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Families can save on school fees through tax exemptions for education and hostel allowances from employers. Tuition fees may also also qualify fo
IMD: Monsoon activity subdued in large parts of India, Uttarakhand on red alert
IMD predicts isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over northeast India, West Bengal, and Bihar during the next 2-3 days and isolated heav
Income-tax returns: The I-T department has released excel utility of its ITR-1 (Sahaj), ITR-2, ITR-3, and ITR-4 (Sugam) forms for AY27. Today we
A Bengaluru homebuyer has been waiting over six years for promised amenities after paying 40 lakh for an apartment. He approached Karnataka RERA
How quick commerce is silently eliminating Indias middlemen and benefitting horticulture farmers
The quick commerce companies are also pleased to see a constant growth daily potato procurement in the national capital region of a leading deli
Companies running private PF trusts given 6 months to certify under new amnesty scheme
The scheme will remain open for six months from June 29, 2026, when it was notified
Flying into the future: Inside Bhogapurams new high-tech international airport
To offer travellers a seamless, digitally enabled experience, while emerging as a catalyst for trade, tourism, logistics and business growth
Hormuz closure threatens Indias gas, crude supplies
Exporters brace for higher energy costs
8th CPC: The 8th pay commission has invited eligible candidates to fill vacancies for consultant roles. Here are details on job openings, qualifi
The EPFO member portal now allows salaried employees to transfer their EPF balance from previous employers to current ones more easily, aiming to
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay had backed villagers and farmers opposing the project before he assumed office
DA hike: Amid expectations that the Indian government will announce dearness allowance increase in July 2026. we take a look at the trend of past
ITR filing 2026: If your income exceeds 1 crore, this disclosure is mandatory
Taxpayers earning over 1 crore must file additional disclosures about assets and liabilities under Schedule AL when submitting their income tax r
Pension rules: Orissa HC says government employees can't lose pension over leave alone
The Orissa High Court has ruled that unauthorised absence from work, by itself, is not grave misconduct that justifies compulsory retirement or d
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has this month migrated entire member database to the Centralised IT Enabled Services (CITES) p
Gifts from family can be tax-exempt, but not always. Tax treatment varies based on the giver, value, and occasion. Here's when a gift is tax-free
Bhogapuram can emerge as an aviation hub for Indias eastern coast: Rammohan Naidu
In an exclusive interview with businessline, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu disclosed that the government is targeting at least five ma
Quant Small Cap Fund portfolio: Reliance Industries among 9 stock exits, 5 new additions in June
Quant Small Cap added five new stocks to its portfolio in June while making complete exits from nine companies, including Reliance Industries. Th
SEBI employees will need to liquidate all non-permitted investment, disclose professional interests
New rules require SEBI employees to exit or freeze non-permitted investments and disclose professional interests from the previous three years.
Simaero plans to add more simulators, tap local engg talent in India: CEO
The company also has plans to transfer knowledge and technical expertise to India
Govt shielded domestic carriers from global stress: Civil Aviation Minister
Minister says crisis interventions helped shield Indian airlines from global disruptions
Retail inflation likely to have breached 4% mark in June
Under the new 2024 base series, CPI inflation rose from 2.74% in Jan 2026 to 3.93% in May, increasing 45 basis points in the past month
Goyal to visit Spain, Belgium, Finland this week
The delegation comprises leading Indian companies across sectors, including advanced manufacturing, clean energy, digital technologies, gems and
Weak monsoon may lift soluble fertiliser demand; price remains bigger risk: SFAI
Key input prices have surged 60-100% in the past year due to Chinas export curbs and West Asia tensions, SFAI President Rajib Chakraborty said
The Income Tax e-filing portal helps taxpayers identify the correct ITR form through eligibility conditions and a guided questionnaire. Users can
Only one international mutual fund remains open for fresh SIPs after 11 schemes shut doors
Fresh SIP registrations into international mutual funds have nearly come to a halt after PGIM, Franklin Templeton and Edelweiss suspended new inf
SC to hear plea seeking guidelines to curb airfare fluctuations on July 13
Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta will hear S Laxminarayanans plea for an independent regulator to ensure transparency and passenger protect
Earning 13 lakhs? Old vs new tax regime comparison shows which saves more tax
The new tax regime may be a better choice for salaried employees earning around 13 lakh a year. Here's how much tax you pay under each regime and
EPFO has introduced the Amnesty Scheme, 2026, giving employers operating exempted Provident Fund (PF) trusts a one-time opportunity to regularise
A couple faced pressure to buy a house but learned that renting may be financially wiser. With the rent yielding only 2-3% annually on a 1.5 cror
EPF Scheme 2026: Lost your job? Full PF withdrawal now allowed only after 12 months
The new EPF Scheme, 2026 replaces the decades-old 1952 scheme and changes how provident fund withdrawals work after unemployment. Members can now
Gold, silver prices today, 12 July: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 18K and 999 fine silver after recent escalation of fighting between the
Setting the record straight on Indias fuel transition
Indias energy security hinges on steady, evidence-led execution of a domestic strategy and on citizens
More mutual funds dont always mean better diversification: How to avoid the portfolio overlap trap
According to the expert, investors should add a new mutual fund only if it reduces portfolio concentration, adds meaningful diversification, and
39.96 lakh BSNL VRS payout gets full tax exemption from ITAT; here's what the ruling means
A retired BSNL employee won full tax relief on a 39.96 lakh VRS payout after the ITAT ruled it was retrenchment compensation. The tribunal said t
How to read AIS and why is it key to filing ITR
AIS has become the default starting point for filing ITR, but experts warn it's riddled with gaps making independent reconciliation essential.
The farm above the clouds: What near-space can do for Indian agriculture
Indian farmers have always looked to the sky for answers; its time the sky looked back
How integrated digital ecosystems are transforming Indias agricultural value chain
From farmers to agri-retailers, manufacturers, and input companies, it will be defined by who builds the strongest ecosystem
REITs and InvITs AUM to double to 20 trillion by 2030: Should you invest in them?
The regulatory framework for REITs and InvITs has improved a lot. As a result, mutual funds have increased their exposure to them. Going ahead, w
Want to switch jobs and keep your current insurance plan? Here is what you can do to convert your employer group health policy into an individual
Reporting errors, not evasion, spark most tax litigations, say experts
The most avoidable source of tax litigation between individual taxpayers and the department is disputes over classification and disclosurespecifi
Home loan EMI: Why paying more than 30% of income could hurt your financial freedom
A high home loan EMI can strain monthly finances and delay wealth creation. Experts recommend keeping EMIs within 25-30% of monthly income to mai
Bank holiday next week: SBI, HDFC, others closed for 4 days between 13 to 19 July; check here
Private and public banks in India will be closed for four days from July 13 to 19, 2026, due to various holidays. Customers should check the RBI'
ITR Form 1 (Sahaj) is for small taxpayers with income up to 50 lakh. Over 1.7 crore ITRs were filed for 2025-26, urging timely submissions before
Emirates is ready to introduce its Airbus A380 services to Hyderabad
The CM also invited Emirates to establish Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities at the proposed airports in Warangal and Adilabad, po
With the new EPF rules and Labour Codes redefining contributions by employees and employers towards provident fund, we asked experts to explain h
Income Tax Return filing has become more than a tax obligation. A timely and accurate ITR strengthens your financial identity, improves loan elig
Chose the new tax regime? Here are 5 ways to reduce your tax while filing ITR for AY 2026-27
The new tax regime features lower rates with fewer deductions, leading many salaried taxpayers to think they can't reduce tax liabilities. Howeve
NPS exit rules explained: How the Retirement Income Scheme and drawdown options work
The PFRDAs latest initiative aims to provide NPS subscribers with more flexible periodic payouts during the decumulation phase while continuing t
8th pay commission: Here's how union representatives, employees, pensioners, government departments and stakeholders can submit data to the 8th p
SK Hynix shares surged 12.8% on Wall Street debut, raising $26.5 billion in the largest U.S. share sale by a foreign company. SK Hynix dominates
Regenerative mustard programme to strengthen Indias edible oil value chain: AWL Agri Business
A media statement said the encouraging results reinforce the potential of regenerative farming practices to strengthen Indias edible oil value ch
Over 2 lakh micro food processing enterprises covered under PMFME: Chirag Paswan
Around 6,000 crore given as subsidy so far under PMFME scheme, Paswan says
After SpaceX's IPO valuation surpassed $2 trillion, investors eye OpenAI as the next major IPO. CEO Sam Altman won't consider going public below
Term insurance serves as a fundamental part of financial planning, providing affordable life coverage. It's essential to determine how long cover
Want Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu in your portfolio? 5 China ETFs Indian investors should know about
Diversifying equity portfolios geographically can be beneficial, especially with China-focused ETFs, which track Chinese companies. While easier
Dearness Allowance: From DA hike to restoration of Old Pension Scheme, pension revision, gratuity, minimum wage and more Check the demands made
Capital gains tax on property sale: ITAT allows home loan interest as cost of acquisition
A Bengaluru ITAT ruling has clarified which expenses can be included in the cost of acquisition while computing capital gains tax on a property s
HDFC Flexi Cap Fund portfolio: 4 new stocks added in June; see the biggest buys and sells
HDFC Flexi Cap Fund made a series of portfolio changes in June, introducing four new stocks, increasing holdings in 18 companies and trimming sta
Monsoon deficit narrows sharply, but weak Kharif sowing remains a key risk: Report
Despite the improvement in rainfall, the report cautioned that Kharif sowing remains significantly behind last year's pace
India seeks review of proposed tariff, cites flaws in USTR's report on forced labour probe
The USTR has not satisfied the relevant legal standards under Section 301(d) of the Trade Act
Think EPF is completely tax-free? Here's what employees should know
Job switches, career breaks and early withdrawals can all affect the tax treatment of your EPF corpus. Here's a breakdown of the key rules employ
Kharif sowing drives tractor sales past one lakh units in June
Market leader Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) further consolidated its dominance across both its Mahindra and Swaraj brands
Gadkari to chair BRICS transport ministers' meet in Nagpur
The two-day meeting is being organised under India's BRICS Chairship theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'
Income Tax Department releases ITR-7 Excel utility for AY 2026-27; check who can use it
The Income Tax Department has released the ITR-7 Excel utility for AY 2026-27, enabling eligible entities to prepare returns offline and upload t
Health insurance checklist: Key policy terms to watch out for before hospital admission
Many policyholders get nasty surprises during hospitalisation. This is mainly due to several limitations buried in the policy terms and condition
Wealth management for new parents: Expert explains 5 money moves to secure your child's future
New parents can strengthen their child's financial future through term insurance, health cover, emergency savings and SIP investments. Early inve
India, NZ plan strategic partnership including Maritime Security
The two leaders agreed a roadmap to 2030, including a goal to double two-way trade by then
Lost track of an old PF account? EPFO's new Service History feature can help, here's how
EPFO's new Service History feature lets members view their complete employment and PF records in one place. The update can help subscribers ident
DGCA warns IndiGo on cargo spillage
The airline stated that the warning letter has no significant impact on its financials, operations, or activities
Govts hub-and-spoke model for international travel: How will it help airline passengers?
The governments hub-and-spoke model will allow airline passengers to check in baggage and complete customs and immigration formalities at spoke c
Public and private banks across India will remain closed today, 11 July, for the second Saturday holiday. Bank operations will remain suspended n
The Karnataka High Court has requested the Union government to respond to a petition challenging tax exemptions for gifts between spouses, which
EPS 2026: New withdrawal rules and 20-day claim settlement explained
With EPS 2026, the pension system for organized sector employees is reformed for transparency and efficiency. It mandates a 36-month wait for wit
Ethanol blending to shield consumers from oil price shocks: Govt
E20 only turns cheaper at $120-130 per barrel oil, but Indian crude crossed $100 only 3 times in 3 years
If you invested like Trump, you'd be ahead of the S&P 500 here's what the US President is betting on
Trump's financial disclosures reveal he executed 21,285 stock trades in 2025, averaging one trade every five minutes. His portfolio has outperfor
Q1 growth may surprise on the upside as credit, CP issuances surge: SBI Economist
Bank deposits record the third-highest fortnightly rise in 29 years; Commercial Paper issuances hit a 55-month high
World coffee prices plunge as volatile trading rattles markets
Speculative buying, higher ICE margin requirements and El Nio fears triggered sharp swings in global coffee and cocoa prices this week
CLFMA partners with GADVASU to study moisture content in chicken sausages
CLFMA of India will provide a research grant of 5 lakh to GADVASU for the execution of the six-month project
The EPFO has restored its passbook portal after a two-week outage due to a database upgrade. Members can access their accounts again ahead of 8.2
DGFT notifies procedure for cheaper UK car imports under new trade deal
Under CETA, India has agreed to undertake a phased reduction of import duties on automotive imports
FTA, $20 billion investment topModisNew Zealand agenda
PM, Luxon to discuss trade pact rollout, visa pathway and defence co-operation
Embraer eyes 500-aircraft opportunity in India after DGCA clears E-Jet family
Brazilian aircraft maker says certification strengthens its ability to serve regional connectivity demand and underserved city pairs
Same salary, different loan amount? Here's why banks may treat borrowers differently
Lenders consider factors beyond income when approving loans, such as repayment history and financial habits. Two individuals with identical salar
Rabi harvest blues: Key crops sell 3-8% below MSP as maize plummets 24%
However, the seasons main oilseed crop, mustard, emerged as the winner.
Insolvency proceedings against MMOPL also to be withdrawn
Which ITR form should you file? A guide for salaried employees, pensioners and other taxpayers
The ITR forms have been revised for AY 2026-27, affecting ITR-1, ITR-4 and ITR-2. Taxpayers must ensure correct filing by reviewing income source
Taxpayers can reset their income tax e-filing portal password using various methods if they forget it, even if they don't have access to their Aa
India should opt for need-based grain purchases, allow private sector to buy more: Ramesh Chand
Calling for alternative procurement policy, the former NITI Aayog member says the government should ensure MSP to farmers via price differential
AMFI Data: Gold ETF inflows rebound to 3,443 crore in June after May outflows, here's what changed
Gold ETF inflows rebounded sharply to 3,443 crore in June, reversing May's outflows as investors returned after profit booking. Experts say cooli
