Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund raised its holdings in Groww, NTPC and HDFC Bank in September, added Zydus Lifesciences and exited Cyient DLM. It also trimmed positions in Divi’s Laboratories and Oracle Financial Services Software.

A 30% salary hike may look attractive, but tax, commuting and childcare costs can shrink the gain. An illustrative ₹18 lakh salary scenario shows how a ₹5.4 lakh raise could leave just ₹1.74 lakh in extra annual money.

The government has notified Aadhaar verification rules for PM CARES for Children scholarship beneficiaries. Children cannot be denied benefits solely because authentication fails or they lack Aadhaar, subject to prescribed alternative identity-verification procedures.

Ray Dalio’s All Weather portfolio returned 9.9% annually over 15 years in India, compared with 10.4% for a 60:40 portfolio and 12% for the Nifty 500 TRI. However, it had lower volatility and a smaller peak-to-trough fall, highlighting the trade-off between returns and risk.

Missed a gold loan EMI? An overdue payment does not automatically mean your pledged jewellery will be auctioned. Understand the RBI framework, how lenders handle defaults, the notice process, and what borrowers can do to reclaim their gold before it is sold.

ITAT Mumbai quashed a ₹1.46 crore reassessment against a man who said he earned ₹3,500 a month, ruling that the tax department failed to establish valid service of the notice. The tribunal did not decide whether the disputed transactions were genuine.

Prepare for a health insurance claim with 5 essential steps before hospitalisation. Check policy documents, identify network hospitals, organise medical records, understand coverage limits and maintain a claims folder to reduce paperwork hassles and better manage potential out-of-pocket expenses.

SBI has raised its benchmark lending rates by 25 bps from 15 October 2026. Find out how the hike could affect EMIs and total interest on ₹30 lakh, ₹50 lakh, ₹80 lakh and ₹1 crore home loans, and how choosing a higher EMI instead of a longer tenure could help reduce borrowing costs.

Indian Railways has announced 3,548 graduate-level NTPC vacancies across four categories. Applications are open till 6 November 2026. Selection includes two computer-based tests, document verification and medical examination. 

India's financial assets have grown sharply since 2020, with mutual fund AUM, bank deposits, and equity holdings rising. But does this reflect wider market participation or growing wealth among existing investors? Zerodha's Nithin Kamath raises questions about who benefits.