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Pakistans loss is Indias gain: Basmati rice export to Afghanistan likely to surge
Officials familiar with the discussions said representatives from the Afghan diplomatic mission in New Delhi participated in the meeting and expr
This surge is attributed to increased consumption, excise rate hikes by State governments, and rising base prices from manufacturers
Fixed deposits offer safe, assured returns but are taxable under income tax laws. Taxpayers who missed declaring FD interest can file an updated
Investment planning should align with current finances, risk tolerance, and future goals. The Public Provident Fund (PPF) offers a safe, low-risk
Harrier EV to XEV 9e, new MoRTH cyber rules may raise costs by 10,00015,000 from October
From crash safety to cyber safety: New norms set to reshape Indias connected vehicle future
AMFI seeks review of decade-old $7 billion overseas MF investment cap
AMFI plans to again approach RBI, Sebi and the government to raise the decade-old overseas investment cap for mutual funds. The industry says a h
Bitcoin crash far from over? Experts see another 30% downside to $42,000 | Buy, sell or hold?
Bitcoin futures dropped to $58,995 on Thursday, over 50% below last year's peak, with predictions indicating a further decline to around $42,000-
Income-tax returns: How much rebate can you claim under Section 87A? Eligibility and rules explained
Income-tax returns: Filing your ITR for AY27 / FY26, here's how much rebate you can claim under Section 87A of the I-T Act. We explain the eligib
Commerce ministry convenes stakeholders' meet on June 30 on SEZ issues
The meeting will focus on issues related to the harmonisation of export promotion schemes and SEZ reforms, the official said.
Board of Trade to meet on July 3 to discuss ways to boost exports
BoT includes participants from various states, Union territories, and senior officials from the public and private sectors
Cement demand, prices under pressure amid monsoon and cost surge
Seasonal slowdown, labour shortages and rising fuel costs weigh on demand, pricing and near-term profitability of cement companies
Big changes ahead? IRDAI to soon unveil insurance distribution reform paper
The regulator is expected to invite stakeholder feedback on proposed reforms to insurance distribution. The framework is likely to focus on persi
Amid market volatility, we asked experts what SIP investors can do to protect their portfolio. From emphasising continuance and review of portfol
The EPFO is conducting a system upgrade, rendering its portal and Umang app inaccessible from June 26. This upgrade intends to improve reliabilit
Gold, Silver Rate Today: Here is how much gold and silver costs in key Indian cities on Saturday, 28 June 2026. Check the price of 18K, 22K and 2
Is Indian IT a contrarian call?
Investors looking to take a contrarian call on the IT sector can do so by using sector or theme-based schemes, but prefer actively-managed divers
Nagapattinam international port to get duty free shops as India-Sri Lanka ferry traffic booms
The Tamil Nadu government will establish duty-free retail shops at the port to align it with international maritime and aviation hubs
AP govt allots land to SAF One India SPKompact for SAF production facility in Kakinada
The proposed facility is expectedto generate 2,500 directed and indirect jobs
From dam to field: How water infrastructure is Indias answer to climate-driven agricultural risk
Qater infrastructure is not merely an enabler of growth but a foundation for climate resilience, food security and rural prosperity
How global consumers are redefining the basmati rice market
Traceability, health credentials, packaging innovation and cooking performance are expressions of the underlying shift
Indias agristack moment: Building digital backbone of agriculture
AgriStack is reshaping agriculture from a high-risk gamble into a trusted, data-powered engine of rural prosperity
The 8th pay commission is engaged in discussions with employee representatives to formulate pay recommendations, which will impact around 50 lakh
West Bengal has announced a 20% hike in dearness allowance for state employees and pensioners, raising it to 38% effective October 1. Teachers' o
The RBI just published a list of the tricks your bank plays on you
New directions on product marketing and sales highlight practices such as bundling and hidden opt-outs, while formalizing safeguards against mis-
UPI and bank apps allow 24/7 transactions. Banks close on specific Sundays and Saturdays, with online services available during holidays. Custome
Mumbai couple makes 2.2 lakh a month yet can't save: Expert explains what they could do differently
A Mumbai couple earning 2.2 lakh monthly struggles to save money. The Reddit post sparked discussions on budgeting issues, with an expert suggest
Micron's stock surged over 700% to $1,184, reflecting a shift from a cyclical to an AI infrastructure narrative. With significant revenues predic
2 lakh a month for a normal life': Man says 'Bombay, Bangalore and Gurgaon may exhaust you'
He listed routine expenses such as rent, groceries, fuel, Uber rides, house help, gym memberships and occasional meals out, along with a few lakh
Shipping Secretary lays foundation stones for 2 projects at NMPA
The covered storage shed inside wharf will provide modern covered storage facilities for bulk and break-bulk cargo and significantly enhance carg
SpaceX will join the Nasdaq 100 on July 7 due to amended eligibility rules, allowing quicker inclusion for newly listed companies. This change co
AC makers see strong growth in April-May, but demand dips in June
Players said the industry has recorded a volume growth in June quarter over the same period last year, which was a washed-out summer season but r
Adani Ports secures 'Leadership' ESG rating with score of 84.3 from CareEdge ESG Ratings
The upgrade reflects APSEZ's continued progress in strengthening ESG performance and disclosures across environmental, social and governance para
Loan rejection can disrupt urgent financial plans. Understanding common personal loan rejection reasons such as a low credit score, high debt bur
Union minister for cooperatives said the zero-commission platform will end exploitation by ride-hailing aggregators; claims predatory pricing by
What is Income Tax e-Proceedings? Meaning, benefits, notice types, and how to respond online
e-Proceedings is an online service provided by the Income Tax Department that allows taxpayers to view and respond to tax notices electronically
It is important to understand that no asset class remains the market favourite forever. Equity, real estate, gold, cryptocurrencies, commodities
EPFO subscribers can claim up to 7 lakh from the Employees Deposit-Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme. Here's how you can avail the benefit for no ad
As India's most comprehensive free trade agreement to date, the India-UK CETA is projected to increase bilateral trade by GBP 25.5 billion annual
Experts suggests that an investor's risk appetite depends on financial capacity and emotional comfort with risk. Assess your income, savings, lia
Why post-harvest loss is a farmer income story not just a food security one
What a farmer actually earns is determined not by what he grows, but by how much of it survives the journey from field to market
The next decade of agriculture will be defined by resource efficiency, not land ownership
The next green revolution is about intelligence; its about producing smarter, not just more
Dearness Allowance: Here's why AIDEF is demanding a change in the DA calculation formula
DA hike: The AIDEF has requested the 8th pay commission to revise how dearness allowance is calculated, arguing the current formula fails to refl
The invisible layer powering agriculture: Why software will matter more than soil
The software layer above the soil will matter more- it is time the invisible layer became the most invested-in one
Public and private banks in India will be closed today, 27 June, for the fourth Saturday holiday. Operations are halted nationwide, but online ba
Taxpayers dissatisfied with income tax orders can file an appeal using Form 35. This process requires submitting relevant documentation and fees,
Zerodha Fund House has launched the life cycle fund series, becoming the first AMC to offer target-date mutual funds in the Indian mutual fund in
Lost money in a online fraud? Here's how much you can recover under RBI's new rules and who pays
Starting January 1, 2027, RBI's new guidelines will protect consumers from small-value digital fraud, allowing compensation up to 25,000 for vict
Air India may restore curtailed international services as West Asia crisis eases: CEO
Air India had rationalised services on select international routes between June and August 2026 owing to continued airspace restrictions over cer
Kolkata likely to host GST Council meeting next month
Meeting likely to take up the next round of indirect tax policy reforms
Centre initiates review of Indias approved basmati varieties
To prune list of export-eligible aromatic rice strains, preserve brand identity of popular varieties
Disruptions cannot be reversed overnight: ASSOCHAM chief
India must combine its labour advantage with automation while pursuing calibrated trade liberalisation and investment reforms, says Nirmal K Mind
Fertiliser Ministry prepares green urea roadmap, plans a pilot plant in Andhra Pradesh
ICAR has been conducting trials at its different locations since the last Rabi season on the effectiveness of green ammonia on some select crops
Fragmented EV platforms, lack of component standardisation impacting economies of scale
IEEFA and JMK Research & Analytics report urges standardisation and stronger domestic supply chains to accelerate affordable EV manufacturing gro
Domestic CV sales to see moderate growth of 4-6% in FY27: ICRA
The report noted that continued infrastructure spending, improved freight movement and replacement demand are expected to support volumes, althou
Beyond ports and power, Adani is now selling organic fertilizers to farmers
Waste-to-energy venture gives rise to a new farm-input-business as sales of Harit Amrit brand of fertilisers expands across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya
DGCA Inspects Boeing facility in US to review Air India B787 fuel control switch
Inspection follows February 2 grounding of Air India 787-8 VT-ANX over fuel control switch issue
PM Modi said AI, when combined with human judgement and ethical practices, can improve efficiency, strengthen compliance and drive innovation acr
Engineering goods exports rise 24.48% in May to $12.31 billion
Engineering products accounted for 27.2% of Indias total merchandise exports during the month, as per the governments quick estimates
Alstom secures 107 million Indian Railways maintenance contract for electric locomotives
The contract renewal reflects Indian Railways continued confidence in Alstoms services and supports freight modernisation through electric locomo
Starting June 26, EPFO services on member and employer portals, and the Umang app will be unavailable due to system migration, which aims to enha
Indore to Navi Mumbai: Top 5 cleanest cities in India and their cost of living
India's government has increased urban cleanliness via better waste management and citizen involvement. The top five cleanest cities in 2026, per
Centre eases drug import rules for examination, testing and analysis
The proposed acknowledgement-based system is aimed at reducing compliance burden for drug imports meant for testing and research, boosting pharma
India poised to bridge global seafarer shortage as demand for officers rises
The global shipping industry is set to face a shortage of over 1.13 lakh certified officers by 2030, creating fresh opportunities for India, one
As the 8th Pay Commission prepares its report, the fitment factor is projected to range from 2.05 to 2.10. Here are the salary calculations.
Kochi Metros multimodal integration gets international recognition
The Impact award was presented at the UITP Awards 2026 ceremony held in Brussels, Belgium
Global firms commit over $90 bn investment in India amid geopolitical uncertainty
Among the biggest investments are $48 billion by Amazon up to 2030, $30 billion by Australian data centre operator AirTrunk and 1 billion euros b
BEML secures additional export order worth $5.35 million from West Asia
The order is in continuation of the companys earlier export contract worth $36.38 million, announced in April 2026
Employee Provident Fund Organisation: EPF subscribers are allowed to withdraw up to 100% of their eligible provident fund balance, with certain c
I asked ChatGPT how long an Indian investor will take to build 1 crore corpus via investing. From a shorter timeline for high-income earners to a
Managing money today goes beyond saving. These five government apps help everyone stay financially organised by securing important documents, ena
Income-Tax Returns: Here's what precautions should taxpayers take while filing their ITR
The income-tax department has launched online forms for ITR-1 to ITR-4 for FY 2025-26. Taxpayers can file returns by July 31 through the e-filing
Save more on your next vehicle with the latest car loan interest rates in June 2026. Compare top banks, EMIs, processing fees, & key borrowing ti
Goldman Sachs raises India's CY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.8%, cuts inflation, CAD estimates
Goldman Sachs raises its CY26 real GDP growth forecast for India by 0.3pp to 6.8% y-o-y, lowers headline inflation forecast by 0.2pp to 4.4% y-o-
What is a mutual fund riskometer? A simple guide to understanding fund risk before you invest
The riskometer is a visual risk indicator that reflects the overall risk associated with a mutual fund scheme. However, two schemes belonging to
e-Filing Vault Higher Security explained: What it is, why it matters and how to enable it
The e-Filing Vault Higher Security facility is designed to strengthen the security of a taxpayer's e-filing account by requiring a second level o
Monsoon may deliver at healthy clip till mid-July, falter thereafter
Conditions expected to improve during July 2-8, when rainfall is forecast to be normal to above normal. ECMWF extends the wet spell to parts of t
6 simple ways to prevent unauthorized credit card use and secure your finances
Protect yourself from digital threats with these smart credit card habits. This article explains how to prevent unauthorised credit card use thro
How many mutual funds should you own? Experts say less is often more
More mutual funds do not automatically mean better diversification. Here's how investors can avoid overdiversification and build a portfolio that
West Asia peace deal eases pressure on India Inc's profit impact: Report
Demand conditions remain underpinned by government-led infrastructure spending and expectations of steady consumption, says Crisil report
Gold and silver prices today, 26 June: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major I
No 8th Pay Commission yet, but DA hike may be around the corner: 5 key updates
DA hike discussions are gaining momentum as central government employees await the next revision and updates from the 8th Pay Commission. This ar
Deductibles are not a barrier to portability, says HDFC Ergo CEO Parthanil Ghosh
The insurer's chief executive discusses portability rules, underwriting discipline, rising health premiums and the road to Insurance for All by 2
Battle over Basmati rice GI for Madhya Pradesh heats up
The All-India Rice Exporters Association has opposed expansion of the notified growing regions
Dearness Allowance: From DA hikes to payment of arrears for central and state government employees and retired pensioners, we check the top 12 la
8th Pay Commission accelerates consultations on fitment factor and salary revision top 5 updates
8th Pay Commission gathers pace: The Commission is inviting stakeholder feedback before finalizing recommendations on the fitment factor, salarie
Bank holiday today: Banks are closed across cities in India today on account of Muharram. In addition to the common national and gazetted holiday
I talk to paneer and milk, says the man behind Milky Mists incredible dairy journey
India sets 30% fuel-efficiency target for trucks; Bharat VECTO to anchor new norms
Bharat VECTO set to replace laboratory testing with real-world simulations as the country rolls out a new commercial vehicle fuel-efficiency fram
Storage in Indias 166 major reservoirs drops to 26% of capacity
Two reservoirs are empty as South-West moosoon rain in June is the worst in 146 years
APEDA facilitates first biscuit export from Varanasi to Oman
Inaugural shipment comprises 40 tonnes of biscuits manufactured by Shree Tirupati Balajee Industries, a Varanasi-based exporter
