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Experts highlight risks young investors should consider when using AI for investment decisions.

Two brothers jointly own a house, but one later buys the other's share and becomes the sole owner. The former co-owner moves out but continues to use the property's address on Aadhaar and bank records. Does this create any risk for the new owner? Experts explain.

A Pension Adalat will be held on October 12-13 in Gurugram for pension-related issues of Haryana's retired and serving GPF employees. Officials encourage eligible attendees to bring necessary documents for resolution. Check timings, documents to carry and more.

Large-cap mutual funds and Nifty 50 index funds both offer ways to gain large-cap exposure. But should investors choose one or hold both? An expert explains how passive and active allocations can fit into a portfolio and what investors should consider. 

The proposed No UPI Day protest on October 2, Gandhi Jayanti, has been called off by AIMRA and AICPDF after their meeting with FM Nirmala Sitharaman. Heres what the proposed 0.4% UPI MDR means, what retailers have sought and what customers should know.

Mutual funds, insurance companies and pension funds can now obtain a one-time approval for subsequent acquisitions, rather than seeking the central bank's permission every time.

The UPI platform processed 24.07 billion transactions in September, down 1.8% from August. The value of transactions fell 1.5% to 29.4 lakh crore, according to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which operates the UPI platform.

Gopchade proposed establishing a dedicated policyholders protection framework, with separate arrangements for life and long-term insurance, as well as general insurance.

Homebuyers in Jaypee Wish Town, Noida, are frustrated over delays in possession of flats, despite occupancy certificates. They cite missing infrastructure and ongoing construction issues linked to Suraksha Group, responsible for completing unfinished projects by Jaypee Infratech Ltd.

A commuter said he was stuck for around 40 minutes while travelling from Mayur Vihar Phase-I towards central Delhi during the afternoon. Another took 55 minutes to reach the intersection point of the flyover.

Large- and small-cap mutual funds are seeing different investor interest, raising questions about how you should allocate across equity and other asset classes. A September report outlines how conservative, moderate, and aggressive investors could structure their portfolios.

The regulator is looking to expand pension coverage by making it easier for people to open NPS accounts and contribute digitally, particularly through the newly introduced NPS Tatkal facility.

This year, October 2 or Gandhi Jayanti, will fall on a Friday, marking the first weekday bank holiday of this month. Check how bank services, UPI, Net banking, ATM services will be impacted.

The Centre will ask private fuel retailers Jio-bp and Nayara Energy to roll back recent diesel sales caps, reiterating that supply limits are not permitted, said petroleum secretary Neeraj Mittal.

Digital personal loans are gaining ground in India, with digital lenders accounting for a large share of loan volumes. A new report examines how borrowing patterns are changing, who is using digital credit and how banks compare as the lending landscape evolves.

A cyber fraud can leave victims worried not just about lost money but also about what happens to their bank account after the incident is reported. Heres what customers need to know about the banks response, account restrictions and chances of recovering the money.

The revised rates will take effect on January 1 and will apply to employees and pensioners covered under both the pre-revised and revised basic pay structures.

The gap indicates that although households continued to accumulate savings and investments, a growing share of the additional wealth was offset by higher borrowing. Consequently, net financial assets grew by just 6.8% in 2025, below the growth rate of gross financial assets.

PFRDAs NPS Sanchay Pension Yatra will cover Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Kolkata from 1-16 October. NPS Sanchay is designed to simplify retirement savings, with a predefined investment approach and flexible contribution options. Heres who can apply and how the scheme works.

UPI transactions in September reached 24.07 billion, a 1.8% decline from August, but marked a 23% year-on-year growth. The total value was 29.37 lakh crore, with an 18% annual increase, while daily averages stood at 802 million transactions valued at 97,913 crore.

A surge in startup exits and stock gains fuelled Bengaluru's premium housing boom from 2021 to 2024. Now, slowing price growth and tech sector headwinds are prompting buyers to rethink the equity-to-property playbook.

Indias concert economy is expanding rapidly, but the experience goes beyond the performance. Traffic, parking, crowd management and last-mile connectivity remain key challenges, while organisers are increasingly exploring data, AI and better transport planning to manage large crowds.

We spend much of our time preparing for visible financial risks. But longevity, inflation and inadequate insurance can create deeper risks that surface only when it is too late to respond.

A report reveals that market gains largely fueled global financial wealth growth, while new household savings fell. Here's where India's wealth growth stood in 2025.

Buying term insurance early can mean lower premiums, but the need for cover depends on financial responsibilities. Age, health, lifestyle and liabilities can affect the cost, while marriage, children, loans and dependent parents can increase the amount of cover needed.

Indian investors are diversifying their portfolios by exploring overseas stocks and cryptocurrencies, moving beyond traditional options like fixed deposits and mutual funds. 

A Chennai ITAT ruling allows 63 lakh of Section 54 relief to a taxpayer who built a new house on a plot bought earlier in his wife's name, while rejecting the land cost. The case highlights the tax treatment of land and construction separately.

The quality of payroll systems and record-keeping practices implemented today will directly impact pension entitlements that employees claim 20 or 30 years from now.

The government has maintained unchanged interest rates for various small savings schemes for the October-December quarter. Here's how the rates are determined and why the govt did not revise them for 11 straight quarters.

Only three equity mutual fund categories have delivered more than 10% returns in 2026 so far, with international equity funds leading at 21.21%, followed by sectoral-pharma at 13.98% and small-cap funds at 10.59%

While an administrative step has been removed, it does not dilute the buyer's responsibility for TDS, which is higher when the seller is an NRI.

In contrast to Hollywood's recent original hits, Hindi cinema leans on sequels, which are showing diminishing returns. 

Anup Kumar Saha is appointed as the next CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, succeeding Ashok Vaswani. He will serve a three-year term and aims to accelerate the bank's growth as the fourth-largest private bank in India.

Gold and silver prices in India witnessed a xx during early trading hours on Thursday. Check retail rates of the precious metals in top metro cities of the country.

RBI has approved Anup Kumar Saha as Kotak Mahindra Banks MD and CEO for three years from 1 January. He will succeed Ashok Vaswani, who is stepping down at the end of his term.

Sovereign Gold Bond investors holding four eligible tranches can opt for premature redemption in October 2026. But the redemption date is not the deadline to apply. Here is the RBI schedule investors need to check before exiting.

October will see extended deadlines for tax audits, new merchant discount rates on UPI transactions, and changes to bulk deposit interest disclosures, among other changes. Check list here.

Starting early, increasing contributions with income and knowing the retirement corpus you need can make NPS more effective as part of a long-term retirement plan, experts say.

For ICICI Lombard, the immediate objective is to get younger customers into its customer base early, keep them engaged and eventually move them toward higher-value products as their financial capacity and insurance requirements grow.

The plan is aimed at companies that already have dollar revenues or offshore operations, since they are better placed to absorb the currency exposure the swap creates.

The Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) is a 115-month investment scheme designed for Indian citizens aged 10 and over, allowing deposits starting from 1,000. Here's a look at the rules to transfer, pledge or prematurely close your account 

PFRDA plans to introduce the NPS Swasthya health-focused pension product after successful testing. Here's a look at what we can expect, the deductibles and likely healthcare insurance cover the product may provide 

The revised RBI framework is aimed at making bulk-FD pricing more transparent and giving large depositors clearer information about the interest rate applicable to their deposits.

The number of people engaged in registered manufacturing increased 7.19% year-on-year to 21 million in 2024-25, while total emoluments rose 12.08%.

Shah Rukh Khan's mother advised him to earn more rather than limit his expenses. What should you do?

EY's latest report, global experience suggests wealth participation expands when investing is embedded into financial behavior, supported by trust, enabled by technology and delivered through simple, accessible experiences.

China's AI oversight differs from the US by implementing govt-mandated safeguards rather than relying on voluntary commitments. New guidelines emphasise 'safety and controllability' in AI development, as Beijing focuses on regulatory oversight parallel to evolving AI capabilities of its companies.

The Delhi HC ruling is relevant to families where parents own a house but allow their children or other relatives to live there. It distinguishes between the right to reside in a family property and a legally established ownership interest.

HDFC Bank has appointed VN Srivatsan as Chief Compliance Officer for a three-year term from January 2027. Currently with ICICI Bank, Srivatsan has 34 years of experience, including 25 years in BFSI and nearly a decade in compliance and regulatory inspection.

The Kolkata Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled in favour of the assessee in a case, underscoring the importance of supporting claims about inherited jewellery with credible and consistent evidence.