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Finance India NEWS. Stock Market NEWS Updated Daily

Pension savings with health insurance? NPS may introduce new option

Up to 30% of nps savings may be earmarked for medical expenses. icici, axis, tata pension funds working on health-linked plans
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-16

Strengthen merchant enablement as UPI leads payment modes: DFS report

A dfs report shows upi has overtaken cash as the most preferred payment mode and recommends focused merchant enablement and stronger support for rupay debit card usage in rural and semi-urban india
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-16

South Delhi luxury floors touch ?55 crore as prices climb up to 34%

South delhi remains ncr's hottest luxury housing market in 2025
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-16

Money returns EMs, gold ETF flows surge to ?24,000 cr, equity inflows cool

Domestic gold etfs saw a massive rs 240 bn of inflow in january 2026, dwarfing the flows in previous months
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-16

Insurers face rising losses as civil unrest grows in wealthy nations

Claims tied to srcc, strikes, riots and civil commotion, are emerging as a growing headache for insurers as episodes of unrest increasingly lead to the destruction of property in western democracies
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-16

Reliance Industries buys 3 apartments at One Altamount Road for ?85 crore

The acquisition includes one flat with a carpet area of about 2,004.8 sq ft, along with two additional units - - each measuring approximately 578.67 sq ft.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-16

Why a falling valuation index led to higher equity allocation in January

According to whiteoak capital mutual fund, its in-house model-market valuation index-has moved down to 99 in january 2026 from 100.5 in december 2025
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-16

UPI emerges as the most preferred mode for transactions now: Report

Upi has emerged as the most preferred mode of transaction, surpassing cash transactions, and there is a need for targeted interventions to strengthen rupay debit card usage, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas, a report said. the department of finan
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-16

RBI curbs loans extended to brokers in blow to proprietary trading volumes

All credit facilities to securities firms will have to be backed by collateral, while lending for trading on their own account or investments by brokers will be prohibited
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-15

Centre launches digital coupons for PDS in Gujarat on pilot basis

India pilots cbdc-based digital food coupons in gujarat, enabling beneficiaries to redeem ration entitlements through programmable e? instead of physical grain
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-15

Gold remains top investment choice for young Indians, says survey

Gold remains the most trusted investment for young indians despite growing access to modern financial products, with 62 per cent of respondents choosing the metal as the first choice for investment, according to a survey. the survey also revealed that 66.7
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-14

Outstanding CP falls Rs 1 trillion since Aug 2025 as CD issuances rise

Investors are moving away from commercial papers towards certificates of deposit as issuances and rates rise, with banks tapping cds to manage deposit tightness, rbi data show
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-13

New tax regime vs ELSS: Should you still invest in tax-saving funds?

The new tax regime hasn't reduced elss performance - but it has reduced the tax incentive to invest in them.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-13

India's taxpayer base doubled to 12 cr in 11 yrs, middle class expands: FM

"so, the economy is no longer narrow, and it's not just confined to the elite. the middle-class basket is widening. between 2013-14 and 2024-25, the number of taxpayers, that is, people filing returns
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-13

Want to study at ISB? New scholarship offers 100% tuition fee waiver

The need-cum merit scholarship will provide 100% tuition fee waivers to recipients over multiple years, beginning with the current academic year.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-13

"Homebuyers disappointed": Supreme Court questions RERA effectiveness

The supreme court on thursday said it is high time all states rethought the constitution of the real estate regulatory authority (rera) as the institution is doing nothing, except facilitating default
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-13

Fixed deposits offering up to 8.95% interest in February 2026: Top picks

Fixed deposit rates appear to have peaked after rbi's repo moves. here's where banks and corporate fds stand in february 2026 and how seniors can respond
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-13

RBI allows NBFCs to factor DLG in determining provisions under ECL

Rbi allows nbfcs to factor in default loss guarantees from lending apps while computing ecl provisions, tightening uniformity without diluting prudential safeguards
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-13

Uday Kotak appointed Chairman of GIFT City

Kotak succeeds hasmukh adhia as non-executive chairman of gujarat's ifsc hub, with appointment effective immediately
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-13

RBI draft mandates 60% C/D ratio for rural and semi-urban branches

Prioritise opening cbs-enabled branches in tier-5 centres
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-13

Rupee weakens as RBI intervenes; forex reserves drop .7 billion

Indian unit settles at 90.64 per dollar as rbi intervenes via dollar sales; forex reserves drop .7 billion in week ended february 6 on decline in gold holdings
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-13

Govt conducts switch with RBI, moves FY27 maturities to 2040 bond

Centre buys back over rs 75,500 crore of fy27 securities from rbi and issues 8.30% gs 2040 bond to smoothen redemption profile
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-12

RBI digital payments index rises to 516.76 in Sept 2025 on wider adoption

Rbi's digital payments index climbed to 516.76 in september 2025 from 465.33 a year earlier, driven by gains in payment performance and enablers
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-12

Housing sales in top 15 tier 2 cities dip 10%, launches down by 6% in 2025

Sales of homes priced under rs 1 cr dips 15% yoy & that above rs 1 cr up 9%yoy
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-12

RBI surprises market with aggressive pre-open dollar sales, say bankers

The rupee was headed for a largely flat open before the unexpected intervention, with asian peers showing little reaction to the upside surprise in us payrolls
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-12

Over 65% ECBs worth billion routed via GIFT-IFSC in FY26 so far

Experts say simpler rules, tax benefits aid gift city's emergence as preferred jurisdiction
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-12

Gold, silver may be in 3-5 year bull cycle: How investors should respond

Investors should hold - not chase - gold and silver rally
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-12

62% Gen Z, mllennials buy gold under 5 grams, pick bullion over MFs, stocks

The survey reveals that 66.7% of the respondents' purchases today are largely personal decisions, and 61.9% report that their most recent gold purchase was below 5 grams
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-12

Bharat Bandh Feb 12: Bank services may be affected, warn SBI, PNB & others

Bank strike on february 12: trade unions have called a nationwide strike on february 12, 2026. here's what banks have said about possible service disruptions
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-12

FIIs pull out ?333 bn in January; smart money moves from FMCG to metals

Jan'26 witnessed sharpest outflow of rs333bn since aug'25. fmcg, healthcare and consumer services saw highest outflows in jan'26
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-12

Fund review: Bandhan Short Duration Fund

Fund review: bandhan short duration fund
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-12

Gold, debt, flexi-cap funds attract investors in Jan, equity flows down 14%

Monthly sip inflows stayed above ?31,000 crore, showing that retail investors continue to invest regularly despite market volatility.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-11

Money moves beyond equities: Commodities see ?33,000 crore inflows

Multi-asset funds see ?20,000 crore inflows in diversification push
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-11

Unlisted company margins at a record high, gap remains with listed peers

Earnings in focus amid lacklustre capacity utilisation, and poor pick-up in sales for the latest available fy25 data
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-11

Over 24 lakh tax returns pending beyond 90 days; ITR delays continue

Ut of 8.80 cr tax returns filed for ay 2025-26, 24.64 lakh pending for processing for over 90 days
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-11

Overnight swap rates suggest RBI pause, hint at possible rate hike

The move comes in the backdrop of rbi raising its immediate gdp growth and inflation forecasts
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-11

SIDBI, NaBFID and HUDCO raise nearly ?12,000 crore in bond market

Sidbi, nabfid and hudco raise nearly rs 12,000 crore at tight rates, while nabard plans a rs 7,000 crore bond issue next week amid cautious market sentiment
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-11

RBI looks to ban sales incentive to bank staffers from third party

Draft norms seek to curb mis-selling by barring incentives from third parties, mandating refunds and compensation, and prohibiting use of dark patterns
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-11

New tax rules may change how you deposit cash, pay bills, claim HRA

Your taxes, your transactions: draft rules propose big changes
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-10

Sonu Sood leases out BKC unit to HDFC Bank for ?11.8 lakh monthly rent

The lease agreement for the unit at trade centre bkc, located in bandra east, was registered in february 2026.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-10

EPFO may allow EPF withdrawal through UPI using new app from April

The move is aimed at making epf access more convenient for the organisation's nearly 8 crore members, many of whom currently face a multi-step claim process to withdraw their own savings.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-10

Renting a home may not get cheaper even as demand slows: Report

During the october-december quarter, rental demand fell 2.4% compared to the previous quarter, but rents still increased by about 2.2% across india
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-10

RBI proposes deregistration window for NBFCs without public funds

The reserve bank of india has proposed exempting certain nbfcs from registration and allowing eligible non-public fund, non-customer-facing entities to seek deregistration within six months
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-10

The asset-class conundrum: Where should investors allocate money now?

The asset classes that seem to offer some comfort are the much-ignored debt (looks attractive relative to equities) and, to some extent, domestic large cap equities
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-10

RBI proposes to raise unsecured loans to 20% of total for urban co-op banks

Rbi has proposed raising the unsecured loan cap for urban co-operative banks to 20 per cent of advances, revising norms on unsecured lending and housing loan tenors
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-10

14 states borrow ?47,620 crore, 11% higher than borrowing calendar

Fourteen states raised ?47,620 crore at weekly sdl auctions as yields softened marginally and spreads over gilts stayed stable
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-10

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman likely to address RBI board on Feb 23

Finance minister nirmala sitharaman is scheduled to address the reserve bank of india's central board on february 23 and highlight key points of the fy27 budget, including measures to boost manufacturing, and support for agriculture and tourism. the meetin
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-10

RBI's voluntary retention route move removes parallel limits for FPIs

The rbi has removed the rs 2.5 trillion cap under the voluntary retention route and merged it with the general route, easing exit constraints and simplifying compliance for foreign bond investors
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-09

EPFO to appoint new partner agencies, change custodian after 15 years

Retirement fund body epfo is preparing to empanel new partner agencies and appoint a fresh custodian, as it revamps investment, audit and management arrangements
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-09

BoB slashes car loan rates by 30 bps to 7.6%, effective immediately

State-owned bank of baroda (bob) on monday announced a 30-basis-point reduction in its car loan interest rates, effective immediately. the bank's floating rate now starts from 7.6 per cent per annum, bob said in a statement. the bank also offers an attract
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-09

Life insurance premiums jump 21.5% in Jan; non-life insurers up 15%

Both life and non-life insurers reported strong january premium growth, supported by a favourable base effect and the gst exemption on individual life and health insurance premiums
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-09

Ishaan Khatter buys 3,000 sq ft flat in Mumbai's Pali Hill for Rs 29.4 cr

According to property registration documents, the flat is located in navroz apartment in pali hill
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-09

Aadhaar biometric lock explained: How it prevents biometric fraud

Uidai's biometric lock feature lets users block fingerprint and iris authentication, adding an extra safety layer against aadhaar-linked fraud and misuse
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-09

New income tax rules coming soon - and taxpayers can now give feedback

I-t dept invites stakeholder views on draft rules, forms under new income tax act
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-09

RBI plans KCC revamp with 6-year tenure and higher loan limits ahead

Draft norms propose standard crop seasons, tech spend cover and loan limits linked to scale of finance under kisan credit card framework
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-09

Gold, silver slide after rally: Experts explain buy, hold or book profit

'buy, hold or book profits should be based on allocation, not emotion,' say experts
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-09

FD left without a Will? Here's how children, grandchildren can claim money

Legal experts explain when children or grandchildren can inherit fds, what nominees can do, and which documents banks will ask for
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-09

Assam clears 8th pay commission: What it could mean for salaries, pensions

State panel to review pay, allowances and service conditions, revision may lift take-home pay and retirement benefits for employees and pensioners
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-09

I-T dept invites stakeholder views on draft rules under new Income Tax Act

The income tax department on sunday said it has invited inputs and suggestions from stakeholders on the draft tax rules and forms under the new income tax act, 2025, which will come into effect from april 1. to encourage wider stakeholder participation, th
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-08

RBI sets up committee to review business correspondent guidelines

The reserve bank of india has constituted a committee to review the regulatory framework for business correspondents, with draft guideline amendments to be released soon for public consultation
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

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