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UPI and personal loans are replacing credit cards in Indians' wallets: CIBIL
Credit card penetration in India remains low, with only 5.2 crore holders, representing 25% of the credit-active population. While usage is risin
PPF account turns dormant if you invest less than 500 a year: What you lose and how to revive it
PPF accounts become inactive if the annual 500 minimum deposit is missed, restricting benefits. Activation requires a request and payment of a pe
Centre sets two-year deadline for passenger infra upgrade at airports
Home Minister Amit Shah directs phased rollout of Automatic Tray Retrieval Systems, aerobridge norms and baggage drop expansion to improve passen
Sebi has notified rules for open-market share buybacks effective August 1, 2026, allowing companies to repurchase shares through stock exchanges.
How many mutual funds should you own? Experts explain the right portfolio mix
Managing too many mutual funds complicates portfolio tracking without enhancing diversification. Experts suggest three to six funds can suffice,
Centre approves copra and Totapuri mango procurement in Tamil Nadu
The Centre has approved the procurement of 87,226 tonnes of copra and 96,879 tonnes of Totapuri mangoes from Tamil Nadu farmers
ASEAN-India joint panel sets strict timelines to speed up trade pact review
ASEAN remains one of Indias key trading partners, accounting for around 11 per cent of Indias global trade
Food Processing Ministry holds consultation on next phase of incentive scheme
Under the ongoing PLI scheme, beneficiary companies have surpassed initial commitments by 20 per cent, with investments exceeding 9,207 crore
As the Magnificent 7 lose swagger, which stock should you buy now? Experts reveal the right strategy
The Magnificent Seven tech giants are losing investor interest as their performance lags behind the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500. Emerging chipmakers l
Quant Mid Cap Fund has outperformed its benchmark index over the last 3 and 6 months, but continues to lag over the 1-, 3-, and 5-year periods. T
Heritage Foods responds to FSSAI notice on fresh paneer claim
FSSAI recently issued a notice to the Hyderabad-based company regarding misleading claims about its product Fresh Paneer
Glacier water breathes new life into Lehs wasteland
According to experts, over 90 per cent of Ladakhs land is barren and devoid of vegetation
ITR filing 2026: Preventive health checkups can help you save tax here's how
The ITR filing deadline is approaching, prompting taxpayers to prepare documents and explore deductions. Section 80D allows deductions for preven
Agri-commodity markets have not priced in fertilizer supply risks, say analysts
High prices of the crop nutrients could lead to less utilisation as China, India will likely face problems
EPFO portal revamp: 10 changes in PF claims, withdrawals and transfers every member should know
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has centralised its member database through the CITES project to enhance service speed, transparency,
Pakistani rescuers scour waters for cargo plane missing off Karachi coast
The plane may have crashed into the sea southwest of Karachi after a series of sharp altitude changes before a steep final descent
Maize prices likely to rule at 2,400 a quintal, says Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
The varsitys Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development Studies has advised farmers in TNmil Nadu to make informed sowing decision
Distilleries supply 68% of contracted 1,048 cr ltrs ethanol in 8 months
Grain-based feedstocks are dominating ethanol production
UPL launches weed management solution for rice
The product has been developed after more than 10 years of dedicated research and development
Colombian specialty coffee chain Libertario ramps up India expansion, bets on premium coffee culture
The company plans to open four more cafs in the Delhi-NCR region this year before expanding into Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru in early 2027
Can tenants continue paying old rent if they overstay after lease expires? Delhi HC answers
The Delhi HC ruled that tenants staying in a property after lease expiration may face higher rent due to automatic escalation clauses. Here's all
How much should you invest in mutual funds? Experts say theres no magic number
A 20-30% investment target can be a useful starting point, but the right SIP depends on your goals, emergency savings and ability to increase inv
ISMA defends E20 fuel, silent on mileage drop
Sugar industry body says concerns over ethanol-blended fuel are driven by misinformation, not evidence.
EPFO will credit FY26 interest at 8.25% to 34 crore member accounts by July 15. Members can check the updated amounts online through various meth
Earning 30 lakh? The wrong tax regime could cost you over 1 lakh
A 30 lakh salary puts taxpayers in a bracket where tax planning matters more than ever. Here's how much tax you pay under the old and new regimes
Clubbing income: Tax return mistakes that many discover only after receiving a notice
As taxpayers finalize their returns this filing season, it may be worthwhile to spend a few extra minutes reviewing investments in the name of yo
Starting a SIP? Here is why building the right portfolio matters more
SIPs are effective for discipline, but they don't ensure a balanced portfolio. Proper portfolio construction requires mapping goals, managing ass
EPFO system upgrade: Your PF claim may be delayed after latest update Here's how long it will take
The EPFO informs users that claim processing may be delayed due to a recent database consolidation and software upgrade. Services are restored bu
EPF Scheme 2026: Who can withdraw their entire EPF corpus? Check all 7 cases
The EPF Scheme, 2026 allows members to withdraw their entire provident fund balance only under specified circumstances. Here's a detailed guide t
India's energy storage requirement set to jump from 1 GWh to 888 GWh by 2035-36: Report
India on track to surpass 10 GWh of installed BESS capacity by the year-end, the report said
EPF Scheme 2026: Can employers cap EPF contribution at 1,800? Here's what the law says
Labour Law Reporter emphasizes that while 1,800 is the default PF contribution, employers must have legal grounds to reduce contributions beyond
A soft credit inquiry allows individuals and financial institutions to review credit information without affecting credit scores. Here's how soft
The Income Tax (I-T) department has released an Excel utility for ITR-5, enabling taxpayers to file their return for the assessment year 2026-27.
Residents with foreign assets or overseas income must file ITR-2 instead of ITR-1 before 31 July. Check who needs to file, mandatory disclosure s
El Nio dry spell hits hydroelectricity generation, burdening power grid
Generation from hydroelectric plants fell almost 21% from a year earlier, the steepest drop since February 2024, data from power ministry showed
Experts say there are no pure-play ethanol mutual funds, but investors can gain exposure through select index, thematic and sectoral funds. Given
60 lakh salary: Here is how to calculate final tax liability after surcharge under new tax regime
A 60 lakh salary attracts a surcharge of 10% under the new tax regime in addition to slab-wise income tax and 4% health and education cess. In th
Agro-chemicals start-up Atomgrid to launch product for Indian farmers soon
It plans to expand further in Latin America, South-East Asia and Africa, before entering the US and Europe, says the Bengaluru firms co-founder
EPS pension 2026: How much monthly pension can you get after 10 years of service?
The EPS Pension 2026 replaces previous schemes and retains the core pension formula. Employees who need a monthly pension must have 10 years of s
Agri-Next to support 150 start-ups for technology driven innovations
The initiative aims to bridge the gap between innovation and farming by enabling start-ups to take cutting-edge technologies directly to farmers
Monsoon recovery to support kharif sowing as rainfall activity improves: Report
The report noted, India's cumulative rainfall up to 6 July 2026 stood at 170.7 mm, 20 per cent below the long period average (LPA)
Government adds Navi Mumbai Airport to list of ports to import medicines
Latest addition takes the number of ports for import drugs to 42
Air India Delhi-bound flight aborts takeoff at Mumbai airport after ATC instruction
Airport sources said the takeoff was aborted because an arriving Air India Express Boeing 737 had not yet vacated the runway
Rainfall deficit narrows to 12% as July records above-normal rainfall: Govt
A high-level review assessed the likely impact of El Nino on the kharif season and other sectors
With the July 31 deadline approaching, only a small percentage of taxpayers have filed their returns. Cleartax CEO Archit Gupta warns against ass
Income-tax returns: Today we explain the circumstances under which taxpayers can appoint authorised representative, the requirements, eligibility
PM Council studyblames slow battery adoption for solar-induced stress
Theultra-lowprices ofelectricityduring midday (average 1.11 akWhrin May) andhigh ighprices during the nights (9.71)showsthe stress
Bought US startup shares using overseas savings? Here's how India will tax it
A returning NRI who invested overseas savings in a US startup may not face tax on the purchase itself, but discounted acquisitions and annual for
Domestic air passenger traffic rises 11.6 per cent in May
Industry insiders cite stronger summer travel demand, calibrated capacity deployment and gradual recovery in seat utilisation
Kamarajar port becomes Indias 2nd major port to offer 18-metre draft
The port, whichcan now handle fully laden Capesize vessels carrying cargo parcels of up to 1,70,000 DWT
UP Data Center Policy 2026 sends strong signal to market: Experts
Bundelkhand and Purvanchal will receive additional incentives, investment target of over Rs. 2-lakh crore, the UP government said adding that the
Missile diplomacy: Indonesia signs pact to buy Indias BrahMos and Astra missiles
The two deals show intent and in-principle agreement to buy the battle proven missiles
Why has India cut broken grain share in PDS rice under Rice Milling Transformation scheme?
The CCEA approved the rice milling scheme last week, cutting the share of broken rice from 25% to 10% for white rice and from 16% to 5% for parbo
EPFO: Taxation rule on Voluntary Provident Fund the 2.5 lakh VPF threshold, explained
VPF allows employees to contribute more than the mandatory EPF rate for a larger retirement corpus. Contributions over 2.5 lakh face taxation on
Embraer receives DGCA certification for larger E-Jets, paves way for India entry
The approval is expected to support airlines looking to expand regional connectivity with aircraft suited for shorter runways and new routes.
A Delhi taxpayer was denied a 17 lakh tax refund due to late e-verification of his ITR while caring for his ill father. ITAT ruled that denying t
The Tamil Nadu state government has today hiked the salaries of employees working at its TASMAC liquor outlet by 25% with aim to bring in reforms
Chinas share of Indias auto component imports rises to 36% in FY26: ACMA
Overall, auto components sector records 7.60 lakh crore turnover in FY26
HDFC Bank's revised MCLR now ranges from 8.05% to 8.70%, affecting borrowers linked to the one-year or three-year rates. While the overnight rate
8th pay commission: The All India NPS Employees Federation (AINPSEF) has demanded HRA revision, minimum monthly transport allowance, DA hike, and
Indian government urge to look into problems created by fertilizer subsidies
SOMS stakeholders urge the centre to end tagging of fertilizers, forcing farmers to pay more
Delayed monsoon cuts Marathwada sowing area by nearly 18 lakh hectares
With rainfall still 13% below normal, overall sowing has reached only about 58%, prompting the agriculture department to advise farmers to wait f
Kerala fishing boat operators seek wider consultations on Merchant Shipping Rules
The Federation of Fishing Boat and Fishery Industries of Kerala noted that the proposed rules could have far-reaching implications and therefore
Govt approves pan-India rollout of PM-SETU, clears 1,237 crore ITI upgrade plans
The committee also cleared 1,237.58 crore in strategic investments for industry-led modernisation of ITIs.
Shawl exports surge, but Kashmir handicrafts recovery remains uneven
Official data from the Directorate of Handicrafts, Export Promotion show exports of shawls rose to 588.23 crore during 2025-26 from 305.52 crore
Blurgs AI raises $2.2 million to expand maritime intelligence platform
The funding will strengthen Blurgs AIs platform, expand its team and support global growth
Top 5 business cycle mutual funds compared: AUM, returns and portfolio strategy
Business cycle funds aim to capture opportunities across different phases of the business cycle: growth, recession, slump, and recovery. ICICI Pr
DA hike: Kerala is considering a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance for state government employees to be disbursed in their August salaries, ahead
The income tax department has launched Form 68 under the Income-tax Act, 2025, for specified investment funds to file exempt income statements an
Facing labour shortage, TN palm climber designs 60,000 spiral iron staircase
Dinakaraj said, With these iron stairs built around the palmyra tree, anyonefrom children to womencan effortlessly climb to the very top without
Stretching a 35,000 monthly pension requires careful planning, especially in smaller cities like Lucknow and other similar urban areas. A structu
Over 1.55 lakh crore guarantee cover issued under ECLGS 5.0: FinMin
The scheme has benefited India's small businesses with 98% of the total number of guarantees and 82% of the total guaranteed amount going to MSME
India, Indonesia sign health, education pacts; IIM Bangalore to open campus in East Java
The IIM Bangalore campus will be set up at the Singhasari Special Economic Zone in Indonesias East Java province
Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd shift Gemini Asia-Europe service back to Suez route
The move replaces the longer Cape of Good Hope route, reducing transit times between Asia and the eastern Mediterranean, although the companies s
Digital arrest scams cost Indians 4,000 crore since 2022: How fraud works and ways to stay safe
Digital arrest scams have cost Indians more than 4,000 crore since 2022 as fraudsters impersonate government officials to steal money. Check how
Gold fever breaks, leaving silver linings for singed investors
As speculative hype fizzles out and global central banks slow their purchases, the sharp drop in gold and silver highlights the danger oftrading
Australia suspends 60% of Indian fumigation service providers
Suspension of 44 service providers follows a biosecurity audit, which is carried out continuously
Top 5 money market funds based on 1-year returns: Union Money Market Fund leads with over 6% return
Money market funds invest in money market instruments with a maturity of up to 1 year. Based on one-year performance, Union Money Market Fund has
IMD: Heavy rains lash Gujarat, Konkan, Costal Karnataka, Madhya Maharashtra
Mondays depression weakens into well-marked low-pressure area, set to weaken further, as rains head north and east towards Himalayan foothills
PAN-Aadhaar linking for ITR filing: Why it matters and how to complete the process online
PAN-Aadhaar linking is essential for eligible taxpayers to keep their PAN active and avoid disruptions in tax-related services. Taxpayers with un
Our inflation and interest rates now depend more on monsoon than crude oil
With crude prices cooling after the West Asia truce, the monsoonand its impact on food inflationmay become the biggest factor shaping RBI's inter
Health insurance proposal form: Step-by-step guide to filling it correctly and avoiding claim issues
Fill a health insurance proposal form correctly with this step-by-step guide. Understand required details, medical disclosures, nominee informati
Stock markets climb in early trade on foreign fund inflows
From the laggards, Trent tumbled 9.8%. Larsen & Toubro, Bharat Electronics, ITC and Tata Steel were also among the laggards
Wheat products promotion body to host 2-day meet on value chains at Varanasi
The conclave from July 9 is is expected to be one of the biggest wheat industry gatherings of the year in the country
India to support development of Indonesia specific EVM, export Astra and more Brahmos missiles
Talks to cover cooperation defence, ports and critical minerals
IndiaUK trade deal to make imported Scotch whisky cheaper: Prices may drop 510% for Indian consumers
The IndiaUK FTA is set to come into effect on 15 July. One of the biggest takeaways for Indian consumers is the gradual reduction in prices of im
For AY 2026-27, the earlier Other Exempt Income field in Schedule EI has been removed. In its place, the department has now introduced a new repo
Indias 163.65 LT fertilizer stock, rising production to help meet Kharif demand, says govt
Natural gas supply to urea plants, which had dropped to nearly 65% during the disruption after war has now been fully restored to 100%, allowing
Gold and silver prices today, 7 July: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major In
New EPF Scheme 2026: Know withdrawal frequency limits for essential, housing and special needs
Under the EPF Scheme, 2026, withdrawals have been simplified into three categories: essential needs, housing needs and special circumstances.
