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Brent crude jumps above $119 a barrel on West Asia energy attacks

Israel attacked Iran's South Pars gas field, but the U.S. and Qatar were not involved, President Donald Trump said late on Wednesday

L’Oreal in talks to acquire majority stake in personal care startup Innovist at $350 mn-$450 mn valuation

If the ongoing discussions fructify into an eventual buyout, it would mark the second major transaction struck by Innovist’s co-founder Rohit Chawla, who had earlier built The Man Company and sold it to FMCG major Emami

Dhurandhar 2 opens strong but sequel success remains a gamble for Bollywood

In the post-pandemic period, sequels have, on average, earned about 43% more than their predecessors in real terms

$1.75 trillion chases AI abroad as India misses the trade

Global funds hold more in three chip giants than in all Indian equities, highlighting a structural gap in AI-linked opportunities

Hospital chains tap new markets as West Asia conflict slows medical tourism

Inquiries from West Asia have fallen by 25–30% in recent weeks, as uncertainty is forcing patients to delay travel, medical value travel facilitators and hospital executives tell Moneycontrol

Mutual Fund Taxation Explained: STCG, LTCG & Dividend Tax Across Equity, Debt & Gold Funds

Understanding how mutual fund gains are taxed is crucial for every investor. Mutual funds generate returns mainly through capital gains when units are redeemed and through dividends under the Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) option. However, the taxation of these gains varies depending on the type of mutual fund you invest in and how long you hold the investment. In this episode of MC Explains, we break down the taxation rules across different mutual fund categories including equity funds, debt funds, gold funds, hybrid funds and international funds. We also explain the difference between short-term and long-term capital gains and the applicable tax rates for each category. We also discuss the tax treatment of dividends from mutual funds and how taxes can impact your final investment returns. Understanding these rules can help invest.

Why BlackRock's Larry Fink thinks AI could make Gen Z’s job hunt far harder this year

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns AI disruption could push graduate unemployment higher for the class of 2026, even without a recession.

Left stranded by Iran war, Gulf NRIs risk being taxed as Indian residents

Experts say Indians who are stuck in the Gulf region should not worry, as most Gulf countries, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, do not levy a personal income tax at all

TCS bags deal from travel tech firm Amadeus to accelerate modern airline retailing

As part of the collaboration, TCS will develop the Service Center User Interface for Amadeus’ next-generation airline platform, Nevio.

Don't understand what led to Atanu Chakraborty's resignation, says HDFC Bank interim chair Keki Mistry

Mistry noted that the merger of HDFC Bank of HDFC Ltd was successful and the continued results have given the new entity a stronger presence

Looking beyond mutual funds? Why Specialised Investment Funds are getting attention

A growing category that sits between mutual funds and PMS is quietly changing how high-value portfolios are built.

Fuel price spike: Worst-hit countries amid West Asia war and why India is an outlier

Fuel prices surge across 95 countries after Iran conflict, with spikes up to 68%. India holds steady for now amid global fuel shock.

Insurance leads India’s consumer complaints surge, data shows

Total grievances in the insurance sector touched 2.57 lakh in FY25, up from about 2.02 lakh in FY23, pointing to a consistent increase in friction between insurers and customers

Live - Nifty's Biggest Fall Since Budget, Global Sell off & HDFC Among Key Triggers| Closing Bell

Indian markets are witnessing sharp selling pressure with the broader markets remaining firmly in the red. All major sectors are trading lower, led by steep declines in realty, financials, and auto stocks. The Nifty 50 has logged its sharpest fall since the Budget session, as weak global cues and heavy selling in HDFC Bank weigh on investor sentiment and trigger a broader market sell-off. #stockmarket #Sensex #Nifty #MarketCrash #DalalStreet

Who is Atanu Chakraborty, former bureaucrat who exited HDFC Bank over ethics

The part-time Chairman and Independent Director of HDFC Bank resigned citing ethical concerns. Chakraborty has been at the helm of crucial economic decisions of the Modi government

Iran strike on QatarEnergy’s LNG facility may deepen India's gas crisis

Qatar accounts for 19% of the global LNG supply and 45% of India’s supply. Analysts note that it could take months to bring the full capacity back online even if the war ends and facility is restored

Choosing between NSC and tax saving FD? Here’s what to know

Both help you save tax under Section 80C, but the way they work can quietly change your returns.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A warning message from the US Fed

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Iran and Israel prolong war while US remains constrained, rupee weak due to balance of payments stress, rising loan sizes may increase microfinance risks, and more

Government launches RELIEF Scheme to shield exporters hit by West Asia crisis

The scheme will provide targeted support to exporters, particularly MSMEs, helping them overcome operational bottlenecks and ensure smoother trade flows.

Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings against Elvish Yadav in snake venom case

.The Supreme Court of India has quashed all criminal proceedings against Elvish Yadav in the high-profile snake venom case, bringing major relief to the influencer.

ICICI Prudential shares fall up to 4% as report says UK's Prudential looks to exit

Prudential Corp might look to sell its entire 21.93% equity in ICICI Prudential Life through block deal or OFS, sources told CNBC-TV18

TTK Prestige, other domestic appliances' firms shares rise up to 14% following Iran attack on Qatar LNG plant: Here's why

Rally comes amid concerns over disruptions in LNG supplies after Qatar reported damage following an Iranian missile strike at Ras Laffan.

Silver ETFs fall up to 6%, Hindustan Zinc down 4.5% as prices of precious metal decline over 4%

The decline comes amid a stronger dollar, which has emerged as one of the clearest 'safe-haven' winners

HDFC Bank governance strong, depositors have no reason to worry, say experts

There are no material concerns on record regarding the bank's conduct or governance. The bank remains well-capitalised and its financial position is satisfactory, the RBI has said