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Bank customers planning branch visits in October will need to keep the month’s regional and festival holidays in mind, as branches will remain closed on different dates depending on the city. Since bank holidays can vary across regions, customers should check the schedule applicable to their particular branch before visiting.Banks observe both national and state-specific … Read more

The man approached the bank to find out how he could withdraw the money from his late wife’s savings account. (Image for representative purpose only) When you add a nominee to any of your savings or investment accounts, the idea is that the person will get the money when you pass away. But what if … Read more

The measures cover higher support prices for six Rabi crops, renewable power evacuation and storage across states, and technology-driven traffic management across 42 Delhi corridors. NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved three major measures spanning agriculture, power infrastructure and urban mobility, including higher Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for … Read more

Here are some of the tax-saving instruments that still deserve a place in your long-term wealth strategy, even without the tax break. The author is CEO of PaisabazaarFor many, saving tax has long been one of the key reasons for investing in tax-saving instruments. These instruments have helped Indians not only reduce their tax liability … Read more

FIle photo: Heavy traffic congestion Delhi’s traffic signals could soon become more responsive to the traffic they are actually handling, rather than operating largely on fixed timings.The Centre has approved a Rs 1,789.52-crore Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) for the capital, bringing signals, traffic enforcement, emergency vehicle movement and commuter information onto an integrated technology … Read more

Gadkari said ethanol production had already helped farmers, pointing to the rise in maize prices. (Image for representative purpose only) After introducing E20 petrol for cars, there is now focus on flex-fuel engines that will be able to operate entirely on ethanol or E100. Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari recently said that ethanol … Read more

What changes for EVs, hybrids and small cars India’s passenger vehicle industry is set for a new fuel-efficiency regime, with the government notifying Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE-III) norms that are set to come into force from April 1, 2027. The framework, which will remain applicable until March 31, 2032, covers new passenger vehicles manufactured … Read more

BofA sees 100 bps repo rate increase through H1 2027 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) could raise interest rates by 100 basis points through the first half of 2027, according to Bank of America (BofA) Securities. The brokerage has also moved up its estimate for the first rate hike, now expecting the hike in … Read more

Anthropic targets $2 trillion valuation despite huge spending and billions in losses Anthropic has put a massive price tag on the AI boom, backing it with an equally heavy spending plan.The AI giant is heading towards a potential valuation of more than $2 trillion even as it plans $518 billion in cloud computing and infrastructure … Read more

​The bias stays cautious, with yields and Fed policy still the dominant driver even as the pace of losses has slowed. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are down from recent highs and a firmer dollar is adding to its woes. The bias for gold prices continues to stay cautious, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst … Read more

PMO official Shaktikanta Das NEW DELHI: Amid the global challenges, the Indian economy is demonstrating strength on the back of robust domestic demand, sustained industrial and services sector activity, and improving labour market conditions, principal secretary to PM Shaktikanta Das said Tuesday.”High-frequency indicators such as GST collections, electricity generation, rail freight movement, wholesale and retail … Read more

Meta Platforms has recruited MongoDB CEO Chirantan Desai to head its new enterprise initiative focused on AI tools. BENGALURU: Indian-origin technology executive Chirantan “CJ” Desai has been named head of Meta’s new enterprise platform, less than a year after taking over as CEO of database company MongoDB. As chief enterprise platform officer, he will report … Read more

Top stocks to buy today on September 30, 2026 Stock market recommendations: Mehul Kothari, DVP of Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares recommends Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL), Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd, and R R Kabel as the top stocks to buy today on September 30, 2026. Detailed analysis on each stock has been … Read more

Oil prices inched higher on Wednesday, trading beyond the $103 per barrel mark as uncertainty over the US stance towards Iran returned to the spotlight. US The momentum came after US President Donald Trump rejected a report that Washington was prepared to ease sanctions on Tehran. Qatar, meanwhile, said it was continuing efforts to bring … Read more

50 cities picked to set new cleanliness benchmarks under PRAGATI-50 NEW DELHI: Govt on Tuesday launched PRAGATI-50, an initiative to make 50 cities across 24 states and UTs completely clean, with the selected cities set to emerge as role models for the rest of the country. The list includes almost all state capitals, as well … Read more

For bulk purchases, such off-the-record cash deals can bring prices down by as much as 6% from prevailing market rates. (Image for representative purposes) Gold prices, despite their recent correction, are still very high and the hike in gold import duties from 6% to 15% has raised the cost of jewellery further.Although prices have fallen … Read more

MUMBAI: Private equity (PE) money is chasing the events and experiences economy in India-think KKR’s bet on ticketing and live entertainment platform BookMyShow or Blackstone’s investment in an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise. Young consumers are now driving household spends and they are allocating a big chunk of their budgets to experiences.Consider this: at Travis … Read more

Sebi orders Growpital to shut down MUMBAI: Markets regulator Sebi has ordered Growpital Platform, an unauthorised collective investment scheme (CIS) that had mobilised about Rs 192 crore to invest in agricultural farms for tax-free returns to investors, to wind up and return investors’ money along with 12% interest. Twenty eight entities associated with Growpital have … Read more

Why is Russia with all its oil supply and refining infrastructure importing gasoline from India? (Image for representative purpose only) The irony in Russia’s latest oil trade is hard to miss. A country that has long been a major exporter of not just crude oil, but also refined petroleum products, is now importing gasoline from … Read more

The father and nominee of the deceased son, approached the consumer commission after LIC refused to honour a life insurance claim. Your child takes life insurance, and after his death the insurer denies the claim on the basis that your son hid a pre-existing condition. What happens then?In one such case, the District Consumer Disputes … Read more

Nvidia’s growth outlook remains closely tied to the global AI infrastructure boom. (Reuters) Nvidia has increased its share buyback authorisation by a record $150 billion, taking its total remaining repurchase capacity to $235 billion as the chipmaker bets on continued demand for artificial intelligence hardware amid intensifying competition.The increase surpasses Apple’s $110 billion buyback authorisation … Read more

According to the man, his wife, daughter and son were left waiting inside a car during heavy snowfall. (Image for representative purpose only) Family holidays are joyous occasions, but what if your vacation becomes an ordeal because the hotels you booked online via a travel portal turn are missing! Worst still, you are forced to … Read more

Gadkari described the 630-km corridor as the “lifeline” of the North East. (Image for representative purpose only) High-speed highway connectivity is in the works for the North-East connecting it to Uttar Pradesh in the future. Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said that the government will soon take up construction of a … Read more

Unless a convincing clarity emerges on the Hormuz issue, rallies could be used to sell. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are under extreme pressure and any rallies can be seen as an opportunity to sell, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan. Here’s what he has to say: Gold Performance: In … Read more

The company, which has revenue of $20 billion, is navigating the challenges created by one of the most significant technology shifts faced by the IT industry. Infosys is looking to transition anywhere between a quarter to a third of its workforce into specialist positions and also create a team of about 6,000 frontier engineers, according … Read more