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PSU banks post 9% rise in profit to record ₹49,456 crore in Q2

Public sector banks, led by SBI, achieved a record cumulative profit of Rs 49,456 crore in Q2 FY26, a 9% year-on-year increase. SBI alone contributed 40% to this total, posting a net profit of Rs 20,160 crore. Indian Overseas Bank…

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India emerges as OpenAI’s second-largest market: CTO Srinivas Narayanan

India is OpenAI’s second largest market in terms of users, fastest growing and among the top five in terms of developer usage, and the company is now building products in the country, which can be replicated and scaled up globally,…

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NSE IPO: Exchange sets aside Rs 1,300 crore to settle Sebi cases as market listing draws closer

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has set aside Rs 1,300 crore to settle pending Sebi cases, signalling progress toward its long-awaited IPO. The move clears a major regulatory hurdle, even as Q2 profits declined due to lower trading volumes and…

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Pizza Hut’s parent Yum Brands may soon put it up for sale

Pizza Hut may soon be up for sale. Its parent company, Yum Brands, is reviewing strategic options for the pizza chain. Pizza Hut faces challenges in the competitive pizza market, especially in the US. International sales show some growth, but…

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Nvidia joins India Deep Tech Alliance as investors pledge $850 million to boost startups

As a founding member and strategic adviser, Nvidia will provide technical guidance, training and policy input to help Indian startups adopt its artificial intelligence and computing tools.

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Arvind Fashions’ Q2 profit jumps 27%; new CEO steers focus to categories and retail growth

Arvind Fashions Limited saw a significant profit jump of 27 percent in the September quarter. Revenue also grew, driven by strong online sales and direct customer channels. The company’s focus on its brands and expanding retail presence is paying off.…

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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.