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Why your health insurance won't cover the true cost of ageing
While platforms such as Bima Sugam make buying insurance easier, better access doesn't solve the deeper problem: policies are designed for medica
AirAsia to start new airline, stays defiant on fuel hedging
The new airline will be announced in the next month or two, Fernandes said in a video interview from Montreal late Wednesday
Nationwide ban soon on Paraquat herbicide over toxicity concerns, health risks
Experts linked the herbicide to fatal poisoning, kidney failure, lung fibrosis and Parkinsons disease; Proposed ban could disrupt a large agroche
A woman from the US, who has been living in Bengaluru, spoke about rental problems in the city. From the hefty security deposit to the annual ren
Raw cotton import duty withdrawal essential for competitiveness of apparel sector: Study
Industry report also makes a case for cotton price stabilsation fund to reduce impact of price speculation
Mundra, Vizhinjam, Dhamra to lead next wave of growth as Adani Ports & SEZ unveils 5-year capex plan
During thenext five years, thecompany plans to spend 60,00063,000 crore on domestic ports, with a large part of the investments directed towards
FDs, Real Estate or Gold: Where does Tamil Nadu CM contender Vijay invest most?
According to the 15-page election affidavit filed by Vijay ahead of Assembly polls, and archived by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR),
Forgot your EPFO PPO number? Here are 5 easy steps to retrieve it
Easily recover EPFO PPO number online through simple steps using the EPFO portal to ensure smooth pension payments, uninterrupted benefits and qu
Godavari Biorefineries to commission North Karnataka grain ethanol unit this quarter
On an annualised basis, the company estimates that its ethanol output will increase from around 10 crore litres to around 16 crore litres after t
The release stated that with an approved budget of 13,554.42 crore, PMEGP fully utilized funds and established 4,03,706 micro-enterprises, surpas
Iveco posts quarterly loss, says Tata takeover expected to close in Q3
Iveco also said that Tata Motors' tender offer was expected to close by the third quarter of 2026, and not in the second quarter as previously es
Global belt of rain, storms crosses Equator with Asian monsoon not far behind
Southern Hemisphere tropics shut down, and atmospheric focus shifts decisively toward India and South Asia
New Income Tax Rules 2026 explained: 6 key form changes and what they mean for taxpayers
Major tax overhaul streamlines compliance as Income Tax Rules 2026 transform key forms, merging TDS, PAN and AIS systems to simplify filing and i
Retirement 2.0: How seniors are turning passion into paychecks
Retirees are turning skills, hobbies and decades of experience into new income streamsfrom homestays and startups to care homes and social ventur
Thailand's strategic recalibration opens economic opportunities for India: ORF Report
The think tank highlighted that India's strategic autonomy and absence of strategic baggage make it an attractive long-term partner for Thailand
Inflation expected to hit 4% in April as food and global risks rise: Bank of Baroda
According to a report by Bank of Baroda, the Essential Commodities Index (BOB ECI) showed significant momentum for three consecutive months, clim
86% of GCC NRIs show stable financial outlook despite 41% citing geopolitical risks: Report
According to an Equirus Wealth survey report, these investors are not retreating but are instead recalibrating their financial strategies
Iran offers maritime support in Strait of Hormuz after Trump pauses Project Freedom
The advisory comes a day after US President Donald Trump temporarily paused Project Freedom, an initiative aimed at facilitating commercial ship
A social media user who works at Google shared his monthly expenses, including rent, utility bills, travel costs, groceries and more. Reacting to
Filing income-tax returns online has become easier, but first-time taxpayers may find it confusing. Income Tax notices can be issued for various
Dearness Allowance: DA for Pensioners Who is eligible, how does it work? Here's all you need to know
Retired central govt employees are eligible for individual or family pensions which are adjusted every time the CPC rolls out a DA hike or cut, d
Air India to announce board decisions at town hall after FY26 loss review
Management likely to propose route rationalisation, workforce measures to stabilise finances
Maritime India Foundation formalises agreements with IITs and IMU
With the formalisation of the MoUs, the Sagarmala Startup Innovation Initiative program now advances into its execution phase, where the MIHs wil
Indian industry led by pharma to invest $20.5 billion in the US
Includes $1.1 bn announced at SelectUSA 2026 and Sun Pharmas $11.75 billionn Organon acquisition
WOTR implements groundwater management initiative in 183 villages
The community-led groundwater management initiative is being implemented in Maharashtra, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha using its Community
The 8th Pay Commission will conduct stakeholder meetings in Delhi on 13-14 May to discuss pay and pension reforms. Interested parties can apply t
SpiceJet, Akasa seen as frontrunners to access airline-specific loans under ECLGS
Loans capped at 1,000 crore per carrier; government offers up to 90 per cent credit guarantee support
National pension scheme: The NPS Vatsalya Scheme allows children below 18 years to partially withdraw funds from their accounts under certain cir
India, Vietnam set $25 billion bilateral trade target by 2030
Modi, Vietnamese President To Lam welcome cooperation in digital payments, new initiatives in rare earths; 13 MOUs signed
Truck rentals in April stay firm amid stable logistics activity: Shriram Mobility Bulletin
Petrol consumption fell around 3% m-o-m, diesel around 5%, signalling weaker freight movement
Industree Foundation partners Jharkhand to boost bamboo based livelihoods
To integrate 1 lakh smallholder women farmers over next four years
Fixed deposit investment strategies can help retirees and senior citizens generate a safe, predictable monthly income of 50,000 through fixed dep
I asked ChatGPT to calculate the required financial independence, retire early aka F.I.R.E. number to create retirement corpus with 15 lakh per a
I asked ChatGPT to create a budget that ensures retirement by 55, with enough savings to support myself and my parents, buy a home and build a go
Govt's foodgrain stocks hit 604 lakh tonnes, nearly three times buffer requirement
Procurement of wheat and rice from the 2026 rabi season is currently underway. About 97 per cent of the wheat sown area of 334.17 lakh hectare ha
7th Pay Commission for West Bengal govt staff: Will BJP keep its poll promise? Here is what we know
West Bengal government employees are closely tracking developments on the 7th Pay Commission. As the new BJP government is set to take charge, he
GCC Indians dump real estate, pile into Indian stocks amid Gulf war fears
GCC NRIs shift investments from real estate to Indian stocks, driven by regional conflict and changing remittance patterns.
Netherlands join hands with Indian spice industry on sustainability
B. N. Jha said India exports over 250 varieties of spices and value-added products to more than 180 countries and continues to hold significant g
Shashi Shekhar Vempati to lead CBFC
Vempati will hold office for 3 years
Manufacturing growth sentiment remains positive despite rising costs in Q4 FY26: FICCI Survey
On the export front, sentiment remain stable, with around 80 per cent of respondents expecting exports to be higher or unchanged compared to the
Darjeeling tea industry expected to witness higher first flush crop than last two years
In the last 2 years the industry had suffered significant crop losses for the high-value first flush teas due to prolonged dry spell
India's exports hit record $863 bn in 2025-26, driven by services surge
Services exports jump to $421.32 billion in 2025-26, compared to $387.55 billion in 2024-25, a growth of 8.71%
India's steel output, consumption rise in April; prices recover across categories: Govt
Crude steel production up 5.8%, consumption jumps 8.1% YoY, on strong infrastructure and manufacturing demand
CACP recommends revising ethanol price in view of increase in sugarcane FRP
Suggests exploring feasibility of dual pricing mechanism for sugar
India targeting $25 billion trade with Vietnam by 2030, PM Modi says
Car loan interest rates May 2026: SBI, ICICI, HDFC and top banks offer from 7.60% Full comparison
Car loan interest rate comparison for May 2026 covers leading public and private banks. Check competitive rates, EMI planning, repayment strategi
RBI also laid ground rules for how these seized assets must be handled, including how long the lenders can keep them, and who is banned from buyi
The inflation-growth double whammy: how investors should rebalance now
With inflation rising and growth forecasts trimmed, investors face a double whammy. Heres how to recalibrate portfolios across debt, equities, re
Adani Ports & SEZ charts Europe entry, earmarks 11,00013,000 cr for marine fleet scale-up
The marine business currently contributes about 7% of APSEZs overall business, with the company holding a 70% market share in Indias marine servi
Kerala Agri Varsity signs MoU with VST Tillers Tractors Ltd for collaborative research
The MoU aims to integrate the technological expertise of VST Tillers Tractors with the research, teaching and extension capabilities of Kerala Ag
Cement sector faces margin pressure amid weak demand and rising costs
While companies have raised prices across regions, sustainability remains uncertain amid subdued demand conditions.
PPF account: You will remain a crorepati despite drawing 1 lakh monthly pension for 20 years
PPF accouont holders can expect 1,54,50,911 maturity amount after 30 years, assuming a flat PPF interest rate of 7.10% throughout this period
RBI informed the Supreme Court that 30 banks are now integrated with the UDGAM portal, allowing legal heirs to search unclaimed deposits online.
Earning 3% on idle cash? Sweep-in FDs may offer a smarter fix
Savings accounts offer safety but little return. Sweep-in facilities promise FD-level interest without sacrificing liquidity. Heres how they work
The projects will expand the Indian Railways network by about 901 km, improve access to key tourist destinations, and enhance freight capacity.
PMI services rose to 5-month high of 58.8 in April
Strong domestic demand lifts PMI; new orders strengthen even as overseas demand weakens amid West Asia tensions
Actual ODI outflow jumps 84% in two years
Singapore leads as top destination with outflows of over $7.6 billion, followed by the US with over $4 billion; financial services sector account
The great money reset: how Indias Gen Z can turn paycheques into wealth in the age of AI
AI is reshaping how young Indians budget, save and invest. But while tools are powerful, disciplinenot algorithmswill decide whether Gen Z builds
UN sounds alarm over humanitarian crisis as 20,000 seafarers stranded in Persian Gulf stalemate
Iranian ports pose war-zone risks, while visa restrictions and logistical hurdles along the Arab states lining the Gulfs southern shores make it
Why fund managers have turned cautious on long duration funds
Investors who were looking at gilt funds as a tactical play, expecting yields to normalise in the medium-term, would be better off waiting for fr
Nabard projects 5.11 lakh crore credit plan for Andhra Pradesh in 202627
Naidu asks NABARD to support horticulture sector in AP
The rupee hit a record low on 5 May 2026, amid the United States and Iran conflict. After a weak opening, it fell to 95.43 against the US dollar,
SBI employees to go on a 2-day strike on May 25,26: Check their 16 key demands
State Bank of India employees plan a two-day strike on May 25-26, 2026, to demand better working conditions and job security. The All India State
The new Income-Tax Act 2025 replaced the original Tax Deducted at Source forms Form 15G and 15H with a single Form 121, as part of the governme
Tenant rights in India: How much of security deposit can be legally deducted by your landlord?
Security deposit rules in India, guided by the Model Tenancy Act, 2021, vary by state and dictate how much landlords can collect and under what c
CA Kaushik believes that ordinary investors should not take advice from influencers who push for 100 crore retirement fund, calling it a mathemat
Indian Cabinet approves 5,659 crore for 5-year tenure Cotton Productivity Mission
Initially, 140 districts will be focussed in 14 States through State Department of Agriculture and ICAR for upscaling the technologies by involvi
61% chance of El Nino emerging before July, says US Climate Prediction Center
Since February, above-average sea surface temperatures (SSTs) have emerged in the far-eastern equatorial Pacific
Cabinet approves guarantee for 2.55 lakh cr credit to MSME, non-MSME, airlines
The scheme aims to provide credit guarantee coverage of 100 per cent for MSMEs and 90 per cent for non-MSMEs as well as airline sector.
Cabinet approves 10/quintal hike in sugarcane price for 2026-27 season
The Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association has noted that while the FRP (365 per quintal) increase rightly supports farmers, it al
New governments often bring fresh vision for industrial policy, says CII chief Rajiv Memani
Even if West Asia settles soon, it will take 3-4 months for logistics, energy capacities to stabilise.
ChatGPT recommends planning for global education beyond Harvard. It outlines significant costs for a master's degree, estimating up to 7.22 crore
Buy Now Pay Later: Here's how BNPL works, who is eligible and how it impacts your credit score
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is a short-term financing option allowing customers to buy items and pay in installments. Here's all you need to know ab
The rupee fell to a record low against the US dollar on 5 May 2026 due to rising US-Iran tensions and soaring crude oil prices. This could impact
Centre approves procurement of 9023 tonnes of sunflower in Karnataka
Approving a proposal from the Karnataka government, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan sanctioned the procurement of 9,023 metric tonnes
On an ongoing basis, the RBI too, on its part, can consider some further refinements, particularly with regard to more engagement on its core inf
Air India trims international flying in May as fuel costs, geopolitics weigh in
North America operations down 20 per cent; CEO cites West Asia tensions and unprofitable long-haul routes as key factors
Govt issues updated SOPs on FDI proposals fixing 12-week timeline, paperless process
Will improve ease of doing business by making FDI approvals faster, transparent, and fully digital, say analysts
EPF vs PPF: Key differences, rules, tax benefits and returns explained
EPF and PPF are key long-term savings instruments in India. While EPF is for salaried employees, PPF is open to all. Both offer tax benefits and
Procol helps Zuari FarmHub accelerate freight procurement cycles
Zuari FarmHub is in partnership with Procol to digitise and centralise its freight sourcing operations
Dearness Allowance: What are the types of DA? How often are they revised? We answer the top FAQs
Dearness Allowance is of two types, one which is revised quarterly based on CPI, and the other revised semi-annually. Both these aim to mitigate
Looking for safe returns? These 5 government-backed schemes offer over 7.5% interest
Several government-backed savings schemes in India offer annual interest rates of 7.5% and higher. These options cater to various groups and prov
Loan waiver offer? RBI says it could be a scam; 5 ways borrowers can protect themselves
RBI warns borrowers about rising fake loan waiver scams nationwide, urging verification with banks, avoiding upfront fees, and relying on officia
The 8th CPC has extended its deadline for stakeholders to submit their memorandum of suggestions for the panel ahead of its recommendations. Here
Kerala fishers urge PM to order fresh study before deep-sea fishing permits
Currently, there are about 3 lakh fishing boats of various sizes operating in the deep sea
NHAI road award slowdown deepens, FY27 outlook remains challenging: Nuvama
Construction falls 78 per cent year-on-year as FY26 misses target; no budget boost for FY27 limits recovery hopes
A digital living will: What it means for your family's financial decision
Maharashtras digital living will framework may seem like a small administrative step. But for families that use it, it does something estate plan
9000 monthly SIP can help you retire at 45 with 2 lakh monthly pension
A 25-year-old investor can accumulate 3,64,92,972 in the next 20 years through a disciplined monthly SIP of 9,000, potentially providing a monthl
AC prices set to rise further amid new energy norms, rising input costs: Blue Star MD
Speaking with ANI on the sidelines of the CII-BFSI summit 2026, Advani highlighted that input costs across the manufacturing sector have seen an
Rooftop solar additions surge 2x in FY26, led by Maha, UP, Gujarat
In the financial year ending March 2026, a total of about 21.2 lakh households were benefited fromrooftop solar installations under the scheme
