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US-Iran War Day 11: Hegseth Declares 'Most Intense Day' of Strikes; Tehran Under BlackoutIran Moves to Mine Strait of Hormuz — Oil Surges 16% as 20% of Global Supply at RiskOperation Epic Fury: US-Israeli Campaign Dismantles Iran's Missile Sites — School Strike Sparks ControversyBrent Crude Drops 9% to $90 a Barrel on Strategic Reserve Hopes and Trump SignalsRupee Hits All-Time Low of ₹92.35 vs USD as RBI Steps In to Defend CurrencyTrump on Camera Discussing Sinking Ships: "It's More Fun to Sink Them"UAE Ambassador Calls for Unconditional Ceasefire by Iran, Urges UN Security Council to ActTrump Urges Credit Card Companies to Slash Interest Rates to 10% for One Year
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Markets
Chinese Cobalt Plant in Congo Sickened Residents as EV Battery Race Accelerated
Emissions from a Chinese cobalt-processing plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo sickened hundreds of residents and workers as the company raced to increase output of a mineral critical to making electric-car batteries, according to a new environmental group report.
SixFinance Desk11 Mar
Technology
Anthropic's DoD Standoff Costs Uncle Sam — But Fuels AI Talent War
Anthropic's principled refusal to work with the US Defense Department has cost it a major government contract, yet industry insiders say the move has unexpectedly strengthened the company's hand in the ferocious talent competition among top AI labs.
SixFinance Desk11 Mar
Markets
Gold Crosses ₹1,62,000 per 10 Grams on Safe-Haven Buying as Iran Conflict Drives Uncertainty
Gold prices in India surged above ₹1,62,000 per 10 grams on March 10 as geopolitical uncertainty from the US-Israel-Iran war drives global safe-haven demand, with silver also rallying sharply.
SixFinance Desk10 Mar
Sunday, 3 May 2026
Personal Loan
Personal Loan
HDFC Personal Loan Eligibility Criteria: Your Guide to Approval
Understand the key HDFC personal loan eligibility criteria, including CIBIL score, income, and age requirements. Learn how to increase your chances of approval for financing in India.
Six Finance4m
67•3 May
Personal Loan
Personal Loan
Personal Loan EMI Calculator India: Simplify Your Loan Repayments
Effortlessly calculate your Personal Loan EMI in India with our intuitive calculator. Understand your borrowing costs and plan your financial future wisely.
Six Finance5m
65•3 May
Personal Loan
Personal Loan
Instant Personal Loans Without Documents: Reality or Myth?
Explore the world of instant personal loans without physical documents in India. Understand how digital verification works, eligibility criteria, and potential risks.
Six Finance4m
66•3 May
Personal Loan
Personal Loan
Personal Loan for Salaried: Your Guide to Quick Financing
Understand how to get a personal loan as a salaried employee in India. Learn about eligibility, the application process, and tips to secure the best financing on Six Finance.
Six Finance5m
58•3 May
Personal Loan
Personal Loan
Personal Loan Interest Rates 2026: What to Expect in India
Explore projected personal loan interest rates for 2026 in India. Learn about influencing factors, fixed vs. floating options, and how to secure the best financing.
Six Finance4m
110•3 May
Friday, 1 May 2026
Market News
Market News
Crude Oil at $125: Will Petrol Prices Surge in India This Week?
Brent crude hits $125 amid geopolitical tensions. Discover how India's dynamic fuel pricing works and what this means for your petrol costs. Learn about government intervention and future price expectations.
Six Finance2m
81•1 May
Market News
Market News
Bank Holiday Today: EMI, NEFT, ATM - What Works & What Doesn't
Confused about bank holidays? Learn whether your EMI auto-debit will work, if NEFT/RTGS are affected, and what digital services remain accessible. Sunita from Nagpur finds out.
Six Finance3m
66•1 May
Market News
Market News
HUL Price Hikes Incoming? Which Products May Cost More in May
HUL anticipates price hikes on some popular products due to rising commodity costs. Discover which items might become costlier and explore smart budget alternatives to manage your expenses.
Six Finance4m
51•1 May
Market News
Market News
RBI Gold Reserves Shift: Impact on Indian Gold Prices & Investments
Ananya learns how RBI moving gold reserves home impacts Indian gold prices. Discover if SGBs, ETFs, or physical gold are better now.
Six Finance2m
161•1 May
Market News
Market News
Iran Conflict & India's Stock Market: Nifty's Next Move?
Deepak, a Mumbai architect, is worried about the Iran war's impact on India's stock market. Learn how geopolitical tensions, crude oil prices, and domestic factors influence the Nifty and what strategies can help navigate market volatility.
Six Finance3m
62•1 May
Home Loan
Home Loan
Fed Chair Impact on Indian Home Loans: What You Need to Know
Understand how changes at the US Federal Reserve can indirectly impact your Indian home loan EMIs. Learn how global events affect local borrowing costs.
Six Finance5m
54•1 May
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Energy & Commodities
Markets
India Sends Emergency Diesel to Bangladesh Through Friendship Pipeline as Oil Crisis Bites
A critical diesel shipment arrived in Bangladesh through the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline from Assam's Numaligarh Refinery, fulfilling part of a 180,000-tonne annual agreement as the country battles fuel shortages worsened by the US-Israel-Iran war.
SixFinance Desk7m
105•11 Mar
FDA Approvals
Health & Policy
FDA Approves Leucovorin for Rare Neurological Disorder Touted in Autism Debate
The Food and Drug Administration approved leucovorin, a drug the Trump administration has touted as a potential therapy for autism, to treat cerebral folate transport deficiency — a rare neurological disorder with some symptoms similar to autism.
SixFinance Desk6m
87•11 Mar
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Bank Holidays & Schedules
Banking
March 2026 Bank Holiday List India — 15 Holidays This Month; Plan Your Transactions
The Reserve Bank of India's March 2026 holiday calendar lists 15 bank holidays across various states including Holi, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Ram Navami, and Good Friday — with dates varying by state. Plan your NEFT, RTGS, and branch transactions accordingly.
SixFinance Desk4m
88•10 Mar
Investing & SIPs
Personal Finance
Don't Stop SIPs in March 2026 Volatility — Long-Term Investors Should Stay the Course
Financial advisers and mutual fund industry experts are urging investors not to pause or stop their SIPs amid the current market volatility, arguing that downturns are precisely when disciplined monthly investing generates the best long-term returns.
SixFinance Desk4m
104•10 Mar
Mis-Selling & Regulation
Insurance
Finance Ministry and RBI Put Banks on Notice Over Bancassurance Mis-Selling Practices
The Finance Ministry and the RBI jointly issued an advisory pushing banks to require explicit customer consent before selling insurance products and to stop bundling insurance with savings or loan products as a mandatory condition.
SixFinance Desk4m
86•10 Mar
UPI & Digital Payments
Credit Cards
UPI-Linked Credit Cards See Explosive Growth — HDFC, Axis, ICICI Expand RuPay Lineup
UPI-linked credit card transactions surged 340% year-on-year in Q3 FY2026 as banks expanded RuPay credit card offerings that can be loaded directly onto UPI apps, bringing credit card benefits to smaller merchants.
SixFinance Desk4m
103•10 Mar
Energy & Gas
Markets
Centre Invokes Essential Commodities Act — CNG and Domestic Gas to Get Priority Allocation
India's central government invoked the Essential Commodities Act to prioritise natural gas allocation to the domestic cooking gas (LPG) and CNG sectors amid the energy crisis triggered by the Iran oil shock.
SixFinance Desk4m
89•10 Mar
Regulatory & Compliance
Loans
RBI Tightens Oversight of Unsecured Loans — Credit Card and Personal Loan Growth Under Scanner
The Reserve Bank of India intensified scrutiny of unsecured lending, reviewing whether bank risk weights applied to credit cards and personal loans remain adequate given rising delinquency indicators in the current high-interest environment.
SixFinance Desk5m
134•10 Mar
RBI & Monetary Policy
Banking
RBI Steps Up Support for Rupee and Government Bonds as Oil Tops $100/Barrel
The RBI ramped up its dual intervention in foreign exchange and government bond markets on March 10 as sustained oil prices above $100/barrel put the rupee under severe pressure and threatened to spike government borrowing costs.
SixFinance Desk4m
96•10 Mar
NRI & Global Health
Insurance
NRI Health Insurance Purchases from India Surge 126% YoY — Gulf Countries Dominate
Purchase of Indian health insurance policies by NRIs jumped 126% year-on-year as Gulf-based Indians seek coverage for family members back home amid rising medical costs and an uncertain global security environment.
SixFinance Desk4m
90•10 Mar
Aviation & Travel
Markets
Air India Adds Fuel Surcharge on All Tickets as Jet Fuel Costs Soar on Iran Oil Shock
Air India announced emergency fuel surcharges on both domestic and international routes effective March 12, as India's jet fuel prices climb 40% in two weeks on the back of the US-Iran war and rupee depreciation.
SixFinance Desk4m
94•10 Mar
MSME & Business Loans
Loans
RBI Raises Collateral-Free Loan Limit for MSMEs to ₹20 Lakh — Big Boost for Small Business
The Reserve Bank of India doubled the collateral-free loan limit for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh, giving a major boost to small businesses struggling with higher input costs from the oil shock.
SixFinance Desk4m
92•10 Mar
Regulation
Insurance
IRDAI Mandates Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) for All Insurers from April 2026
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has confirmed that all insurance companies must switch to Ind AS accounting from April 1, 2026, bringing greater transparency to insurance financials.
SixFinance Desk5m
98•10 Mar
RBI & Monetary Policy
Banking
RBI Injects ₹50,000 Crore via G-Sec Open Market Operations to Manage Liquidity
The Reserve Bank of India conducted a ₹50,000 crore government securities purchase operation on March 10 to ease banking system liquidity, with a second tranche of ₹25,000 crore planned for March 13.
SixFinance Desk4m
92•10 Mar
Personal Loans
Loans
Medical Emergencies Drive 11% of Personal Loan Borrowing — Insurance Gaps Exposed
A new RBI study shows 11% of personal loan borrowers in India are taking loans to cover healthcare costs — rising to 14% in metros — highlighting dangerous gaps in health insurance coverage among middle-income households.
SixFinance Desk4m
89•10 Mar
Health Insurance
Insurance
Health Insurance Premiums Up 23% in 3 Years — Medical Inflation and Covid Tail Costs Drive Surge
Average individual health insurance premiums in India rose 23% over three years as medical inflation, post-Covid claims, and rising hospital charges erode affordability for the middle class.
SixFinance Desk4m
93•10 Mar
RBI Regulations
Banking
RBI Caps Bank Dividend Payout at 75% of Net Profit from FY2027 to Strengthen Capital
The Reserve Bank of India issued new norms limiting bank dividend payouts to a maximum of 75% of profit after tax, effective from FY2027, aiming to strengthen capital buffers amid the current global economic uncertainty.
SixFinance Desk4m
91•10 Mar
Artificial Intelligence
Technology
Google's Gemini AI Agents to Operate Across Pentagon's 3 Million-Strong Workforce
Google's Gemini AI agents will operate on unclassified networks across the Pentagon's workforce of over 3 million people, marking a major expansion of commercial AI into US defence infrastructure.
Tech Desk4m
101•10 Mar
Aviation
Markets
Air India Announces Fuel Surcharge on Domestic & International Routes Amid Iran-Driven ATF Spike
Air India is implementing a phased fuel surcharge on all domestic and international flights, including Air India Express services, as aviation turbine fuel prices surge due to supply disruptions in the Gulf region.
Business Desk5m
97•10 Mar