Amid the growing debate over LTCG tax relief on equities, SBI Research suggested a level playing field between equity investments and bank deposits. It has proposed tax relief on savings account interest to make bank deposits more attractive to savers.

One year since being commissioned, the 8th Pay Commission has completed 66% of its tenure timeline. Its ToR indicates employees and pensioners can await final recommendations, fitment factor and revised pay structure. 

Festive deals and small monthly payments make big-ticket purchases easier, but stacking EMIs can strain cash flows, erode savings and hurt future borrowing prospects.

Gold and silver prices declined in India on 4 November, ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali 2026. Check the latest retail rates of 24K, 22K gold and 999 fine silver across major cities, along with domestic and international market trends.

The Ministry of Railways has approved a 30-day non-productivity-linked bonus for FY 2025-26. Here are the eligibility conditions, the calculation formula, the ₹7,000 monthly calculation ceiling and the special provisions for employees across different service categories.

The Punjab HC issued a contempt notice to the state Chief Secretary and directed the Chief Secretary to file a compliance affidavit within 10 days regarding the non-compliance with the High Court's earlier order. The next hearing is on 17 November.

PFRDA has revised NPS scheme naming rules, removing category codes from MSF scheme names while requiring separate risk-category disclosures. It has also clarified how PoPs must display pension fund schemes during subscriber onboarding. 

An Income Tax search uncovered ₹8.66 crore in cash transactions on a woman's computer, triggering a massive tax demand. But ITAT ruled that the expenditure belonged to a real estate company, not the woman, and deleted the tax addition.

Many consumers may not know how to distinguish genuine gold from jewellery containing a higher proportion of other metals. While professional laboratory testing remains the most reliable way to establish gold purity, certain simple checks at home can help identify possible irregularities

PNB and Canara Bank have revised their fixed deposit interest rates from November 1 and 2, 2026, respectively. The changes affect select tenures and returns for general customers and senior citizens, while Axis Bank has also revised rates on bulk deposits of ₹3 crore and above from November 3.