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Delhivery CFO Amit Agarwal to step down; Vivek Pabrai named successor

In a key leadership transition at logistics major Delhivery Ltd, CFO Amit Agarwal will step down at the end of the year, paving the way for finance veteran Vivek Pabrai to take charge from January 2026.

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Aakash CFO Vipan Joshi resigns as firm prepares rights issue

Aakash Educational Services Ltd is witnessing another leadership shake-up with the resignation of its CFO Vipan Joshi, amid ongoing efforts to strengthen its balance sheet through fresh capital infusion.

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Sebi open to revising cap on brokerage fees paid by mutual funds: Report

Sebi is considering revising the proposed cap on brokerage fees paid by mutual funds, following industry concerns over revenue and research access. The move is part of a broader revamp of the mutual fund fee framework aimed at enhancing transparency,…

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SGB 2017-18 Series delivers 316% return on maturity: RBI announces final redemption price and date for Sovereign Gold Bonds

The Reserve Bank of India has set the final redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bonds 2017-18 Series VI. These bonds mature on November 6, 2025. Investors will receive Rs 12,066 per unit. This represents a significant return on the initial…

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India’s services growth cools to 58.9 in October, inflation relief boosts business confidence

HSBC and S&P Global PMI shows moderation from September highs; input cost rise hits 14-month low, job gains remain modest

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Bajaj Auto Q2 Preview: PAT may rise 16% YoY as exports and premium mix drive gains

Bajaj Auto is poised for a strong Q2FY26, with PAT projected to rise 16% year-on-year. This growth is fueled by a significant export recovery, particularly in Africa and Latin America, alongside a richer product mix and favorable currency movements. Despite…

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Can ESOP buyback payouts be taxed as capital gains? ITAT order offers hope for startup employees
The Bengaluru ITAT has asked tax authorities to reconsider the tax treatment of ESOP buyback payouts by applying the Karnataka High Court's ruling. The order could strengthen the case for taxing payouts from vested but unexercised ESOPs as capital gains instead of salary.
HDFC Bank launches ‘Max for Seniors’ and ‘Max for Her’ savings accounts; key features
HDFC Bank has introduced ‘Max for Seniors’ and ‘Max for Her’ savings accounts under its Savings Max portfolio. The accounts offer cyber protection, Auto Sweep benefits, insurance cover, health support and lifestyle privileges designed for senior citizens and women customers.
Unified Pension Scheme sees over 1.18 lakh Central government employees opt in; Centre rules out any changes
More than 1.18 lakh Central government employees and eligible retirees have opted for the Unified Pension Scheme. The Centre has told Parliament there is no proposal to review, modify or replace the pension scheme.
8th Pay Commission consultations gather pace: Tracking 8 key pensioner demands of RSCWS on pay, retirement security
8th Pay Commission: The Commission is reviewing eight pensioner demands raised by RSCWS, including higher basic pay, revised HRA, transport allowance and stronger retirement benefits. The RSCWS proposals aim to improve pensions for Indian Railway employees.
Finance Ministry moves to enable MDR on UPI — Here's what scrapping zero MDR provision means for UPI users
The Union Ministry of Finance has made moves to enable merchant discount rates on UPI and proposed scrapping the zero MDR provision. We take a look at what this decision could mean for UPI customers.
REITs vs REIT mutual funds: Structure, taxation rules, returns and suitability for investors compared
REITs and REIT mutual funds offer investors exposure to the real estate sector but differ in structure, taxation, and returns. While REITs focus on rental income from properties, REIT funds combine REIT exposure with real estate equities. 
New Fund Offer: Should you invest in an NFO when a similar mutual fund with a proven track record exists?
If a similar mutual fund with a proven track record already exists in the market, experts say investors should prefer an established scheme unless the NFO offers a genuinely differentiated strategy that complements their portfolio and investment goals.
Value funds: Only two schemes have negative alpha; Quant and DSP lead category in benchmark outperformance
Only two value funds have negative alpha, indicating they lag their benchmark indices, while Quant Value Fund and DSP Value Fund record the highest positive alpha. The contrast in alpha was also reflected in return performance, with the positive-alpha funds delivering better returns. 
Has EPFO wage ceiling been raised to ₹25,000? Here's what report says about the monthly contribution limit
Finance Ministry has approved an increase in EPF wage ceiling to ₹25,000 monthly from current ₹15,000, as per a Moneycontrol report. If approved this would expand coverage to more salaried workers.
How to report F&O income in ITR for AY 2026-27: Deadline, turnover, audit rules and key changes in tax forms
F&O trading is treated as non-speculative business income and must be reported under business income in ITR. For AY 2026-27, taxpayers need to disclose F&O turnover and income in dedicated fields in ITR forms. They also need to comply with tax audit and carry-forward rules.