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HSBC upgrades India to ‘overweight’, sees Sensex rallying till 94,000 by 2026-end

HSBC has upgraded India’s equities to ‘Overweight’ from ‘Neutral’, citing strong domestic investor flows, supportive government policies, and attractive valuations. The firm projects the Sensex could reach 94,000 by the end of 2026, highlighting India’s resilience amid broader Asian market…

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Gold, silver decline from record peaks on profit booking as Fed Chair signals cautious easing path

Gold and silver prices declined from record highs on Wednesday. Traders booked profits, impacting the precious metals market. The Multi Commodity Exchange saw a drop in gold futures for October and December. Silver futures also experienced a dip. Globally, gold…

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Rupee pinned near record low; holds ground on central bank support

The Indian rupee is struggling near its record low, currently at 88.7425 against the dollar, pressured by U.S. tariff concerns and visa policy shifts. The Reserve Bank of India’s intervention provided some support as importer dollar bids persist. Indian stocks…

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Walmart-backed PhonePe files for India IPO via confidential route

PhonePe, the Indian fintech firm backed by Walmart, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, aiming to raise approximately 120 billion rupees. The company, a major player in India’s UPI payment system with over 600 million users, has seen…

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H1B fee hike will hit US startups and innovation more, will have minimal impact on India’s IT sector: USISPF Chief

Mukesh Aghi from USISPF suggests that the rise in H1B visa fees could serve to benefit India, as it may lead to a migration of lower-end jobs back to the country. He also responded to Trump’s comments at the UNGA,…

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Gold outperforms equities for the 4th consecutive Diwali cycle

Gold has outperformed Indian equities for the fourth consecutive Diwali-to-Diwali cycle, continuing a trend where the yellow metal has outperformed equities in seven of the last eight years.

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Equity LTCG tax relief buzz: SBI wants level playing field for bank deposits; key points for FD, savings account holders
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.
8th Pay Commission completes 66% of timeline — Employees await recommendations, fitment factor and revised pay structure
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 shopping on EMIs? Beware the debt trap of stacking them
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, silver prices today, 4 Nov: Check 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata ahead of Dhanteras
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.
Diwali gift for these railway employees: 30-day non-productivity-linked bonus approved; know eligibility, calculation
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.
DA arrears case: Punjab HC issues contempt notice to chief secretary, orders compliance affidavit in 10 days—Top updates
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 revises MSF naming rules, clarifies how PoPs must display pension fund schemes: Key NPS changes from 1 December
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. 
₹8.66 crore cash trail found on woman's computer during Income Tax raid: Why ITAT gave her a clean chit
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.
How to check gold purity at home: 5 simple tests to identify genuine gold jewellery; check BIS hallmark and HUID
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 revise FD interest rates in November 2026: How much can general, senior citizens earn now?
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.