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In his maiden annual report address as GIC Res chairman and managing director, Hitesh Joshi outlines a cautiously optimistic outlook for Indias insurance market and the companys growth ambitions ahead.

Missing the 31 August ITR deadline for AY 2026-27 does not end your filing options. Taxpayers can file a belated return by 31 December, revise an already filed return, or seek condonation of delay in eligible cases.

The Reserve Bank of India regulates the functioning of locker facilities in India and has laid down a regulatory framework, in addition to the operational rules of individual banks.

Moodys says data centres would have an even smaller impact on employment, projecting a meagre 0.02% increase in jobs in India over the next four years.

The clarification from Happiest Minds comes at a time when artificial intelligence has cast a shadow over the future of the countrys $300 billion IT sector, as clients look to shrink their outsourcing costs by deploying AI agents.

Rather than push out the bankers he supported, HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan chose to step aside when his terms ends on 26 October this year.

September 2026 has several key income tax deadlines, including TDS payments on 7 September, a TDS certificate deadline on 14 September, the second advance tax instalment on 15 September, and multiple audit report deadlines on 30 September.

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank CEO Sanjeev Nautiyal has resigned due to health reasons, effective immediately. He will retire formally on 30 November. Carol Furtado is appointed interim CEO. The bank said Nautiyals tenure had helped strengthen several areas of its operations.

The 8th pay commission has scheduled state visits to Chennai, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Bengaluru and Mumbai in September and October 2026. Here's the full list of dates and who can participate in the meetings.

With a focus on reducing geopolitical risks, Indias latest defence initiative seeks to localize the production of critical equipment, underscored by a new partnership to manufacture Javelin missiles.

Form 1 is now live on the income tax e-filing portal for the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme, 2026. This one-time scheme allows eligible taxpayers to disclose foreign assets and income. Declarations can be filed until 31 December 2026.

High-yield bonds offer higher interest income but carry greater credit, default and liquidity risks than highly rated debt. Experts explain who should consider these bonds, what investors should check and how much exposure may be appropriate.

Finfluencers increasingly shape Indian investment decisions, but few are Sebi-registered. Heres what investors should know about stock calls, sponsorships, credentials, red flags and recourse.

Indian Bank plans to open 100 branches and hire 2,500 employees in FY2026-27, focusing on expanding its presence in central and western India. The lender also targets lower NPAs and expects its gold loan book to cross 1.5 lakh crore.

The NCDRC has ruled on a case involving an LIC policy assigned as security for a bank loan, holding that the insurer was not deficient in acting on the bank's surrender request. Here's what the order means for policyholders who use insurance policies as loan collateral.

Dividend stocks, Reits and InvITs can offer attractive payouts, but investors need to look beyond yield to cash flows, capital preservation, taxes and total returns.

PPF offers 7.1% interest, but eligible old-regime taxpayers may earn a higher effective return after factoring in the Section 80C tax benefit. Heres how the tax saving can push the effective annualised return to around 11%, and why the benefit does not apply to every investor.

Edtech company upGrad has completed its acquisition of Unacademy for just over $200 million, far below the latter's peak $3.44 billion valuation. Unacademy co-founder Gaurav Munjal said the deal will benefit the education ecosystem, while highlighting Unacademys impact on online learning in India.

Kovoor spent over 30 years at PepsiCo across geographies, including China and the US, before serving as senior vice president and general manager of its India beverages business.

July 2026 CPI-IW rose 1.3 points to 153.2, taking the running DA calculation for central government employees to about 64% for January 2027. The final DA rate will depend on CPI-IW data for August to December 2026 and the government's formal announcement.

ICICI Bank-backed AdvaRisk is exploring a $20-25 million fundraise as banks step up efforts to detect fraud and recover stressed assets.

Bigger rounds are attracting mainstream investors, but underwriting challenges are keeping growth capital cautious.

Independent creators in India face payment delays and inconsistent income despite high engagement. A 2025 report reveals that nano and micro creators represent over 80% of the non-metro creator base, highlighting the need for clearer payment processes and financial stability within the industry.

The race for the HDFC Bank CEO job would pit several veteran insiders against outsiders who could get a chance to lead Indias largest private sector bank.

To avoid future legal and tax complications, CA advised buyers to settle the exact nature of the ownership arrangement before finalising a purchase.

Hotel companies are broadening their reach by exploring lesser-known destinations as domestic tourism flourishes. Recent developments highlight a shift towards management contracts in smaller markets, identifying unique travel demands and enhancing brand visibility across diverse regions.

According to a Bloomberg report, Phil Schiller has given up these two major responsibilities but will remain at the company with his Apple Fellow title.

As children move away and large homes become harder to maintain, retirees are rethinking property. Selling, downsizing or redeveloping can unlock wealth, simplify succession and improve retirement security.

Chief executive and vice chairman Rajeev Nannapaneni lays bare the changing face of global pharma, explaining why Indian generics firms are scouting for new opportunities.

The French spirits maker is trimming mid-to-senior management roles to sharpen focus on high-margin categories, even as strong sales in India buck a global slowdown.

RBI has taken anywhere from a little over a month to 14 months to approve the appointment of chief executives of private banks.

The lawsuit, filed on Monday (August 31) in federal court in Seattle, claims Amazon since 2019 has secretly and systematically overcharged about 1.2 million advertising customers.

UBS Group AG notched up an interim victory in its multi-year struggle against Switzerlands push to make it hold billions of extra dollars in capital.

Billionaire Ray Dalio's financial setback in the early 1980s changed his approach to investing. After a major miscalculation left him broke, he learned two key lessons: question your own certainty and embrace diversification to manage risk.

ITC's wholly-owned arm announced acquisition of Happiest Minds Technologies, wherein it will pick up a 22.1% stake in the firm from founder Ashok Soota for 1,330 crore. It will then merge with Happiest Minds, giving shareholders 25 ITC Infotech shares for every 81 Happiest Minds shares they own

Kotak Mahindra Bank has recommended executive directors Anup Saha and Paritosh Kashyap to the RBI as potential successors to CEO Ashok Vaswani, whose term ends on December 31, 2026. Here's a look at the two internal candidates.

In the message, Cook said his departure from the CEO role was a moment he had always known would arrive, but admitted that it was still difficult to believe it had come.

ONGC plans to invest 1 trillion over five years in deepwater oil and gas exploration, alongside setting up an international energy trading desk by late 2026. 

The NCLT has found no majority verdict on Zee founder Subhash Chandras repayment plan after the third members opinion differed from the original Bench, according to Bar and Bench.

OpenAIs ChatGPT ad business hits a $1 billion annualised revenue run rate in just 200 days as ads expand across more than 40 countries.

Milky Mist's revenue increased 43.6%, driven by strong summer product sales. The company expects its pricing power to help manage rising milk costs.

The Centre has formally established Indias mediation regulator, but appointments and implementation of the Mediation Act remain key to making mediation a mainstream alternative to litigation.

Axis Mutual Fund has launched Shagun SIP, an industry-first gram-based SIP for gold and silver fund of funds (FoFs). The feature lets investors choose a gold or silver quantity instead of a fixed rupee amount. Heres how it works, its key benefits, and what investors need to know.

Zomato layoffs: Food aggregator and delivery platform Zomato will lay off around 240 employees associated with its Customer Delight operations in Hyderabad. The company has offered cut employees August salary, four-months pay, medical insurance Check details

The move comes as India seeks to widen its exporter base and make it easier for smaller manufacturers to access global markets. Can opening this route to foreign investment take more of India's small manufacturers global?

PFRDA will revise the NPS and NPS Lite PoP charge structure from 1 October 2026, including a 200 onboarding fee and 0.20% annual AUM charge. The regulator has also clarified when e-NPS users are exempt, how dormant accounts are treated and why the original onboarding route matters.

The move aims to protect buyers from under-purity fraud, bringing silver jewellery under a mandatory BIS certification framework similar to gold.

The Supreme Court ruled that a revenue record entry does not create or extinguish title to property, emphasizing that relinquishment must be proven. 

The airline told the Delhi high court it had planned to use the second tranche of emergency credit from the government to meet the first instalment of its 144.5 crore outstanding dues.

IPOs are surging as Sebi approvals near expiry. Investors should watch for 10 key warning signs in the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) to assess risks and avoid poor-quality investments.