A recent judgment by the Bombay High Court has clarified that employees cannot be denied provident fund (PF)–linked pension benefits due to an employer’s failure to maintain statutory records. The ruling, in Kiran Rajaram Jadhav vs EPFO, is expected to influence how the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation assesses higher pension claims. What the court held…
RBI keeps repo rate at 5.25, holding EMIs steady after earlier cuts. Repo linked borrowers gain more than MCLR ones, and stable rates support housing demand and refinancing. By Anshul April 8, 2026, 12:33:25 PM IST (Published) 3 Min Read Data shared by BankBazaar highlights the benefit of the earlier rate cuts, which continue under…
Gold and silver prices surged in early trade on Wednesday (April 8), tracking global gains as markets reacted to a temporary easing of geopolitical tensions in West Asia. On the domestic front, futures prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened sharply higher. Gold rose 2.24% to ₹1.53 lakh per 10 grams (24-karat), while silver…
Tata Mutual Fund has resumed acceptance of fresh lump-sum and switch-in investments in its Tata Small Cap Fund from April 6, after a temporary restriction imposed to manage liquidity and deployment challenges in the small-cap segment. The fund house had earlier limited lump-sum inflows amid concerns around deploying large sums efficiently in relatively illiquid small-cap…
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has approved Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) professionals as eligible Pension Agents under the National Pension System (NPS). This development expands the pool of qualified individuals authorized to distribute NPS, opening opportunities for 3,534 CFP® professionals in India to participate in pension distribution within PoP-led frameworks. It also…
Fixed deposit interest rates continue to vary significantly across banks, making it crucial for investors to compare options before locking in their savings. While small finance banks are offering relatively higher returns, public and private sector lenders are providing comparatively moderate rates. Fixed deposits (FDs) remain one of the most reliable investment options for conservative…
Market volatility has investors rethinking their portfolios, and JioBlackRock Asset Management believes largecap stocks offer a resilient anchor in uncertain times. In a recent conversation with CNBC-TV18, MD & CEO Sid Swaminathan explained why largecaps are currently appealing. He emphasised that investors should look beyond short-term market swings and focus on long-term investment goals. “Time…
Bank credit growth in India remained firm in February 2026, even as emerging risks persist, with multiple sectors contributing to the expansion, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. Non-food bank credit grew 14.3% year-on-year in February, up from 11.1% a year ago, broadly in line with recent months, the report said. Retail lending supports…
Gold and silver prices in India edged lower on Tuesday (April 7), tracking global weakness as a stronger US dollar and elevated bond yields weighed on bullion demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures slipped 0.13% to ₹1.49 lakh per 10 grams (24-karat) around midday trade, while silver declined 0.29% to ₹2.32 lakh…
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has directed insurers offering products through digital platforms to review their systems and ensure compliance with guidelines aimed at curbing “dark patterns” in user interfaces. In a press release, the regulator referred to the guidelines issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on November 30,…
