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Eighteen Years, One Question: Where Is the Climate Finance?

India has built a climate finance framework over 18 years, but Ashok Haldia, former MD of PTC India Financial Services and former secretary of ICAI, argues that frameworks and announcements are no longer enough. This article examines why India needs…

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MCA financial year flexibility comes with tax reporting catch for companies

Companies allowed to align their financial year with overseas parents or for commercial reasons will still have to maintain separate accounts and statements for income tax purposes, according to evidence recorded in the Joint Committee’s report on the Corporate Laws…

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Federal Bank falls 3% on report of Jana Small Finance Bank stake acquisition

Federal Bank shares fell nearly 3% after reports that the lender may acquire a controlling stake in Jana Small Finance Bank. The deal could involve buying Jana Holdings’ 16.9% stake followed by an open offer. Jana Holdings is seeking to…

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RBI warns food, fuel costs could reignite broader inflation

Most high-frequency indicators showed sustained manufacturing and services activity in July. Merchandise exports and imports experienced double-digit expansion, continuing Q1 momentum. Headline consumer price index inflation edged up, primarily due to supply-side pressures. Stable core inflation reaffirmed lower pass-through of…

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IPO fund diversion: Sebi bars Varanium Cloud, promoter for 7 years from markets

Sebi has barred Varanium Cloud and promoter Harshawardhan Sabale from the securities market for seven years, citing misleading disclosures, inflated financials and diversion of IPO and rights issue funds. The regulator ordered recovery of diverted money and disgorgement of unlawful…

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Banks told to have stricter norms for eligibility of forensic auditors

Banks are tightening their forensic auditor empanelment framework. This action follows Enforcement Directorate observations against two audit firms. Two audit firms have been de-empanelled from the Agencies for Specialised Monitoring list. Lenders will review the framework for empanelling audit firms…

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10 signs you're poor, no matter how much you earn: Hidden money struggles behind your ‘comfortable lifestyle’
A ‘comfortable lifestyle’ may obscure financial issues. These 10 signs indicate that you're poor, no matter how much you earn.
Value Trap: A low P/E does not always mean a bargain — 8 factors investors should look at before buying
A stock’s low valuation may look attractive, but it can sometimes signal deeper problems in the business. Here are eight ways a seemingly cheap stock can remain cheap and what investors should examine before assuming it is undervalued.
Quant MF raises IT services exposure, goes underweight on manufacturing: Key takeaways for investors
Quant Mutual Fund has changed its sector positioning by increasing its allocation to IT services in August 2026. The fund house remains positive on select sectors and expects stock-specific opportunities to drive returns as large-cap markets consolidate.
Can one co-owner be taxed alone on property value and stamp duty difference? What ITAT says
The ITAT delivered a significant ruling in the case of a Mumbai taxpayer who, in 2017, purchased a flat jointly with his wife in Chembur. The actual consideration paid for the property was ₹60 lakh, while its stamp-duty value was ₹94.8 lakh, creating a gap of around ₹34.8 lakh.
The hidden drag on freelance income: Why your overseas client invoices don’t match the money reaching your bank
For Indian freelancers, the invoice value of an overseas client payment may not be the amount that reaches their bank account. FX conversion margins, platform fees and SWIFT costs can reduce the final INR payout. Here is how freelancers can calculate the actual amount they received.
NPS Active vs Auto Choice: Which investment option is right for your retirement goals?
One mistake investors may make is assuming that the option with greater equity exposure is necessarily the best choice, particularly when they are young.
PFRDA proposes changes to Point of Presence regulations: What NPS subscribers need to know
PFRDA has proposed changes to the Point of Presence framework that could expand NPS access through more types of entities and a dedicated digital route. The proposals also strengthen oversight of NPS Mitras, subscriber-data confidentiality and PoP accountability for fraud or negligence. 
Pension delayed? Why retirees in contributory schemes can now take the matter to consumer court
Retirees facing delayed pension payments under contributory schemes may approach consumer courts, following an important NCDRC ruling that recognised pension contributors as consumers and treated unjustified delays as deficiency in service.
Buying a house in 7 years? Know the best mutual fund categories, equity-debt mix and de-risking strategy
A seven-year house goal can justify high equity exposure initially, but the portfolio should gradually move towards safer assets as the purchase nears. Experts explain which mutual fund categories may suit the goal, why diversification matters and how to protect the corpus from market volatility.
Bank holiday tomorrow, 4 September: Will SBI, HDFC Bank and others remain closed for Janmashtami?
Banks in multiple cities, including Ahmedabad and Chennai, will be closed on September 4 for Janmashtami. Holiday observance varies by city, so customers should verify bank schedules against the RBI list before visiting.