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A wrong mobile number, incorrect loan details or a missed payment recorded in your credit report could affect how lenders assess your creditworthiness. Learn five essential checks, how to dispute credit report errors and ways to protect your credit score.

A thoughtful ageing-parent plan combines financial safeguards, health preparation and safer surroundings with open communication. 

Multi-cap and multi-asset allocation mutual funds follow different investment strategies. Multi-cap funds invest across large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks, while multi-asset funds diversify across asset classes. We compare their 1-, 3-, and 5-year returns to see which category leads.

A Sikar taxpayer faced a 3.99 lakh penalty after declaring 12.9 lakh in income following an income tax notice. The ITAT Jaipur quashed the penalty after finding defects in the assessment order and notice. Heres why he won and what taxpayers should check.

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) can make online shopping for Diwali, Dussehra, and Dhanteras more convenient, but it carries risks. Understand 5 key concerns, including overspending, late payment charges, credit score damage and debt accumulation, before choosing BNPL. Read on to learn more. 

Experts say there is no limit on properties held under one PAN, provided transactions are genuine and funds are explainable. They recommend keeping sale deeds, payment and funding evidence, bank statements, loan documents, and other ownership records.

With the tax audit report deadline of 21 October approaching, taxpayers need to check their books, reconcile turnover and GST records, review key Form 3CD disclosures, and confirm portal submission. Here are the checks an expert suggests taxpayers should complete before filing.

Axis Bank credit card holders can now tap to pay using biometrics without PIN or OTP, though the launch excludes UPI integration and RuPay support.

The Income Tax Department has introduced Form 141 to simplify tax deducted at source (TDS) compliance. The new form replaces Forms 26QB, 26QC, 26QD and 26QE, covering property transfers, rent, contractor payments, professional fees and virtual digital asset transactions.

In May, the cabinet approved a 37,500 crore scheme to promote coal and lignite gasification, with a target of 100 million tonnes of gasification capacity by 2030. 

Senior citizen home hunt: Seeking house for aged parents? Home prices below 70 lakh and improving healthcare options have made tier 2 cities and spiritual hubs such as Kochi, Nashik, Varanasi and Haridwar popular. 

Turning 18? Find out how to update your minor PAN card with a new photograph, signature and other details, how to apply for a major PAN card, and why you can retain your existing PAN number instead of applying for a new one.

Indias first proposed AI immigration corridor for cruise passengers could be tested at Cochin Port. Cameras would verify identities while officers monitor checks and follow up on flagged passengers.

Investing 50,000 in KVP vs NSC? Compare Post Office interest rates, maturity periods, estimated returns and Section 80C tax benefits to decide which government-backed savings scheme better suits your five-year financial goal.

The rental agreement is priced at 694 per sq ft per month, translating to a starting monthly rent of approximately 3.46 crore.

Here's how EPFO members can check their provident fund balance, view and download their account passbook and track claims through the official portal, Umang app, SMS, WhatsApp or missed calls services. 

The 8th Central Pay Commission will meet stakeholders in Mumbai on 2223 October 2026 as it considers changes to pay, allowances, pensions and benefits for central government employees and retirees.

Planning to update your Aadhaar details? UIDAI accepts different documents for changes to name, address, date of birth, and relationship details. Here is a category-wise list of accepted identity, address, relationship, and DOB proofs. 

Understand the difference between basic pay, grade pay and pay level under the 8th Pay Commission. Learn how the 7th Pay Commissions pay matrix works, what employee unions are demanding and how the fitment factor could affect revised salaries.

Mutual funds reshuffled their stock portfolios in September 2026, with notable changes in holding values and shareholding quantities across companies. Here's what these shifts reveal about fund managers buying and selling activity. 

The 8th Pay Commission fitment factor could determine revised basic pay for central government employees. Compare salary calculations at proposed multipliers of 4, 3.833 and 3.80, understand union demands and check what the estimates mean for your salary.

From Assam to Bihar, Kerala, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Sikkim, West Bengal and more we check the full list of states that announced DA and DR hikes for employees and pensioners in 2026. 

BSNL employees raised demands for wage revision, 7th CPC-linked wages for casual labourers, higher retirement contributions, revised allowances, and festival advances at the 41st National Council meeting. Here's what was discussed and what the management said.

Keralam has raised Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) from 35% to 37% for eligible state government employees and pensioners. Revised payments begin in November 2026, while separate government orders will clarify arrears due from January 1, 2026.

There is nothing wrong with the ritual. Just dont mistake it for investing.

As Irdai weighs changes to insurance distribution, rising health claims disputes and gaps in grievance redressal underscore the need for stronger insurer accountability, fairer claims settlement and better policyholder protection.

There are at least 4 national holidays this week; customers are advised to check their local holiday calendar before heading to their bank branch.

YouTubes move to reduce the reach of clips that make minimal changes to existing videos could reshape distribution strategies, campaign economics and the balance between reposting content and adding creative value. 

Central government employees await the July 2026 DA/DR hike, with no announcement as of October 16. Past revisions were announced between late September and October, raising hopes for a festive-season decision. However, history offers no guarantee of when the Centre will announce the hike.

The government announced a productivity-linked bonus for postal employees for 202526. Details here.

DLF is targeting growth through residential pre-sales, improved profitability and expansion of its commercial rental business. The developers second-quarter net profit rose 10% to 1,301.35 crore, though pre-sales declined. It has set a sales target of about 20,000 crore for FY27.

Hyderabads consumer commission directed SBI to pay a retired scientist 15.35 lakh after finding deficiency in service over his matured fixed deposit. Details here.

Ranbir Kapoor has leased his 6,094 sq ft apartment at Pune's Trump Towers for a starting monthly rent of 4.63 lakh. The three-year agreement includes a 5% annual increase and is expected to generate around 1.75 crore in rental income.

Reliance Jio plans to expand overseas by offering its internally developed telecom technology as managed services, drawing on 7,220 patents. It also aims to use existing network assets to support 6G, grow home broadband to 100 million households and build on a 530-million-subscriber base.

The NPPAs new rules target markups of up to 700% in some cases, covering widely used immunotherapies and targeted cancer treatments. Revised prices will be effective from 9 November.

Chandigarh recorded its highest-ever property registration in July, with a 30.3-kanal industrial plot selling for 200.32 crore. A Sector 9-B house fetched 100 crore. Rising residential, commercial and agricultural values have boosted stamp duty revenue, despite fewer registered documents.

Policyholders may claim from both employer-provided and individual health insurance for one hospitalisation. But if you overlook certain terms, it can lead to a rejection. Check details.

Noidas nine-acre Japanese Park in Sector 94 is nearing completion, with the Noida Authority targeting a December 15 opening. The project near Okhla Bird Sanctuary Metro station will feature Japanese-style gardens, a Zen garden, themed swings, waterfalls, water bodies and jogging tracks and more.

Gold FoFs have restricted fresh investments, while silver funds and gold ETFs remain open. Experts explain the impact of India's import bill, why silver has been treated differently, the risks of ETF premiums, and what investors should consider before choosing either metal.

The 1.25 lakh annual LTCG exemption applies to Indian equity investments, but does it also apply to foreign stocks held by an Indian investor? Check details here.

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund has nearly halved its cash allocation in six months, signalling a shift towards deploying money in select opportunities. With cash levels falling below 10%, the funds latest portfolio reveals where it is increasing exposure and how its returns compare with the benchmark.

Dussehra 2026 is an opportunity to improve your finances. Discover six bad money habits to give up this festive season, including overspending, delaying investments, ignoring insurance, taking unnecessary loans, risky trading and blindly following social media stock tips.

BharatPe has launched its Tyohar BharatPe Gold Offer for the festive season, giving eligible customers 5% extra digital gold and a chance to win prizes from a 20 lakh pool. The campaign runs from 11 October to 10 November 2026 through the BharatPe ecosystem.

Saif Ali Khan leased two commercial units in Mumbai for 22.76 lakh monthly rent on a five-year deal, with a security deposit set at 2.36 crore

Factor-based mutual funds use strategies such as momentum, quality and low volatility to select stocks. We compare the leading schemes by 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns and examine which strategies top each period.

With the new underpass, daily travel would become easier for thousands of people using the busy Parthala Chowk junction in Noida, particularly during morning and evening rush hours.

SBI has warned about AI voice-cloning scams that can trick people into transferring money or sharing banking details. Learn how to verify callers, protect sensitive information and report cyber fraud through helpline 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in. 

A step-up SIP can help investors build a larger corpus by increasing contributions over time. But does investing more mean higher returns? Find a comparison of regular SIPs, fixed 1,000 top-ups, and 10% annual top-ups data to understand their impact on wealth creation and XIRR over 5 to 25 years.

Central government employees and pensioners are awaiting the July 2026 DA and DR revision after the latest Cabinet meeting offered no update. Previous announcements provide a timeline of when the Centre declared the July instalment over the past five years.

EPFO VISHWAS 2026 allows eligible employers to settle pending Section 14B penal damages at concessional rates. Understand why EPF damages are imposed, how the scheme works, and what employers should check before applying.