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Money news that matters to Indian investors — and our verdict on what it means for you.
The Ahmedabad ITAT deleted a ₹4.42 lakh penalty on Nascent Info Technologies, holding that a disallowance of delayed PF and ESI contributions does not by itself prove misreporting under Section 270A, Mint reported. It draws a sharper line between a denied deduction and a penalty.
The Economic Times reports 14 equity mutual funds lost over 5% since last Diwali, while NDTV Profit weighs FDs, mutual funds and cash as children's Diwali gifts. Our read: product choice should match time horizon.
Mint reports an ITAT Surat ruling where a DVO valued land at ₹ 14.08 lakh against a ₹ 50.56 lakh stamp duty value, helping a farmer challenge a ₹ 18.24 lakh tax addition. We break down the land valuation dispute and what it signals for buyers.
ET Mutual Funds reports fund managers including Nilesh Shah and Samir Arora prefer short- to medium-duration and accrual-oriented debt funds now, with long-duration gilt funds a tactical option only after inflation and rate clarity improves.
RBI's clarification on November 7 dismisses viral claims that existing CTS cheque books turn invalid after December 31, 2026. For Indian investors, this is a reminder to verify banking-rule forwards with official sources before acting.
The Hans India reports stable gold and silver rates on 8 November in Delhi and Mumbai. Dhanteras gold sales touched ₹60,000 crore ahead of Diwali 2026, signalling strong festive demand despite flat daily prices.
Mint reports that fake loan apps are luring young borrowers with instant loans of ₹ 5,000 to ₹ 10,000 this Diwali, then demanding inflated repayments and using personal data for blackmail. The real risk is not the loan amount but the data and permission trap.
Mint's guide shows how jewellers value old gold—purity, net weight, buying rate, deductions and documentation decide the real exchange value. Checking these before Diwali can reduce surprises.
Mint reports that e-commerce platforms are offering 20-70% discounts on gold and silver coins this Diwali, but inflated MRPs, purity gaps and return limits make the final price and documentation critical. Our read: convenience should not replace verification.
Mint explains how Diwali gifts from friends, relatives and employers are taxed, and why the whole amount can become taxable once aggregate thresholds are crossed.
A Freefincal reader story describes moving from speculative trading and ad-hoc mutual funds to a goal-based plan built around retirement, child’s education, emergency fund, and leisure. Our analysis: structure, not prediction, changes investor behaviour.
The Indian Express reported ICICI Prudential AMC's Executive Director and CIO saying investors who practise asset allocation may view market volatility as an opportunity. We explain the behavioural mechanism.
Mint reports that ITAT Surat deleted a ₹2.45 crore capital gains addition after a landowner showed only ₹25 lakh was received in the year, despite ₹2.86 crore in Form 26AS. Our read: documentation and consistent disclosure matter, but the ruling is fact-specific.
A BusinessLine study of 576 active equity schemes shows managers added new listings, trimmed winners and raised sectoral exposure even as net inflows stayed strong.
The November 5, 2026 AI sell-off reflects rising cost of capital, regulatory scrutiny and earnings doubt, not an ordinary dip, BusinessLine reports. Semiconductor and neo cloud names were hit hardest.
The November digital-certificate campaign is under way, but renewal rules differ by scheme. We explain the annual cycle, EPS validity and why generating a Pramaan ID is not the same as checking acceptance.
The company reports 25.1% Q2 revenue growth, 18.0% EBITDA growth and 10.3% growth in total consolidated PAT. Our calculation explains the margin gap and why profit definitions matter.
September-quarter loans grew faster than deposits while asset-quality ratios improved. We separate a 6.33-point growth-rate gap from liquidity, core earnings and valuation.
Mint outlines how salaried individuals can use a Diwali bonus to close insurance gaps, pre-fund annual costs and boost retirement savings. Our read: a lump sum works harder when it is given a specific job before festive spending.
Eight reported dividend record dates are approaching. We translate face-value percentages into rupees, explain a 0.95% hypothetical payment yield and separate the dividend credit from total investment return.
Focused equity, a manufacturing theme, financial services and hybrid strategies solve different problems. Our comparison explains the return-window trap and how two fund names can repeat the same stock exposure.
