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Bank holiday today: Are banks closed on Saturday, 20 June for the weekend? Check RBI calendar here
Bank holiday today: Are banks closed today for the weekend holiday on Saturday, 20 June? Check the RBI calendar here
PhonePe to charge 100 quarterly fee on wallets inactive for a year: Here's how users can avoid it
PhonePe has introduced a 100 quarterly inactivity fee for wallets not used in 365 days. Users must complete a transaction to avoid charges. Detai
PM Kisan 23rd instalment 2026: Payment date announced for 2,000; eligibility, eKYC details
Under the flagship income-support programme, eligible farmers receive 2,000 every four months, amounting to 6,000 annually in three equal instalm
ITR-3 excel utility for AY 2026-27 goes live: Who can file and key details for taxpayers
The I-T department has released the Excel Utility for ITR-3 for Assessment Year 2026-27 on the e-filing portal. Here's who must file this form wh
Indian cumin exports drop 28% in FY26 on reduced offtake from China
Shipments to Beijing drop 76% on higher local production; Iran war also impacts dispatch of consignments
RBI asks banks to waive collateral requirements for agricultural loans up to 2 lakh per borrower
Voluntary pledge of gold and silver as collateral for agriculture loans up to the collateral-free limit will not be considered as a violation of
India-UK CETA to provide marginal relief for steel exporters
The IndiaUK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement delivers a projected 7-10 per cent tariff advantage in the UK market
Calls for separate strategy for mining critical minerals
Lavender cultivation expands as high-value agri enterprise in J&K
Once a niche crop under a government scheme, lavender has become a profitable alternative to conventional farming, enhancing incomes and fosterin
I asked ChatGPT how to travel Europe for two weeks with just 1 lakh, it said
An AI-designed two-week Europe itinerary within a 1 lakh budget includes destinations like Budapest, Prague, and Krakw. Focus on off-season trave
Bandhan Bank hikes FCNR deposit rates up to 7.1% for maturities of 3-5 years after RBI swap move
The move follows the Reserve Bank of Indias recent decision to introduce a USD-INR foreign exchange swap facility for banks on newly mobilised FC
RBI panel back policy pause, citing rising inflation pressures, slowing growth and external shocks from West Asia conflict
Facing African hurdles, Indian rice exports value down 10% in FY26
However, the volume increased by 6.5%, and it is likely to pick up this year as El Nio could affect global output
e2E Rail targets 1,000 crore revenue by FY29; eyes Southeast Asia expansion, tech acquisitions
The company expects its core system integration business to remain the primary revenue driver, while its indigenous product portfolio gradually s
Meghalayas 10,000-tonne organic spice processing unit to benefit 5,500 farmers
Developed at an investment of 30 crore to significantly scale up production, the unit is designed to process over 10,000 tonnes of organic spices
Bay system may open two-week rain window across Central India
Model consensus points to strengthening of monsoon flows from the Bay into the region with or without help from a low-pressure area
Many EPF members are unaware of the free insurance benefits under the EDLI scheme, which provides up to 7 lakh for nominees or legal heirs upon t
Delays mount In green steel projects as funding falls short
About half of the worlds planned green steel projects have already been delayed, while governments have committed just $20 billion of the $1.5 tr
First urea vessel for India has started via Hormuz, to reach the east coast in 7-9 days
There are 7 more ships carrying urea that will also start heading to India in the next few days, industry sources said
Why investing in India equities may be a bad idea for NRIs and how GIFT City can fix it?
Despite NRIs investing about 1.4-1.5 lakh crore in India's stock market for long-term wealth, they face challenges like hidden taxes and currency
Kerala Budget allocates 200 crore to boost aviation sector
Key proposals include establishment of pilot training and flight simulation centres, expansion of MRO facilities, development of Global Conventio
Zerodha Capital's net profit rises 20% to 14.7 crore as lending business scales up
Zerodha Capital reported a 44.2% increase in total income to 53.5 crore in FY26, with net profit rising 20.5% to 14.7 crore, driven by growth in
Fast access to funds comes at a cost. Compare personal loan interest rates, processing fees and key borrowing factors across leading private bank
I asked ChatGPT to plan perfect monsoon family getaway near Mumbai Here's what AI recommended
I asked ChatGPT to plan the perfect monsoon family vacation near Mumbai in the last week of June. Here's what the artificial intelligence chatbot
The income tax return (ITR)-3 is meant for individuals and HUFs who have income from business or profession. Interestingly, the last date of fili
Big changes ahead for Gold ETFs as SEBI introduces a new trading framework from September 1. Dynamic price bands, pre-open auctions and revised p
Northeast has potential to drive Indias growth with premium organic produce, says FM
Highlighting Meghalayas strengths, she said trusted and traceable products can help the region gain a stronger position in global markets
Artificial intelligence has accelerated women's rise in the technology space, according to the India AI Workforce Report by Scaler. They reported
Overdraft facility can help in emergencies, but can it damage your credit score? Key facts explained
Smart borrowing builds stronger finances. This article explains overdraft impact on credit score, covering responsible usage, repayment habits, c
EPF members can use their Aadhaar or Aadhaar-generated Virtual ID to successfully add a nominee and complete the e-sign process for their provide
What are credit card swipe charges? All you need to know
Hidden behind every card payment, credit card swipe charges keep transactions secure. Understanding credit card swipe charges helps consumers and
Storage in Indias 166 reservoirs drops to 27.5% of overall capacity
A 40% deficient monsoon is compounding the reservoir position, with only 1 in 5 reservoirs being over half-full
V. Muruganandam assumes charge as AAI Southern Region Executive Director
He joined the Airports Authority of India in December 1989 and has played a key role in the planning, installation, operation, maintenance and mo
I asked ChatGPT to audit my 1.78 lakh monthly budget; it found 20,500 in savings
A 35-year-old Bengaluru professional seeks to reduce his monthly spending by 20,000 from a 1.8 lakh salary. Strategies include meal planning, set
PM E-DRIVE E-ambulance scheme cuts EV costs by 13 lakh; Force Motors seen as biggest beneficiary
The 500-crore electric ambulance scheme is expected to bring electric ambulance acquisition costs closer to diesel-powered alternatives while cre
BEST employees go on indefinite strike; public bus services hit in Mumbai
Striking employees allegedly prevented buses from leaving the depots, forcing commuters to rely on alternative modes of transport, such as autori
8th Pay Commission: Employee unions seek 5 assured financial upgradations at 6-year intervals
Under the 8th Pay Commission, employee unions have proposed five assured financial upgradations at six-year intervals to improve promotions, care
US-Iran agreement positive for equities, but markets may recover gradually: Tata MF's Rahul Singh
As markets grapple with AI disruption, global capital shifts and geopolitical risks, Tata Mutual Fund CIO Rahul Singh explains where investors sh
The price of gold in India dropped to 149,660 per 10 grams, tracking losses internationally due to a stronger dollar. Check 24K, 22K, 18K gold an
Dearness Allowance: Breakdown of salary components How is DA different from other allowances?
Amid the 8th pay commission's salary revision discussions, we take a look at the differences between Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowance
EPFO retains 8.25% interest rate for FY26; UPI-based withdrawals to launch soon
Big relief for EPFO subscribers as the EPF interest rate remains at 8.25% for FY26. The upcoming EPFO 2.0 platform will introduce UPI-based withd
Govt approves EPF rate of 8.25% for FY26: When will subscribers receive the interest amount?
The EPFO can officially credit interest to subscribers' accounts only after the rate recommended by its governing body receives the Finance Minis
UK agrees to grant India higher duty-free quota to sort out steel wrangle
India-UK trade pact leaves carbon tax concern unresolved; to be taken up later, say officials
US-Iran peace deal to ease disruptions for Indian exporters
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have physically signed the US-Iran peace memorandum (Islamabad MoU), mediated b
Advance tax collection increased by over 15% in the first instalment of FY27
Net income tax collection grows 14.64% between April 1 and June 17
UK trade pact to level playing field for labour-intensive exports
The CETA provides zero-duty access on 99 per cent of Indias exports to the UK, covering nearly 100 per cent of trade value
Indias agri export promotion shifting to value added products, niche markets
The share of processed and value-added products has grown steadily in the past few years
ICAR Hyderabad develops seed coating technology to boost yield up to 37%
The technology has also been patented in India, ICAR said, adding it has been designed to address a persistent vulnerability
Lufthansa eyes higher India traffic after Germany scraps airport transit visa requirement
Airline group says easier transfers through German hubs could improve connectivity from India to Europe and long-haul markets
Automobiles are an important pillar of this agreement: Auto industry on India-UK FTA
Says the FTA could open new avenues for collaboration and opportunities
DGCA panel bats for multi-crew pilot licence, flying schools raise concerns
DGCA panel supports multi-crew pilot licence model, raising safety concerns from flying schools amid airline backing.
Centre launches smart warehousing system to monitor real-time operations via AI
Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi termed 'smart warehousing' as a food security initiative apart from a technology infusion
The ICG inducts its first indigenous hovercraft
The induction ceremony was held in the presence of senior ICG officials and representatives from the shipbuilding industry
TruAlt gets 150 crore PM JI-VAN aid for sustainable aviation fuel project
The approval was granted by the Centre for High Technology (CHT) under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG), the company said
Niqo Robotics showcases India-built physical AI farming platform in France
The company is building intelligent agricultural robots for global farms
Claude ran like a CA: Professionals are leaning towards AI to file income tax Check viral prompt
Working professionals took to social media to share how they used AI to file their income tax returns From decoding dense tax terminologies to a
India dependence on imported thermal coal to remain firm
The import coal dependent power facilities are engineered to run on high-calorific, low-ash imported coal and face significant technical challeng
Mumbai, Pune await monsoon relief as water stocks shrink
Forecasts suggest expected revival of rains next week could remain uneven and intermittent initially, offering only limited respite from prevaili
Invest in mutual funds daily with just 10: Axis Mutual Fund launches Rozana SIP
Axis Mutual Fund has launched the Rozana SIP facility, which enables investing with just 10 per scheme per day through its website. This initiati
Nifty 50 vs Nifty Next 50: Which index rewarded investors more? What 10-year rolling returns reveal
Often viewed as a secondary large-cap benchmark, the Nifty Next 50 has outperformed the Nifty 50 across 3-, 5-, 7- and 10-year rolling periods. T
India's May oil supply from UAE tops pre-war levels as imports rise, data shows
Overall crude imports by India rose to 5.27 million barrels per day, up 15.4% from April, the data showed, with Russia the largest supplier
High-density cherries transform Kashmirs orchards, boost farmers incomes
Over the past few years, many growers in the major cherry-producing areas of Srinagar, Ganderbal, and Shopian districts have shifted from traditi
The RBIs inflation target remains 4% with a 2%6% band. Medical inflation has recently run far above headline inflation, and Indias life expectanc
The most contentious issue before the 8th Pay Commission centres on how minimum wages are calculated.
18,907 crore earmarked to build 26,474 kilometres of rural roads: Government
A major focus of the review was the quality and long-term sustainability of rural roads
Duty tweaking required to boost domestic aluminium-based manufacturing: GTRI
It said that Indias tariff policies have created some major distortions in the aluminium value chain - encouraging metal exports, inflating raw m
Ramit Sethi believes that if you automate your savings targets first, you don't need to track minor purchases
UK steel curbs: 85% of India's exports exempt; rest protected through mix of quotas under CETA
The UKs recent steel safeguard measures had become a major sticking point in implementing the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA),
Pre-filled ITR and AIS: Checks to complete before you hit submit'
AIS is compiled from data reported by multiple entities such as employers, banks, mutual funds, brokers, custodians, and registrars. While it is
Congestion at freight stations eased, inventory levels normal: JNPA chairman Gaurav Dayal
Operations at Indias busiest container port remained normal, but the movement of import containers from freight stations was disrupted in April a
India has learned how to trade but it still needs to learn how to invest
Access has surged across Indias markets, but investor behaviour has not kept pace with participation.
Equities can be the preferred asset class as geopolitical tensions ease. Gold will continue to serve as a portfolio hedge and wealth-preservation
ITR 2026: Invested in Bitcoin or crypto? Heres whether to file ITR-2 or ITR-3
Income earned from the sale of cryptocurrencies needs to be declared in the Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) schedule. In the income tax return (ITR)
Chaturvedi said ECCS is now operational at international courier terminals across nine major cities in India, enabling electronic processing, sys
Is credit card overlimit worth it? Benefits, risks, credit score impact and smart usage tips
Unexpected expenses can strain finances, and the credit card overlimit facility offers short-term spending flexibility. But understanding charges
Motilal Oswal to invest 750 cr in JBM Ecolife Mobility
The investment will be used to deploy about 2,000 energy-efficient e-buses
Mahindra Logistics plans 350-EV Alyte fleet for Noida International Airport
Mahindra Logistics is aiming to grow its fleet from about 70 electric vehicles to nearly 350 during FY27 amid intensifying competition in the pre
A Delhi graphic designer earning 80,000 a month asked ChatGPT whether he should quit his job to start a food caf. The AI warned of significant ri
Can your stock losses be denied? ITAT ruling in Dolly Khannas 54 crore tax case offers clarity
The ITAT has ruled that transaction volume alone cannot determine whether a taxpayer is an investor or a trader. The decision came in a dispute o
Income-tax returns: Filing ITR-4 form? Here's what proof you need to claim deductions
Income-tax returns: Taxpayers filing their returns with the ITR-4 or Sahaj online form need to submit the following documents as proof in order t
The India-UK trade pact is set to come into force on 15 July, while India and the EU are aiming to conclude their landmark deal by the end of 202
Reits are having a moment. Should they be in your portfolio?
Reits outperformed equities and bonds over the past year, but falling-rate tailwinds may fade. Here's how experts view their role in an investor'
Strengthening grid integration of captive TPPs can substitute for capacity additions: Study
Latest CEEW study says improving utilisation of industrial power units can cut stranded asset risks and support renewable integration
Weak monsoon set to dent Indias 2026-27 coffee prospects
Rainfall shortfall across key coffee-growing regions raises concerns over crop health and yields
6 income tax return filing mistakes that can delay refunds and trigger tax notices
Taxpayers often face delays, refund issues or notices due to mistakes in filing their income tax return. Key checks on documents and transactions
PPF vs SIPs: Planning your long-term investments? Take a look at how much corpus is generated from an investment of 2,000 per month for 30 years
New ITR forms for AY 2026-27: Key changes taxpayers should know
From expanded ITR-1 eligibility to new disclosure requirements, several changes have been introduced in the revised forms. These updates could af
Vehicle loan repaid? Here's how to remove hypothecation from your RC: Step-by-step guide
Removing hypothecation from your RC is the final step to securing full ownership of your vehicle. Here's how to obtain Form 35 and a bank NOC, ap
Does your credit score affect Visa approval? Everything you need to know
Planning overseas travel requires financial readiness. Understand how a credit score affects visa approval, reflects money management habits, and
ITR filing AY 2026-27: Why first-time taxpayers are making more return filing mistakes than ever?
Mrinal Mehta, Joint Secretary at Bombay Chartered Accountants Society, says first-time taxpayers often wrongly assume no tax liability means no f
