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RBI excludes Paytm Payments Bank from list of scheduled banks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has excluded Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) from the list of scheduled banks under the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

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After RBI policy rate hike, several banks raise lending rates

In a response to the Reserve Bank of India’s recent hike in the benchmark interest rate, several leading banks have amended their lending rates accordingly. Punjab National Bank set its Repo Linked Lending Rate at 8.35 percent, effective from October…

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Adani Energy Solutions acquires Satara Power Transmission

The SPV will develop a 765 kV transmission corridor to support renewable power evacuation and pumped storage projects in Maharashtra, including Satara, Pune and MMR areas.

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World Bank Group appoints David Vaillant as Managing Director and CFO

Vaillant joins the World Bank Group after two decades at BNP Paribas, where he held senior finance and strategy roles and led major capital markets transactions.

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How an investment bank secured AI adoption without compromising confidential financial data

As the financial sector embraces AI for tasks like market analysis and report generation, rising fears around data security and privacy come to the forefront, particularly with sensitive data. In response, a regional investment bank turned to eScan Enterprise DLP…

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Rupee rises 10 paise against US dollar: What is supporting the currency?

The rupee opened at 96.71 against the dollar but improved to 96.65 thanks to intervention from the Reserve Bank of India. External factors, like a robust US dollar and climbing crude oil prices, are still putting pressure on the currency.…

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UPI payment failed but money debited? Banks must refund and pay ₹100 per day compensation under RBI rules
The Reserve Bank’s framework on turnaround time and customer compensation for failed transactions sets clear deadlines. Here is all you need to know.
EPFO news: Opportunity to settle EPF damage cases at reduced rates with VISHWAS 2026 - check eligibility
VISHWAS 2026 is a one-time settlement scheme that lets employers resolve disputes over damages levied for delayed Provident Fund contributions. Several High Courts have directed or encouraged employers to use the scheme to close pending litigation.
Income Tax Form 141 covers property sales, rent, contractor payments and more: Details here
Form 141 is intended to streamline TDS reporting and payment for transactions involving immovable property, rent, payments to contractors or professionals, and transfers of virtual digital assets (VDAs).
Husband earning ₹85,000 a month to pay ₹36.25 lakh after divorce: Patna High Court cites ‘reciprocal cruelty’
A division bench of Justices Rana Vikram Singh and Bibek Chaudhuri passed the order on October 9. Along with upholding the divorce, the court directed the husband to pay his estranged wife ₹36.25 lakh as permanent alimony.
How return comparisons can mislead investors: Focused mutual funds hold just 30 stocks but benchmark against Nifty 500
Focused mutual funds hold up to 30 stocks but typically benchmark against the Nifty 500 TRI or BSE 500 TRI. Experts explain why this comparison can mislead investors, whether style-based benchmarks are needed, and how to assess returns, downside risk and stock selection.
Dhanteras shopping: A complete guide to buying gold, diamond jewellery safely
A BIS hallmark provides information about the purity of the gold in a jewellery article. It does not, by itself, certify the quality, authenticity or origin of every diamond or gemstone set in the piece.
New Form 141 replaces 4 TDS forms for property buyers, rent payments and VDAs: What changed under Income Tax Act 2025
The Income-tax Act, 2025, effective April 1, 2026, introduces Form 141 to consolidate four TDS forms. Applicable from Tax Year 2026–27, it covers specified property purchases, rent, contractor and professional payments, and virtual digital asset transfers. Here are the thresholds and filing rules.
Senior Citizen FD rates Oct 2026: Earn up to 8.5% interest | Public, private banks and SFB fixed deposit rates compared
Senior citizens can earn up to 8.5% interest on fixed deposits in October 2026. Small finance banks offer the highest rates, followed by private and public sector banks. Here is a comparison of top FD rates across banks for 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year tenures.
Insurance regulation: Reform must strengthen the market, not weaken its foundations
Proposed changes to insurance commissions could reshape distribution, jobs and access to protection. Reform must be backed by evidence of lower costs and better consumer outcomes.
Paid ₹1.15 lakh to move goods to Nagaland, got damaged TV and 23 missing items; what did consumer commission order?
After her belongings were delayed, damaged and partly lost during a Delhi-to-Nagaland move, Longchar sought compensation. The consumer commission held the movers deficient in service and rejected Urban Company’s claim that it was merely an intermediary.