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For many Indians, retirement planning has traditionally revolved around a familiar playbook—fixed deposits for safety, gold and real estate for wealth preservation, and a gradual reduction in equity exposure. But with longer life expectancy, inflation and evolving investment options, financial experts believe retirees need a more balanced approach that prioritises income stability, liquidity and long-term…

Edelweiss Mutual Fund is set to launch India’s first REITs-oriented index fund, offering investors a new way to gain exposure to the listed real estate sector through a single mutual fund. Announcing the fund, Edelweiss Mutual Fund Managing Director and CEO Radhika Gupta described it as a simpler way to invest in real estate, saying…

Crypto criminals are increasingly targeting people, not just digital wallets, as violent attacks climb globally. So-called wrench attacks — where criminals use violence to coerce victims to hand over cryptocurrency — have accelerated this year, according to a new report by blockchain security firm CertiK, which tracks cyber threats and security incidents in the digital…

IDFC First Bank on Saturday reported its highest-ever quarterly profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 1,075 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a 132.4% year-on-year increase from Rs 463 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Net interest income (NII) rose 21.1% year on year to Rs 5,972.3 crore from Rs 4,933…

West Bengal this week officially constituted its 7th state pay commission after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that the government will aim to implement the recommendations within this financial year (FY27). According to the terms of reference (ToR), commission will review allowances, salaries and service conditions for state government employees and pensioners. Earlier in May,…

Kolkata: AU Small Finance Bank on Saturday reported a 37% jump in first quarter net profit at Rs 796 crore over Rs 581 crore in the year ago period, backed by improved asset quality, normalisation of unsecured loans and healthy business growth. The Jaipur-headquartered lender, which is in a transition into a universal bank, also…

Over the five trading sessions ending July 24, the Sensex declined 2.68%, or 2,092 points, to close at 76,059. The benchmark index finished lower in each of the five sessions (July 20–24). Despite the broader market weakness, 11 smallcap stocks bucked the trend, posting gains in all five trading sessions and delivering cumulative returns of…

Bitcoin traded near the $64,000 mark and Ethereum underperformed as weak risk appetite kept crypto markets under pressure. The cryptocurrency and Ethereum were trading at $63,965 and $1,856 respectively. In the past 24 hours, both Bitcoin and Ethereum were down 2% respectively. Among the major altcoins, BNB, XRP, Solana, Tron, Hyperliquid, Dogecoin, and Cardano corrected…

State-run power giant NTPC‘s board has approved a proposal to raise up to Rs 12,000 crore through issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The Board of Directors of the company, at its meeting held on Friday, July 24, 2026, approved the issue of non-convertible debentures up to Rs 12,000 crore, in one or more tranches through…

Nifty’s five-day slide has pushed it to a several-week low and below its 50-day exponential moving average, raising the risk of a deeper correction, says Rupak De of LKP Securities. He sees 23,600 as the immediate support; a decisive breach could accelerate selling. The market’s broader trend will remain weak unless the index reclaims the…