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HDFC Bank#39;s mortgage book grew 18-20% incremently post merger, says senior executive

The lender additionally said its fundamental strategy has been to improve the turnaround time of processing at front end.

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An unconstitutional bond unravels in a big win for the right to information

Electoral Bonds: The Supreme Court ruling is a triumph of constitutional rights as the right to information and transparency trumped the bondsâ€™ twin objectives (curbing the use of black money in elections and protecting the identities of parties in the…

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The electoral bonds#39; story: From Arun Jaitley convincing his secretary to the RBI#39;s issues

Subhash Chandra Garg, during whose tenure as the economic affairs secretary the electoral bonds scheme was notified, was initially apprehensive about it. However, he concluded that it helped in cleaning up cash financing of elections and “drastically reduced the contribution…

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Axis Bank shares fall 2% as Swamy moves court alleging Rs 5,100-crore scam

Subramanian Swamy has alleged that Axis Bank unlawfully gained by transacting in the shares of Max Life Insurance

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CEA Nageswaran says adaptation best insurance against climate change

Nageswaran was speaking at a workshop on climate finance jointly organised by the finance ministry#39;s department of economic affairs and the Asian Development Bank

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Mid-day Mood | Sensex, Nifty trim opening gains as RIL, banks see selling pressure

While the benchmark indices erased early gains, the broader market remained resilient. The market breadth also heavily titled in favour of gainers as two stocks rose for each one that fell.

Is October 2 ‘No UPI Day’? What you need to know as trade bodies, mobile retailers call off MDR protest
The proposed ‘No UPI Day’ protest on October 2, Gandhi Jayanti, has been called off by AIMRA and AICPDF after their meeting with FM Nirmala Sitharaman. Here’s what the proposed 0.4% UPI MDR means, what retailers have sought and what customers should know.
Protect policyholders' life savings: BJP MP writes to PM Modi, moots backup plan for insurer bankruptcy
Gopchade proposed establishing a dedicated policyholders’ protection framework, with separate arrangements for life and long-term insurance, as well as general insurance.
Mutual fund portfolio: How conservative, moderate and aggressive investors can allocate in current scenario
Large- and small-cap mutual funds are seeing different investor interest, raising questions about how you should allocate across equity and other asset classes. A September report outlines how conservative, moderate, and aggressive investors could structure their portfolios.
Pensions via UPI: PFRDA chief S Ramann bets on NPS Tatkal, targets 3 crore new subscribers
The regulator is looking to expand pension coverage by making it easier for people to open NPS accounts and contribute digitally, particularly through the newly introduced NPS Tatkal facility.
Gandhi Jayanti 2026: Are banks open or closed on October 2? Here's what to know about UPI, net banking, ATM services
This year, October 2 or Gandhi Jayanti, will fall on a Friday, marking the first weekday bank holiday of this month. Check how bank services, UPI, Net banking, ATM services will be impacted.
Need a personal loan? Report shows digital lenders are outpacing legacy banks; younger borrowers prefer fintech apps
Digital personal loans are gaining ground in India, with digital lenders accounting for a large share of loan volumes. A new report examines how borrowing patterns are changing, who is using digital credit and how banks compare as the lending landscape evolves.
Bank account emptied by cyber fraud? Here’s what to do immediately and why 'golden hour' matters
A cyber fraud can leave victims worried not just about lost money but also about what happens to their bank account after the incident is reported. Here’s what customers need to know about the bank’s response, account restrictions and chances of recovering the money.
Sikkim govt raises DA for employees and pensioners; 50,000 to benefit
The revised rates will take effect on January 1 and will apply to employees and pensioners covered under both the pre-revised and revised basic pay structures.
Borrowing beats savings: Indian household debt grew 1.5x faster than assets in 2025, reveals new report
The gap indicates that although households continued to accumulate savings and investments, a growing share of the additional wealth was offset by higher borrowing. Consequently, net financial assets grew by just 6.8% in 2025, below the growth rate of gross financial assets.
NPS Diwas: PFRDA launches awareness drive for Sanchay pension scheme — here's what you need to know
PFRDA’s NPS Sanchay Pension Yatra will cover Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Kolkata from 1-16 October. NPS Sanchay is designed to simplify retirement savings, with a predefined investment approach and flexible contribution options. Here’s who can apply and how the scheme works.