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A sharp rise in home heating costs is threatening to squeeze households already strained by elevated living expenses, with the Northeast facing particular pressure as winter approaches. The surge in heating oil prices is intensifying calls for government action and raising doubts about whether existing aid programs will be sufficient to blunt the blow.
The North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFI) delivered a solid financial performance in FY 2025–26, with gross income rising 4.40% to Rs. 270.82 crore. Interest income climbed 9.73% to Rs. 214.94 crore, while profit before tax stood at Rs. 127.77 crore and net profit at Rs. 92.23 crore, underscoring steady execution in a challenging credit environment.
The North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFI) delivered a solid financial performance in FY 2025–26, with gross income rising 4.40% to Rs. 270.82 crore and interest income climbing 9.73% to Rs. 214.94 crore. The lender reported profit before tax of Rs. 127.77 crore and net profit of Rs. 92.23 crore, underscoring steady earnings momentum in a challenging credit environment.
The North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFI) delivered a solid financial performance in FY 2025–26, with gross income rising 4.40% to Rs. 270.82 crore. Interest income climbed 9.73% to Rs. 214.94 crore, while profit before tax stood at Rs. 127.77 crore and net profit at Rs. 92.23 crore, underscoring steady earnings momentum.
A new market commentary is drawing attention to dividend exchange-traded funds as investors look for steady income and lower-volatility exposure heading into the final quarter. The argument centers on a simple strategy: committing a modest monthly amount to a diversified dividend ETF can help build long-term wealth while smoothing the impact of market swings.
Fund managers speaking at the Morningstar Investment Conference 2026 in India said the shifting interest-rate backdrop is making fixed income more attractive after a prolonged equity-led market. With bond yields, corporate credit, duration and volatility now central to portfolio construction, investors are reassessing how much risk they should carry as the rate cycle evolves. The discussion pointed to a more selective, income-oriented allocation strategy rather than a broad rush into duration.
A fresh wave of market commentary is reviving the case for dividend investing as a retirement-income strategy, with analysts highlighting two high-yield picks that reportedly offer about 8% annual income. The broader message is less about chasing the highest payout and more about building durable cash flow through quality, diversification, and disciplined risk control.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at his Goa residence in the early hours of Thursday, prompting an outpouring of grief across India’s film and public life. His last rites were carried out with full State honours, underscoring the scale of his cultural stature and the national recognition accorded to a career that spanned decades.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in San Diego after the aircraft carrier completed a record-setting 321-day deployment. The ship spent 264 consecutive days at sea without a port call, underscoring the operational strain and strategic demands placed on U.S. naval forces in an increasingly contested maritime environment.
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar has died at his Goa residence in the early hours of Thursday, prompting an immediate outpouring of grief from political leaders, colleagues and admirers across the film industry. Known for his intense screen presence, uncompromising performances and distinctive voice, Patekar leaves behind a body of work that shaped several generations of Hindi and Marathi cinema.
A bear killed a man and seriously injured a woman during a home attack near Mongolia’s capital, Ulaanbaatar, in a rare but stark reminder of the growing risks posed by wildlife moving closer to populated areas. The incident comes amid a wider regional pattern of escalating human-wildlife encounters, driven by habitat pressure, seasonal food shortages and expanding settlement at the urban edge.
India’s blind women cricketers, who brought home global recognition with their World Cup triumph, are still waiting for the basic state support that was promised to them. Captain Deepika T.C. of Madakasira in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Sathya Sai district remains without the house site she was assured, underscoring the gap between celebratory rhetoric and delivery on the ground.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar has died at his Goa residence in the early hours of Thursday, prompting an outpouring of grief from political leaders, colleagues and admirers across the Indian film industry. Known for his intense screen presence, distinctive dialogue delivery and uncompromising craft, Patekar leaves behind a body of work that shaped mainstream and parallel Indian cinema alike.
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