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Diwali holiday overlap: BCAS urges govt to extend September GSTR-3B filing deadline
The representation seeks “administrative relief” for taxpayers and aims to uphold the integrity of return filings. The Bombay Chartered Accountant Society has urged the government to consider extending the GSTR-3B filing and payment due date for September 2025 to a later date after the Diwali holidays.
BUSINESS
Sovereign Gold Bond 2017-18 Series-III redemption today: 338% return for investors
Investors to get ₹12,567 per unit on October 16, 2025; nearly 338% absolute returns from issue price
BUSINESS
A train ride could earn you Rs 14,000: Viral tweet on silver price gap sparks debate
Food creator Nalini’s viral post comparing silver prices in two cities highlights how wide regional gaps — and sharp public curiosity — are reshaping conversations around precious metal pricing.
BUSINESS
HDFC Mutual Fund temporarily restricts subscriptions in Silver ETF Fund of Fund
Amid volatility in silver prices; HDFC MF has restricted new lump-sum and systematic registrations capped at Rs1 lakh per PAN per day.
BUSINESS
ChatGPT to make payments soon! NPCI partners with AI platform for UPI payments
The feature has entered the trial phase, with BigBasket becoming the first platform to support this integration.
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SMS alerts for transactions below Rs100 to be waived off? Here's what we know so far
Lenders seek to reduce notification clutter for customers as small-value UPI transactions surge; proposal aims to prevent alert fatigue and missed major transaction messages.
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Kotak Mahindra AMC launches Kotak Gold Silver Passive FoF: A festive season pick for smart investors
The scheme opens for public subscription on 6th October, 2025 and closes on 20th October, 2025. Investors can invest a minimum amount of Rs 100 and any amount thereafter.
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Indian Bank extends deadline for special fixed deposits — check details here
This holiday season, the IND Secure and IND Green schemes might be a lucrative option for those seeking high-yield, short-to-medium-term deposits.
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Bank holidays from 6-11 October: Banks to remain closed on THESE days this week; check full schedule
According to RBI Holiday calendar, bank holidays are marked under Negotiable Instruments Act, ie these holidays can vary from region to region.
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NPS gets a makeover: Multiple schemes, 100% equity option now live from October 1
The most striking update is the 100% equity option. Under the high-risk variant, pension funds can now allocate the full investment amount to equities for subscribers with a long-term horizon and higher risk appetite.
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From gold loans to EMIs: RBI’s fresh rules every borrower must know from Oct 1
In an official statement on Monday, the RBI stated, "RBI has today issued seven Directions/Circulars, proposing to amend some of the extant Directions/Circulars applicable to banks and other regulated entities".
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Investor relief: RBI hikes loan limit against shares to Rs 1 crore, IPO financing to Rs 25 lakh
Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced that the repo rate remains unchanged at 5.5% and said the regulatory ceiling on lending against listed debt securities will be removed, making it easier for investors to access credit.
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Small savings schemes: Interest rates on PPF, NSC, Sukanya Samriddhi and other post office scheme remain unchanged
Interest rate on popular options like PPF (7.1%), NSC (7.7%), Sukanya Samriddhi (8.2%) and SCSS (8.2%) remain unchanged.
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Big changes from October 1: NPS rules, RBI cheque clearing, New railway rules, bank charges and more
From October 1, 2025, Indians will see major changes in banking, pensions, railways, and postal services. HDFC Bank, PNB, and Yes Bank are revising charges, the RBI is introducing continuous cheque clearing, IRCTC is tightening ticket booking rules, and Speed Post rates are going up.
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New UPI update: Personalised IDs arrive on Paytm and Google Pay for safer payments
According to a report by News18, Paytm and Google Pay are rolling out a feature that allows users to personalise their UPI IDs, making them look as simple as an email address.
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Bank holidays in October 2025: Check out state-wise list of festival closures across India here
BUSINESS
Tata AIG insurance suspends cashless claim settlement at Max Hospitals
Tata AIG insurance has become the third insurer to suspend cashless claim services with Max Hospitals
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Interior decorator loses Rs 97 lakh in Thane: How to avoid falling prey to loan scams
The 45-year-old victim, a resident of Badlapur area of Maharashtra's Thane district, was promised a business loan of Rs 2.75 crore from funds under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
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SBI Mutual Fund launches Magnum Hybrid Long Short Fund under new SIF framework
The Magnum Hybrid Long-Short Fund allows daily subscriptions, while redemptions are available twice a week (Mondays and Thursdays). The minimum application amount is ₹10 lakh, with a minimum additional purchase amount of ₹10,000.
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UPI goes live in Qatar: From duty-free to tourist hotspots, UPI payments now accepted in Qatar
The move is expected to benefit Qatar's retail and tourism sectors as UPI acceptance will increase transaction volumes of merchants acquired by QNB.
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ICICI Bank announces faster cheque clearing, RBI’s new rules kick in from October
ICICI Bank has announced same-day cheque clearance in line with RBI’s new guidelines. Customers must deposit cheques before branch cut-off time for quick processing. The bank has also made Positive Pay mandatory for cheques above ₹5 lakh to ensure security and prevent fraud.
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IDBI bank extends Utsav FD, revises interest rates: Seniors can earn up to 7.30%
The bank has also rolled out exclusive “Chiranjeevi FDs” for super senior citizens aged 80 and above, with returns going up to 7.30%. The revised rates are effective from September 19, 2025.
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Facing trouble submitting UPS form online? PFRDA issues fresh guidelines | Unified Pension Scheme
According to the Ministry of Finance, even eligible past retirees under NPS can exercise this option. But they must do so by the September 30 deadline.
BUSINESS
Sovereign Gold Bonds: RBI announces early redemption for another SGB series; investors to get 183% return
Subscriptions for this 2019–20 Series-IV-Issue tranche were accepted from September 9–September 13, 2019. September 17, 2019 was the date of the bonds' issuance.
