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Discover the top five large-cap mutual funds based on 10-year SIP returns as of October 2026. Learn how these funds compare in returns, size, volatility, and risk, and understand their recent performance and portfolio differences.
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On October 8, Indian stock markets saw significant declines with BSE SENSEX falling 1.44% and NIFTY50 dropping 1.64%, hitting a 52-week low. Major stocks like Adani Enterprises and JSW Steel fell sharply, while Infosys and Tech Mahindra showed modest gains. Learn about the market trends and top movers.
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The 57th GST Council meeting, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, decided to keep GST rates unchanged and to review rate-related matters once a year in a dedicated meeting. The council also raised prosecution thresholds and reduced penalties to support taxpayers and businesses.
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The GST Council has raised the prosecution threshold to ₹5 crore and removed officers' power to arrest in GST cases. It also left punishment decisions to judicial discretion and allowed input tax credit on employee insurance GST payments.
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Kerala Police registered a case against 25 students from the Central University of Kerala for disrupting a national seminar on Vande Mataram. The protest involved slogans and clashes between student groups, raising concerns about the seminar's agenda and university administration.
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Canadian author and poet Anne Carson received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her innovative work blending classical tradition with contemporary forms. Her notable books include Eros the Bittersweet and Autobiography of Red.
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West Bengal government approves merging the Madrasah Service Commission with the West Bengal School Service Commission to streamline teacher recruitment in madrasas. Legislative changes are underway to implement this decision.
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TCS announced a second interim dividend of ₹12 per equity share, payable on October 30, 2026. The record date for eligible shareholders is October 14, 2026, as per the company's board decision.
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TCS reported a 15% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹13,884 crore for Q2 FY27, with revenue growing 11.2% to ₹73,188 crore. The company also announced a ₹12 per share interim dividend and saw total contract value rise to $9.6 billion.
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On October 8, the Sensex dropped 1,045 points and the Nifty50 fell 1.6%, hitting a 52-week low amid rising crude oil prices above $104 per barrel. All sectoral indices closed in the red, with foreign investors selling equities and global markets also declining.
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The Reserve Bank of India will allow bank deposit details to be included in demat account consolidated statements by December 31, 2026. This change aims to simplify how customers view and share their financial information across providers.
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Air India has introduced EasyRoam, a new international roaming SIM service in partnership with Tata Communications. It offers free SIM cards and eSIMs for overseas travelers, with roaming plans starting at ₹241. The service covers 30 countries initially and aims to expand to 190 countries.
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Adani Group stocks, including Adani Enterprises and Adani Green Energy, fell sharply on October 8 due to RBI's repo rate increase, high crude oil prices, and foreign investor selling. These factors created a weak market sentiment impacting the Indian equity market.
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Fino Payments Bank, Indokem, and other stocks surged up to 20% on October 8 despite a declining NIFTY50 index below 22,000 points. High trading volumes and strong quarterly results drove gains amid overall market weakness.
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A senior citizen faced a ₹2.2 crore tax penalty after being named joint owner in her son's flat. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled in her favor, highlighting the importance of updating address details and maintaining loan records for co-owners.
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Over 2.5 lakh students protested across France in October 2026, calling for improved education funding and school conditions. The government responded with a national student consultation and plans for increased budget and reforms.
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On October 8, 2026, the Sensex dropped more than 1,000 points amid weak global cues and RBI rate hikes. While metal and realty stocks declined, companies like Fino Payments Bank and Tata Consultancy Services saw gains due to strong quarterly results and business updates.
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Jet fuel prices have increased for three consecutive months, causing IndiGo to raise fares and fuel surcharges. Despite these measures, IndiGo recovered only 57% of the increased costs in the June quarter and faces challenges like high fuel prices, reduced market share, and slowing passenger traffic.
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