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India's FTA Sprint: How a Year of Trade Diplomacy Is Reshaping the Growth Story

India’s recent FTA sprint marks a decisive shift from cautious market access to strategic economic integration, with trade deals increasingly aimed at supply chains, investment and manufacturing. Ajay Bagri, Chairman, CFO Council, ASSOCHAM and CFO, SEIL Energy India Limited, examines…

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LIC gets largest anchor allocation of Rs 500 crore in Jio Platforms IPO

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) received the largest individual allocation in the anchor book of Jio Platforms Ltd’s initial public offering (IPO), with shares worth nearly Rs 500 crore allotted at Rs 1,119 apiece, according to the exchange filing.

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Indian Bank to raise another USD 500 mn ECB by Dec-end; USD 1 bn total planned, MD says

Indian Bank targets an ambitious goal of raising an extra USD 500 million via external commercial borrowings by the end of December. This move will elevate their total ECBs to USD 1 billion. A significant USD 150 million tranche will…

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Crude oil climbs to 5-month high on Middle East tensions, shipping security fears

Global crude oil prices advanced on Tuesday, hovering near a five-month high as traders continued to factor in a geopolitical risk premium amid attacks on vessels in the Gulf, renewed Houthi strikes and escalating tensions involving Iran.

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Indian stock markets closed today for Dussehra, trading to resume on Wednesday

On Tuesday, India’s domestic stock markets will halt operations in observance of Dussehra, with trading set to resume on Wednesday. Monday’s trading saw a notable downturn, fueled by selling pressure primarily in private bank stocks and less-than-stellar corporate earnings reports.…

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Oil Price Today (October 20): Crude oil nears $110 again as fresh attacks outweigh easing Russian sanctions. What are experts saying?

Brent crude futures gained 21 cents, or 0.20, to $109.76 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for November delivery, which expire on Tuesday, rose 0.11% to $104 a barrel. Brent had climbed to $110.70 a barrel…

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Which transactions can trigger notice from Income Tax Department? Know rules for large cash deposits and UPI transfers
Large UPI transfers do not automatically trigger income tax notices, but unexplained bank credits can attract scrutiny. From freelancers to individuals receiving money for others, here's when digital transactions may raise red flags and what records to keep.
Term insurance claim amount rejected after death: Which common mistakes can put your family's payout at risk? List here
Term insurance provides a death benefit to beneficiaries during a fixed policy term, helping families manage debts and future expenses. Here's why a claim can get rejected.
DA hike 2026: No festive relief yet for 1.2 crore employees and pensioners. When will Centre announce the 3% increase?
Central government employees and pensioners face a longer wait for the July 2026 DA hike. The expected 3% increase could raise DA to 63%, boosting salaries and pensions. Here's what the delay means for monthly payments and arrears.
NPS vs mutual funds: Need your retirement savings at 35? Check withdrawal rules, lock-in periods and tax benefits
NPS and retirement-focused mutual funds differ in withdrawal rules, lock-in periods and tax benefits. Investors planning a home purchase, career break or early retirement should understand how much of their savings they can access and when.
Is a two-year slump a reason to sell your mutual fund? How to assess underperformance
A fund’s recent underperformance alone is not a reason to sell. Compare it with its benchmark and peers across several time periods, and assess whether it still fits your portfolio and investment strategy.
Retirement planning: How much should you invest in stocks and mutual funds after 60? Here's what expert suggests
Retirement planning requires balancing equity exposure with income security. Freefincal's M. Pattabiraman suggests limiting equity to 30% for typical retirees while accounting for inflation, market volatility and long-term withdrawal needs.
Last date alert! Income tax audit deadline ends today: Who must file? What happens if you miss the due date?
Tax audit reports for AY 2026-27 are due October 21, 2026, while audited taxpayers’ income tax returns are due November 21. Here's all you need to know to ensure compliance. 
Mutual fund growth vs IDCW plans: Top 5 schemes’ returns compared, NAV differences — What investors should know
Growth and IDCW options handle mutual fund earnings differently, affecting payouts, units held, and NAV. Returns across three equity schemes show similarities, but NAV alone cannot determine which option performs better. 
Senior Citizen Savings Scheme: Have ₹30 lakh to invest? Check your quarterly interest, tax and maturity benefits
The Senior Citizen Savings Scheme offers 8.2% annual interest, allowing retirees to earn ₹61,500 every quarter on a ₹30 lakh investment. Here's how the scheme works, including eligibility, tax implications, maturity benefits and withdrawal rules.
Multi-million dollar deals to clean dirty linen in public: How celebrities make massive fortunes with their memoirs
Publishers pay heavily for celebrity memoirs, which attract readers with intimate accounts of public figures’ lives. Nobody seems interested in reading about someone's ‘happy childhood’.