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Lost your credit card? Acting quickly can help limit the risk of unauthorised transactions and fraud. Block the card, disable contactless payments, check recent transactions, secure digital wallets, report suspicious activity and request a replacement card.

RBIs 25 bps repo rate hike could reshape returns across debt, equity, FDs and gold. Experts explain which asset classes may benefit, where investors could face pressure and how to position portfolios as the rate cycle turns.

RBI has clarified reporting rules under the new FEMA trade regulations effective 1 October. Individuals are not required to report personal imports or exports, while small exporters with bills up to 10 lakh can use self-declaration and an invoice.

Airtel said that the users will be able to enjoy an international trip with free roaming every year with these new postpaid plans, along with all existing benefits, effective 8 October 2026.

Indian mobile tariffs could rise by 1215% within four to five months, according to Centrum Institutional Research. While Jio, Airtel and Vi have not confirmed any hike, prepaid and postpaid users may face higher bills if operators revise their plans.

Starlink says it has kept India user data within the country and built local infrastructure as satellite internet providers await final regulatory and security approvals.

Account aggregators interoperability can allow customers to access the ecosystem seamlessly irrespective of the account aggregator.

Higher input costs and consequent price hikes could weigh on sales.

Veeda Lifesciences has restarted a process to sell a majority stake at a $300-400 million valuation, with existing investor CX Partners expected to exit and fresh capital aimed at expansion.

EQT, Carlyle, Blackstone and ChrysCapital are amon eyeing a stake in Gemson, with the deal likely to help expand capabilities

Indian music artists are making strides on the global stage, primarily through diaspora connections. Experts advocate strategic marketing and international collaborations to broaden their appeal as independent Indian artists shift away from reliance on film for global success.

The closing followed settlements with a coalition of US states and a Hollywood writers union, which removed the main legal barriers to one of the largest mergers in media history.

Elon Musk announced 110,000 Nvidia GB200 chips and 440,000 GB300s for Colossus 2, with plans for an additional 660,000. SpaceX seeks $40 billion in debt financing to acquire chips, reflecting the significant demand for AI computing power and ongoing large-scale financing deals.

The company is expanding beyond remittances into payments, lending and wealth management as it seeks to make India the centre of its global financial platform.

The developer plans to double its footprint over five years through premium residential projects while consolidating group real estate assets under a single platform.

Major staffing firms Quess, TeamLease, and Adecco report that clients are shifting from flat fees to output-based billing. Vendors now manage workforce performance, facing penalties if targets are missed and earning rewards when they deliver

What Paramounts Warner Bros. takeover means for streaming, movies and news

The carrier will refurbish all 12 of its A380 aircraft, introducing a new business-class cabin that spans the entire upper deck. British Airways has described it as the worlds biggest business-class cabin.

Codelco is investigating fresh evidence that copper production may have been double counted in 2024 and 2025, raising further questions over output figures at the Chilean state-owned miner.

PhysicsWallah exits direct student lending as FinZ Finance sells its 95.79 crore loan book to education-focused NBFC Auxilo Finserve.

The state-run power generator is tapping commercial miners to meet a projected 300 MT coal requirement in FY27 as rising heat fuels electricity demand.

The Warner Bros Discovery acquisition now gives CEO Ellison control over an entertainment portfolio that includes some of the world's most valuable film, television and streaming properties.

Enterprises are moving beyond security certifications to scrutinize how cybersecurity startups protect data, control access and respond to breaches, lengthening sales and onboarding cycles.

RPSG is seeking a valuation of $1.5 billion to $2 billion for the Lucknow franchise, which it acquired for $800 million in November 2021.

Campa v FSSAI: Delhi Court allowed Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries to continue marketing its Campa brand products as energy drinks

Unpaid rent is not automatically excluded from taxable income. Know when a house owner can claim unrealised rent under the Income-tax Act, 2025, the conditions under Rule 21, and how subsequently recovered rent is taxed.

Young investors are checking their portfolios and trading more frequently, but excessive monitoring can encourage short-term thinking. The CFA Institute says investors should stay engaged without letting every market movement trigger a change in their long-term investment plan.

From 15 October 2026, a 0.4% MDR will apply to specified UPI merchant transactions above 2,000, capped at 300 for transactions of 75,000 and above. Consumers and P2P payments remain free, while Indias model differs from digital-payment fee structures in other countries.

The government is in talks with airlines and oil marketing companies on streamlining the ATF price stabilisation mechanism, says civil aviation minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu.

Bank of India Flexi Cap Fund leads the flexi-cap category in 2026 YTD, three-year and five-year returns. We look at the top five funds across each period and what the rankings mean for investors comparing flexi-cap funds.

Price hikes and potential rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of India will shape the outlook in the coming months, says Fada president.

Home loan tax benefits for an under-construction property are not automatically available from the first EMI. Principal repayment, pre-construction interest and post-completion interest follow different rules, while the propertys completion date and chosen tax regime can affect eligibility.

Small-cap indices have outperformed large caps sharply over the past year, but SIP investors should not change their strategy based on recent returns. Experts say investors should continue SIPs while checking whether strong small-cap gains have pushed their portfolio beyond its intended allocation. 

Bond laddering spreads a lump-sum investment across instruments with different maturities, helping investors manage reinvestment risk while creating a regular flow of cash.

Two district courts have blocked enforcement of the fee, offering temporary relief to Indian technology firms that rely on H-1B visas to deploy skilled workers in the US.

A 67-year-old woman in Maharashtra allegedly lost 13 lakh after cyber criminals posing as police officials threatened her with arrest. Here are 5 key money lessons for senior citizens.

AI is reshaping entertainment economics, but investors arent just betting on AI-generated content. The bigger prize is scalable monetization backed by defensible IP, audiences, data, distribution and talent relationships.

Defence electronics maker Sanlayan has begun raising $35-40 million at a targeted valuation of $150-200 million, with the fresh capital likely to fund acquisitions and R&D.

Reliance Industries has sued the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over restrictions preventing the company from marketing its Campa-brand products

Launched by the Startup Policy Forum, DeepVerse is backed by prominent startups like Skyroot Aerospace and Ather Energy, alongside venture capital firms Accel, Lightspeed, and Speciale Invest.

The Netherlands wants Tata Steel to retain steelmaking at IJmuiden, but cleaner operations are a condition as talks over up to 2 billion in government aid enter an extended phase.

LIV Golf in line to get initial investment as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy

FSSAI has stepped up scrutiny of major food brands over unsafe products and misleading claims. Nutritionists say consumers need clearer, more transparent labels that help them identify key nutritional information without being swayed by marketing claims.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation removed an Accenture contractor on Monday over their role in a damaging data breach that exposed sensitive personal details of thousands of bureau employees, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Elon Musk has reclaimed his trillionaire status once again on Monday (local time). As of 8:15 pm EDT (5:45 am IST on October 6), Musk's net worth was reported at $1 trillion, up $65.3 billion, or 6.66%, from the last trading day, according to Forbes' real-time billionaires data.

The letter, which bares the deep rift at the heart of Tata Trusts, also signals the balance of power in SDTT, with four trustees ranged against two. SDTT is the largest shareholder of Tata Sons, owning 27.98% in the holding company of India's largest conglomerate.

San Diego County has filed a lawsuit against mobile advertising technology company AppLovin Corp., alleging that it bypassed parental controls to serve ads for adult dating services, alcohol, vaping and graphic sexual content in games played by children.

In a letter sent to SDTT on Monday, along with copies of the complaints, the Charity Commissioner gave the trust until 12 October to reply, according to an executive familiar with the matter.

Huawei and Qualcomm sign a multi-year patent deal covering 5G, AI, computing and networking, with Huawei's licensing value set to exceed $6.9 billion.

Cognizant Activate follows similar moves by Accenture and HCLTech as the tech-services giants seek new growth beyond their traditional large-enterprise contracts.