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Multiple loans and EMIs? Here's how to know if your debt is still under control
The key issue is not simply whether EMIs are being paid on time. Instead, it is whether your overall financial framework has enough resilience to
Should a housewife file income tax return? How does it work?
Homemakers are not salaried employees, they may still earn income from various avenues
Want to transfer your home loan? Things to consider before proceeding
Under the refinancing of existing mortgage, a new financial institution clears your current debt and assumes the remaining unpaid principal
India, Nepal discuss cross-border rail connectivity
The standard operating procedures for the commencement of passenger train services on the Janakpur-Ayodhya section was one of the focus points du
India's productivity gap with China widens despite strong GDP growth: Equirus Securities
The report noted that while emerging market labour productivity has grown steadily over the past three decades, the current phase is marked by sh
Delhi electricity bill hike: Here is how much more BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL consumers will have to pay
In response to rising electricity costs, the DERC has approved increased FPPA surcharges for Delhi's power discoms. This adjustment, impacting ma
Inflation seen at 5% in FY27, 50-75 bps rate hikes likely: ICICI Bank Global Markets
Food inflation accelerated to 4.8% YoY from 4.2% in April, core to 3.9% from 3.7%, and energy to 1.9% from 0.4%
ChatGPT's recommended itinerary proved that a three-day summer escape to Manali doesn't have to cost a fortune. It offers a balance between affor
Free travel for women to begin on June 15 in seven KSRTC bus categories
The categories covered under the scheme are Ordinary, City Ordinary, Limited Stop Ordinary, Fair-Stage Ordinary, Town-to-Town, Point-to-Point, an
Blue-collar wages growing faster than white-collar: ProNearMe study
The platform, which operates home-services across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru, surveyed 1,000 skilled service professionals on its platform e
Aviation sector grapples with financial stress amid West Asia crisis: Sources
To mitigate these losses, carriers have requested that member states allocate the maximum possible number of flight slots
World Bank warns 2020s could become a 'lost decade' for many developing economies
In its June 2026 Global Economic Prospects report, the World Bank noted that many poorer nations lag far behind their expected development progre
Income-tax returns: For taxpayers filing ITR for business income using the ITR-4 form, i.e. Sugam form, we explain the tax department's rules on
A 10% salary hike may significantly increase gross income, but post-tax gains can be considerably lower due to deductions. Various income levels
World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.5% as West Asia conflict triggers energy shock
In a report, the World Bank said commodity prices are expected to rise by 22% in 2026, in contrast to the 7% decline expected in January
AM Green, VOC Port partner to build green ammonia bunkering hub in Tamil Nadu
Companies to invest over 22,000 crore for setting up production and bunkering infrastructure
As crypto futures trading gains traction in India, traders are departing from traditional strategies. Nischal Shetty of WazirX highlights the ope
8th pay commission: Railway groups want fitment factor of 3.80. We look at what the IRTSA has demanded when it comes to fitment factor across lev
Experts warn of further pressure as India's retail inflation rises to 3.93% in May
According to Dipti Deshpande, Principal Economist, Crisil Ltd, the impact of the West Asia conflict is starting to percolate household budgets
How much should I spend to buy my first car as a 25-year-old? I aksed ChatGPT to do the math
At 25 and earning 60,000 a month, prioritize financial security when buying your first car. Aim for a price within 68 lakh and a loan of 45 lakh
India has emerged as world's 3rd-largest domestic aviation market, says Delhi CM
She further emphasised India's growing prominence in the global aviation sector, noting the increase in operational airports
Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPIs) and Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) differ in ownership and strategy. FPIs are short-term, focusing on fin
A policy contradiction at the heart of Indias pulse mission
The harder question is whether a policy design that repeatedly suppresses price-discovery infrastructure in response to retail price spikes is co
From E20 to E85: Indias next leap in sustainable transportation
The country is no longer merely preparing for the future of alternative mobility, but actively defining it through a unique blend of regulatory a
Faster plantation establishment benefits farmers, companies and the nation by accelerating future palm oil production and reducing dependence on
Gold, Silver Rate Today: Here is how much gold and silver costs in key Indian cities on Saturday, 13 June 2026. Check the price of 18K, 22K and 2
8th Pay Commission: 10 lakh interest-free car loan, festival bonus among new demands Details here
Discussions on the 8th Pay Commission have sparked interest, as NC-JCM proposes new advances for salary revisions. Key proposals include a vehicl
SpaceX allocated a record 20% of its IPO shares for retail investors, driving strong first-day trading. Experts felt that retail buying was what
Earning FD interest? Why you should submit Form 121 TDS provisions explained
A bank deducts 10% TDS if the interest payable on a customers fixed deposit exceeds 50,000 ( 1 lakh for senior citizens) in a financial year. A c
SpaceX's IPO valued the company at $2 trillion, making it the sixth-largest U.S. company and turning Elon Musk into the first trillionaire. Inves
Are you drowning in multiple EMIs? Debt consolidation can simplify repayments, improve cash flow, reduce missed payments, strengthen financial di
5 powerful money lessons I learned from the worlds first trillionaire, Elon Musk
Elon Musk faced severe challenges in 2008 with SpaceX and Tesla but remained dedicated to his long-term vision. Similarly, consistent investments
HDFC AMC has confirmed a data breach. Your mutual fund investments are safe, but your personal data may be at risk. Here is what investors must d
Bank holiday today, June 13: Are SBI, HDFC Bank, and other banks closed on Saturday?
Banks across India are closed on specified holidays, including second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays. Online banking remains operational during
Why let gold sit idle? Here's how gold leasing can help investors earn returns
Indian households often see gold as a wealth store, kept untouched for years. Gold leasing allows owners to lend their gold for interest while re
Air India seeks to defer delivery of hundreds of Airbus and Boeing jets, sources say
The move comes amid mounting losses, operational disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions, airspace restrictions, and rising fuel costs
Advance tax deadline on June 15: Who should pay, who is exempt and do senior citizens need to pay?
The first advance tax instalment deadline for FY 2026-27 is June 15, 2026. Here's who should pay, who is exempt and do senior citizens need to pa
AM Green and VOC Port Authority to develop green ammonia bunkering hub in Thoothukudi
Intends to develop up to 200 KTPA of green ammonia marine bunkering capacity by 202930 with an estimated investment of 2,000 crore
One year after the Air India AI-171 crash killed 260 people, families returned to Ahmedabad carrying photographs, unanswered questions and demand
India protests use of deadly force by US on commercial shipping that killed three
Summons US envoy twice in three days over Gulf of Oman strikes; demands safety for civilian mariners
VOC Port to invest 5,720 crore to deepen harbour, target larger vessels
The project will increase the ports draught to 15.2 m from the current 12.8 m
APEDA releases SOP on rice export to China, orders for immediate compliance
The authority is keen to protect its footprint in a lucrative neighbouring market that shows strong demand for Indian broken rice
The central government has warned that deepfakes and synthetic identities are increasingly being used to target digital verification systems. Ban
Bitter season for a sweet industry: Kashmir honey output falls sharply
The sudden drop in temperatures kept the bees cooped up inside their hives, preventing them from venturing out to collect nectar
Are gifts received at wedding exempt from taxation? Here's what newlyweds should know
Indian weddings involve cash, gold, and gifts, which may raise tax concerns for newlyweds. The income tax law allows exemptions for gifts receive
Whether it is an ageing parent requiring months of specialised nursing post-surgery, a stroke survivor needing extensive physical rehabilitation,
Indias soybean oil imports surge in May; edible oil inflows up 13% so far in 2025-26 oil year
Cooking oil imports increased to 92.17 lakh tonnes during November-May 2025-26 against 81.31 lakh tonnes a year ago
India palm oil imports edge higher in May, remain below average
India's palm oil imports in May were up 7% from April to 549,356 metric tons
Retail inflation climbs to 3.93% in May
Food inflation edged up to 4.78%, driving the increase in headline consumer prices.
Can you use stock market losses to reduce tax on other capital gains? Income tax rules explained
Investors can offset equity-related losses against other capital gains to lower tax liabilities. The adjustment depends on the nature of the loss
Air India crash: Kin of 15 victims decline belongings; 1 cr ex gratia paid to 91% families
Air India says the ex gratia of 1 crore was announced as part of Tata groups philanthropic commitments and went beyond legal compensation require
West Asia tensions weigh on orthodox tea prices at Kochi auctions
Auctioneers Forbes, Ewart & Figgis say the market faced buyer resistance in sale this week
Telangana keen on supporting investments in logistics: Minister Sridhar Babu
Although Telangana does not have a coastline, it transformed its inland location into a `strategic advantage,the Minister said
Only one in four major reservoirs in India half-full as overall storage drops to 28%
Level in the countrys 166 reservoirs down to 51.917 BCM of the 183.565 BCM capacity as nearly 2/3rds has received deficient rain so far
DSM Fresh Foods, Gohpur Fish Farmer Producer Co sign MoU to develop Assam Aqua project
The project is proposed to be developed across approximately 100 acres of land in Jokapora village of Gohpur with a target production capacity of
Two representative groups Indian Railways Technical Supervisors Association and Railways Senior Citizens Welfare Society are seeking better pay
I asked ChatGPT to plan Ladakh trip under 20,000. The itinerary surprised me
My ChatGPT prompt: Please analyse whether a Ladakh trip is realistically feasible within this budget. If it is, create the most practical and enj
Think a 20% market correction is rare? 45 years of Sensex data says otherwise
The Sensex has witnessed an average intra-year drawdown of 20% since 1980, yet nearly 80% of calendar years ended with positive returns.
Missed your credit card payment by 1 day? Heres what happens to your credit score
Missed a credit card payment by one day? A one-day delay usually does not affect your credit score, but repeated late payments can harm your cred
I asked ChatGPT to do the wedding math: Whats a realistic budget in Delhi?
I asked ChatGPT to plan my wedding budget in Delhi. It suggested three budget scenarios conservative, moderate and premium. Read below to see wh
More than 4,400 former and current employees are set to become millionaires after SpaceX starts trading on Friday, even as CEO and the world's ri
Feed makers worried over rise in soyameal prices
CLFMA of India seeks Govt intervention to ensure adequate availability, protect farmers interest and promote investments in soya value chain
June 2026: Prominent small finance banks offer FD rates of up to 8.10% check details
Amid global market volatility, small finance bank fixed deposit (FD) rates of up to 8.10% can offer stable returns. Compare tenure, tax impact an
Dearness Allowance: Today we explore why DA and fitment factor decisions are significant when it comes to deciding how much salary and pension hi
Mid-caps beat large-caps over 20 years; here's the hidden cost of outperformance
Mid-caps delivered stronger long-term returns than large-caps over the past two decades. But the outperformance came with significantly longer an
Cancer: NPPA raises price cap on key drugs amid shortage
Patients in India have been grappling with shortages of platinum-based cancer drugs cisplatin and carboplatin, as hospitals, especially governmen
Over 60% chances of Super El Nino developing by winter, says US weather body
US National Weather Service says sea surface temperatures could exceed the super El Nino threshold by winter, declares El Ninos onset
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces Kuruvai Special Package Scheme 2026, worth 134.83 crore
The scheme has been planned at an estimated cost of 134.83 crore and will benefit both Delta and Non-Delta districts of Tamil Nadu
Bangladesh wheat tenders stiff norms likely to keep Indian exporters out
Quality specification will be tough for Indian shippers to meet in the tender that opened today and closes on June 24; New Delhi prices are highe
India willing to let fiscal deficit widen to 4.8% of GDP, Bloomberg News reports
It is willing to let the budget gap widen to 4.8% of GDP, up from a 4.3% target for the fiscal year starting April 1, according to the report
Govt rations diesel sales at retail outlets
Oil marketing companies and retail outlet dealers shall ensure compliance with the restrictions imposed under Section 3 and prevent their circumv
Manish Kumar linked the decline to a number of factors, including rising living costs and demanding work cultures. He cited the example of a Delh
Elon Musk's SpaceX had a bumper $75 billion IPO and is set to propel the world's richest person into trillionaire status. Here's a look at whethe
Who really makes money during a boom?
Why identifying a theme is only the beginning of successful investing.
Bengaluru woman loses 98.4 lakh in digital arrest scam: 5 ways to protect yourself
A shocking digital arrest scam cost a Bengaluru woman 98.4 lakh after fraudsters posed as police officials. Know five warning signs to avoid cybe
Mis-selling, not claims, is life insurances biggest problem: Aviva CEO Asit Rath
Aviva Life Insurance CEO Asit Rath says tighter regulations are pushing the industry away from commission-led selling toward life-stage advice, d
Wealth management for women: 4 smart strategies to tackle key financial challenges
Financial independence starts with smart choices. Wealth management for women becomes easier through disciplined investing, retirement planning,
Smart financial protection meets savings with ABSLI Anmol Akshaya, a goal-based plan by Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance that offers wealth creati
France invites top priority partner India to all six sessions of G7 meet
PM Modi to attend summit in Evian, discuss defence deals, innovation partnership
Indias horticulture production rises to 378 mln ton in 2025-26, says Govt
Higher yields and marginal increase in acreage drive output growth
Trade sees Indias 2026-27 cotton carry-forward stocks 42% up at 85 lakh bales on higher imports
Imports rise 32 per cent till May. With duty exemption total imports may top 60 lakh bales
UDAN seaplane service to Lakshadweep likely to begin June 22
SkyHop Aviation set to launch Kochi-Agatti operations; Civil Aviation Minister expected to inaugurate service
Capex by CPSEs, Railway Board, NHAI touched over 17% in April-May
Over 1.44 lakh crore spent in two months of FY27; GAIL (India) tops the table
US confirms third strike on Indian-crewed tankers this week
Three Indian sailors died in a US strike on the Settebello tanker off Oman a day earlier
J&K eyes Clean Health Plant Institution to improve quality of horticulture planting material
We are working to establish a Clean Plant Centre that will supply disease-free planting material to growers, says Jammu and Kashmir Agriculture P
Wheeled construction equipment sales fall 17.5% in May; JCB expands market lead
Industry sales in May 2026 declined nearly 20 per cent sequentially, indicating a broad-based demand moderation in the segment
The bank lowered forecasts for two-thirds of countries as a result of the war, with the biggest cuts affecting the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and
Missed filing income tax returns for years? How to use ITR-U to clear your backlog
To help taxpayers catch up on missed filings or report previously unrecorded income, the government introduced the Updated ITR (ITR-U) framework.
Can missing 15 trading days over 27 years cost investors 1.9 crore? The data says yes
FundsIndia analysis shows that missing just 15 trading days over 27 years would have cut a 2.84 crore corpus to 95 lakh. The data highlights how
Tax-loss harvesting explained: Key things mutual fund investors should know before booking losses
Tax-loss harvesting can help mutual fund investors offset capital gains and improve post-tax returns. However, experts say investors should stay
