Category: Economy

A single estate may be subject to different legal regimes, resulting in succession complexities.

The Maharashtra cooperative court ruled that housing societies cannot impose higher maintenance fees based solely on property size or type, siding with residents who argued for equal charges. Full details of the case here. 

Mid-cap and small-cap funds offer different risk-return profiles, but how do they compare on alpha? Here’s a look at benchmark-adjusted performance, negative alpha across schemes, and broader category trends.

Hybrid funds offer exposure to multiple asset classes through a single scheme. But how have different hybrid fund categories performed? Here’s a look at the top and bottom performers based on 3-year SIP returns. 

A comparison of fixed-deposit rates from 16 Indian banks covering five maturity categories up to ₹1 crore is provided, detailing rates as of 24 August 2026. 

‘Fun funds’ are flowing directly into creative, out-of-the-box immersive, memory-making experiences such as niche art exhibitions, specialized workshops, unique hobbies, and more.

Banks in several Indian states will be closed on August 26 to observe Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, which celebrates the birth of Prophet Muhammad. 

India’s lower-middle-class consumers are not abandoning digital channels, but 2026 data shows a surprising shift towards offline transactions. Bill payments, food orders and travel bookings have moved back to physical channels. 

Capital gains tax treatment differs for brokerage, STT and loan interest. Learn which investment expenses can be deducted, which are excluded and how taxpayers should assess borrowing costs.