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SC clears forensic audit of Fortis-IHH deal involving erstwhile Religare promoters Singh brothers

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for a Delhi High Court-appointed forensic auditor to examine transactions involving Fortis Healthcare, Malaysia’s IHH Healthcare and entities linked to former promoters Malvinder and Shivinder Singh. The audit will trace assets linked to…

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Accel India, 360 ONE Group sell over 4 per cent stake in BlueStone for Rs 513 crore

The two investors sold a combined 61.98 lakh shares on Thursday, representing a 4.07% stake in Bengaluru-based BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle, according to exchange data.

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AI infrastructure investment seen surging to $769 billion in 2026 amid growing safety concerns

The estimate is based on nearly $384 billion invested in the first half of 2026 and assumes the current pace continues through the year. It compares with $145 billion invested in the technology in 2025, making AI infrastructure and model…

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Motilal Oswal group gets SEBI custodian licence to start operations from Q4

Motilal Oswal Financial Services’ wholly owned subsidiary MOCSPL has received SEBI approval to operate as a securities custodian, expanding the group’s institutional offerings ahead of its planned operations in the last quarter of 2026.

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Proposed UPI Merchant Discount Rate not a tax, cess or surcharge; will not burden consumers: FM

In a recent announcement, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed that the newly established Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is designed to be revenue-neutral for the government. A 0.4 percent MDR will apply to UPI transactions over Rs 2,000, set to begin…

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India has strongest growth outlook globally; 74% chief economists expect strong growth: WEF

India has emerged with the strongest growth outlook among economies covered in the World Economic Forum’s September 2026 Chief Economists’ Outlook, with 74 per cent of surveyed chief economists expecting strong or very strong growth over the next 12 months,…

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New FASTag local pass from 1 Nov: Costs, coverage, validity rules compared with Annual Pass; which one should you buy?
The new FASTag concessional local pass launches on 1 November for non-commercial vehicle owners living within 20 km of a toll plaza. Costing ₹1,500 or ₹3,000 annually, it differs from the ₹3,075 FASTag Annual Pass in coverage, eligibility and usage rules. 
Dearness Allowance hike October 2026: Ministry of Railways revises VDA rates for contract workers; check details
The Ministry of Railways has revised VDA rates for contract workers with effect from 1 October 2026. The Railway Board’s 28 October letter refers to the Labour Bureau’s 30 September order and directs principal employers to ensure that contractors comply with applicable labour laws.
Gold, silver prices today, 29 October: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata
Gold and silver prices today, 29 October: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.
Need money urgently in financial crisis? PPF loan v personal loan - Check costs, interest rates and applicable rules
Need money urgently? Compare PPF loan vs personal loan interest rates, borrowing limits, eligibility and repayment rules in October 2026. Here are the PPF loan costs, personal loan EMIs and key conditions to choose a suitable borrowing option during a financial emergency.
Karwa Chauth 2026: Are banks open today? Check if SBI, HDFC, ICICI Bank and others are closed in your city on October 29
A local bank holiday for Karwa Chauth on October 29 affects public- and private-sector banks. Customers can use online and mobile banking, UPI, cards and ATMs. 
DA hiked to 63% for central government employees: Check monthly salary increase across 7th Pay Commission levels
The Union Cabinet has approved a 3% DA hike for central government employees, taking the rate to 63% effective from 1 July 2026. How much will monthly salaries increase across different pay levels? Check the revised DA calculations and what employees can expect.
DA hike from 60% to 63%: How central government employees can use extra salary to build savings and secure their future
The DA hike from 60% to 63% will increase monthly payments for central government employees in 2026. Employees can use the extra salary to build savings, invest through recurring deposits and mutual fund SIPs or increase their emergency corpus.
Co-payment: The illusion of cost control
The co-payment proposal raises concerns about all three sources of market failure: information asymmetry, market power, and externalities.
Investing in US stocks from India? How much can you invest and can you apply directly for IPOs? Complete guide here
Indian residents can invest in foreign stocks through the RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Here's how much one can invest per year and whether Indians can directly apply for foreign IPOs. 
Mutual fund direct plans to become default on AMC apps from November 1; what investors need to know
SEBI will make direct mutual fund plans the default option on asset management companies’ digital platforms from November 1. Investors choosing regular plans must be informed about their higher expense ratios, chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said.