Mutual fund reach: Sebi unveils new distributor incentives; extra payouts for B-30 and new women investors

Sebi has introduced a revised incentive framework for mutual fund distributors, effective February 1, 2026. This new structure aims to boost investor outreach by offering additional payouts for onboarding first-time individual investors from B-30 cities and new women investors. The commission, funded from existing investor education allocations, will be paid over and above regular trail…

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Lost track of old deposits or shares? Unified Govt–RBI portal coming; citizens may trace idle savings easily

A unified portal is being developed by the finance ministry and RBI to help citizens easily find and claim unclaimed assets like bank deposits and shares. This initiative aims to streamline recoveries across the financial sector, with outreach efforts already returning over Rs 1,887 crore. The platform promises greater convenience and transparency for reclaiming rightful…

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Cyber rules: DoT withdraws duplicate notification; original telecom security amendments stay in force

The Department of Telecommunications has clarified that the amended Telecommunication Cyber Security (TCS) Rules, 2025, remain in force after a duplicate notification was withdrawn. These rules aim to combat cyber fraud by strengthening mobile number validation, scrutinizing the second-hand device market, and enhancing data-sharing norms for better traceability and accountability.

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Chemical slump deepens: Wacker Chemie to cut 1,500 jobs; German sector hit by high energy costs and weak demand

German chemical giant Wacker Chemie is set to eliminate 1,500 jobs, approximately 10% of its global workforce, by the end of 2027. This significant reduction, primarily in Germany, is part of a strategy to save over 300 million euros annually. The company cited weak demand, intense competition, and high energy prices as key drivers for…

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Gold & silver price prediction today: Gold may rally to Rs 1,29,000 level – here’s the outlook

Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver prices are exhibiting renewed strength and are expected to continue their bullish momentum. MCX Gold has broken above its consolidation zone, targeting 1,29,000, while silver is also showing a steady uptrend, aiming for 1,63,000. Both metals are supported by strong buyer control and key support levels.

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