent suspected cyber fraud losses worth more than 5,000 crore since its launch in May 2025. Know how FRI uses telecom intelligence to flag risky transactions and what steps consumers can take to protect their money.

Experts argued that implementation of such a tax would have gone against the government's digital advocacy and appeared as a regressive step.

RBI's executive director P. Vasudevan said interoperability has been one of the success stories of Indias payments ecosystem and should not be lost in the move towards tokenized assets.

Knowing the prescribed timelines and protections can help policyholders track their claims and take appropriate action when there is an unnecessary delay.

NRE vs NRO: Non-residents in India should update their banking by switching old savings accounts to avoid tax issues and compliance problems. 

International exchange-traded funds in India are trading at steep premiums due to regulatory caps on overseas investments. New Sebi rules on price bands have further inflated valuations, raising concerns for investors seeking global diversification.

EPF advance rules have been highlighted by EPFO, covering withdrawals for education, illness and housing. Here is what EPF members should know about eligibility, withdrawal limits, applicable conditions and the impact on retirement savings.

The proposed PIR allows policy detail transfers between insurers, safeguarding waiting periods and claim histories. It aims to streamline insurance management but depends on accurate records and clear error responsibilities. 

Job loss or an unforeseen financial difficulty can make car loan EMIs harder to manage. Experts suggest contacting lenders early, using emergency savings carefully and checking insurance to avoid missed payments, credit score damage and potential loan default.

Advance tax deadline September 15, 2026 is approaching. Taxpayers with income from interest, rent, dividends, mutual funds, shares or freelance work may need to pay advance tax if their remaining tax liability exceeds 10,000.

A high cash allocation in a mutual fund does not necessarily mean the fund manager expects a market fall. Investors should check the fund's historical cash levels, investment strategy and reason for holding cash before redeeming.

Paid credit services promise to explain falling scores, flag unfamiliar accounts and offer personalized guidance. But when does that advice add enough value to justify the fee?

India does not lack housing demand, and it does not lack capital. The gap lies in connecting the two for borrowers whose repayment capacity is real but hard to read from standard documents.

Delhi ITAT invalidated a 8.71 crore income tax reassessment notice issued to a deceased taxpayer, stressing the need for valid notices, legal heir proceedings and compliance with limitation periods.

SGB 2020-21 Series XII investors can prematurely redeem their bonds on September 9, 2026 at 15,355 per unit, RBI said. For those who bought online at 4,612 per gram, 1 lakh invested at issue would be worth about 3.33 lakh, excluding interest.

At the entry level, most platforms offer a one-time portfolio review, suggest additions or trims based on spending patterns, and provide basic redemption advice.

Zuno General Insurance has launched Fuel Guard, an add-on for eligible newer vehicles that covers specified engine and fuel-system damage caused by approved blended fuels, subject to conditions.

The move could improve the bankability of BOT projects by putting a floor under losses when a project goes wrong before it starts generating revenue. This matters in a sector where hundreds of highway projects have missed deadlines

Gold ETF inflows fell 55% in July after a sharp correction in precious metals. Experts see profit-booking and leverage unwinding, but say diversification and de-dollarization support long-term demand.

An NRI can be nominated for PPF, NSC and SCSS, but the proceeds are subject to a non-repatriation condition. What happens after the account holders death depends on the nomination, succession rights and applicable FEMA rules.

PF offers salaried employees more than retirement savings: tax-free interest growth, employer-funded pension via EPS, family protection through EDLI, legal protection from debt attachment, and partial withdrawals for housing, medical or education

Microdrama apps are experimenting with reality formats built around personalities, relationships and real-life situations. But can unscripted content deliver the hooks and pacing that 90-second episodes demand?

Experts say that equating a home loan EMI with the cost of the house may be a gross miscalculation. The real cost extends beyond this and includes stamp duty & registration, interiors & furnishing, monthly society maintenance, annual property taxes, home insurance and inevitable upkeep costs.

Gold and silver prices today, 9 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 Karnataka HC has ruled that a health insurance claim cannot be rejected merely because a treatment did not require hospitalisation. The ruling offers important relief as more treatments, are increasingly administered without hospital admission.

A memory chip crisis has come to haunt Indias peak laptop sales season, which runs from regional festivals in September through the end of the year and accounts for more than a third of the full years electronics sales.

IRDAI has warned policyholders against a fake website impersonating its Bima Bharosa insurance grievance platform. The regulator has directed consumers to use only the official Bima Bharosa portal and urged those who may have shared sensitive information to take immediate precautions.

M3M has emerged as the highest bidder for a 12.5-acre mixed-use plot in Noida's Sector 108, quoting around 1,850 crore, more than twice the 835-crore reserve price. DLF also participated in the auction, while Godrej Properties did not bid.

The Retired Employees Welfare Association (REWA), a pensioners body, has urged the Centre to amend the 8th Pay Commissions Terms of Reference (ToR) to cover pension and family pension revision for retirees before 1 January 2026.

A 10 lakh health insurance policy does not always mean the insurer will pay 10 lakh of your hospital bill. Room-rent caps, sub-limits, co-payments, deductibles and non-medical expenses can reduce the final claim payout.

Sugar is the biggest raw material for companies that use it across candies, confectionery, chocolates, biscuits, baked goods, sweets and beverages.

Indian banks are pursuing overseas funding through OFCBs to replace short-term financing used for FCNR(B) schemes

Amazon Leo is also looking for partners that will offer its satellite internet's last-mile services. The company has reached out to Tata group-owned Nelco, besides other companies.