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• EPFO EDLI Death Claim Settlement Rules: Weekends, Holidays Between Two Jobs Not To Be Counted As Break In Service

  13-01-2026 05:19 via zeenews.india.com
  EPFO's latest circular has clarified that weekends and declared holidays falling between two jobs will not be treated as a break in service while settling EDLI death claims.
  
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• Trump executive order: Will India’s imports of Russian crude oil drop significantly? ‘Will maintain multiple…’

  09-02-2026 14:58 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  On its part the Trump administration has claimed that India has committed to ending both direct and indirect imports of oil from the Russian Federation. The executive order by Trump says that the tariffs on Indian exports to the US could be increased if such crude imports resume.
  
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• Gross NPAs of Scheduled Commercial Banks for domestic operations reach historic low of 2.15% as of September 2025

  09-02-2026 14:18 via zeenews.india.com
  They were at a historic low of 2.15 per cent as at the end of September 2025 (provisional data), which is lower than 2010-11 level, Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha said on Monday.
   
  
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• PSB earnings surge: Public sector banks post Rs 52,603 crore Q3 profit; SBI leads record growth

  09-02-2026 13:50 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Public sector banks achieved a record profit of over Rs 52,000 crore in the third quarter. This marks an 18 percent increase year-on-year. State Bank of India led the performance, contributing significantly to the overall earnings. Several other banks also reported strong profit growth. The aggregate profit for the nine months crossed Rs 1.45 lakh crore.
  
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• EPFO May Introduce Performance-Linked Incentives for Fund Managers to Boost PF Returns

  09-02-2026 13:08 via zeenews.india.com
  Under the plan being considered, fund managers who deliver better investment performance could receive larger allocations of funds, encouraging stronger results in portfolio management.
  
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• Equity markets rally to start week, Sensex climbs 485 points

  09-02-2026 12:25 via zeenews.india.com
  The BSE Sensex ended the session at 84,065.75, gaining 485.35 points (0.58 percent), while the NSE Nifty closed at 25,867.30, up 173.60 points (0.68 percent).
   
  
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• Good news for auto loan borrowers! Bank of Baroda reduces car loan interest rates to 7.60%

  09-02-2026 11:31 via zeenews.india.com
  Bank of Baroda's floating rate now starts from 7.60% p.a, down from 7.90% p.a. 
  
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• Budget 2026: Strengthening farm incomes through smarter price risk management

  09-02-2026 11:24 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The recent India–US trade engagement signals deeper agricultural trade integration ahead. As markets open further, Indian farmers will be more exposed to global price movements — both opportunities and risks.
  
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• IT stocks crash! Rs 2.5 lakh crore erased in 3 Days — What should investors do?

  09-02-2026 10:43 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Indian IT shares have plummeted, losing Rs 2.5 lakh crore as AI automation threatens traditional outsourcing. New tools from Anthropic and Palantir, capable of rapid SAP migrations, have spooked investors. Analysts predict a significant revenue hit, though historical disruptions have ultimately spurred industry growth. Investors are now cautiously assessing the sector's AI-driven future.
  
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• IT stock crash! Rs 2.5 lakh crore erased in 3 Days — What should investors do?

  09-02-2026 10:43 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Indian IT shares have plummeted, losing Rs 2.5 lakh crore as AI automation threatens traditional outsourcing. New tools from Anthropic and Palantir, capable of rapid SAP migrations, have spooked investors. Analysts predict a significant revenue hit, though historical disruptions have ultimately spurred industry growth. Investors are now cautiously assessing the sector's AI-driven future.
  
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• Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal calls for Oil & Gas exploration push to cut import dependence

  09-02-2026 10:40 via zeenews.india.com
  In a tweet On X (formerly Twitter) Highlighting India’s vulnerability, Agarwal said the country currently imports about 90 percent of its oil and gas needs, making energy independence a critical national priority. 
  
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• Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal calls for Oil & Gas exploration push to cut import dependence

  09-02-2026 10:40 via zeenews.india.com
  In a tweet On X (formerly Twitter) Highlighting India’s vulnerability, Agarwal said the country currently imports about 90 percent of its oil and gas needs, making energy independence a critical national priority. 
  
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• India adopts phased tariff cuts up to 10 years while shielding sensitive farm sectors: Centre

  09-02-2026 10:38 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India has adopted a phased tariff reduction approach for select products under the India-US trade deal, allowing duty elimination over 10 years for some items. Highly sensitive agricultural sectors, including meat, dairy, and certain fruits and pulses, remain fully protected. This strategy aims to boost Indian exports to the US while safeguarding domestic farmers.
  
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• How Budget 2026 promotes ease of compliance for taxpayers

  09-02-2026 09:53 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  In line with expectations, the new Income Tax Act 2025, which supersedes the long-standing Act of 1961, will now be effective from 1 April 2026. The new Act was drafted with a valiant attempt at simplification of provisions by reducing jargon and using layman language instead for easier comprehension.
  
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• New I-T tax related renumbering aims to simplify compliance for taxpayers

  09-02-2026 09:41 via zeenews.india.com
  The draft rules, released with new form templates, replace legacy form numbers that evolved over decades and will reduce ambiguity and duplication in filings for taxpayers, experts said.
  
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• Gold price today: How much 24K, 22K and 18K gold costs today? Check rates for your city

  09-02-2026 09:30 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Gold experienced significant gains on Monday, reaching Rs 1.57 lakh per 10 grams. This surge was driven by a rebound in global markets, a weaker US dollar, and increased demand for safe-haven assets. Silver also saw substantial increases in futures trading, climbing nearly 5%.
  
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• RBI Rate Pause Jolts Bond Funds: Yields spike as rate-cut hopes fade; experts see volatility ahead

  09-02-2026 09:29 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Long-duration and gilt categories saw their gains of the past three months wiped out in a single day. Market experts now believe that India’s rate-cutting cycle is over.
  
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• 90-year-old man 'mis-sold' life insurance policy by Canara Bank branch manager; Rs 2 lakh pa premium, maturity date 2124

  09-02-2026 09:26 via zeenews.india.com
  An X post has claimed that Canara Bank branch manager sold the life insurance policy to a super-senior citizen with a premium of Rs 2 lakh per year with maturity date as 2124.
  
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• 90-year-old man 'mis-sold' life insurance policy by Canara Bank branch manager; Rs 2 lakh pa premium, maturity date 2124

  09-02-2026 09:26 via zeenews.india.com
  An X post has claimed that Canara Bank branch manager sold the life insurance policy to a super-senior citizen with a premium of Rs 2 lakh per year with maturity date as 2124.
  
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• Liberty cannot be kept in limbo: Supreme court fixes timelines for bail and anticipatory bail applications

  09-02-2026 09:04 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Supreme Court pointed out that, although anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC is not a fundamental right but a statutory right, the delay in dispensing bail applications by the courts constitutes a direct implication of Article 21.
  
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• GDP growth at 6.4%! India will continue as fastest G-20 economy; banking sector to remain resilient in FY27

  09-02-2026 08:46 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India is poised to lead G-20 economic growth, with real GDP projected to expand by 6.4% in fiscal 2026-27. Moody's anticipates a stable banking sector, supported by improving asset quality, strong capital, healthy profits, and ample liquidity. Despite challenges in deposit mobilization, government support will bolster public sector banks.
  
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• Ladki Bahin Yojana e-KYC correction deadline extended; check e-kyc new dates for monthly assistance of Rs 1,500

  09-02-2026 08:22 via zeenews.india.com
  Under Ladki Bahin Yojana, a monthly assistance of Rs 1,500 is given to eligible women in the state of Maharashtra.
  
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• Gold, silver price today: Gold recovers to Rs 1.58 lakh/kg; silver rises Rs 10,000 - top 10 things to know

  09-02-2026 07:43 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Gold, silver price today: Gold and silver prices have rebounded on Monday after last week’s crash. The yellow metal and white metal are up both in international and domestic markets.
  
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• Gold, silver price today: Gold recovers to Rs 1.58 lakh/10 grams; silver rises Rs 10,000 - top 10 things to know

  09-02-2026 07:43 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Gold, silver price today: Gold and silver prices have rebounded on Monday after last week’s crash. The yellow metal and white metal are up both in international and domestic markets.
  
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• Gold, silver prices jump as US dollar weakens; Gold at Rs 1,57,484 per 10 gram

  09-02-2026 07:09 via zeenews.india.com
  MCX gold February futures jumped 1.31 per cent to Rs 1,57,484 per 10 grams around 10.45 am on an intraday basis. Meanwhile MCX silver March futures climbed 4.81 per cent to Rs 2,61,900 per kg.
  
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• Tamil Nadu Govt staff who resign even on health ground won't get pension: Madras HC

  09-02-2026 07:01 via zeenews.india.com
  A few petitioners had approached the court and sought the quashing of the orders that rejected their pension claims. 
  
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• Tamil Nadu Govt staff who resign even on health ground won't get pension: Madras HC

  09-02-2026 07:01 via zeenews.india.com
  A few petitioners had approached the court and sought the quashing of the orders that rejected their pension claims. 
  
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• Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for the trading week starting February 9, 2026 - check list

  09-02-2026 06:58 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd recommends the top stock picks for the week starting February 9, 2026. These are: SAIL, and Ventive Hospitality. Here’s a detailed analysis:
  
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• Gold price prediction today: Will gold prices continue to be volatile in the near term? Check outlook

  09-02-2026 06:49 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to remain volatile this week, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. The expert shares his outlook for gold prices in the near term:
  
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• SBI shares soar! State Bank of India stock jumps nearly 7% today — Should you buy or sell?

  09-02-2026 06:26 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  State Bank of India's stock hit a record high following its strongest-ever quarterly profit, driven by robust loan growth and steady margins. The bank reported a significant jump in net profit, exceeding expectations. Analysts remain bullish, citing consistent performance, asset quality, and positive future outlook, with several brokerages reiterating 'Buy' ratings and raising price targets.
  
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