Investors holding Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) issued between 2019 and 2021 can apply for premature redemption in June 2026, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) opening redemption windows for five bond tranches during the month.Investors planning to exit before the eight-year maturity period must submit their requests within the specified timelines through banks, post…

Punjab Kings’ skipper Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photo) Punjab Kings snapped their six-match losing streak in emphatic style as captain Shreyas Iyer hammered a magnificent unbeaten century to guide his side to a crushing seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants and keep their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive. Chasing 197 at the Ekana Stadium, Punjab recovered…

NEW DELHI: Around half of India’s online fashion and beauty shoppers are now Gen Z, and platforms are rapidly realigning to keep pace. Significantly, the cohort also boasts 1.5x the e-retail spend share on categories such as lifestyle, beauty, and electronics compared to other age groups, driving growth in a market that has more than…

MUMBAI: RBI’s Financial Stability Report has flagged a rise in early exits from life insurance policies, with surrenders and withdrawals now exceeding maturity pay-outs, signalling policyholder dissatisfaction and the risk of mis-selling. The report also said that surging distribution costs raise the risk of acquisition-cost-driven mis-selling.The report said total benefits paid by life insurers rose…