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Home Loan: Can improving your credit score help you secure a lower interest rate? Experts explain

A good credit score can improve your chances of securing a lower home loan interest rate. Experts explain how credit scores affect home loan eligibility, why a score of 750 or abo…

Mint 25 Oct 2026

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav releases ₹318 crore for crop insurance; here's how farmers can check payment status

Madhya Pradesh has transferred ₹317.86 crore in Rabi 2025–26 crop insurance payouts to eligible farmers under PMFBY, benefiting nearly 16.70 lakh applicants. Details here.

IRDAI extends window for feedback on proposed insurance distribution reforms — check new deadline

India’s insurance regulator has extended the deadline for feedback on proposed insurance distribution reforms to October 31, 2026, from October 25. Details here.

New GST Rules 2026: From November 1, reforms to be rolled out in phases - What CBIC confirmed

The Council has decided to amend the return filing mechanism so that tax declared as payable by a supplier, which is then passed on as ITC to the recipient, must actually be paid.

Less EMI tip: Can you switch your home loan lenders multiple times? What it costs to do so, when you should consider it?

Home loan borrowers can transfer their balance to another lender multiple times, subject to eligibility and approval. Here's what it costs to do so and whether you should consider…

Buying two flats and joining them? ITAT ruling clarifies when you can claim capital gains tax exemption

The ITAT has ruled that two adjoining flats may qualify as one residential house for Section 54F capital gains tax exemption if they are physically connected and used as a single…

Income Tax Department highlights key TDS deadlines in October, November 2026: Check the list of new TDS forms

The Income Tax Department has reminded deductors that deducting TDS is only the first step. Filing quarterly statements, depositing tax, and issuing certificates are equally impor…

DA hike news July 2026: Will Centre announce DA hike on Oct 28? How much increase can employees expect? Check details

Central government employees and pensioners are awaiting the July 2026 DA and DR revision. The increase could be announced after the next Cabinet meeting, possibly October 28. The…

Small-cap mutual funds: Why are smaller schemes outperforming larger peers? Experts explain the role of AUM

Small-cap mutual funds with the largest assets under management have posted negative one-year returns, while some smaller schemes have performed better. What explains this differe…

Income tax return filing: Why Nov 21 is an important date – valid for these ITR filers | Know details from CBDT

Taxpayers subject to audit requirements now have until November 21, 2026, to file returns for AY 2026-27, following a CBDT extension. Details here.

Can you be downgraded from business class despite paying full fare? Here's what Etihad offered customer after complaint

An Etihad Airways passenger has claimed they were downgraded from business class to economy despite paying the full fare. A reported airline letter cited high demand and offered a…

Equity mutual funds amid market correction 2026: Should you stay invested or trim your portfolio? What history tells us

With the Nifty 50 still below its January peak, equity mutual fund investors may be wondering whether to stay invested or trim their portfolios. A recent study reveals why market…

Be an intelligent investor: Six key mistakes that separate successful investors from speculators | Dos and Don'ts

Learn six common investing mistakes to avoid, from chasing quick returns and following stock market rumours to ignoring diversification, risk and costs. Discover practical investi…

Rules explained: Old vs New Income Tax Act 2025 - Can you set off or carry forward losses from previous years? Details

The Income-tax Act, 2025, came into effect on April 1, 2026, raising questions about losses carried forward under the old tax regime. CBDT FAQs explain the transition rules, inclu…

Sukanya Samriddhi accounts: You can open only for 2 girls but what if you've triplet daughters? Finance Ministry details

The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana helps families save for a girl child’s future and permits accounts for two girls per family. Here's what happens if you have triplet daughters.

Key income tax rules explained: Gifts above ₹50,000 in a year: When is the full amount taxable? Marriage exemptions

Received cash, property, or jewellery as a gift? Under the Income Tax Act 2025, gifts exceeding ₹50,000 in a year are fully taxable, not just the excess amount. Know which gifts…

NFO deadline alert! New Motilal Oswal Nifty Midcap150 Index Fund closes next week — Date, allocation, holding details

NFO for the ‘Motilal Oswal Nifty Midcap150 Plus 8–13 Yr G-Sec 70:30 Index Fund’ closes on October 26. The fund combines 70% Midcap with 30% Government Securities in one portfolio.…

Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card: No joining fee, no annual charges — Cashback, Prime benefits and rewards on orders

The Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card offers up to 5% cashback for Prime members, 3% for non-Prime members and no joining or annual fee. Check its rewards, charges, eligibility cr…

EPS-95 pension: Bombay High Court rules in favour of private sector employees seeking pension on higher wages

The Bombay High Court has ruled that EPFO cannot reject eligible private sector employees’ EPS 95 higher-pension applications solely because their employer’s PF trust rules cap co…

Gratuity calculator: Check money you will receive on ₹50,000 vs ₹1 lakh vs ₹1.5 lakh salary after 10 years of service?

Calculate gratuity after 10 years of service on ₹50,000, ₹1 lakh and ₹1.5 lakh monthly wages. Understand the gratuity formula, estimated payouts, eligibility rules and payment…

Economic Times 24 Oct 2026

Gold and silver rate today (October 24, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k and 18k gold jewellery prices from IBJA, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and Tanishq

Gold- Silver rate today (October 24, 2026): Gold prices saw a decline on October 24, 2026, providing a welcome opportunity for jewelry shoppers. Major jewelers like Tanishq and Ma…

Gold, silver prices today, 24 October: Check retail rate of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai

Gold, silver prices today, 24 October: Check the price of 18K, 22K and 24K gold and 999 Fine silver in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai today.&…

Mutual funds got 65% of EAAA India Alternatives IPO anchor book: Which schemes will own shares of the Edelweiss company?

EAAA India Alternatives IPO saw 65.42% of its anchor investor allocation go to domestic mutual funds. SBI Midcap Fund and ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund received the highest alloc…

EPFO: Here's how pensioners can avail doorstep digital life certificate (DLC) service from India Post

EPFO: Here's how pensioners can avail the “doorstep” digital life certificate (DLC) service from India Post to submit their ‘Jeevan Praaman Patra’.