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Rupee swings shrink to 60 paise amid active support from RBI

The Indian rupee’s trading range has significantly tightened recently. This is due to increased intervention by the Reserve Bank of India. The central bank is actively managing the currency to prevent it from reaching record low levels. This strategy marks…

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Will RBI cut rates in December after record low inflation print in October

With inflation expected to remain well below the RBI’s target range and growth likely to moderate in the second half of FY26, Barclays believes the stage is set for the MPC to deliver its final 25bp rate cut of the…

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Bank credit expansion up 30 bps in FY26 amid GST reforms: Report

Bank credit expansion in FY26 is projected to touch Rs 19.5-Rs 21 lakh crore — up 30 bps from earlier estimates of Rs 19-Rs 20.5 lakh crore, a report said on Wednesday.

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Life insurers see surge in pure protection demand as GST 2.0 makes term plans affordable

Life insurers are experiencing a surge in demand for pure protection products. This follows the government’s decision to remove GST on individual term insurance. Companies like HDFC Life, Axis Max Life, and SBI Life report significant growth in their protection…

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Indian carmakers plan to ramp up production capacity by up to 40% amid GST cuts

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, and Tata Motors are significantly boosting production by 20-40% to meet surging demand post-GST cuts. Retail sales hit a record high in October, with strong festive demand and lower taxes depleting dealership stocks. Carmakers anticipate this revival…

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India’s CPI inflation drops to a record low of 0.25% in October

India’s retail inflation eased sharply to a record low of 0.25% in October 2025, driven by declining food prices and a broad-based moderation in prices following the GST rate cuts. With Food inflation turning the lowest at -5.02%.

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Gold, silver prices today, 21 October: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata
Gold and silver prices today, 21 October: Check the latest 24K and 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities. Also, track MCX gold and silver futures, key market movements, and factors influencing precious metal prices.
SIFs vs mutual funds performance in 2026: Equity and hybrid scheme returns, risks compared — what investors need to know
SIFs offer long-short strategies that traditional mutual funds generally cannot. A study compares their downside protection, market recovery, and year-to-date returns, with equity long-short SIFs down 1.8% versus 6.9% for large-cap funds. Here's what investors need to know. 
Finance Ministry exempts interest on NDB's Maharaja Bonds from TDS: What changes for resident investors and FIIs?
The Ministry of Finance has exempted interest payments on the New Development Bank’s Maharaja INR Bonds from TDS for eligible resident investors and foreign institutional investors from the tax year 2026-27.
Small-cap mutual funds: Should you pick funds with high index overlap? What one-year returns show
Small-cap mutual funds with higher benchmark overlap did not necessarily deliver better returns. Value Research data shows one-year returns ranging from -0.1% to 29.1% across 10 schemes, highlighting why investors should look beyond portfolio overlap when choosing funds.
Bought a ₹50 lakh LIC policy on ₹4.81 lakh income? Why ITAT rejected the woman’s claim and upheld the tax addition
A woman who declared ₹4.81 lakh income invested ₹50 lakh in an LIC policy, claiming the money came from her late husband’s HUF. ITAT rejected her explanation for lack of evidence and upheld the ₹50 lakh addition as unexplained investment.
CBDT notifies Form 173A for government securities: New tax exemption rules for eligible foreign investors
CBDT has notified Form 173A for eligible foreign institutional investors and the Bank for International Settlements claiming tax exemption on government securities. The form requires disclosures on holdings, interest income and capital gains.
Indian equities vs gold vs US stocks: Which asset class delivered the highest returns in 2026 so far?
Indian equities fell 6.81% in 2026 so far through September, while US stocks gained 12.75% and gold rose 11.56%, according to Edelweiss Mutual Fund research. Short-term bonds returned 3.57%, while silver and Chinese equities posted losses.
One family brand, two heirs: how can you avoid trademark disputes?
A family trademark is not a separate legal category under India’s trade mark law. For business owners planning succession, the key is to clarify ownership and usage rights before disputes arise.
Emergency fund: Earn ₹1 lakh a month? Here’s how much you should save for 6, 9 or 12 months, experts explain
An emergency fund should cover six, nine or 12 months of essential expenses, depending on job security, family responsibilities and income stability. Home loan EMIs, insurance premiums and school fees should be factored into the savings target.
Land dispute lasted 23 years and ended in a ₹1.5 crore payout. Why did ITAT classify it as capital gains?
A ₹1.5 crore payout after a decades-long land dispute was held taxable as capital gains, not income from other sources, by Ahmedabad ITAT. The ruling clarifies the tax treatment of assigned property rights, but does not make the receipt tax-free.