IPOs This Week: HD Fire Protect, Fusion CX and Tonbo Imaging
Three mainboard IPOs open from 13 to 19 October 2026: HD Fire Protect, Fusion CX and Tonbo Imaging. Price bands, lot sizes, dates and what each company does.
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Less jargon, more signal. Plain-English guides to income tax, investing, retirement, loans and savings in India, checked against official sources and updated when the rules change.
Retail Inflation Jumps to 5.54% in September 2026
CPI inflation rose to 5.54% in September 2026 from 4.83%, led by food at 7.74% and onions up 108%. What it means for your EMI, FD returns and the next RBI move.
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8th Pay Commission in October 2026: Mumbai Next, 6% Increment Ask
The 8th Pay Commission met staff in Bengaluru on 7–8 October and visits Mumbai on 22–23 October. What unions want, what is decided and where the DA hike stands.
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FD Rates After the Repo Hike: Who Has Raised Them So Far
Bajaj Finance and Shriram Finance raised FD rates after the RBI hike, up to 7.85%. SBI, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank have not moved yet. What savers should do.
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TCS Q2 Results: ₹12 Dividend, Record Date 14 October
TCS posted a ₹13,934 crore Q2 profit and a ₹12 interim dividend. Record date 14 October, payment 30 October. Who gets it, the tax on it and the key numbers.
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RBI Hikes Repo Rate to 5.5%: What It Means for Your EMI
RBI raised the repo rate by 0.25% to 5.50% on 7 October 2026, its first hike since 2023. What changes for home loan EMIs, FD savers, and what to do now.
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AC, TV and Fridge Prices Up From October 2026: Buy Now?
ACs cost 5–8% more and TVs, fridges and washing machines 3–4% more from October 2026. Why prices rose, which brands, and how to pay less this Diwali season.
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SEBI’s Project Jagrook: New Warnings on Your Trading App
From 1 November 2026, brokers must show SEBI investor awareness messages on their websites and trading apps. What changes, what you will see and why.
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Muhurat Trading 2026: Date, Expected Time and How It Works
Diwali Muhurat trading 2026 is on Sunday 8 November. What the NSE has confirmed, likely timings from past years, how settlement works and what to watch.
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SEBI Board Meeting, 24 September 2026: What Changes
SEBI approved new PMS rules, a faster settlement process and a common advertisement code on 24 September 2026. What each decision means for ordinary investors.
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GST Collections Hit ₹2.04 Lakh Crore in September 2026
Gross GST collections rose 14.7% to ₹2.04 lakh crore in September 2026, a third month above ₹2 lakh crore. The numbers, state-wise data and what it means.
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NPS Swasthya Launched: Health Cover Inside Your NPS
PFRDA launched NPS Swasthya on 1 October 2026: an NPS account plus super top-up health cover up to ₹30 lakh and medical withdrawals. How it works, who it suits.
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