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REITs are not fixed income: Radhika Gupta explains why they belong in the equity bucket

REITs are often mistaken for fixed-income products, but Radhika Gupta, MD & CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, explains why they belong to the equity asset class. She highlights that REITs have lower volatility than equities but remain equity investments due…

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RBI to resume urban cooperative bank licensing process after two decades

The Reserve Bank of India will resume issuing new licenses for urban cooperative banks. This process has been paused for over two decades due to past financial instability. Draft guidelines for resuming UCB licensing have now been issued by the…

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Economy remains resilient amid steady domestic demand: RBI Governor

The Indian economy has remained resilient amid persisting global headwinds, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Wednesday, adding that high frequency indicators available so far point towards steady domestic demand in Q1 2026-27.

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IRDAI asks insurers to fast-track Assam flood claims

Insurers must expedite flood claim settlements for affected policyholders. The regulator has directed immediate deployment of surveyors and loss assessors. Special district-level claims desks and 24×7 helplines will be established. Electronic communication is encouraged to speed up claim registration and…

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Unexercised ESOP buyback gains taxable as LTCG, not salary income: ITAT

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal determined that employee stock options are not considered part of salary perks until they are exercised. Any gains from the repurchase of options, which have not yet been exercised, are to be taxed as long-term…

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India's Sensex gains, Nifty flat after RBI rate pause

Indian stock markets showed mixed movements on Wednesday after the RBI maintained its interest rates. The Nifty saw a slight dip, while the Sensex experienced a modest increase. Officials expect inflation to peak this quarter and then begin to decline.…

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How hybrid long-short SIFs differ in their strategies
Hybrid long-short SIFs differ in how they balance equity, debt and short positions.
Forgot to file ITR but employer had deducted TDS: When can income-tax penalty still apply? ITAT explains
The Mumbai ITAT deleted a ₹3.95 lakh penalty imposed on a ship captain who had failed to file his ITR on time. The taxpayer later filed his return in response to a reassessment notice, but the income declared was accepted without any addition.
Gold and silver price today, Sept 29: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver in Mumbai, Delhi, other cities
Gold and silver prices in India witnessed a sharp drop during early trading hours on Tuesday. Check retail rates of the precious metals in top metro cities of the country.
₹1.25 crore received under power of attorney: When can taxman treat property money in your account as taxable income?
A recent ITAT ruling has clarified that money received by a taxpayer while acting as a power-of-attorney holder does not automatically become his taxable income. The tribunal deleted a ₹1.25 crore addition after finding that the taxpayer had received the amount on behalf of three property owners.
Are banks open today, 29 September? Here's all you need to know after 3-day nationwide strike deferred
The proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from 28 to 30 September was deferred after talks between the IBA and UFBU. Check if banks are open in your city today, 29 September.
When is portfolio overlap acceptable in mutual funds? Experts explain when common stocks become a concentration risk
Portfolio overlap between mutual funds is not necessarily a problem, particularly when schemes have different strategies, risk profiles or portfolio roles. However, excessive overlap can leave investors with concentrated exposure despite holding multiple funds. 
₹1,000 monthly SIP became ₹4.67 lakh in 10 years: Which diversified equity mutual fund delivered highest returns?
A ₹1,000 monthly SIP can grow substantially over a decade as returns compound. We look at diversified equity mutual funds that delivered the highest 10-year SIP returns, with Quant Small Cap Fund leading the list. Here’s how the funds compare.
8th pay commission: Awaiting announcement? Here are the terms of reference and timeline of recommendations, explained
8th Pay Commission: The official terms of reference outline what central government employees and pensioners can expect from the panel. We will likely get official recommendations sometime next year. 
Sectoral mutual funds: Defence, metals gave double-digit returns in 2 years while tech, consumer in red — here's why
Sectoral mutual funds have seen a sharp divergence in returns over the past two years, with some sectors delivering strong gains while others slipped into the red. Here's what drove this divergence, and what should investors consider before making sectoral bets. 
New rules from October: SBI ATM charges, bulk FD rates, fee on UPI, Aadhaar verification for LPG subsidy, and more
From 1 October, households need biometric Aadhaar verification to keep accessing LPG subsidies, affecting 14.2 kg refills. Also, revised NPS charges and changes to ATM transactions for SBI customers will be implemented.