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Insider early access, coupons, size and return tips for festive fashion shopping on Myntra
Myntra's Big Fashion Festival is the platform's flagship festive sale, covering clothing, footwear, ethnic wear, beauty and accessories from thousands of brands. The 2026 edition was reported to begin on October 8 with early access for Myntra Insider members. This guide explains how the sale works and how to shop fashion online without costly returns.
A practical guide to the announced sale schedule, eligible payment offers, price comparisons and safer festive shopping.
Flipkart announced Big Billion Days 2026 for October 9, with early access from October 8 for eligible members and Flipkart credit-card holders. Learn how to compare final prices, check bank-offer terms and avoid common shopping mistakes.
India's biggest Amazon sale is live from October 8 — here's how to get real value from it
Amazon's Great Indian Festival 2026 began on October 8, with Prime members getting early access, a 10% instant discount on SBI cards and up to 10% extra benefits for Prime members. This guide explains the key dates, offers, deal formats and practical tips to make sure a sale price is genuinely a good deal.
The remote jobs Gen Z is choosing, the skills they need, and the burnout and scams to avoid
Work from home has become one of the most searched career topics among young Indians, driven by freelancing platforms, creator tools and a growing gig economy. Yet the data shows Gen Z wants flexibility more than isolation — most prefer hybrid setups and use remote work as a second income stream alongside a stable job. This guide explains which opportunities are genuinely in demand, what skills they need, and how to avoid the burnout and scams that come with them.
The Union Cabinet has approved the first revision of the EPFO wage ceiling since 2014. Here is how provident fund and pension contributions work, and who could be affected.
The Union Cabinet approved raising the EPFO wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 a month on 16 September 2026. This guide explains the EPF and EPS system, how contributions are calculated, who gains mandatory coverage and what employees and employers should watch for.
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The Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time since 2023. Here is how a decision in Washington travels to Mumbai, your EMI and your investments.
The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate to 3.75%–4.00% in September 2026. This explainer shows how Fed decisions affect the rupee, foreign investment, Indian equities, bond yields, loan rates and the Reserve Bank of India's choices.
India’s new UPI monetisation model introduces MDR on select high-value merchant payments, creating both new costs for businesses and a potentially more sustainable future for the country’s digital payment infrastructure.
India’s UPI ecosystem is entering a new phase with a **0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR)** on eligible merchant transactions above ₹2,000 from October 15, 2026. While customers are not directly charged the MDR, merchants handling high-value UPI payments could see their payment-processing costs rise. For most everyday users, the change may be barely noticeable. For electronics retailers, fuel stations, large stores and other businesses processing frequent high-value payments, however, the financial impact could be more significant. The bigger question is whether UPI monetisation will create friction for merchants or help build a more financially sustainable digital-payment ecosystem.
US mortgage refinance rates remain above 7% for 30-year loans, prompting homeowners to compare monthly savings, closing costs and shorter-term options before refinancing.
Mortgage refinance rates remain elevated in September 2026, with Bankrate reporting a national average 30-year fixed refinance rate of 7.07% and a 15-year rate of 6.42% on September 23. For homeowners considering refinancing, the decision depends not only on the headline rate but also on closing costs, remaining loan balance, credit profile and the time needed to recover refinancing expenses.
From creating customer value to managing finance, strategy and people, these fundamental business concepts explain how successful organizations operate and grow.
Every successful business is built around more than just a good product or an attractive idea. Businesses need to understand **customer needs, create value, generate demand, make sales, deliver what they promise and remain financially sustainable**. Alongside these core activities, operations, strategy, leadership and human resources help organizations turn ideas into functioning businesses and support long-term growth.
Axiom Gas Engineering Limited has opened its initial public offering on September 18, 2026, bringing its PrimeFuel Auto LPG business to the NSE SME platform. With improving revenue and profit, more than 20 Auto LPG dispensing stations and fresh capital planned for expansion, the IPO has attracted investor attention. However, its SME status, Auto LPG concentration and valuation are factors investors may want to examine before making a decision.
The Axiom Gas Engineering IPO is open for subscription from September 18 to September 22, 2026. The company is looking to raise around ₹50.75 crore through a fresh issue of 93.98 lakh shares. The IPO has a price band of ₹51 to ₹54 per share, with a lot size of 2,000 shares. The proposed listing on the NSE SME platform is scheduled for September 25, subject to completion of the IPO process. Axiom operates its Auto LPG retail business under the **PrimeFuel** brand and has more than 20 Auto LPG dispensing stations across Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Alongside fuel retailing, the company is involved in gas engineering and related infrastructure services.
From pre-seed to Series C — a practical guide to how startups raise money and what each stage means
Venture capital funding moves through recognizable stages — pre-seed, seed, and Series A through D — each tied to a company's maturity, risk profile and the kind of investor writing the check. This guide breaks down how each round works, what valuations mean, and why 2026's AI infrastructure boom has pushed round sizes and valuations to unusual highs. It uses real recent funding rounds to illustrate how the stages play out in practice.
How India's startup ecosystem is evolving amid shifting investor priorities
India's startup ecosystem has matured significantly over the past decade, evolving from a growth-at-all-costs funding culture toward one that increasingly rewards profitability and sustainable unit economics. This guide explains the current venture capital landscape, the sectors attracting the most investment, and what founders and investors are prioritizing in 2026.
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