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DA hike: State government employees and pensioners in West Bengal expect the new 7th pay commission to address the dearness allowance gap with ce
New US Section 301 tariff puts Indian gems & jewellery exports under pressure
Duty-free access for rival diamond hubs such as Belgium offsets benefit of Indias tariff advantage over China, Vietnam and some other competing c
Property bought using NRI husband's funds? ITAT deletes 80 lakh tax addition
Mumbai ITAT ruled that a taxpayer cannot be taxed for unexplained investment merely because one remittance document is unavailable if the entire
Small truckers face survival crisis even as they move 70% of Indias freight
Small truck operators who move 70% of the countrys freight, are struggling to stay afloat as rising costs, weak pricing power, driver shortages a
CMRL plans Metro extension to Chengalpattu, invites bids for DPR
CMRL has invited tenders for preparing two DPRs - proposed Kilambakkam Metro Station to Chengalpattu and between Assisi Nagar and Wimco Nagar
Income Tax Department launches foreign assets report on e-Filing portal, here's how to check
The Income Tax Department has launched a new Foreign Assets Information report on the e-Filing portal, allowing taxpayers to view overseas financ
ITAT has ruled that administrative controls such as attendance, fixed timings and leave approval do not, by themselves, create an employer-employ
By focusing on scientific seed multiplication, digital agronomy, and processor-aligned variety selection, we can create a supply chain that is pr
India's exports to UK may reach $115 billion by 2030 due to trade pact: Assocham
The agreement came into force on July 15 this year
8th Pay Commission schedules Delhi meetings on Aug 7 and 10; July 31 deadline for employee bodies
The 8th Central Pay Commission has fixed August 7 and 10 for the next round of stakeholder consultations in Delhi. Employee associations that hav
Minimum pension scheme for all? Government clarifies there is no such proposal
The Centre has clarified that it is not considering a universal minimum pension scheme for all citizens. According to an ET Online report, the go
The roof over Indias farms could power its net zero future
Properly designed and durably built, it becomes an energy platform, a climate adaptation tool, and an enabler of more resilient agriculture
How sustainability is becoming the fertiliser industrys defining growth strategy
The industry is strengthening its contribution to Indias food security while building a more resilient and sustainable future
Grain-based ethanol gains momentum: What it means for Indias blending programme
It lifts farmer incomes, supports rural industry, and moves India closer to its clean energy goals
Climate risk, El Nio and rural credit: Rethinking financial resilience for farmers
Farmers need finance that not only funds the next crop cycle but also helps them manage the uncertainty surrounding it
Metal ETFs shine in uncertain market: Should you invest now?
The performance of metal ETFs depends on the state of the economy, as they invest in industrial metals. While they are expected to grow during ec
Planning to invest in a bond SIP? Why it doesn't work like your regular equity SIP
Running a SIP in fixed income works on a fundamentally different principle than running one in stocks
FM Sitharaman asks I-T dept to crack down on tax evaders, ease compliance for honest taxpayers
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called for firm actions against tax evaders while prioritising convenience of honest taxpayers. Details here.
Govt proposes new electricity distribution licensees to use existing networks; pay wheeling charges
This results in duplication of poles, lines and substations, thereby increasing capital expenditure and discouraging fresh investment, which ulti
Urad acreage up in North India as sowing picks up on recent rains
Coverage surpasses last years levels by 8% as farmers in UP, MP plant more, attracted by higher prices
The finance minister said the government will have to acquire land and redistribute it for productive purposes.
India secures lower 10% US Section 301 tariff but trade uncertainties remain
Forced-labour policy change helps India move into lower tariff band; experts say pharma tariffs, Russian oil penalties and excess-capacity probes
FM Sitharaman asks CBDT to clear backlog of pending appeals
Outlines a comprehensive framework featuring five priorities, three pillars and seven core principles.
EPFO: Want to claim provident fund after EPF member's death? Here's how Stepwise guide for families
Today, we take a look at how the family (nominees or legal heirs) of an EPF subscriber can claim the provident fund savings amount after the memb
EPF members can retrieve their forgotten UAN online via the EPFO portal or through SMS and missed call services. Details here.
Gujarat rains: 60 shrimp farmers airlifted to safety by Coast Guard choppers in Navsari
Navsari remains one of the worst affected districts in the state
Value added coffee exports rise 46% in past three years
Karnataka tops the list of coffee producing states with an output of 2.56 lakh tonnes, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu
9,330 crore lies unclaimed in inoperative EPF accounts: Here's how to check and claim your money
The sizeable amount locked in such accounts indicates that many workers have either not withdrawn or transferred their EPF balances.
IndiGo assessing West Asia situation, Air India Express cancels Bahrain, Kuwait flights
IndiGo operated around 160 flights daily to West Asia prior to March and that dropped to 20-30 flights a day during the peak of the crisis
The government penalised the MSP of the income tax e-filing portal due to an extension of the ITR filing deadline caused by technical issues in F
The West Bengal government has officially constituted its 7th central pay commission. The finance department's resolution states that the panel w
Monsoon deficiency above 10% affects kharif output: Govt
Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ramnath Thakur says that, however, the adverse impact on production has moderated dur
Cabinet approves 3,030 crore BHAVYA-Rasayan scheme to set up three chemical parks
The Centre will provide grants of up to 1,000 crore for each chemical park, subject to a minimum 500 crore contribution from the respective state
Indias open market rice sale norms will likely help meet 20% ethanol blending target
The grain has become an industrial raw material for the fuel, say experts
Gifts received during the financial year may be taxable and need to be reported in the income tax return. Taxpayers should be aware of exemptions
The Odisha government has approved a 5% increase in dearness allowance for state employees and pensioners, effective January 2026. Here's a look
Government disburses 35,354 crore under PLI schemes till March 2026
The pharmaceuticals sector recorded cumulative sales of over 3.64 lakh crore under the PLI scheme, enabling the domestic manufacture of 1,931 pro
India imports 25.08 lakh tonnes of urea, 7.11 lakh tonnes of DAP in Q1
The government is diversifying import sources and has signed long-term supply agreements with Saudi Arabia and Russia to strengthen fertiliser se
Up to 10 years jail, 1 crore fine: Centre notified anti-paper leak law in 2024
The proposed legislation builds on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which prescribes stringent penalties for paper
Standardised pack sizes for edible oils to enhance transparency: Gokul Agro
The Department of Consumer Affairs has notified 9 standard pack sizes for edible oils, ranging from 200 ml/g to 20 litre/kg, with a 3-month trans
Experts warn sustained oil rally could weigh on stock markets, rupee; renewables, EVs may gain
Oil prices have surged more than 30% this month as fighting in West Asia sharply escalates
Mid-cap funds beat all equity categories over 1, 3 and 5 years, here are the top-performing schemes
Mid-cap funds have outperformed every equity mutual fund category over the last one, three and five years. Here's how the category fared and the
US Section 301 tariffs unlikely to hit Indias exports; textiles need close watch, says FIEO
FIEO said Indias exports are unlikely to be significantly affected by the latest US Section 301 tariffs, though the textile sector should closely
Active monsoon to bring heavy rain in Bengal, fishermen asked not to venture into sea: IMD
The sub-Himalayan districts of the state, which have received significant rainfall since the beginning of the monsoon season, are set to experien
ITR filing guide: How to report NSC and Kisan Vikas Patra interest
The interest earned from National Savings Certificate (NSC) and Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) is taxable, but only NSC offers a Section 80C benefit und
The report said the HSBC Flash India PMI Composite Output Index fell to 54.3 in July from 57.1 in June, signalling the slowest pace of expansion
When elephants turn crop protectors in Andhra Pradesh
Trained kumki elephants are deployed deployed to steer wild herds away from farms
Gujarat floats EoIs for 3 shipyards, mega shipbuilding cluster & 6 new ports
The Government will help establish the shipbuilding cluster, with an expected investment of 25,000 crore, said Ajay Kumar, Vice-Chairman and CEO
Blenders, exporters lift prices of quality teas in Kochi auctions
The orthodox dust market is firm to dearer with exporters and upcountry buyers covering a small quantity
Can the Income Tax Department issue a notice after a taxpayer's death? Allahabad HC answers
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that an income tax notice issued after a taxpayer's death is legally invalid. Here's what the judgment means f
CMFRI launches mobile app for digital documentation of deep-sea fish
The app, developed under the Deep Ocean Mission with funding from the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is available on the Google Play Store
Government warns against job scams; NCS registration, applications and interviews remain free
The Ministry of Labour has warned of rising online recruitment scams. It reminded job seekers that National Career Service (NCS) services are fre
Monsoon fury in Gujarat marches north, drenches Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad was inundated by 23 cm of rain until 5.30 am on Friday, while Vadodara airport recorded 15 cm during the same period as the monsoon gat
IISR in pact with Spices Board to boost spice sector startups, export initiatives
The MoU was formally exchanged between M S Manivannan, Secretary, Spices Board, and Sajesh V K, Senior Scientist and Secretary, Agventure TBI, IC
Quality control orders intended to achieve public policy objectives: India at WTO
India's tariff reforms, customs simplification measures and ambitious Free Trade Agreement (FTA) strategy have steadily strengthened the country'
India secures lower 10% US forced-labour tariff under new Section 301 regime
Tariff burden for most Indian exports unchanged as Section 122 levy ends, but textiles miss proposed US tariff quota relief planned for Banglades
FDI easing in e-commerce could pave way for wider opening of online retail sector: GTRI
On Thursday, the government allowed FDI in inventory-based e-commerce for export purposes, aiming to boost Indias outbound shipments while protec
Switched jobs? Your EPF may not transfer automatically unless you meet these conditions
EPFO now automatically transfers EPF balances for eligible members after a job switch, removing the need to file a transfer claim in many cases.
17 Delhi metro stations to remain shut for third straight day; DMRC cites security concerns
The DMRC said interchange facilities will be available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat stations
India, Romania agree to double trade over next three years, strengthen defence collaboration
The president said that the Government of India has decided to double the number of training opportunities for Romania under the Indian Technical
Gold and silver prices today, 24 July: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major I
Health insurance claim rejected over hospitalisation? Court rules in policyholder's favour
A Delhi consumer commission has ruled that health insurers cannot reject claims merely by declaring hospitalisation medically unnecessary without
Rice rates hit 10-month high as weather concerns grip major hubs
Indias 5% broken parboiled rice is priced at $356-$361 per ton, up from $352-$357 last week, while 5% broken white rice is priced at $355-$360 pe
US slaps 10% tariff on Indian imports over forced labour concerns
USTR Jamieson Greer announced the new tariffs on 60 countries under Section 301 of the Trade Act on Thursday, a day before the expiration of 10%
ITR filing deadline 2026: 5 income tax penalties every taxpayer must know for AY 2026-27
Five income tax penalties applicable for AY 2026-27 include late Income Tax Return filing fees, revised return charges and misreporting penalties
The 8th Pay Commission could significantly raise HRA for Level 15-18 Central government employees if a higher fitment factor is approved. Illustr
SIFs are designed to improve risk-adjusted returns: Edelweiss' Bhavesh Jain
Instead of focusing only on headline returns, investors should start looking at risk-adjusted returns, says Edelweiss Mutual Fund's Bhavesh Jain
The reshuffle also appoints Sushil Kumar Lohani to head the Animal Husbandry Department and T K Anil Kumar as School Education Secretary.
Today we explain how investors with unclaimed LIC insurance amounts or inoperative EPF accounts can check their dues and make claims online facil
Here's a comparison of NRE and NRO accounts, along with the latest interest rates offered by leading lenders such as State Bank of India, HDFC Ba
Provident Fund: Forgot your UAN? Here's how to instantly recover your PF number online
Assigned by the EPFO, the UAN is a permanent 12-digit code that stays with you throughout your professional career.
ITCMAARS has onboarded over 2.6 million farmers across 11 States and aims to reach 10 million by 2030 through digital advisory, precision agricul
The West Bengal government has constituted the state's 7th central pay commission and appointed former IAS officer Atanu Chakraborty as Chairman
70,300-crore auto-component investment wave gathers pace through FY29 on EV, localisation push
The scale of the pipeline points to a shift from incremental capacity additions towards technology-led expansion across the component industry
PM Surya Ghar to surpass 50 lakh households soon: MNRE
India will soon cross the landmark of 300 gigawatt (GW) of installed non-fossil fuel capacity.
Centre red-flags 2.91 cr ration card beneficiaries, including 34 lakh already dead
Committee urges mission-mode checks while safeguarding genuine beneficiaries from wrongful exclusion through safeguards
India eases FDI rules for e-commerce firms to boost exports of locally made goods
Restrictions on inventory-based e-commerce, B2C sales under the FDI policy will not apply for exports of goods produced in India: Press Note 3 of
India faces scrutiny over tariffs, MSP, QCOs at WTO review
Chair says transparency and predictability emerged as the principal concerns during Indias eighth trade policy review
Milky Mist set to launch IPO in early August
The dairy sector company already raised 482 crore from Temasek arm in May 2026
West Asia crisis drags down Coromandel Q1 PAT
PAT declines by 24% to 382 crore
Indian egg prices crack new record as heat, feed costs bite
Supply tightness keeps egg prices elevated; chicken prices firm up too
India, UAE plan DigiLocker integration for seamless degree verification
Move aimed at easing employment and educational opportunities for Indian professionals in the Gulf nation.
India, Panama to strengthen maritime connectivity, supply chains
This comes in the backdrop of West Asia tensions
India eases FDI rules for e-commerce to boost exports of made-in-India goods
The revised FDI policy allows inventory-based e-commerce exclusively for exports of India-made goods, while the ban on B2C inventory-led e-commer
JSW Infras 600-crore mechanisation project at VOC Port set for FY27 Q4 completion
The terminal is designed to handle a range of dry bulk cargo, including coal, coke, limestone, gypsum, rock phosphate and copper concentrate
South Gujarat deluge shatters records as another low loomsover Bay
Valsad district and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli found themselves in the eye of a raging rain storm through Wednesday to Thursday
FCNR(B) turns litmus test | Explainer
At a time of geopolitical fragmentation, volatile capital flows and uncertain interest-rate cycles, FCNR(B) deposits have become a strategic macr
Naviq Technology, IBS Groups new travel AI company, takes flight in Kochi
Based in Kochi, Naviq has started operations with 2,000 employees and plans to expand to 5,000, developing AI-powered predictive tools for the tr
The Karnataka High Court ruling clarifies that property received by a father from his own father does not automatically become ancestral. Childre
Government steps up reforms to make India a global aircraft MRO hub
The measures include tax incentives, longer land leases, support for hangar development and private investments such as Safrans 1,300-crore engin
