Union Budget 2026: What Is a Vote on Account?
Learn about the vote on account in Union Budget 2026, its purpose, and how it differs from a full budget. Essential FAQs for financial clarity.
Category : Banking
Bitcoin, Ethereum Confirm Crypto Reversal, Charts Show Bullish Path
Bitcoin and Ethereum display multiple technical signals indicating a durable recovery. Prices stabilize, volatility moderates, and key moving averages are reclaimed, suggesting a solid upward trend ahead.
Gold Rally Stalls: Investors Grow Uneasy
Gold prices have fallen sharply from record highs, raising questions about the sustainability of the rally. Analysts debate whether institutional investors, central banks, or speculators are driving the market.
Older Americans Fuel Stock Market Boom, Risking Future Stability
Americans aged 70+ now own 39% of stocks and mutual funds, doubling their historical share. This shift in risk tolerance among elderly investors could amplify market downturns.
Crypto Sector's Budget 2026 Demands: Tax Relief, Regulatory Clarity
India's cryptocurrency stakeholders seek tax reforms and clear regulations in Union Budget 2026. With over 100 million users, the industry wants TDS reduction and loss offset provisions.
Federal Bank Q3 Profit Up 9%, Asset Quality Improves
Federal Bank reported a 9% year-on-year rise in net profit to ₹1,041 crore for Q3 FY26, driven by strong loan growth, better asset quality, and higher core income.
Credit Report Accuracy: Your Key to Future Loans
Learn why every detail in your credit report matters for loan approvals, interest rates, and future borrowing. Discover how to maintain accuracy and consistency.
Retail Stock Valuations: What Matters for Investors
Retail stock valuations range from 15 to 40 times earnings. Analysts explain why Costco trades at 41x while Target sits at 15.4x, highlighting growth and fundamentals.
Wall Street Booms as Main Street Lags in Bank Earnings
Major U.S. banks report strong fourth-quarter earnings driven by Wall Street divisions, but consumer banking shows only steady performance, highlighting economic disparities.
Buffett: Balance Sheets Reveal Truth, Income Statements Can Hide It
Warren Buffett explains his preference for analyzing company balance sheets over income statements, revealing why this approach makes it harder for companies to hide financial realities.
Sebi to Roll Out FPI Netting, Closing Auction Framework Soon
Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announces imminent proposals for FPI trade netting and closing auction norms to ease foreign investor operations and reduce market volatility.
Intraday Gains in Large-Caps Continue Amid Sebi Rules
Sebi's measures have reduced extreme intraday swings in Nifty 100 stocks, but traders still find opportunities. Mazagon Dock led with 3.8% average daily movement in 2025.
HDFC Life Q3: Steady Growth, Margin Pain Easing
HDFC Life Insurance reported a decent Q3 with 10% premium growth, but margins fell due to regulatory changes. Analysts see stabilization by FY26-end as GST impact moderates.
LIC Reduces ICICI Bank Stake Below 5% Before Results
LIC sold 12.70 crore shares of ICICI Bank, lowering its stake from 6.737% to 4.731%. The move comes just before the bank's Q3 earnings report on January 17.
SEBI's Family Trust Rules: Succession vs Investor Protection
SEBI's takeover regulations allow share transfers to private family trusts without open offers, but narrow definitions of 'relatives' create hurdles for promoter families. Experts call for reforms to balance succession needs with investor safeguards.
HDFC, ICICI Banks Poised for Steady Q3 Performance
HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are expected to report steady December quarter results, driven by firm loan growth and improving margins, though seasonal agriculture stress may slightly increase slippages.
HDFC AMC Stock Jumps 4.5% on Robust Q3 Performance
HDFC Asset Management Company shares rallied over 4.5% to ₹2,668 after reporting impressive third-quarter results with 19.9% profit growth and 15% revenue increase.
Aritas Vinyl IPO Opens: Price Band ₹40-47, Day 1 30% Subscribed
Aritas Vinyl IPO commenced on January 16, offering shares at ₹40-47 each. The issue saw 30% subscription on day one, with retail portion at 7%. The company produces artificial leather for automotive and fashion sectors.
Shadowfax IPO Opens Jan 20: Price Band, GMP, Key Facts
Shadowfax Technologies' ₹1,907 crore IPO opens January 20 with price band of ₹118-124 per share. Grey market shows tepid interest. Here are 10 key things investors should know.
Budget 2026: Corporate India Seeks Tax Clarity Before New Law
As Budget 2026 nears, businesses demand direct tax reforms to address ambiguities in the upcoming Income-tax Act 2025, focusing on demergers, transfer pricing, and compliance simplification.
India's Insurance Gap: Why Awareness Doesn't Lead to Action
A new podcast episode explores India's low life insurance adoption despite growing awareness. Experts discuss shifting from tax-saving mindset to long-term financial protection.
Union Budget 2026: What Is Cess and How It Works
A detailed look at cess in the Union Budget 2026, explaining its purpose, how it differs from taxes, and its impact on government revenue and public services.
South Indian Bank Hits Record High After Q3 Profit Rises 9.5%
South Indian Bank shares surged 6.4% to a new peak of ₹45.20 after reporting its highest-ever quarterly net profit of ₹374.32 crore for Q3FY26, with improved asset quality and growth across segments.
Gold May See Profit Booking After Rally, Says Analyst
Gold futures on MCX trade near ₹1,42,530 as technical indicators signal exhaustion. Analysts suggest selling on rise with targets at ₹1,41,000.
Silver Rates Drop 2% on MCX as Selling Pressure Mounts
Silver prices on MCX fell sharply by nearly 2% in early Friday trading, opening with a gap-down at ₹2,87,127 per kg and hitting an intraday low of ₹2,85,513 per kg.
EPFO to Use AI, Blockchain for Old PF Record Verification
EPFO plans to deploy AI, blockchain, and machine learning to authenticate past service records for members, especially those from pre-UAN era, simplifying claims and merging accounts.
PFC Targets 20% Renewable Energy Loans in 3 Years
Power Finance Corporation plans to increase renewable energy loans to 20% of its portfolio within three years, up from current 15%, as announced by chairperson Parminder Chopra in Kolkata.
RBI Approves SMBC's India Subsidiary Conversion
The Reserve Bank of India has given in-principle approval to Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation to convert its Indian branches into a wholly owned subsidiary.
RBI Proposes 9% Capital Charge on Forex, Gold from 2027
RBI draft regulations mandate banks to maintain 9% capital on net open positions in foreign exchange and gold starting April 2027, aiming to curb market volatility risks.
Sebi Urges Better IPO Disclosures, NSE Settlement Advances
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey calls for enhanced disclosures in IPO documents, highlighting gaps in risk factors and valuations. He also confirms progress in NSE's settlement case.
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