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Disinvestment, OFS, strategic sale, privatisation: What's the difference?

From lic's stake sale to air india's handover, the government has used different routes to reduce its presence in state-owned firms
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-11

Rupee falls 8 paise to 95.38 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee fell 8 paise to 95.38 against the us dollar in early trade on tuesday amid no breakthrough in the ongoing west asia crisis, which kept global markets on edge and pushed up crude oil prices overnight. a decline in domestic equity markets in early
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-11

PF fraud alert: EPFO warns of fake links targeting your UAN, money

Fake websites and phishing links can expose your uan, aadhaar and bank details. here's what members need to know
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-11

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urges lenders to accelerate AI spend

Malhotra, however, warned that wider ai use entails risks including biased or opaque decisions, along with data privacy and cybersecurity threats
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-11

Delhi HC on PPF: Can a parent withdraw money from a child's account?

Court says a parent cannot use a child's ppf corpus to meet maintenance obligations, ordering its full restoration with interest.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-11

India's most valuable family businesses worth ?138 trn, add ?4,076 cr/day

India's top 300 family businesses added rs 4076 crore of value every day in the last two years, up nearly rs 30 lakh crore on the 2024 edition and inr 1.23 lakh crore on the 2025 edition.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-11

Why more Indians are surrendering life insurance policies before maturity

Life insurance surrenders have surged, with early exits concentrated in the first two years. why are policyholders leaving policies early despite tighter disclosure and suitability rules?
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-11

Govt approves introduction of one billion polymer banknotes of ?10 and ?20

The government has approved the introduction of one billion polymer banknotes of rs 10 and rs 20 for field trials, parliament was informed on tuesday. the reserve bank of india (rbi), with the recommendation of its central board, had sent a proposal to the
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-11

Is UPI ending free payments? Here's what Finance Minister Sitharaman said

Upi users won't pay a transaction fee for now, but a proposed mdr framework could change how some merchant payments work.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-11

?86,917 cr in unclaimed deposits with RBI fund, FinMin tells Parliament

Sbi had the largest amount of unclaimed deposits transferred to the fund at rs 20,040 crore, followed by punjab national bank at rs 7,585 crore, canara bank at rs 6,830 crore
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-11

Harness AI, build human oversight: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra to banks

Rbi governor sanjay malhotra said member countries are studying digital currencies and payment-system linkages while india also works to expand local currency trade
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-11

MDR in future only on some merchant UPI transactions: FM Sitharaman

"no mdr framework has yet been finalised," sitharaman said. she added that consumers would continue to make instant digital payments through upi without paying a transaction charge
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-10

RBI officers seek HR policy review, time-bound promotions up to Grade E

Staff body seeks five-year qualifying service for financial upgradation across grades up to grade e and calls for a more inclusive work environment for women officers
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-10

IT rules for online lower, nil TDS certificates to be notified soon: Govt

The income tax department is currently in the process of framing rules to implement the 2026-27 budget provision that allows taxpayers to electronically apply for lower or nil tds certificates electronically, parliament was informed on monday. minister of
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-10

Birla Estates buys ?159 crore worth of FSI for Khar redevelopment project

The transaction, registered earlier this week, involves fsi generated through a slum rehabilitation authority (sra) scheme on land in kandivali.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-10

Recovery calls, agent visits, phone locks: Experts explain RBI's new rules

Rbi loan recovery new rules: 'recovery finally has a paper trail': experts on rbi's new curbs on calls, agent visits, harassment and phone locking
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-10

Govt collects ?10,040 crore duty on gold imports in 2.5 months after hike

The effective customs duty on gold, silver and precious metals was raised from may 13, with gold imports yielding rs 100.4 billion in duty through august 2
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-10

Rupee falls 11 paise to close at 95.28/$ on firm crude oil prices

The rupee fell 8 paise to 95.25 against the us dollar in early trade on monday, weighed down by a stronger greenback and a rise in global crude oil prices. however, fii inflows and a rise in the country's forex reserves capped a sharper fall in the local u
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-10

NPCI targets Indian diaspora to drive UPI growth across overseas markets

Npci plans to use the country's vast diaspora to drive global expansion, while also exploring ai-enabled payments through platforms like chatgpt and gemini
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-10

How India's PSU stake-sale journey has evolved: Explained in 5 charts

The latest lic stake sale marks another milestone in the government's disinvestment drive. here's what the data reveals about psu stake sales, disinvestment receipts and major listings
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-10

Non-life insurers' premium growth slows to 5.7% in July from 15.9% in June

Gross direct premium underwritten by non-life insurers rose to ?31,397.6 crore in july, as growth at multi-line general insurers moderated from the previous month
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-10

Eyeing SSY's 8.2% interest? NRI parents face this key eligibility rule

Sukanya samriddhi offers tax-free returns, but nris face strict residency rules when opening an account
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-10

Govt mops up ?45,306 cr from disinvestment, asset monetisation in FY26

The government's combined mop-up from disinvestment and asset monetisation stood at rs 45,306 crore in fy26, exceeding the revised estimates, minister of state for finance pankaj chaudhary said on monday. the government had pegged miscellaneous capital rec
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-10

Explained: What is NCDC (Amendment) Bill 2026 & what it proposes to change?

The centre has proposed changes to the law governing ncdc, seeking to give the institution greater flexibility in supporting co-operative development
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-10

Your email knows where your money is. AI could help hackers find it

Barracuda controlled attack shows how attackers can weaponize an ai assistant to turn a single compromised account into ceo fraud and a 0k wire transfer scam
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-10

?271 crore for one penthouse: DLF's The Dahlias sets new luxury benchmark

Gurugram's ?271 crore penthouse: why the ?2.6 lakh per sq ft price matters
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-10

HDFC Bank cuts MCLR by 5 bps: Cheaper loans ahead? Here's who benefits

Hdfc bank has lowered mclr by 5 bps across most tenures, but the benefit may not reach all borrowers or reduce emis immediately
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-10

Govt mulls raising CCEA approval threshold for FDI proposals to ?15,000 cr

The government is considering a proposal to raise the threshold for foreign direct investment proposals requiring approval from the cabinet committee on economic affairs to rs 15,000 crore from rs 5,000 crore at present to further improve the country's inv
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-09

What is financial freedom and how to achieve it without making mistakes

It is a milestone where you have accumulated enough in your investment accounts to fund your retirement age
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-09

What is prepayment of a loan, and when is it worth considering the option

Deciding whether prepayment is good for your financial situation requires comparing the return against your alternative investment options
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-09

Block card, inform bank, reset passwords: What to do after financial fraud

Call 1930 and file a complaint on the official cybercrime portal
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-09

Increasing your credit card limit is a risk and reward: How to do it safely

Treating a higher limit as extra income rather than a deferred payment is a dangerous habit
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-09

Credit card payment: How does it work, how safe is it and what does it cost

The feature is faster than a regular card swipe and safer than the old magnetic strip cards
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-09

How to build a money routine if your salary comes on the last working day

Keep a permanent surplus equal to 50% of your monthly expenses in your primary salary account
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-08

FOMO mistake in investing: How to spot the emotional decision early

If your investment decision is triggered by trending news, viral posts or "everyone is making money," it's likely 'fear of missing out'
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-08

How to create financial goals for the decade with discipline, flexibility

Missing contributions or stopping midway does more damage to investments than market falls
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-08

Govt clarifies UPI to remain free; MDR may apply to large merchants later

The ministry of finance said upi users will continue to pay no transaction charges, while a possible mdr could apply only to select merchant transactions above a threshold.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-08

Money made easy: How to automate savings, bill payments and investments

Leave a half-month's buffer in the salary account before switching on automated switches
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-08

Direct stocks vs mutual funds: Which route suits a busy professional

Choosing between individual stocks and mutual funds simply boils down to how much personal control you want compared to how much you're willing to hand off to expert managers
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-08

RBI proposes new derivative-risk capital framework effective April 2027

The draft requires commercial banks to adopt the basic approach for credit valuation adjustment while offering simpler treatment to those with smaller derivatives books
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-07

Life insurers' new business premium rises 20.7% to ?47,005 crore in July

Life insurers' new business premium rose 20.7% in july, led by strong growth in lic's group business and steady expansion by private insurers
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-07

India's forex reserves jump .5 bn to 2.87 bn, shows RBI data

India's forex reserves jumped by usd 10.512 billion to usd 692.866 billion during the week ended july 31, the rbi said on friday. the overall kitty had jumped by usd 6.118 billion to usd 682.354 billion in the previous reporting week. reserves had expanded
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-07

RBI eases bank PSL calculation for loans backed by non-resident deposits

Advances backed by eligible fresh fcnr(b) and nre deposits mobilised during specified periods will be excluded from adjusted net bank credit used to determine psl targets
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-07

RBI aims to absorb ?2 trillion through seven-day VRRR auction on Monday

Banking-system liquidity was in a surplus of rs 3.61 trillion on thursday, while the weighted average call rate settled at 5.09 per cent, central bank data showed
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-07

Sustained investment needed to run UPI reliably: Payments Council of India

The industry body said consumers and small merchants would remain protected from charges, while any merchant service fees would be commercial arrangements with payment providers
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-07

NBFC loan growth reaches 14.4% by June, led by retail credit expansion

Gold loans expanded 69.3 per cent and consumer durables credit grew 46.8 per cent, helping lift retail loans by 20.3 per cent to rs 25.6 trillion by the end of june 2026
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-07

REIT, InvIT dividend tax break: Experts explain what changes and the catch

Legal amendment could make reit and invit dividend income tax-free, but experts flag a higher spv-level tax and key caveats
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-07

RBI's draft revolving credit curbs may dent NBFCs' flexi-credit biz

The move aims to curb the risk of evergreening, where borrowers service loans through fresh drawdowns rather than genuine cash flows, according to analysts
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-07

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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