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Small-cap funds have emerged as the best-performing equity category in FY27 so far, delivering an average return of 22.31% between 1 April and 31
Cabinet note in the works to end forex rule for SEZ services
A proposal to amend the SEZ Act could boost MRO, defence, engineering and IT services by allowing INR payments for services to domestic clients
How to calculate capital gains on NPS Tier II withdrawals
The eNPS portal does not currently provide a separate capital gains statement for Tier II accounts. Here's how withdrawals may be taxed and what
Income-tax returns: The due date for ITR-1 and 2 passed on 31 July, but taxpayers using ITR-3 and 4 have time to complete their process. Amid the
With international mutual funds facing investment restrictions due to overseas limits, investors can explore domestic mutual funds with significa
Want to check your employees provident fund (EPF) balance, contributions, interest earned or download your passbook? Here's how you can do so usi
Raw jute prices down nearly 50% in Bengal since July, industry questions market quotations
The 8th central pay commission (CPC) has closed its window for data submission this week. Here's a look at the latest updates on its group consul
Warehouse automation to humanoids: Addverb bets on India, CEO says physical AI race has begun
On the widespread fears of job losses, Kumar said although some repetitive and physically demanding tasks would inevitably be automated, robotics
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana portal received 33,730+ registrations within 12 hours of its launch on 1 August. The scheme offers eligible women 2,500 per
RBI fixed deposit rules changes: Could this impact FD interest rates for customers? We explain
RBI has allowed banks to offer differential interest rates on bulk deposits based on their liquidity risk under the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR
Govt to introduce Bill to replace 125-year-old law on presenting bank records as evidence in courts
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Bankers Books Evidence Bill, 2026 in Parliament on Monday, replacing the 125-year-old Bank
Kerala Agri Varsity launches home garden model to promote nutritious vegetables
The Panchakam initiative recommends cultivating five crops: drumstick, papaya, chilli, curry leaf, and cowpea
Looking for top SIP performers? These 7 equity mutual funds delivered over 20% returns in 10 years
Only seven diversified equity mutual funds delivered annualised SIP returns of over 20% in the last 10 years, excluding sectoral and thematic sch
Air freight rises 16% in June, Delhi tops with 1 lakh tonnes for 3rd straight month
Total cargo handling crosses one million in June quarter led by international cargo growth despite West Asia crisis
Dearness Allowance or DA is a percentage of basic salary, reviewed twice annually, and aimed at offsetting the impact of inflation for government
IndiGo at 20: How Indias largest airline took flight, and where it plans to go
IndiGo, with a domestic market share of more than 66%, is set to induct Airbus A321 XLR aircraft before taking delivery of wide-body A350s from 2
Financial experts say behavioural biases such as recency bias, loss aversion and FOMO often lead investors to buy after rallies and sell during m
Though PPF comes with a lot of benefits, some common mistakes can make you lose key benefits or shrink your final corpus. Here's everything you n
RBI likely to hold rates in August, retain hawkish tone: Economists
The MPC will meet between August 3 and August 5 to decide on the policy rates.
Power consumption rises nearly 11% in July
The power demand in May last year was 230.99 GW.
IndiGo operates Navi Mumbai airports first cargo flight, plans regular freighter service
The shift comes as Mumbai International Airport Ltd intends to suspend freighter flights in order to carry out airside improvement works
Call to seek Centres intervention to revive, modernize FACT
The sharp increase in raw material prices has substantially raised the production cost of phosphatic fertilizers and ammonium sulphate, undermini
The deadline for ITR filing has passed, yet a viral claim about a Pune CA earning 12 lakh from nearly 400 clients during this peak tax season has
The Gujarat High Court has held that the Income Tax Department cannot retrospectively apply the expanded powers under Section 55A to reopen old p
Fertiliser demand rebounds with revival in kharif sowing; urea continues to dominate sales
Fertiliser sales touch 41.09 lt by July 17, against an estimated demand of 74.28 lt for the entire month
How health insurance portability is becoming a trap for policyholders
Portability, a framework designed to benefit policyholders, is increasingly being driven by sales incentives, despite regulations prohibiting it.
Why fixed income remains a portfolio stabiliser during uncertain times
Investors face geopolitical risks and inflation pressures, leading to increased focus on fixed-income securities. Experts advise on building dive
What happens to your EPF account when you take a career break for 12 years? Explained
Taking a career break allows your EPF account to remain active, continuing to earn interest until you turn 58. You can withdraw up to 75% after u
The Telangana High Court has ruled that taxpayers cannot lose Section 54F capital gains exemption solely because a builder delayed completing or
Why input costs, not demand, will decide Indias dairy inflation story
The real challenge is going to be whether the industry can supply the required amounts of milk in an efficient, sustainable, and affordable manne
SCSS provides government-backed safety and regular quarterly income, while Small Finance Bank FDs offer flexibility and competitive rates. Explor
From weather forecasts to climate resilience: The future of farming in India
A single platform-observed flood, heatwave, landslide or drought can replace slow field surveys, putting money in farmers hands within days inste
Why biofortified crops could shape the next phase of Indian agriculture
The next phase of Indian agriculture should help India nourish itself and biofortified crops offer us an opportunity
Millennial investor Todd Baldwin became a millionaire in his 30s by employing a combination of real estate and equity investment. Here's how he u
Bank holidays this week: SBI, HDFC, ICICI, PNB and other banks across India will be closed for upto three days this week, but digital platforms l
The motorcycle and the Ferrari: when to indulge and when to hold back
Buy the Ferrari, by all means, on the day you become the person who has earned it. Until then, it's fine to admire one zooming past, and getting
US President Donald Trump's policies have pushed up inflation, which has increased the potential social security payouts for Americans in 2027, a
Carmakers post strong July sales, driving 33% YoY industry growth
Strong consumer demand, new launches and lower borrowing costs drove robust sales growth across passenger vehicle and two-wheeler manufacturers.
PM inaugurates Alluri Sitarama Raju Intl Airport in Bhogapuram
`The spoke airport model to expand civil aviation is showing success]
Centre reviews pilot recruitment rules to make entry easier for new airlines
MoCA to review notice periods, NOC requirements, DGCA staffing norms and airport slot allocation as part of broader market entry reforms
India eyes Rwandas critical minerals as both sides expand trade agenda
Both sides noted that the MoU between the health authorities of the two countries is at an advanced stage of finalisation for signature
UPI transactions hit record 29.9 lakh crore in July; volume rises to 23.66 billion
UPI transactions hit a record 29.9 lakh crore in July, with 23.66 billion transactions. The value marked a 19% annual growth compared to last yea
Odisha's export can reach $50 billion by FY 2029-30: Study
Odishas merchandise exports reached $10.8 billion in FY 2025-26, accounting for 2.4% of Indias total exports
Indias passenger vehicle sales surge 33% in July, led by Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai
Strong consumer demand and policy support drove Indias passenger vehicle market to one of its best monthly performances in July.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is considering one-time regularisation of contractual employees and extending entry-pay, DA, allowances,
Indias soyabean acreage recovers as July rains boost sowing
Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh see a rise in acreage
With this launch, Air India will be only carrier operating non stop flights from Mumbai to Canada adding nearly 2,000 seats on the route
ITR filing due date: More than 5.9 crore income-tax returns were filed for AY 202627 by 31 July. Taxpayers filing the ITR-3 and ITR-4 (Sugam) for
Centre releases additional 1.09 lakh crore in tax devolution to states
The advance transfer gives states additional fiscal resources ahead of the scheduled monthly devolution to support spending and development progr
Annapurna Bhandar Yojana: When is the August 3,000 payment likely to arrive?
Beneficiaries of the Annapurna Bhandar scheme are inquiring about the August 2026 credit date. The scheme replaces TMC's Lakshmi Bhandar, offerin
Gross GST collections grow 15.4% to more than 2.11 lakh crore in July on higher imports, sales
Tax collection from domestic transactions grew 10.1% to more than 1.44 lakh crore, while gross revenues from imports were up 29% to 66,511 crore
The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana aims to empower eligible women by providing 2,500 in monthly assistance. Women aged 21 to 60 from households with an inc
Manish Agarwal takes charge as General Manager of ICF
Agarwal succeeds U Subba Rao, who has assumed charge as General Manager of Southern Railway
PM Modi inaugurates Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh
The Greenfield airport has been designed to handle 6 million passengers annually which can be scaled up to 40 million passengers
Gross GST collection rose over 15% in July
According to data made public on GST portal, collection from domestic sources rose over 10% to around 1.45 lakh crore reflecting consumption pick
Credit card balance transfers can lower interest costs but may temporarily affect your credit score through hard inquiries and new accounts. Expe
EPFO fast-tracks PF withdrawals, aims to settle claims within 2448 hours check details here
The EPFO aims to settle fresh PF withdrawal claims within the same day or a maximum of two days, easing access to savings for members. Details he
The revised EPF Scheme no longer permits employees to withdraw their entire PF balance after just two months of unemployment. Check the recent wi
ITR last date 2026: Over 5.9 crore returns filed by July 31
Last year, over 7.3 crore ITRs were filed by September 16, 2025, which was the extended date for filing tax returns for AY 2025-26
Bhogapuram airport to start commercial flight service from August 17: GMR
GMR group said the airport has been completed several months ahead of schedule; initially, the annual passenger handling capacity will be six mil
The July 31 deadline has passed, but belated filings are possible until December 31, 2026, with late fees and interest applicable. How to file IT
Critical mineral demand to surge through 2040, supply gaps to persist: IEA
The report suggests that meeting future demand will require more than $750 billion in investment in mining and refining between now and 2040 unde
Indias consumer giants plan fresh price hikes; heres when the higher rates could reach store shelves
Consumer companies in India are gearing up for another round of price hikes, which could impact people's household expenses. This rise is attribu
Indian companies plan for fresh price hikes, testing inflation outlook
Consumer prices rose above the Reserve Bank of Indias 4% target for the first time in nearly a year and a half in June as food and fuel costs cli
Stronger El Nino conditions to reshape global weather through October: UN weather agency
Strengthening El Nio and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole could intensify heat and rainfall extremes across India, says the WMO
Maharashtras AI advantage: Building the future of Indian agriculture
Maharashtra has the policy framework, institutional capacity and agricultural diversity to move ahead
Agritechs next leap: Turning innovation into farmer impact
Indias next leap in agriculture will be defined by how effectively those innovations reach the people they are intended to serve
There should be public-private partnerships for strengthening weather-based insurance and building new climate-linked products for heat, rainfall
5 ways agritech can fuel real growth in Indias aspirational blocks
The real challenge is reaching farmers in aspirational blocks, where digital literacy, connectivity and private investment remain limited
Own an EV? Heres why a regular ICE vehicle insurance policy won't cut it
The real protection for your EV lies in specific covers like EV Shield, which is offered as an add-on to cover batteries. An EV Shield is essenti
Indias first REIT index fund to launch in August: Should you invest in it?
The REIT index fund provides access to commercial real estate at a low cost, with diversification and liquidity, and in a tax-efficient manner.
August will bring various financial updates for consumers, including changes in banking rules, credit card regulations, and the implementation of
The Delhi government approved the Lakshmi Yojana, allowing eligible women aged 21-60 to receive 2,500 monthly. An online application portal will
EPFO members who find their account blocked, can't remember their UAN password, are unable to access their passbook or have KYC pending can check
The patience payoff: How a 30,000 monthly SIP swells into 50 lakh by 2034
The initial years of SIP investing often require considerable patience. Even with disciplined monthly contributions, many investors feel disappoi
Annapurna Yojana: No money in bank account yet? Check what to do if your application gets rejected
Many women in West Bengal applied for the Annapurna Yojana but haven't received financial aid. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari set a payment dead
IndiGo to end wide-body flights, London service from October-end
The airline took the decision due to the challenging operating environment triggered by the ongoing geopolitical tensions
Cabinet approves extension of PM-KISAN scheme till FY31
Total financial outlay of 3,15,614 crore approved for the scheme during this period
8th pay commission announces state visit to Chandigarh in September 2026 Check dates, other details
The 8th pay commission has announced its official three-day state visit to the union territory of Chandigarh in September. It will hold meetings
Chennai port sets single-day barytes export record, adds new cargo stream
Port handles pig iron as new cargo; three harbour mobile cranes inaugurated
Samudra Manthan: Govt to boost offshore exploration for oil & gas with $8.8 billion push
The scheme will be led by state-run exploration and production majors ONGC and Oil India (OIL)
Capex grew by over 23% in April-June quarter
Fiscal deficit stands at over 18% of budget target
TBM Eagle commences tunnelling from Thirumayilai to Boat Club
It will excavate a 2,274-m long tunnel, contributing to one of the most critical underground sections of the metro network
India monitoring US Bill proposing 100% tariffs on Russian energy buyers: MEA
In touch with relevant stakeholders in Washington on the matter
AI lifts Q1 global trade despite West Asia conflict: WTO
WTO warns Strait of Hormuz disruptions will become evident from April data
Uneven spread of Indian monsoon raises concern over kharif crop prospects
The spread of monsoon has been non-linear even within states, even as July witnesses 1% above-normal rain in July
Delhi airport shines as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai report lower June traffic
Hyderabad and Chennai recorded the steepest declines of 12.9% and 12.7%, respectively
DA hike: Central government employees and retired pensioners are expecting a second increase in dearness allowance this year, sometime in the sec
1.1 trillion blind spot: How ignoring employee health is costing Indian businesses
The largest hidden cost is presenteeismwhere employees show up to work but cannot perform at their full capacity. This phenomenon accounts for 51
