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India's FX reserves fall for fourth week, down $50 billion from September peak

India’s foreign exchange reserves have fallen for the fourth consecutive week to $734.6 billion. This decline follows a recent peak of $785.71 billion on September 4. The Reserve Bank of India has intervened in the market to support the rupee’s…

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India to widen services production index to include education, health and defence

The statistics ministry plans to expand the monthly Index of Services Production to cover education, healthcare, public administration and defence, raising its coverage to 78.4 per cent of services GVA from about 60 per cent.

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GST Council to consider 17-day refund timeline, faster registrations

The GST Council is set to consider measures to speed up refunds and GST registrations, with a proposed 17-day refund timeline and greater automation for registrations. It may also ease compliance for small businesses selling across states through e-commerce platforms,…

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RBI raises FY27 growth forecast to 7.1% as consumption, investment stay resilient

The central bank expects resilient private consumption, strong investment activity, sustained services momentum and higher merchandise and services exports to support growth despite global economic uncertainty and supply chain disruptions.

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RBI sees inflation rising to 6% in Q3 as broader price pressures intensify

The central bank sees CPI inflation for FY27 at 5.2%, 4.9 per cent in the second quarter of 2026-27 and 5.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2027-28, with risks being evenly balanced. Core inflation is projected at 4.4…

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RBI allows Sebi-regulated depositories to include customer deposit details in statements: What changes for investors?

RBI announced measures to simplify financial tracking, allowing SEBI-registered depositories to include bank deposit details alongside securities, equity and debt holdings in a single consolidated statement by end-2026. It also approved interoperability among NBFC account aggregators, enabling financial information to…

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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.