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 may be collected, how it can be used and what consumers should check.

Investors facing falling stock prices can consider averaging down to reduce costs or averaging up to increase exposure. While such strategies can enhance returns during recoveries, they carry significant risks too. Details here.

The 8th Pay Commission is consulting employee organisations and other stakeholders currently, as the consultative phase continues. NC-JCM has sought a minimum pay of ₹69,000 and a 3.833 fitment factor, while BPMS wants ₹72,000 and a 4.0 fitment factor. 

RBI’s new bulk deposit rules take effect from 1 October 2026, changing how banks disclose and apply interest rates. Large depositors should know the daily rate disclosure requirement, branch-level rate consistency and exceptions linked to liquidity regulations before booking a bulk FD.

Starting October 1, resident individuals and HUFs purchasing properties from non-resident sellers can simplify TDS compliance by using their existing PAN instead of a TAN. Details here.

Taxpayers facing the September 30 tax-audit deadline should reconcile their books with GST returns, AIS, TIS and Form 26AS, verify TDS/TCS credits and avoid claiming personal expenses as business deductions. Experts recommend completing these checks well before the deadline.

The Kolkata ITAT has upheld the deletion of a ₹1.56 crore tax addition on 3,233 grams of jewellery found in family bank lockers during an Income Tax search. The taxpayer said the jewellery belonged to his deceased grandparents, father and family HUF. 

You spent a lifetime preparing for bull and bear markets; the final risk to manage is an empty afternoon.

Retiring with a home loan can put pressure on monthly cash flows. Experts explain when using retirement savings for home loan prepayment makes sense, why retirees should preserve an emergency corpus, & how interest rates, tenure, outstanding principal, & future expenses should guide the decision.