Several diversified equity funds have delivered negative returns so far in 2026, but the picture changes sharply over longer periods. Here’s a look at funds in the red on a YTD, three-year and five-year basis, and what investors should consider.
RBI rules may entitle customers to compensation when banks miss deadlines for services such as resolving failed digital transactions, closing credit cards, returning property documents or correcting credit reports. Compensation varies by case, from ₹100 per day to ₹5,000 per day.
The complainant bought a Kia Sonet HTX Diesel in March 2022 for around ₹13.69 lakh, including on-road costs. He later purchased an extended warranty that remained valid until March 2027.
Personal loans are growing much faster than home loans, but home finance remains the much larger credit category. Consumer durable and two-wheeler loans are also expanding. Here’s what the latest credit trends reveal about how Indians are borrowing and what consumers should watch.
TDS and TCS compliance has moved to an online filing setup from Tax Year 2026-27 onwards, changing how deductors submit quarterly statements. The process brings fresh forms, a separate compliance environment, and updated filing steps. Here’s what deductors need to know.
Mizoram’s three autonomous councils are facing a salary shortfall of ₹159.59-crore salary shortfall and appealed seeking intervention from the state government. They said successive pay revisions, DA, annual increments and promotions had increased the financial strain.
After the RBI raised its repo rate to 5.50%, Punjab National Bank, Indian Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank and Tamilnad Mercantile Bank increased their lending rates. Here’s what this means for customers…
Farmer Karigowda, who owns a 3.5-acre farm in Karlapura Palya in Bengaluru Urban district, grows bottle gourds that weigh around 500 grams each.
The EPFO issued a security advisory urging members to protect personal and financial information. It warned against sharing sensitive data and warned of phishing attempts, emphasizing the use of official portals only while remaining vigilant about suspicious links.
The RBI’s 25-basis-point repo rate hike on 7 October is aimed at curbing inflation. This increase could raise borrowing costs for loans, affecting monthly repayments, while potential adjustments to deposit rates may also occur.
