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Passive income ideas today: Thursday, October 29, 2026

SEBI makes direct fund plans the default, the Fed holds rates, and YouTube ad money climbs

Tip of the day

Check your fund's expense ratio before your next investment

Look up the expense ratio (the yearly fee) on every mutual fund or index fund you own, and compare it with the 'direct' or lower-cost version of the same fund. In India, direct plans hold the same portfolio as regular plans but usually cost less because they skip distributor commissions, and from November 1 they become the default on fund houses' apps. A smaller fee leaves more of the return in your pocket, year after year.

🧭 Reality check: effort & risk

Effort: low, about 30 minutes with your statements. Cost: none to check. Risk: switching an existing fund can trigger exit loads or taxes, and going direct means no adviser to guide you, so weigh both first. Fees and rules differ by country. Not financial advice.

Sources: CNBC TV18

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  1. 01

    SEBI makes direct mutual fund plans the default on AMC apps from November 1

    Source: CNBC TV18

    SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on October 28 that direct plans will be the default option on fund houses' digital platforms from November 1, and investors who pick regular plans must be told about their higher expense ratios. Direct and regular plans hold the same portfolio; regular plans usually cost more because they include distributor commissions.

    💬 Why it mattersIf you invest through a fund house's app, the cheaper direct plan will now be the starting choice, which can mean higher net returns over time. Not financial advice.

  2. 02

    RBI accepts treasury bill yields 20 bps higher after cancelling last auction

    Source: The Economic Times

    The Reserve Bank of India accepted treasury bill cut-off yields 20 basis points above the previous successful auction, after cancelling last week's auction. The 91-day cut-off came in at 5.93% and the 182-day at 6.54%, with T-bill yields at their highest in nearly two years, ET reports; traders cite tight liquidity and high oil prices.

    💬 Why it mattersHigher short-term yields can feed through to what savers earn on short-term debt products in India, though rates on any one product vary. Not financial advice. More on Markets →

    Market news · Not financial advice

  3. 03

    YouTube posts $11.2 billion Q3 ad revenue as Premium subscribers hit 150 million

    Source: Tubefilter

    YouTube's ad revenue rose 9% year over year to $11.2 billion in Q3 2026, and Premium plus Music subscribers reached a record 150 million, Tubefilter reports; living-room TV viewing now brings in about a third of its ad revenue. The company said its Creator Partnerships program connects brands with over 3 million creators.

    💬 Why it mattersMore ad money and brand deals flowing through YouTube, including on TV screens, is a signal for creators weighing where to put their long-form videos. More on Creator economy →

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  5. 04

    Fed holds rates at 3.75%-4%, leaving borrowing costs high

    Source: CNBC Personal Finance

    The Federal Reserve left its target range at 3.75% to 4% at its October meeting, CNBC reports, and economists say rate increases may still be in the pipeline as energy costs keep inflation elevated. Credit card rates closely track the prime rate, which usually moves with the Fed's benchmark.

    💬 Why it mattersWith no relief on card and loan rates soon, paying down high-interest debt and keeping savings in a competitive account matter more for US households. Not financial advice. More on Markets →

    Market news · Not financial advice

  6. 05

    YES Bank AT-1 bondholders ask RBI to enforce Supreme Court ruling

    Source: BusinessLine

    The Yes Bank AT-1 Bondholders' Association, representing individual investors, has asked the Reserve Bank of India to use its supervisory powers to secure implementation of a Supreme Court judgment, BusinessLine reports. The group says coupon terms must be examined separately for each bond issue.

    💬 Why it mattersIt's a reminder that complex bank bonds (AT-1s) can carry risks ordinary depositors don't face, so read the terms before chasing a higher coupon. Not financial advice.

  7. 06

    AnyMind launches tool to let YouTube creators monetize re-uploads of their videos

    Source: Net Influencer

    AnyMind Group has launched Rights Management, a service built on YouTube Content ID that lets creators monetize, block or track other channels' uploads of their original videos. Creators must fully own the content and be in the YouTube Partner Program; AnyMind's team reviews each match.

    💬 Why it mattersIf clips of your videos are spreading on other channels, a service like this can turn some of that reuse into revenue instead of lost views. More on Creator economy →

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  9. 07

    Trybe founder says older creators are earning the most on his platform

    Source: Net Influencer

    Lukas Pakter, founder of creator-sales platform Trybe, said on the Foundr podcast that its top earners lately are older men and women. He said he pays creators roughly 10% of the sales their ads generate and his top creator earned almost $70,000 in commissions last month (founder's claim).

    💬 Why it mattersCommission-based UGC ad work is open to creators of any age, but Pakter says payouts stay small until a brand's sales grow, so expect a slow start. More on Creator economy →

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