Day: August 21, 2026

Imran Khan was shifted to Shifa International Hospital early Friday after Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered the same for the treatment of the former PM’s health problems

The 8th Pay Commission’s Terms of Reference could be amended to include pension revision for retirees who retired before 1 January 2026. While the Centre has yet to announce any change, historical precedents show that the ToRs of earlier Pay Commissions have been amended and improved when required.

Charter Hall FY26 slides: record $6.7bn inflows, shares fall 8%

The Supreme Court ruled that a retired employee cannot switch pension schemes after accepting benefits. This arose from a case where a retired professor sought GPF coverage after being under CPF. Details of the full case here.

Charter Hall FY26 slides: earnings surge 27%, shares fall 8%

Senior citizens in India get higher interest rates, tax concessions and discounts on travel and utilities—but with retirement largely self-funded, building a sufficient corpus remains crucial.

Religare Broking’s Ajit Mishra highlights three stocks poised for growth in the upcoming weeks, including Shriram Finance and Nippon Life India. As market sentiments shift positively, traders may consider these investment opportunities while staying vigilant amid volatility.

Regis Resources FY26 slides: record profit, $1.2B cash build

India has lagged global markets amid the AI boom. DSP’s Jay Kothari explains why that underperformance could reverse, where investors should look and how to approach the coming IPO wave.

Regis Resources FY26 slides: record profit on strong gold prices