Finance

G7 nations and the EU will release 100 million barrels of emergency fuel as the Hormuz crisis and war disrupt global diesel supplies.

Seven money-related changes are taking effect or being reviewed in October, covering FDs, UPI, NPS, LPG subsidies, SBI ATMs and tax compliance.

Buying shares today does not mean keeping certificates in a drawer. Your investments are recorded electronically, and the place where those securities are held is your Demat account. Think of it as a digital locker for your investments, rather than a bank account for your money.

The government cut export duties on diesel and ATF for October 1-15 while keeping petrol’s export levy unchanged at ₹0.5 per litre.

India’s gross GST collections rose 14.7% year-on-year to ₹2.04 lakh crore in September, while net revenue increased 18.1%.

Bernstein has cut PB Fintech’s target price by 53% to ₹1,085, citing the impact of proposed IRDAI commission changes and business-model risks.

IRDAI has proposed tougher checks against insurance mis-selling. Here is what policyholders should check before buying or continuing a policy.

IRDAI has proposed lower expense limits, product-specific commission caps and tighter distribution rules to reduce insurance costs.

Bernstein estimates a 38% FY30 profit hit for PB Fintech under a worst-case insurance regulation scenario but retains its Rs 2,310 target.

MCX silver fell Rs 7,202 to Rs 2.27 lakh per kg as oil prices, higher US yields and a stronger dollar pressured precious metals.

The EPF wage ceiling has risen from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000, potentially increasing PF contributions and retirement savings for eligible employees.

Proposed lower insurance commissions have sparked a debate over whether the savings will benefit insurers, distributors or ultimately policyholders.

The October 7 GST Council meeting is expected to focus on process reforms, e-invoicing and ITC rules rather than another major rate overhaul.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says UPI MDR is not a government charge and should not be passed on to consumers.

Whirlpool of India shares surged over 12% after the company clarified reports that its promoter is exploring a further stake sale.

A Rs 1 lakh credit card EMI can cost more than the purchase price, while early closure may save interest but attract foreclosure charges and GST.

A Level 8 employee with Rs 47,600 basic pay could see gross salary estimates range from about Rs 1.18 lakh to Rs 1.52 lakh.

A Rs 10,000 monthly investment for five years totals Rs 6 lakh, but the final corpus varies sharply with assumed returns and risk.

PB Fintech plans lower marketing costs, higher volumes and expense rationalisation as it assesses proposed IRDAI insurance distribution changes.

Credit card spending grew 5.9% year-on-year in August, while HSBC and Jefferies flagged subdued growth and rising competition.