2025 Debt Fund Returns: A Mixed Bag for Investors
Credit risk funds delivered stellar 10% returns in 2025, while long-term debt funds lagged at 2.8%. Experts suggest a barbell strategy for 2026. Discover the top-performing dynamic bond funds.
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HC: No Automatic Passport Deposit as Bail Condition
Punjab & Haryana HC rules that demanding passport deposit for bail must not be automatic. Courts must prove a genuine flight risk. Read the landmark judgment details.
HC: Passport deposit not automatic bail condition
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules that demanding passport deposit for bail must be based on specific flight risk evidence, not used punitively. Landmark order protects personal liberty.
Dharwad CEO Bhuvanesh Patil Pushes Banks for Timely Credit
Dharwad Zilla Panchayat CEO Bhuvanesh Patil directs banks to ensure timely credit for agriculture, SHGs, and youth. Review of loan disbursement and CSR plans discussed.
Blue Cloud Softech stock up on BSNL 5G project sign-off
Blue Cloud Softech Solutions shares rose over 2% after the company announced the successful completion of a 5G Fixed Wireless Access Proof of Concept project with BSNL in Visakhapatnam. Read the full details.
Karuvannur Bank Scam: Rs 263 Cr Still Unpaid to Depositors
Years after the Karuvannur cooperative bank scam surfaced, over Rs 260 crore remains locked for 30,078 depositors. Govt data reveals slow repayments hinge on loan recovery. Details inside.
RBI Approves Risk-Based Deposit Insurance Premium System
RBI central board approves shift to risk-based deposit insurance pricing. Stronger banks to pay lower premiums, weaker ones to pay more under new DICGC framework. Learn the details.
Odisha Protests Tata Power's Additional Security Deposit
Tata Power discoms in Odisha face backlash for issuing Additional Security Deposit (ASD) demand notes. Consumer forums and political parties call the move anti-people and demand immediate withdrawal.
Bond Worries Rise, But Selling May Be a Mistake
Despite rising volatility, bonds remain attractive for 2026. Experts advise strategic shifts towards higher-rated, shorter-duration bonds amid a supportive 'triple easing' policy environment. Learn the adjustments to make.
Radhika Apte insists on 12-hour shifts for film industry
Actor Radhika Apte joins Deepika Padukone in demanding fixed work hours in Bollywood. The new mother says she won't accept projects without a strict 12-hour cap, citing family time.
HDFC Bank Revises Fixed Deposit Rates After RBI Move
HDFC Bank reduces fixed deposit interest rates for select tenures, effective 17 December 2025. Check the new FD rates for general and senior citizen investors here.
Blue Cloud Softech stock jumps 7% after BSNL partnership
Blue Cloud Softech Solutions' stock price surged over 7% after securing a partnership with BSNL for 5G FWA services in Maharashtra and Goa. Read the full analysis and market implications here.
CA, Wife Held for Rs 20 Crore Investor Fraud in Odisha
Odisha EOW arrests a chartered accountant and his wife from Noida for a massive Rs 20 crore fraud. Investors lured with promises of doubling money in 30 months. Read the full investigation details.
Meghalaya's Citizen-Led Movement Cleans Streets, Villages
In Meghalaya, a powerful citizen-led movement is transforming waste management. Residents, inspired by Swachhata Hi Seva, are cleaning public spaces, supported by innovative schemes like the Green Deposit. Discover how communities are taking charge.
UP Ends Estimate System for Electricity Connections
UPERC proposes a lumpsum fee for new electricity connections, ending corruption-prone estimates. Final approval expected Dec 18. Get details on new transparent charges.
Bigg Boss 19 Winner Gaurav Khanna Reacts to Trolls
Gaurav Khanna lifts the Bigg Boss 19 trophy, winning Rs 50 lakh & a car. He responds to 'fixed winner' claims and being labelled 'fake' by housemates. Read his exclusive interview.
RBI Policy Resets Market Cycle, Aids Fixed Income
The RBI's December policy subtly reset India's interest-rate and liquidity framework, creating a more constructive environment for fixed income investors. Discover the key shifts and strategic opportunities.
Home loan rates set to drop to lowest since 2008
RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25%, pushing home loan rates towards 7.1%. EMI on Rs 1 crore loan could fall by Rs 1,440/month. Discover how this impacts borrowers and lenders.
RBI Rate Cut to 5.25%: FD Interest Rates May Fall Again
The RBI cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, its fourth reduction in 2024. This move signals another round of FD rate cuts. Learn how to protect your savings and lock in higher returns before banks act.
RBI Expands Free Services for Zero-Balance BSBD Accounts
RBI mandates banks to offer ATM cards, cheque books & unlimited deposits in BSBD accounts. Existing customers can now switch. Discover the new banking freedom.
Best NBFC FD Rates: Muthoot vs Shriram vs Bajaj Finance
Compare top FD interest rates from leading NBFCs like Muthoot Capital (9.10%), Shriram Finance, and Bajaj Finance. Find the best returns for your investment tenure. Make an informed choice today!
High-Yield Bonds: Big Returns or Big Trouble?
Explore the risk-reward equation of high-yield bonds in India. Learn who should invest, how to read market signals, and get expert insights for smarter decisions.
Chinese Banks Scrap 5-Year High-Yield Deposit Products
Top Chinese banks, including ICBC and AgBank, have removed high-interest 5-year certificates of deposit to cut costs. This move aims to ease pressure on record-low profit margins as lenders support the economy. Learn the implications for savers and the ba
Loan-Deposit Rate Gap Squeezes Bank Margins, RBI Told
PSU bank chiefs warn RBI of a 70-bps margin squeeze as loans reprice instantly with repo rate cuts, but deposit rates lag. Key asymmetry threatens profitability.
HC Notices to Banks in Widow's FD Dispute Over Husband's Will
Gujarat High Court questions SBI, PNB & AMCo Bank for withholding widow's joint FD savings. Dispute arises from her late husband's alleged will to another woman. Read the full story.
Joshua vs Paul: Hearn Dismisses 'Fixed Fight' Claims
Anthony Joshua will face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on December 19, 2025, in Miami. Promoter Eddie Hearn has dismissed online rumours of the fight being 'scripted'. The event will stream live on Netflix.
8-Hour Workday Debate in Indian Cinema: Stars Speak Out
The demand for fixed working hours in Indian films escalates. Dulquer Salmaan, Rana Daggubati, and producer Archana Kalpathi share candid views on why a 9-to-5 schedule clashes with filmmaking realities. Read more.
India's 8.2% Q2 GDP Growth: Sustainability Test
India's economy grew at 8.2% in Q2 2025-26, but sustaining this requires higher investment. Analysis of manufacturing surge, consumption trends, and infrastructure needs.
India's New Labour Reforms: Creep or Leap?
Five years after Parliament passed new labour codes, implementation remains slow. While hailed as revolutionary, experts debate if these reforms represent true transformation or incremental progress.
Tax Regime Changes: No 80C on Small Savings Schemes
Taxpayers under new regime lose Section 80C deductions for PPF, NSC, SCSS & KVP. Compare interest rates, tax benefits with FDs for informed investment decisions.
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