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Gold rates tpday: Gold prices for 22k jewellery have increased across major brands in India as Dhanteras approaches. while, gold and silver jewellery indicative prices at the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) also increased today.

HIghest FD interest rate: Punjab National Bank and Canara Bank have updated their fixed deposit interest rates effective from November 2026. Bank of India also revised its fixed deposit interest rates recently with competitive offers.

Trident shares rallied 13% after the company reported a 93.1% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 175.50 crore. Improved EBITDA and margins supported earnings growth, while the company announced a Rs 4,650-crore capacity expansion and modernisation programme.

In a significant ruling, the Hyderabad ITAT absolves Mr Chintakunta of tax additions regarding unexplained cash and jewellery found during a 2010 search. The tribunal underscored the importance of maintaining proper records and adhering to CBDT guidelines, emphasizing that taxpayers can contest similar disputes by presenting sufficient supporting evidence.

SEBI introduced Life Cycle Funds in February 2026. Learn how the glide path works, the allocation bands, exit loads, tax benefits and who should invest.

ETMutualFunds decided to put out a list of top 10 mutual fund schemes. We have chosen two schemes from five different equity mutual fund categories - aggressive hybrid, large cap, mid cap, small cap and flexi cap schemes which we believe should be enough for regular mutual fund investors. There are caveats: read till the end to ensure you are picking up the best scheme for you.

In this edition of ETMarkets Fund Guide, we decode the flexi-cap category with Raunak Onkar, Fund Manager and Research Head at PPFAS Mutual Fund, who manages assets of over Rs 5 lakh crore.

As investors contemplate selling current holdings to finance new IPO subscriptions, they must remain focused on their long-term financial aspirations. A SIP calculator can serve as a valuable tool to project potential outcomes of these financial maneuvers. Diligently assessing available funds against essential living expenses and obligations is crucial. Additionally, it's important to evaluate the true purpose behind each investment to ensure long-term goals are not compromised.

Mutual funds increased their holdings in six stocks for four consecutive quarters through September 2026. KFin Technologies led with a 14.5-percentage-point rise, followed by Rainbow Children's Medicare, Indus Towers, Timken India, SBI Cards and Mahindra & Mahindra.

Bank of India latest FD interest rates: Effective November 2, 2026, Bank of India has revised its fixed deposit interest rates across various terms. A new option, the 500-day BOI Akshay Deposit, has been introduced with attractive rates specifically for senior and super senior citizens. Regular depositors can enjoy a competitive interest rate of 6.85%. With a minimum investment amount set at Rs 10,000, this offers a great opportunity for secure savings.

Learn how to gift mutual fund units, including the tax implications for donors and recipients, capital gains treatment, transfer procedures for demat and physical holdings, and applicable stamp duty.

Technology mutual funds topped October returns, with the nine best-performing schemes delivering gains of up to 9.78%, an ETMutualFunds analysis showed. HDFC Technology Fund led the chart, followed by Kotak Technology Fund and Tata Digital India Fund. Of the nearly 626 funds analysed, all nine top performers belonged to the technology sector, reflecting a strong monthly recovery in the segment.

Nine leading fund managers share their preferred Diwali investment gifts, with most favouring Indian equities for long-term wealth creation. Some advocate a diversified mix of equity, debt and gold to manage risk and navigate market volatility.

IDBI Bank strike today: IDBI Bank employees initiated a two-day strike on November 2 and 3, 2026, opposing the sale of the bank's majority ownership. The proposed transaction involves transferring IDBI Bank's stake to Canadian investor Fairfax Financial Holdings. IDBI Bank has encouraged customers to utilise digital services and complete essential transactions before the strike. The United Forum of IDBI Officers & Employees mentioned intimidation from bank management against striking employees.

Wall Street brokerages are turning bullish on NSE, citing its dominant market position and Indias expanding capital markets. Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan and 360 ONE recommend buying the stock, projecting up to 30% upside. Rising investor participation, trading activity and new businesses could drive long-term revenue and earnings growth.

With Diwali just around the corner, many individuals are contemplating the best time to embark on their investment journey through mutual funds. Experts advise initiating a well-rounded strategy that features a mix of flexi-cap, mid-cap, and large-cap funds. New investors should embrace systematic investment plans to cultivate disciplined investing habits while steering clear of trying to time the market.

Ambit Capital expects a 15% mobile tariff hike in Dec 2026 and 12% hikes every two years. See its BUY calls on Airtel, Indus Towers, Vodafone Idea and Bharti Hexacom.

ETMutualFundslaunched its recommended mutual fund portfolios to invest through SIPs in October 2016. Since then, we have been closely monitoring the schemes in these portfolios and coming up with updates on them regularly. We also inform our readers about poorly performing schemes and replacements for them. The schemes in these ready made portfolios are selected based on our in-house methodology mentioned at the end of this article.

Motilal Oswals latest calls on BSE, Infosys, Kotak Bank, Adani Ports, JSW Steel, Shriram Finance, Torrent Pharma, Tata Motors and CG Power, with ratings and target prices

The Finance Act, 2026 outlines significant changes in income tax deductions and exemptions for Tax Year 2026-27. Non-resident individuals will benefit from tax exemptions on foreign-source income for five tax years. Disability pensions are only exempted if individuals are invalided out due to service-related disabilities. Compulsory land acquisition income will also be tax-exempt, clarifying previous ambiguities in the law.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court rejected the landowners request for enhanced compensation by noting that the landowners relied on market values from 2010 despite the government acquiring lands in 2008. The landowners claimed their compensation was inadequate due to significant market price increases occurring later. The high court emphasized compensation should be based on the market value at the time of acquisition.

For Tax Year 2026-2027, Income Tax Act, 2025 is applicable and this means you need to be versed with the renumbered Sections in order to continue your financial plan as usual. If you want to claim income tax exemption on selling property then note that Section 54 is now renumbered as Section 82 of the Income Tax Act, 2025.