Gold and silver prices in India dropped slightly during early trading hours on Thursday. Check retail rates of the precious metals in top metro cities of the country.

IRDAI has proposed changes to motor insurance distribution that could alter how new-vehicle buyers purchase insurance. It proposes digital purchase options through platforms such as Bima Sugam, tighter rules for motor dealers and lower commissions on mandatory third-party motor insurance.

The RBI mandates that lenders complete loan closure formalities, including the return of documents, within a specified timeline after repayment. Here's when you can claim compensation. 

Ahmedabad ITAT upheld a ₹14.85 lakh addition in a share-trading case after finding that transaction records alone did not establish the genuineness of gains from Kushal Tradelink shares. The tribunal, however, sent the taxpayer’s separate ₹40.74 lakh long-term capital-loss claim back to the CIT(A).

The Uttar Pradesh RERA has approved 12 new real estate projects, worth an investment of ₹1,663.85 crore, across six districts in the state. The plan will comprise 3,090 residential and commercial units. Here's all we know.

A survey report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta said majority of the US firms who received or are seeking tariff refunds, plan to keep the funds as cash, invest it in R&D or new capital projects, use it to lower prices for a while or to give bonuses to workers or managers.

Home buyers in India can secure a second loan amidst existing ones, contingent on lender approval. Key aspects include assessing repayment ability, income coverage, and tax deductions. 

Indian ETFs faced a tumultuous week, with some trading at steep premiums and experiencing sharp declines. Experts warn that limited supply amidst high demand creates risks for investors

Sinchina Raikar, a 15-year-old student, utilises a GDP method for mutual fund selection, focusing on growth, direct plans and passive funds. With investments worth ₹13.9 lakh, she aims to finance her master's education.

The National Payments Corporation of India clarified that allegations regarding Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) burdening small merchants and making digital payments costly are incorrect.