Saturday, 3 October 2026Updated 14m ago
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Indian business & markets · every report, clustered into stories and tested for tone

NSE close · Thu, 1 OctNifty 5022,421.95▼ 0.88%Nifty Bank54,450.75▼ 0.33%Midcap 10058,732.00▼ 1.01%Smallcap 25017,589.05▼ 1.18%India VIX14.46▲ 7.19%IT28,304.70▲ 2.17%Auto25,384.95▼ 3.46%Pharma26,311.55▼ 0.48%FMCG43,789.85▼ 1.61%Metal12,460.70▼ 2.35%Realty835.00▼ 1.46%Energy36,388.15▼ 0.68%PSU Bank7,937.80▼ 0.98%Financials24,556.10▼ 0.38%Media1,546.30▼ 2.33%Defence9,142.55▼ 1.45%Durables35,927.80▼ 1.91%Biggest movesMONEYVIEW▲ 58.5%MOLBIO▲ 15.6%THOMASCOTT▲ 12.3%AUGMONT▲ 10.0%HEROMOTORS▲ 10.0%VIVIANA▲ 10.0%LOKESHMACH▲ 9.5%ANAWIL▼ 11.0%

Money: what is moving

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  • Hospitals1.8× usual

    Man with ₹12 lakh in investments struggles to pay ₹1.5 lakh hospital deposit: How you can avoid this

    4 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 2, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0
  • Lost your credit card? Who pays if someone spends on it?

    7 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 2, 1, 2, 0, 0, 0, 2
  • Bank of India1.8× usual

    Bank of India Credit Risk among top 5 mutual funds that beat fixed deposits in 3 years with over 10% gains

    BANKINDIA −6.0%

    4 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 1
  • Groww starts phased rollout of US stock investing through GIFT City

    2 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 3, 1, 0, 0, 0
  • Electronic prices rise, discounts fade: Can financing sustain festive sales

    5 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 1, 2, 2, 0, 0, 0
  • Fuel inflation explained: How changes in petrol, CNG, LPG and PNG prices could affect your household budget

    3 stories · ▼ bearishReports, daily: 0, 1, 3, 1, 0, 0, 1
  • Travel insurance: What to check before buying a policy for your next trip

    India Tourism −2.6%

    6 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 0, 0
  • EPF withdrawal rules: What happens if you withdraw full amount due to unemployment and later get a new job

    6 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 2, 0, 1, 1, 0, 1, 1
  • Dolly Parton planned for her estate. The fight with her nephew shows why that matters.

    5 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 2, 3, 0, 0, 0, 0
  • NFO Alert: HDFC launches REITs fund; ICICI Prudential bets on contra investing

    5 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 2, 2, 1, 1, 0, 0
  • 4 Low-Risk Debt Funds Worth Tracking Right Now

    6 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 2, 2, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0
  • Should MF tax norms take a leaf out of IRDAI's recent playbook?

    3 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 1, 0, 0, 0, 2, 0, 0
  • Quant Mutual Fund says investors should stay agile in portfolio allocation amid market shifts

    2 stories · ▼ bearishReports, daily: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 2
  • HSBC Midcap among 5 midcap funds that delivered up to 24% CAGR in 3 years. Do you currently hold any in your portfolio?

    2 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 2, 0
  • Jammu and Kashmir allows one-time NPS to OPS switch: Who qualifies and how to apply

    1 story · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0
  • India’s festive electronics boom runs on credit, leaving millions exposed to repair costs

    1 story · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
  • Building corpus for your startup on the side? Here’s what you should do before you save for business expenses

    2 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0
  • Unpacking bundled insurance

    6 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 2, 1, 0, 2, 0, 1
  • SIP accounts rise 84% in six years; under-30 investors’ share jumps from 23% to 38%: EY

    18 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 4, 6, 9, 2, 0, 1, 0
  • International mutual funds: Check fresh SIP and lump sum investment options; one PGIM scheme to reopen on October 8

    11 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 3, 5, 3, 1, 1, 1, 0
  • Kisan Vikas Patra: Want to transfer, pledge or prematurely close your account? Here's what the rules say…

    1 story · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0
  • Bucket strategy deployed in retirement needs a refill rule

    5 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 2, 2, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
  • The room where the argument happens

    1 story · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
  • Some wealthy Americans are spending up to $250,000 a year on longevity care. Here's what doctors say about the practice

    MAXHEALTH −10.0%

    1 story · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
  • Your Rs. 5 lakh FD may not be as safe as you think

    1 story · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
  • Buying An AC, TV Or Fridge This Diwali? Prices To Rise From October 1

    2 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 2, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  • I used ChatGPT as my money coach for 2 months. Here are 8 things I learned

    1 story · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
  • Credit score low? Six simple habits can help rebuild your profile

    8 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 4, 1, 2, 0, 1, 0, 0
  • Parents can fund overseas property for NRI children through LRS, subject to FEMA and tax rules

    2 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 1, 2, 1, 1, 0, 0
  • JioFinance launches digital silver investment option: How to buy, sell and invest via SIP

    3 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0
  • Tata debt fund NAV delayed on AMFI website: What investors should know

    Tata Group −3.5%

    4 stories · ▲ bullishReports, daily: 0, 0, 1, 2, 0, 1, 0
  • Spending $800 to see my family this Thanksgiving is a financial burden. How can I push for a cheaper flight?

    3 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 1, 0
  • Switching to an electric vehicle: What you need to know about ev insurance

    2 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1
  • 19 equity mutual funds deliver over 15% CAGR in 3,5, and 7 year horizons. Are there any included in your portfolio?

    3 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 3, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  • Top 5 hybrid mutual funds: Quant Multi Asset tops the 10-year return chart at 18%; check which schemes lagged

    2 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 0, 2, 0, 0, 0
  • Retail2.7× usual

    UPI MDR puts big-ticket retail payments in focus

    7 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 2, 2, 1, 1, 0, 0, 1
  • Fee on UPI P2M payments: How this “small” 0.4% fee can take a bigger bite out of your money

    India Digital −3.0%

    17 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 2, 3, 5, 3, 3, 3, 1
  • Taking a gold loan? Key costs, repayment rules, and risks to check before pledging jewellery

    2 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  • Reliance Digital brings down iPhone 17 Pro Max price in India to Rs 71,990 with Rs 9,910 flat discount, Rs 55,000 exchange and Rs 3,000 cashback

    1 story · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  • Kiska BaaS is the best? Tata Motors, Mahindra, MG and Maruti EV offers put to the test

    EV & New Age Auto −4.3%

    2 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1
  • Who should be in the room: The five kinds of wealth builders ET Wealth Expo is built for

    Capital Markets −4.8%

    3 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 3, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  • Multi-asset allocation mutual funds: Nippon India, HDFC feature among SIP top performers and laggards

    NAM-INDIA −8.6%

    3 stories · ▲ bullishReports, daily: 0, 0, 2, 0, 0, 0, 1
  • Small savings rates today: PPF, NSC, SCSS, KVP, POMIS -- which schemes are most mispriced against G-sec yields?

    3 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 3, 1, 0, 0, 0
  • Companies offering healthcare benefits see 13% drop in chronic claims, says report

    Pharma −2.7%

    2 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  • The biggest threat to your retirement is you

    2 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  • ‘Less exciting long-term savings crucial for financial security in old age’: CEA encourages pension investment

    2 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 1
  • DII flows1.8× usual

    India solved financial access, now it needs to turn savers into investors: EY

    4 stories · ▲ bullishReports, daily: 0, 0, 7, 0, 0, 0, 0
  • Relief for taxpayers: Made a mistake in your income tax return? You still get your refund interest, rules ITAT

    2 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0
  • Mahindra Thar OG EMI Calculator: EMI, Down Payment & Interest For 3, 4, 5 & 7 Years

    Auto −5.0%

    4 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 1, 0, 1, 0, 1, 1, 0
  • Why Kitchen Appliances Could Be The Smartest Festive Buys This Year

    FMCG −4.3%

    5 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 2, 0, 2, 0, 0, 1
  • Inflation-linked health cover: what you need to know

    STARHEALTH −2.3%

    3 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0
  • UTI BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund - Regular Plan

    BSE −4.3%

    2 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 3, 0, 0, 0, 0
  • When the 4% Rule for Spending in Retirement Works—and When It Doesn’t

    3 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 2, 0, 0, 1, 0, 1, 0
  • ‘Never ever chase any investment’: Why Kotak AMC MD Nilesh Shah warned investors against ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ bets

    2 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 0, 2, 0, 0, 0
  • Planning to shop during Flipkart and Amazon sales? Here are tips to avoid making wrong purchase

    2 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 1, 0
  • Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC launches BSE Total Market Index Fund and ETF

    2 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 3, 0, 0, 0, 0
  • Your UPI payment just got a price tag: what it means for GST-registered taxpayers

    2 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 1, 1, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0
  • Skip The Cart: 5 Daily Habits That Actually Cost More Than A Monthly SIP

    2 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 2, 0, 0, 0, 0
  • Amazon Great Indian Festival and Flipkart Big Billion Days in Oct: Which debit, credit cards offer the best deals?

    2 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 1, 0
  • Going abroad for a concert or F1 race? How to budget for event-led travel

    Transport & Logistics −4.6%

    3 stories · ● mixedReports, daily: 1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0