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As AI reshapes client demand and competition for contracts intensifies, mid-sized IT services firms are revamping sales incentives and exploring new channels to win business.

Hyderabad's Lakdi-ka-pul one-way traffic trial: The proposed changes will reportedly cover the stretch between Ravindra Bharathi, Lakdi-ka-pul and Iqbal Minar junctions.  

With Diwali over, NPCI has yet to announce the implementation date for MDR on select UPI payments above 2,000. Here's what you need to know about the proposed 0.4% charge, sector-specific rates, and whether merchants or customers will bear the additional cost.

The blaze was reported at 11:20 pm on Sunday after unidentified individuals allegedly burst crackers near the rail lines. The fire had already compromised the signalling network close to the tracks despite a prompt response

With originals widely available on streaming platforms, Hindi remakes must offer more than a copy. Experts say a fresh take on proven IP can draw audiences, citing Drishyam 3s strong opening.

Aaryamann Sethi  runs a YouTube channel named Aary Vlogs, where he shares family moments, personal life updates, and original music. He has 3,84,000 followers as of November 2026.

American Express India has deducted Membership Rewards points linked to cancelled cards, leaving some customers with negative balances. The move has raised concerns about pooled reward points, the 30-day forfeiture rule, and how affected cardholders can challenge the deductions.

Low prices can disguise weak businesses, poor liquidity and manipulation risks. Sebis proposed clean-up is a reminder that penny stocks can be costly bets.

Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal recently offered a glimpse of her 29-crore Worli home during Farah Khan's YouTube visit. From earthy interiors and a cosy balcony to a piano and a functional guest room, here's a look inside her Mumbai residence.

Gold and silver prices declined on 10 November as investors awaited key US inflation data. Check the latest 24K and 22K gold rates and silver prices across major Indian cities and key factors influencing international bullion prices.

With Diwali celebrations over, salaried employees should understand how employers' festive gifts, vouchers and cash bonuses are taxed. The rules prescribe different tax treatments for these benefits, which can affect employees' taxable income and overall tax liability.

Non-permanent employees accounted for 17% of the workforce at 353 BSE 500 companies in FY26, up from 11% three years earlier, as companies prioritise flexibility over long-term employment commitments.

Senior citizens can earn up to 8.6% on five-year FDs. Suryoday Small Finance Bank offers the highest rate, followed by Jana and DCB Bank at 8%. Here is a comparison of FD rates across small finance, private and public sector banks.

The new service is likely to get priority on the Western Ghats section, particularly the 55-km Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road stretch; existing trains may face delays of up to 25 minutes.

PPFAS Flexi Cap Fund added Netflix, exited Meta Platforms and reduced Microsoft in October 2026. It also increased investments in DLF, Maruti Suzuki, M&M and other Indian stocks. Here's a look at its latest portfolio and long-term rolling returns.

Wedding insurance can help Indian families recover costs if unforeseen events such as fire, theft, severe illness or extreme weather disrupt celebrations. Here's how it works.

Choosing an NPS pension fund based on one-year returns can be misleading. Investors should assess rolling returns, upside and downside performance, and volatility to understand how consistently a scheme has beaten its benchmark across different market cycles.

A limited-time offer is available to select subscribers through the Airtel Thanks app; customers can get 56 days of service by paying for a single recharge.

The government has expanded mandatory gold jewellery hallmarking to six more districts, taking coverage to 398 districts across 26 states and UTs. Here's the complete list of additions and what buyers should check before purchasing gold jewellery.

When employment ends, employers settle outstanding dues after the last working day and deduct applicable TDS. Here's how each component of the payout is taxed.

TRAI has put a ceiling on what telecom operators can charge for network connections. Here's the new pricing.

Larsen & Toubro to construct 15.1-km elevated corridor; project targeted for completion in 36 months.

Firecracker injuries during Diwali can lead to significant medical bills. While health insurance covers serious burns and eye injuries requiring hospitalisation, minor outpatient treatment and consumables may be excluded.

ITAT Jaipur deleted an 11 lakh penalty on a farmer who accepted cash while selling his house for 22.5 lakh. The tribunal cited his lack of awareness of tax rules and held that reasonable cause justified relief under Section 273B.

Anthropic's Claude Personal Finance and OpenAI's ChatGPT Finances offer AI-powered budgeting, spending analysis and financial planning through linked bank accounts. However, they differ in data privacy settings, advertising policies and plans to expand financial services.

Hyderabad businessman Nanavath Bhupal Naik is accused of running a 670-crore investment fraud that affected about 7,400 people. Here's how he pulled off the massive fraud. 

Nifty 50 ETFs and index funds track the same benchmark but differ in trading, liquidity and investment convenience. Anand Rathi Wealth's Protima Dhawan explains five parameters to compare and why she prefers actively managed equity funds.

Will old your cheque book become invalid after December 31, 2026? The RBI has clarified claims that existing CTS cheque books become invalid from the new year. Here's all you need to know 

Wrong details in your EPF account? Follow EPFOs 5-step joint declaration process to correct them online, plus 2.36 lakh grievances resolved in October.

Official sources told The Hindu that pending work across all 11 stations will gather momentum to meet the revised August 2027 completion deadline.

Amid this festive season, we answer how much gold you can keep at home legally, if there's a penalty for exceeding limits, rules about declaration, investments, what the tax requirement is, and more.

The complainant alleged that despite multiple official communications from the pension-sanctioning authorities, repeated visits to the branch, and formal representations, the bank failed to release the correctly revised family pension.

8th Pay Commission report is due around May 2027. Know about interim reports, extensions and when the revised salary and pension may be implemented.

Bank Holiday, closed tomorrow 10 Nov 2026: Public and private sector lenders including the State Bank of India and HDFC Bank will be closed in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Belapur, Dehradun, Gangtok, Mumbai and Nagpur; heres why. 

Rather than pressure people to have children, policymakers should make parenting more affordable and strengthen pensions and elder care for those who remain childfree.

Post Office savings account ATM limit is 25,000 a day. Know the per-transaction cap, free transactions, charges and the 500 minimum balance rule.

Reward points and a generous credit limit can make spending feel like a win, but unnecessary purchases and high credit utilization may cost more than you gain.

Koffee With Karans exit after 22 years highlights how OTT platforms weigh audience demand, retention and costs before renewing shows. Yet a shows commercial life can continue through back-catalogue licensing, advertising and digital clips.

Two in every three top executives leave within five years of taking charge, a Mint analysis of annual reports of BSE 500 companies has found. The study covered 481 executive heads, including CEOs, managing directors and chairpersons, who exited these companies between 2017 and 2026.

Gold and silver prices today, 9 November: 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.

Post Office MIS: 15 lakh in a joint account at 7.4% pays 9,250 a month. Know the limits, withdrawal penalties and tax rules before you invest.

DA hike news: Uttar Pradesh has raised dearness allowance for eligible state govt employees by 3%, from 60% to 63% of basic pay, effective July 1, 2026. Enhanced DA will be paid with November's salaries. 

Reit-oriented funds offer an easy way into real estate trusts, but with only a handful of listed Reits, their portfolios are not pure Reit plays yet.

While Elon Musk's SpaceX targets the large-capacity mass-launch market, there may be a different field for smaller rocket companies to play

The 8th Pay Commission has completed one year of its 18-month term, with its final report expected around May to June 2027. If the revised pay is applied from January 1, 2026, a Level 6 employee with 44,900 basic pay could see about 5.14 lakh in 12-month arrears at a 2.57 fitment factor. 

Bank holiday today: Check in which cities lenders including the State Bank of India and HDFC Bank will be closed on Monday, 9 November for customers on account of Diwali, Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Pooja and Vishwakarma Day.

Tax breaks for foreign investors are a good idea, but India's long-term savers also deserve something better than the current deal

Turning 30 without a credit history? First-time borrowers can build a healthy credit profile by starting with manageable credit, paying EMIs on time, maintaining low credit utilisation and monitoring their credit reports regularly.

Diwali 2026: For Bhai Dooj, brothers can support their sisters financial independence with gifts such as mutual fund SIPs, gold investments and other ways. The best choice depends on her needs, risk tolerance and financial goals.

Investors sometimes misunderstand the limits when making deposits in their child's public provident fund account. Here's how much each parent can invest for their child while keeping the annual contribution tax-free.