Global Market Today: Asian shares trade lower; oil holds gainsOil prices managed to retain their gains as optimism regarding a deal in the Strait of Hormuz dissipated, sparking renewed fears of inflati...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
Can you build a ₹5 crore retirement corpus on a ₹15 lakh salary with EPF alone?Can EPF contributions secure a comfortable retirement for those with higher salaries. With an annual income of ₹15 lakh, one can potentiall...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
US defends dollar as yen weakness threatens global currency orderThe US treasury has stepped in to bolster the Japanese yen and several other currencies, signaling a potential decline of the dollar and hi...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Why you may lose EPF interest on your inoperative account: EPFO explains what you should doEmployees' Provident Fund (EPF) accounts become inactive if there are no contributions or withdrawals for three consecutive years. To avoid...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
PFC shares tumble 5% to 4-month low after weak Q1 earnings. Why Motilal Oswal still recommends BuyPFC shares fell over 5% after the company reported a 2% YoY rise in Q1 FY27 consolidated net profit to Rs 7,012 crore. Motilal Oswal retain...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
A 3-year-old chess prodigy, a national award and a journey that began at home: What Anish Sarkar’s parents did right without turning his childhood into a pressure cookerParenting Lessons: At just three years old, Anish Sarkar became the world’s youngest FIDE-rated chess player, showcasing his remarkable tal...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Gold prices jump 7% to log best weekly gain in 8 months. Start of another yellow metal bull run?Gold prices surged 7% this week, marking their strongest weekly gain in eight months as falling crude prices, weak US jobs data and resilie...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
US unemployment rate eases to 4.1%; employers cut 23,000 jobs in JulyThe United States economy unexpectedly lost jobs in July, which may affect Federal Reserve decisions. Nonfarm payrolls decreased by 23,000 ...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Good news for HDFC Bank borrowers: Lending rates reduced across multiple tenures; check latest listIn a strategic move, HDFC Bank has reduced its MCLR rates across various tenures by as much as five basis points, effective from August 7, ...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Can NRIs invest in RBI Floating Rate Savings Bonds offering 8.05% interest rate?Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are prohibited from making new investments in RBI floating rate savings bonds; however, those who are existing ...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
19x leverage on FCNR(B) deposits and high returns may not work for NRIs based in Singapore in this caseFCNR (B) FD: For NRIs, the potential gains from FCNR(B) deposits may be undermined by Singapore's tax policies. Interest earnings from Indi...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
200% return on SGB premature redemption date: Gold bond turns Rs 1 lakh investment into nearly Rs 3 lakhThe Reserve Bank of India has announced the redemption price for the SGB 2020-21 Series-XI, set at Rs 14,564 per unit. Investors seeking to...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
New framework to standardise interest rate rules on the anvil, says RBIThe Reserve Bank of India plans to standardize interest rate rules for all regulated entities. This new principle-based framework aims to i...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
RBI proposes new rules to standardise how lenders set interest ratesIn a significant move, the Reserve Bank of India plans to establish uniform interest rate guidelines for all regulated entities. This initi...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
PPF rules for NRIs: Can non-resident Indians open PPF account in India?A Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a long-term, small savings scheme offered by the government of India. The PPF offers an attractive interes...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Changes in EBLR & MCLR framework, interest rate charging mechanism and how reset dates are decided- RBI proposalRBI MPC policy: The Reserve Bank of India plans to simplify loan interest rate rules for all regulated entities. This initiative aims to ha...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
RBI provides banks greater flexibility to determine bulk deposit interest rates; changes effective from October 1, 2026New Reserve Bank of India rules will change bank deposit interest rate disclosures starting October 2026. Banks will gain flexibility in se...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.47 AM IST