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Is this a good time to enter value funds? Here's what investors should know

Allocate 10-20 per cent of your equity portfolio for style diversification and wait patiently for performance to turn around

Is this a good time to enter value funds? Here's what investors should know
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 8:10 PM IST

EPFO extends PF filing deadline to Oct 31: What employees should check

Employers get 16 more days to file September PF returns after the wage ceiling revision. Here's what employees should check

EPFO extends PF filing deadline to Oct 31: What employees should check
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 2:10 PM IST

Air India Express offers 20% off on flights for Delhi Half Marathon runners

Air India Express is offering participants of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon up to 20% savings on flights, ₹5,000 flight voucher giveaways and opportunities to enrol in the Maharaja Club programme

Air India Express offers 20% off on flights for Delhi Half Marathon runners
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 11:50 AM IST

First-time car buyers in India now spend ₹5-8 lakh as aspirations shift

Longer loan tenures of 5-7 years and affordable EMIs are enabling buyers to choose higher-segment vehicles

First-time car buyers in India now spend ₹5-8 lakh as aspirations shift
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 11:02 AM IST

Train ticket insurance from October 27: How much cover will passengers get?

The court has directed that all tickets sold over the counter must be covered from October 27. This is a mandatory direction to the Railways.

Train ticket insurance from October 27: How much cover will passengers get?
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 9:41 AM IST

Disputed credit card charge rejected? Know your options to seek redress

Report unauthorised transactions immediately, preserve evidence and pay undisputed dues on time

Disputed credit card charge rejected? Know your options to seek redress
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 8:27 PM IST

Hotel investments surge 197% as Tier II, III cities grab 60% of deal value

Transactions included luxury resorts in Kerala and Coorg, luxury hotels in Agra, Mussoorie and Noida, and upper-upscale properties in Udaipur and Jaipur.

Hotel investments surge 197% as Tier II, III cities grab 60% of deal value
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 3:09 PM IST

India Inc salary hikes to hold at 9.1% in 2027 as attrition rises to 18%

Salary hikes: NBFCs lead at 10.1%, tech services lag at 6.6%

India Inc salary hikes to hold at 9.1% in 2027 as attrition rises to 18%
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 2:49 PM IST

SBI warns of 30% monthly return scams: 4 red flags investors must watch for

Fraudsters use fake testimonials, urgent deadlines and suspicious links to steal savings. Here is how to verify offers and stay safe.

SBI warns of 30% monthly return scams: 4 red flags investors must watch for
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 2:23 PM IST

LIC's 3 new plans explained: Who can buy them and what do they offer

Plans cover retirement income, hospitalisation and cancer treatment. Here is what buyers should check before choosing one

LIC's 3 new plans explained: Who can buy them and what do they offer
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 1:14 PM IST

Tax audit deadline extended to Oct 21: Who must file and what to check

Tax department campaign urges professionals with low filing levels to complete pending Form 3CD submissions within the revised timeline

Tax audit deadline extended to Oct 21: Who must file and what to check
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 11:09 AM IST

Small IPOs deliver 17% gains in 2026, beat larger issues: Kotak report

SMIDs outperformed large-caps in secondary markets, driven by select themes

Small IPOs deliver 17% gains in 2026, beat larger issues: Kotak report
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 9:11 AM IST

Look beyond credit riskometer: Check ratings, yields and bond maturities

Read the rating rationale, compare yields and match maturities to when you need the money

Look beyond credit riskometer: Check ratings, yields and bond maturities
Updated On : 13 Oct 2026 | 10:26 PM IST

Buying property in a relative's name? Check benami law impact, tax risk

A family purchase is not illegal but unexplained funds, ownership mismatches and benami law violations can lead to tax notices, penalties or confiscation

Buying property in a relative's name? Check benami law impact, tax risk
Updated On : 13 Oct 2026 | 4:08 PM IST

Jeevan Pramaan 2026: How pensioners can submit life certificate online

Pensioners aged 80 and above can apply now; others can submit from November 1. Check the steps, documents needed and deadline.

Jeevan Pramaan 2026: How pensioners can submit life certificate online
Updated On : 13 Oct 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

₹400 crore on Boldfit: The Wealth Company's big bet on India's fitness boom

The ₹400 crore muscle behind Boldfit's growth story

₹400 crore on Boldfit: The Wealth Company's big bet on India's fitness boom
Updated On : 13 Oct 2026 | 9:49 AM IST

Shopping scams: How to spot warning signs, avoid fraud this festival season

Use official apps and websites, check parcels before paying, and report financial fraud immediately

Shopping scams: How to spot warning signs, avoid fraud this festival season
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 4:08 PM IST

Financial services deal value jumps 129% to $7.3 bn on IPOs, big-ticket M&A

Excluding IPOs and QIPs, M&A and PE/VC activity comprised 58 transactions worth $3 billion.

Financial services deal value jumps 129% to $7.3 bn on IPOs, big-ticket M&A
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

S&P 500 up 14%, rupee down 5.7% in 10 months: Should Indians buy US stocks?

This year the S&P 500 is up about 14% in dollars. Because the dollar has also gained nearly 7% against the rupee, the return in rupees is closer to 22%.

S&P 500 up 14%, rupee down 5.7% in 10 months: Should Indians buy US stocks?
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 2:16 PM IST

FII ownership hits 17-year low of 15.1% but holdings rise 3.6x to $783 bn

Domestic investor participation has grown faster than FII holdings, making ownership percentage a less meaningful measure of foreign investor confidence

FII ownership hits 17-year low of 15.1% but holdings rise 3.6x to $783 bn
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 10:30 AM IST