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Passive income ideas today: Sunday, November 1, 2026

Dividend week in India: PFC, CONCOR, RITES announce with Q2 results, 40+ stocks go ex-date

What's new in passive income today? 📈

1. 01
   1 Nov, 20:29 IST

   RBI's net short dollar forward book hits record $239.2 bn

   Source: Business Standard

   Business Standard reports: RBI data show its net short dollar position in the forward market rose to $239.2 billion at end-September from $200.06 billion in August, driven by FCNR(B) deposit swaps; the 12-month forward premium rose to 4.57% from 3.36%.

   💬 Why it mattersA rising forward premium makes hedging future dollar payments costlier, and economists say the large short book limits the RBI's room to cap it, which matters for anyone with rupee-dollar exposure.
2. 02
   1 Nov, 19:03 IST

   PFC, CONCOR, RITES and Sonata set to announce dividends with Q2 results this week

   Source: Livemint

   Livemint reports that companies including PFC, CONCOR, RITES and Sonata are due to announce dividends alongside their Q2 results this week.

   💬 Why it mattersDividend investors in Indian stocks can watch these results for payout announcements and record dates. Not financial advice. More on Dividends & index funds →
3. 03
   1 Nov, 11:19 IST

   Creators and stand-up comics drive India's live events boom

   Source: Livemint

   Livemint reports that creators and stand-up comedians are driving a boom in India's live events market.

   💬 Why it mattersLive shows are becoming another income stream for creators beyond platform ad revenue. More on Creator economy →
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5. 04
   1 Nov, 10:34 IST

   Infosys, Asian Paints among 40+ stocks turning ex-date for bonus issues, splits and dividends this week

   Source: The Economic Times

   The Economic Times reports that more than 40 stocks, including Infosys and Asian Paints, turn ex-date this week for bonus issues, stock splits and dividends.

   💬 Why it mattersShares bought on or after the ex-date usually do not get that payout, so the timing matters for anyone buying for a dividend. Not financial advice. More on Dividends & index funds →
6. 05
   1 Nov, 06:00 IST

   Past returns are just one metric when picking a mutual fund, Business Standard says

   Source: Business Standard

   Business Standard says past returns are only one factor to weigh when choosing a mutual fund.

   💬 Why it mattersLooking beyond last year's top performers can help SIP investors avoid chasing short-lived winners. Not financial advice.