Business HDFC Bank’s Q3FY26 profit rises 11.5% to ₹18,654 crore:Results surpass market expectations; ED Bhavesh Zaveri set to retire on April 18 January 17, 2026 Special Correspondent HDFC Bank, the country’s largest private sector lender, announced its third-quarter results for fiscal year 2025-26 (Q3FY26) on Saturday, January…
Business PFRDA prepares guaranteed return scheme under NPS:Committee to draft a framework ensuring minimum returns for risk-averse investors January 17, 2026 Special Correspondent The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is planning to introduce a guaranteed return option under the National Pension…
Business Gold and silver prices witness sharp weekly rise:Gold trades at over ₹1,41,000 per 10 grams, silver at ₹2.82 lakh per kg January 17, 2026 Special Correspondent Gold and silver prices saw a strong rise this week. Gold became costlier by ₹4,471, reaching ₹1,41,593 per 10 grams,…
Business Toll plazas to go cashless from April 1:Payments will be accepted only via FASTag or UPI; trials underway at 25 tollgates January 17, 2026 Special Correspondent From April 1, toll plazas across the country will become completely cashless. Once the new rules come into effect, vehicle…
Business Earn FD-like interest on savings accounts:Know the minimum balance, benefits and activation process – here’s a guide to ‘auto-sweep’ accounts January 17, 2026 Special Correspondent Savings accounts are commonly used for day-to-day transactions, and people usually do not maintain large balances in them because they…
Business Indian rupee now many times stronger than Iranian rial:Become a millionaire in Iran with just ₹7,600, save ₹20K on 10 gm gold, get a Renault Kwid for ₹30K January 17, 2026 Special Correspondent The Iranian currency rial has dropped sharply against the Indian rupee in recent weeks even as its central bank struggles…
Business Silver continues to scale fresh highs:Prices hit ₹2.83 lakh per kg mark, up ₹40,000 in 4 days; gold loses shine as Trump’s threat of US strike on Iran eases January 16, 2026 Special Correspondent Silver prices are rising for the fourth consecutive day on January 16. According to the India Bullion and Jewelers Association…
Business ₹44 lakh fine on Amazon, Flipkart and 6 other e-sellers:Govt cracks down on illegal walkie-talkie sales citing threat to national security January 16, 2026 Special Correspondent The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed penalties totaling ₹44 lakh on eight e-commerce companies, including Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho,…
Business Sensex up more than 400 points in early trade:Nifty rises to 25,780 points; IT stocks lead rally January 16, 2026 Special Correspondent There is bullishness in the stock market on Friday, January 16, 2026. Sensex is trading at 83,600 level, up by…
Business Build a fund worth lakhs with Post Office RD:Flexible deposits, 6.7% interest, loan facility after a year, start investing with just ₹100 January 16, 2026 Special Correspondent The government has not changed the interest rates on small savings schemes for the October–December quarter (Q4 FY26). This means…
