ICICI Prudential Pension Funds launches India's pioneering Swasthya Pension Scheme under PFRDA's sandbox, blending retirement savings with medical expense flexibility. The scheme allows multiple withdrawals up to 25% of contributions for healthcare needs.
An Income Tax Department investigation has exposed a nationwide tax evasion racket in the restaurant sector, with suppressed sales of Rs 70,000 crore detected through a 'ghost' feature in billing software.
Indian Railways' IRCTC has made Aadhaar verification compulsory for advance Tatkal ticket bookings to curb fraud and misuse. Learn about the new rules, implementation date, and user impact.
Gold futures on MCX are trading near ₹1,54,700 with resistance at ₹1,55,500. Technical indicators show bearish momentum, suggesting sell-on-rise opportunities with targets at ₹1,54,000 and ₹1,53,000.
NSDL organized a flash mob in Delhi to creatively promote SEBI Check awareness, educating investors on verifying market intermediaries and preventing fraud.
Indian government bond yields rose as escalating tensions between the US and Iran pushed global oil prices up, raising inflation concerns and impacting market sentiment.
Gold and silver prices increased on February 20, driven by geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. Check the latest rates for 24-carat and 22-carat gold in major cities like Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai.
Axis Mutual Fund, backed by Axis Bank, aims to break into the top six mutual funds by assets under management. With Rs 3.8 lakh crore AUM, it targets 6-7% market share by 2028-29, highlighting strong growth in Kolkata.
A recent report highlights improved profitability in the banking sector, driven by strong advances growth and lower interest expenses, with a positive outlook for the future.
Education lending in India remains resilient with 14.8% annual growth and improved asset quality. NPAs drop from 7% to 2%, driven by overseas study demand and better collection mechanisms.
The 188th State Level Bankers' Committee meeting in Gujarat emphasized balanced portfolio growth, robust cyber risk management, and alignment with Union Budget's Kartavya principles for sustainable economic progress.
Dharwad District Consumer Commission orders SBI General Insurance to pay Rs 3.2 lakh plus interest, Rs 50,000 compensation, and Rs 10,000 litigation costs for wrongfully denying an engineer's knee surgery claim.
A Lok Sabha committee recommends eliminating minimum balance penalties after a Bengaluru entrepreneur's petition highlighted financial strain on low-income earners.
Silver prices surged by Rs 18,000 to Rs 2.6 lakh per kilogram, while gold climbed to Rs 1.58 lakh per 10 grams, driven by global cues and market volatility.
Shriram Finance's cloud-native super app, Shriram One, built on Microsoft Azure, has crossed 20 million downloads with 63% of users from small towns and rural India. The app integrates lending, deposits, insurance, and payments, driving significant growth
Bank of Baroda closes online registration for IT Recruitment 2026 today, February 19, 2026. Apply for 418 technology positions including Officer, Manager, and Senior Manager roles.
Foreign institutional investors have withdrawn over Rs 10,956 crore from Indian IT stocks in February alone, as concerns grow that AI advancements could disrupt traditional software services business models. The Nifty IT index has declined 13% this year.
The Silver Jubilee Actuaries Conference in Mumbai will explore how data-driven risk thinking can enhance insurance, pension coverage, climate risk management, and financial resilience for India's development.
Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities views the $2 trillion software market cap loss as a historic buying opportunity, citing AI disruption fears as overblown and legacy strengths.
Abhilash Koikkara of Nuvama forecasts MCX gold extending rally to Rs 1,63,000 per 10 grams, with silver sustaining support. Technical analysis reveals bullish trends and key trading levels.
Gold futures in India saw an increase, driven by strong spot demand and positive global market cues. Analysts attribute the rise to festive buying and economic factors.
Kiaasa Retail Limited's initial public offering is scheduled to open on Monday, February 23, 2026, with a price band of Rs 121 to Rs 127 per equity share, marking a significant move in the retail sector.
Tata Group's collaboration with OpenAI to build a 100MW AI infrastructure by 2026 boosts TCS shares, signaling strong market confidence in Tata's AI ambitions.
Indian currency markets are closed today in observance of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. This annual holiday affects forex and money market operations nationwide.
Gold and silver prices have turned volatile after hitting record highs in early 2026, with significant corrections and ongoing market uncertainty. Experts analyze the outlook, target levels, and recent developments including margin withdrawals.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India establishes a special group to prioritize public interest cases like Gensol Engineering and IndusInd Bank, with findings expected in two months.
SBI Mutual Fund, India's largest fund house, plans to file its $1.5 billion IPO offer document by mid-March through a confidential route, with SBI and Amundi selling stakes.
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation is considering a high-powered committee to study its investment policy, aiming for better returns on its Rs 31 lakh crore corpus. The move could expand equity investments beyond ETFs.
Police in Sundargarh district arrested two men for operating mule accounts in a private bank, facilitating suspicious transactions exceeding Rs 4.19 crore on behalf of cyber fraudsters.
Account holders of Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd in Dehradun protest after RBI imposes six-month withdrawal ban, leaving Rs 124 crore deposits stuck. Depositors demand swift action and accountability.