Gold and silver prices declined on Tuesday (July 28), tracking weakness in global bullion markets as investors turned cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision due on July 29. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for August delivery fell ₹1,213, or 0.85%, to ₹1.41 lakh per 10 grams. Silver futures…
Real estate has long been a preferred investment for Indian households, traditionally through direct ownership of residential or commercial property. But investors today also have access to other routes, including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). While all three offer exposure to the property market, they differ significantly in terms of…
India’s portfolio management services (PMS) industry saw its assets under management (AUM) rise to ₹43.3 lakh crore in June 2026, up 1.8% from the previous month, while the number of client accounts increased 4% to around 2.20 lakh, according to data released by the Association of Portfolio Managers in India (APMI). The monthly AUM growth…
A day after Bank of Baroda confirmed unauthorised access to certain data following the compromise of an employee’s email account, customers must be awaiting more clarity on the extent of the incident. The state-owned lender has said its core banking systems were not accessed, but reports that customer data may have surfaced on the dark…
Invesco Mutual Fund has launched two new passive investment schemes, the Invesco India BSE Sensex ETF and the Invesco India Nifty Bank ETF. The new fund offer (NFO) for both exchange-traded funds (ETFs) opened on July 28 and will close on August 11. The two ETFs are designed to track their respective benchmark indices by…
Consumers can now discover and buy products from multiple direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands through ChatGPT, as GoKwik and PayU launch a new AI-powered commerce experience in India. The platform allows users to search for products, explore recommendations, add items to cart and complete payments within the same chat interface, reducing the need to visit individual brand…
With the income tax return (ITR) filing deadline approaching, taxpayers have multiple options to submit their returns online. Apart from the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal, several fintech and financial platforms now offer digital tax filing services through partnerships with tax service providers. These platforms aim to simplify the filing process by offering features such…
By Anshul July 28, 2026, 11:15:30 AM IST (Published) IRCTC partners with banks like SBI, BoB, HDFC, and RBL to offer co-branded credit cards with rewards on railway bookings, lounge access, and fee waive…Read More 1/9 For frequent railway travellers, booking a train ticket can come with additional benefits. IRCTC, in partnership with banks and…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the bank holiday calendar for August 2026. According to the list, banks across India will remain closed for up to 9 days next month, including weekends and regional festivals. The holiday schedule applies to all public and private sector banks, including major lenders such as the State…
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified a new income tax return form for taxpayers covered under block assessment proceedings following search and seizure operations. The new ITR-BN (Income Tax Return for Block Assessment) form has been introduced under the Income-tax Act, 2025 and will apply to searches initiated or requisitions made from…
