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Investors panicked in 1994 and cheered in 2016. But, theyre now debating how to handle 2026.

The proposed three-day bank strike from September 28 to 30 has been deferred after the IBA and UFBU reached an understanding. SBI and other public sector bank branches are expected to operate normally on Monday, while pr...

Manufacturing mutual funds have outperformed their benchmark over the past year, with the top schemes delivering strong returns. But higher returns do not tell the full story. How much volatility did investors take on an...

A nationwide bank strike from September 28 to September 30 could disrupt cheque clearing and cash transactions as unions demand a five-day workweek. However, many banking services are expected to remain operational, allo...

Has your CA submitted your tax audit report? The process does not end there. Taxpayers need to check the report on the income-tax e-filing portal and complete certain steps after submission. Here's what you need to k...

Taxpayers with nil estimated tax liability can avoid TDS on certain incomes by submitting a declaration to the payer. Heres who can submit Form 121, which incomes are covered, what details are required and what the payer...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay will launch the 'Thaai Maaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam' scheme for newborns in Madurai on September 28, providing 1-gram gold rings to eligible babies delivered in governm...

Selling a house, land, shares, mutual funds or other capital assets can trigger capital gains tax. The Income-tax Act provides nine exemptions under Sections 54 to 54GB if the gains or sale proceeds are reinvested in spe...

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Irdai has proposed commission caps, tighter expense limits and stronger safeguards against mis-selling. But whether the reforms make insurance cheaper and easier to buy and claim will depend on implementation.

The Supreme Court will review a petition against the Centre's MDR on UPI transactions over ₹2,000, which will come into effect on October 15. Full details here.

A ₹10 lakh Post Office Time Deposit earns 7.1% for three years and 7.5% for five years in July-September 2026. Here is how the interest compares and what investors should consider before choosing a tenure.

A ₹10-15 lakh car budget can buy a new lower-end model or a pre-owned higher-end car. Compare depreciation, loan rates, EMI, maintenance, warranty, insurance and resale value before deciding which offers lower ownershi...

Money gifted to a spouse may not be taxable as a gift, but income earned from it can be clubbed with the donors income. Know how spouse clubbing provisions work, including when reinvested income is taxed separately.

A Bengaluru ITAT ruling says foreign salary credited to an Indian NRE account cannot alone make it taxable in India. The taxpayers overseas employment, passport and bank records were considered, while the case was sent b...

Extended unemployment can pressure savings, prompting some to withdraw from their EPF. Members can only withdraw the full corpus after 12 months of unemployment. Here's what happens if you take out the entire amount ...

IRDAIs proposed distribution reforms could reduce insurers operating and distribution costs, potentially putting downward pressure on premiums, but they do not guarantee cheaper insurance. 

Planning an international holiday? A ₹3 lakh budget can cover flights, accommodation, food, visas, insurance, local transport and emergencies for a one-week trip, depending on the destination. Here is how travellers ca...

Plus, a scandal inside the Philadelphia DAs office and Fords latest employee of the month is a hawk named El Charro.

Public-sector and regional rural banks across the country will open on Sunday, September 27, ahead of a three-day nationwide strike by bank unions. Details here. 

Public-sector and regional rural banks across the country will open on Sunday, September 27, ahead of a three-day nationwide strike by bank unions. Details here. 

Health insurers are using wellness programmes to reward activities such as exercise and healthy habits, but some programmes require policyholders to share data from wearables and health apps. Experts explain what data ma...