Business and Finance
Startups, gold and silver prices, shopping sales, banking rules and tax deadlines, explained for Indian readers.
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Bank Holidays in October 2026: Full State-Wise List, Long Weekends & Strike Watch
Bank holidays in October 2026: Gandhi Jayanti on Oct 2, Sundays, 2nd and 4th Saturdays, plus Dussehra and Durga Puja closures by city. Full list, long weekends and the Oct 26 strike watch.
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Amazon Great Indian Festival vs Flipkart Big Billion Days 2026: Sale Dates, Bank Offers and How to Prepare
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 starts October 8 with 10% SBI card discount; Flipkart Big Billion Days opens October 9 with early access October 8 and Axis, ICICI offers. Dates, bank offers, deal formats and a prep checklist.
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UPI Charges From October 15, 2026: What the New 0.4% MDR Actually Means
NPCI's new MDR framework starts October 15, 2026. A 0.4% fee applies to select UPI merchant payments above Rs 2,000, capped at Rs 300. Customers pay nothing, small merchants stay exempt. Full rates, exemptions, examples and what changes for you.
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Bank Strike September 2026: Dates, Services Hit & Why Banks Are Shut
UFBU's nationwide bank strike on September 11, 2026 could stretch branch disruption to four days. Full strike calendar, which services stop, what keeps working and the Sept 28-30 plan.
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ITR Filing Last Date 2026: Full Guide to AY 2026-27 Deadlines, New Forms & Rules
ITR filing last date 2026 is July 31 for salaried taxpayers. Know AY 2026-27 deadlines, new ITR-1 rules, penalties, and how to e-file before you miss out.
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Why Gold Prices Are at a Record High in 2026: Reasons, Rates & Outlook
Gold prices hit a record high in 2026, nearing Rs 1.5 lakh per 10 grams. Here's why gold is rising, the latest 24K & 22K rates, and the 2026 price outlook.
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Why Silver Prices Are at a Record High in 2026: Reasons, Rates & Outlook
Silver prices hit a record high in 2026, surging past $120 an ounce. Here's why silver is rising, the latest India rate, the gold-silver ratio, and outlook.
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Amazon Prime Day Sale 2026: Dates, Deals & Bank Offers You Shouldn't Miss
Amazon Prime Day Sale 2026 runs July 4-6 in India. Get exact dates, top deals on mobiles & laptops, SBI/ICICI bank offers, and smart shopping tips inside.
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Top 10 Startups in India in 2026
India's startup ecosystem is booming — discover the top 10 startups in India in 2026, from unicorns to AI-native disruptors building the future.
