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Taxpayers who falsely claim deductions to reduce tax liabilities could face severe penalties, prosecution, or imprisonment. Here are the conseque
India orders real-time tracking of seafarers amid West Asia maritime security crisis
Following deadly attacks on two merchant ships, the government ordered real-time monitoring, dedicated family support and tighter safety measures
EPFO automates PF transfer after job switch Does it benefit private or exempted PF trust members?
EPFO simplifies the provident fund transfer process for Aadhaar-linked and KYC-compliant UAN holders by automating it, reducing paperwork. Here's
India-UK FTA kicks in Wednesday, giving most labour-intensive exports zero-duty access
Textiles, footwear, leather, marine products and engineering goods to gain competitiveness; UK secures phased tariff cuts on autos, Scotch whisky
El Nio effect: Telangana asks farmers to go for alternative crops
Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said that the neighbouring States of Maharashtra and Karnataka, the two upper riparian State
Zero tariffs, bigger opportunity: Indian exporters upbeat about competitive edge in UK market
Rising enquiries from UK buyers boost confidence, though some exporters await greater clarity on operational procedures
MPEDA to start fresh chilled fish exports to UK under IndiaUK CETA
The UK continues to be an important market for Indian seafood, driven by strong demand from the large Indian diaspora and a growing consumer pref
Work is underway to compile the ISP for sub-sectors such as health and residential care, education, and ownership of dwellings
Direct tax collection jumps 16% to 6.5 lakh crore
This momentum was led by net corporate tax collections, which surged over 22% to approximately 2.40 lakh crore, while net personal income tax (no
DGFT amends trade policy to prohibit imports made with forced labour
Measure could strengthen Indias position in ongoing US Section 301 investigation
NCDEX to launch guar korma futures to help exporters hedge their risks
India is a leading shipper of guar korma, which is a byproduct obtained from the germ part of guarseeds, to Europes dairy belt; Guar is commonly
Annapurna Yojana: Haven't you received your payment yet? 8 reasons why
The first funds of the Annapurna Yojana were credited to nearly 1.1 crore beneficiaries. West Bengal's Chief Minister reported 1.6 crore applicat
Same trip, same loss: why was one insurance claim rejected?
In situations where two insured individuals are affected by the same insured event but receive contradictory decisions, it is reasonable to seek
India set to ban Paraquat herbicide, issues draft Order
Final notification on the bar likely to be issued after August 12 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Fibre boats flout monsoon trawling ban under cover of darkness, allege operators
They claimed that while mechanised boat owners are strictly complying with the restrictions and incurring financial losses during the ban period,
L&Ts 1,100-crore expansion at Kattupalli shipyard to include new fabrication and assembly shops
Seeks fresh environmental and CRZ clearances for the expansion
Mangaluru International Airport receives ACI Level 5 accreditation
The airport received the ACI Level 4 accreditation in July 2025.
Cropin, Google Cloud launch OrbitAI; an agentic AI platform for food and agriculture
The platform delivers region-specific, actionable recommendations in natural language, grounded in verified agricultural intelligence and real-wo
CLFMA organises dairy meet in Ludhiana
Focus on scientific feeding, nutrition and knowledge sharing to boost productivity and resilience
Mining, construction equipment industry posts 3% rise in domestic sales; exports surge 31.5%
Ministry of Heavy Industries, Bhatia said the sector's growth has been propelled by sustained public investment in infrastructure across all doma
Ladakh to begin premium apricot exports to UAE on Wednesday
Kunzang Wangmo, Chief Horticulture Officer (CHO), told businessline that the five-metric-tonne consignment will be dispatched from Ladakh Bhavan
Indian edible oil imports decline 30% in June as palm and soybean oil shipments fall
The decline was primarily driven by a collapse in palm oil demand to 4.87 lt in June against 5.46 lt in May
Domestic steel prices to stay mixed as monsoon weighs on long products: Report
The report said global and domestic steel prices showed mixed trends
EPS Scheme 2026: 5 key pension benefits for a family every EPF subscriber should know
The Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) offers financial security to an employee's family through widow pension, child pension, nominee pension and d
Indias wholesale inflation accelerates to 9.9% in June, driven by fuel costs
West Asia crisis, effective Strait of Hormuz blockade and food price spillover lift WPI inflation sharply
Got a salary hike? Here's what to check before raising your SIP amount
A salary hike is a good opportunity to increase SIP amount, but investors should first review their financial goals, emergency fund and asset all
Crystal Crop launches six innovations for kharif season
Across key crop segments, integrated solutions for disease, weed, insect and nutrition management are being offered
Check how to apply for a Baal Aadhaar card in 2026, documents required, eligibility, mandatory biometric updates at ages five and 15, enrolment p
The quiet edge: saving more trumps the exciting habit of investing better
Work out how much you can save, push that figure a little higher than is comfortable, and only then spend energy on choosing the funds. Simplicit
TCS to power digital operations at JFK Airports New Terminal One
The IT major will deploy AI-powered passenger processing, baggage handling, cybersecurity and terminal management systems using its Cognix and ig
Gold allocation rule: Divide your age by 2 to know how much gold to hold in your portfolio
A simple rule of thumb is to divide your age by two to determine the percentage of your portfolio that should be invested in gold. Under this rul
Why investors are shifting to tier-II cities for higher commercial real estate returns
As soaring office rents and land prices push companies beyond India's biggest metros, investors are finding stronger yieldsand new risksin emergi
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that a new and improved IRCTC website will be launched by 15 July. The upgraded portal is e
Addressing the India-Spain Business Forum, Goyal welcomed a proposal by Spain's Minister of Economy, Trade and Business, Carlos Cuerpo, to jointl
Research documentary highlights decline of Indias indigenous cattle
The 14.51-minute documentary explores the economic, social, and agricultural factors behind the decline of the desi cow and its implications for
Gold and silver prices today, 14 July: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major I
The Hyderabad Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has ruled that a gift from a mother cannot be treated as an unexplained investment by the inco
India, EU to soon finish legal scrubbing of trade pact text: Goyal
India EU free trade agreement legal scrub should be over in another week or two, Goyal said while addressing the India-Spain Business Forum
Gujarats Unjha cumin and fennel get Geographical Indication tag
The GI tag officially recognises the two spices as originating from Unjha in north Gujarat, one of India's largest spice trading hubs
8th Pay Commission: Level 1 and Level 10 salaries compared under 2.1, 2.5 and 3.0 fitment factors
The 8th Pay Commission's fitment factor will determine future salary and pension revisions for government employees. Here's how different fitment
As the 31 August deadline nears, taxpayers can use the Income-Tax Departments Excel Utility for ITR-5 and ITR-7 on the e-filing portal for FY26.
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Beneficiary women will get 2,500 per month under the scheme earlier known as Mahila Samriddhi Yojna. Check here for details
India watches West Asia escalation closely as tension spirals
US to reinstate blockade on Iranian vessels, and charge 20 per cent% on all other cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, says Trump
Goods exports rise 15.5% in June
Import surge pushes trade deficit to five-month high
Hydrogen-powered trucks, buses get 7-year permit exemption given to EVs, ethanol-powered vehicles
Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland and VE Commercial Vehicles could benefit from the Ministry decision
India, US fully engaged in balanced trade deal: Goyal
Commerce Secretary says framework deal is ready to be signed once preferential market access issue is structured
FM asks banks to step up NRI outreach as FCNR mobilisation gathers pace
Banks reported that FCNR(B) deposit mobilisation had shown a clear accelerating trend
Soybean imports up at 7.77 lakh tonnes till June-end, estimates trade body SOPA
Exports of soybean meal for oil year 2025-26 projected lower at 10 lakh tonnes on higher prices
EPFO has automated the PF transfer process for Aadhaar-linked UAN holders when switching jobs. Here's who stands to benefit from this feature and
IndiGo BluChip, ALL Accor launch reciprocal loyalty partnership
The partnership spans more than 45 brands across 110 countries, creating an integrated travel rewards ecosystem for customers
8th pay commission: We take a look at the likely revision in house rent allowance (HRA) for central government employees across level 1 to 5 in X
Upcoming Bhogapuram airport in AP notified as immigration check post
This would be the third immigration check post in the state after the ones at Visakhapatnam and Tirupati airports
EAAA Alternatives wins two NHAI highway contracts worth 2,259 crore
With the addition of these assets through its portfolio company, Epic Concessions 2 Pvt Ltd, EAAAs infrastructure portfolio has expanded to 26 ro
AAI says airport expansion projects are on track to boost operations
New capacity is being created at airports to accomodate the growing fleet
India auto M&A and PE deals fall to $1.46 billion in H1 2026; Q2 transactions drop 43 per cent
Investment in aAuto has shrunk to $1.46 billion from nearly $2.8 billion in the first half; Q2 as deal volumes tumbled by 43 per cent as investor
Industree Foundation partners with Nagaland to promote bamboo-based livelihoods
An MoU with NSRLM will result inthe integration of30,000 smallholder women farmers into the bamboo value chain.
Will deposit 50 crore in 45 days: SpiceJet tells HC on dispute with Kal Airways
On May 4, the bench dismissed pleas by SpiceJet and Ajay Singh seeking a review of a January 19 order to deposit over 144 crore in the case
Want to build 1 crore corpus in 10 years? Here is the monthly SIP you need
The size of your mutual fund investment depends on two key factors: the rate of return and the amount of SIP. The higher the rate of return, the
Aastha Spintex bags 77 cr order, reflecting strong demand for cotton yarn
The confirmed order pipeline represents over 21 per cent of the companys FY25 revenue of about 352 crore
The income tax return due date for most taxpayers is July 31, 2026. Late filing incurs penalties and addition interest if you have unpaid taxes.
ITR filing 2026: Is it necessary to keep physical copies of digital tax documents? Expert explains
ITR filing is now becoming increasingly paperless, but taxpayers must securely retain key digital tax documents. A tax expert explains which reco
30 tonnes of pineapples sold at Meghalaya Festival in Delhi
The volume sold was almost double than the 15.5 tonnes sold last year at the festival
While direct plans make up 77.7% of institutional investors' mutual fund AUM, the corresponding share for individual investors is just 30%. Exper
Retail inflation rose to 4.4% in June
Silver jewellery recorded the highest inflation rate at over 133%
Its training and support initiative has helped transform the agricultural practices of smallholder women farmers
Changed jobs? Your PF won't be transferred immediately here's what triggers the automatic transfer
Your provident fund won't move instantly after you switch jobs. EPFO's new mechanism auto-triggers transfer after your new employer's first contr
BNPL impact on credit score: 5 key facts every borrower should know before using buy now, pay later
A buy now, pay later facility can help build a strong credit history when used responsibly. Timely repayments, controlled borrowing, and avoiding
India's June merchandise trade deficit widens to $30.43 billion
Economists had expected trade deficit to be $26.63 billion in June, according to a Reuters poll, compared with a deficit of $28.21 billion in the
Presumptive taxation: Who should opt for it & who should avoid it? Experts explain
The presumptive taxation scheme offers a simpler way to compute taxable income, but it may not suit every taxpayer. Here's what businesses and pr
Auto sector to post strong Q1FY27 growth; high raw material costs likely to weigh on profits: Report
The expansion was led by two-wheelers, surging 26%, followed by passenger vehicles at 24%, commercial vehicles at 20% and tractors at 18%
How much EPF can you withdraw? Check it online with these simple steps.
The new rules compress a dozen complicated advance clauses into three broad categories while requiring a mandatory 25% retirement reserve.
Adani Ports & SEZ, Gujarat Pipavav Port report higher container volumes in Q1 FY27
Container volumes at Indias 12 major ports rose 9% year-on-year in the April-June quarter of FY27, reflecting resilience in the broader port sect
Bought a car worth over 10 lakh? Here's how to claim your 1% TCS refund
If you have bought a car worth more than 10 lakh, you would have paid a TCS of 1% to the dealer. This is not an additional tax but a tax credit t
BikeWo Green Tech inks pact with Kwik Flite Support to develop integrated air cargo
The companies will jointly explore pilot air cargo operations, assess commercial opportunities, and develop scalable models for high-value, time-
Indian farm, food products expand global footprint, boosting farmers' incomes: Piyush Goyal
India's exports are on a roll. From local farms to international shelves, India's finest flavours are winning hearts worldwide, Goyal said
Filing ITR-1 this year? These new disclosure requirements could affect your return
From reporting income from two house properties to furnishing additional details for donations and rental income, the latest ITR-1 utility brings
Siemens bags 263-cr order for rail electrification of Rishikesh-Karnaprayag line
The project is expected to improve all-weather connectivity, support regional economic development, enhance mobility for residents and visitors
Retirement, child education or wealth creation: Does every SIP in your portfolio have a purpose?
Every SIP should be linked to a specific financial goal, such as retirement, a child's education, buying a house, or wealth creation. The expert
RBI new ombudsman rules: Here's why you should act quickly
The new framework empowers the ombudsman to issue interim, non-binding advisories to the regulated entity, requiring it to take action for full o
Tea Board defers web-based auction rollout again, launch now scheduled for July 21-22
According to the revised schedule, the platform will now go live at the Kolkata auction centre from Sale 31, covering both dust and leaf teas
ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund portfolio: 3 new stocks added, GAIL among 4 exits in June
India's largest large cap mutual fund shuffled its portfolio in June by adding three stocks and exiting four. Tata Steel saw the biggest increase
Indias defence capex to grow 11% CAGR to 2.8 lakh crore by FY30: Kota
With over 70% of defence procurement now sourced domestically, Indian defence firms are benefiting from faster growth and higher valuations
Air India, Air New Zealand discuss JV for non-stop flights
A joint venture is a commercial agreement where airlines collaborate on schedules, pricing, and sales, sharing costs or revenue on routes
MoRTH plans four airport-style private bus ports; first to come up in Nagpur
The proposed hubs will replace informal roadside boarding points with organised bus parking, separate washrooms for women and men, hygienic food
Magellanic Cloud arm wins 6.93-crore CCTV surveillance contract from South Central Railway
The project, to be completed within 12 months, includes AI-enabled video management infrastructure, networking, optical fibre, NVRs and related s
Income tax penalties explained: What happens if you under-report income or miss ITR filing
Taxpayers can face late filing fees, interest and penalties for different types of income tax defaults. Here's a simple guide to the key provisio
India-UK social security pact: How EPF savings will benefit Indian professionals working in the UK
From 15 July, the India-UK Double Contribution Convention Agreement will allow eligible Indian professionals on temporary UK assignments to conti
Cochin Shipyard bids for Bharat Container Shipping Line orders; eyes surge in domestic shipbuilding
Jose V.J., Director (Finance) of CSL, told that the consortium was formed to reduce Indias dependence on foreign shipping lines and cut freight o
NABARDs Gramodyam to unlock rural Indias entrepreneurial potential
Gramodyam seeks to identify, nurture, mentor and empower aspiring entrepreneurs by equipping them with industry-relevant skills, entrepreneurial
El Nino may lead to sardine decline next year: CMFRI
Grinson George, Director of CMFRI, stated that El Nio warming is expected to intensify from October to December, affecting the northern Indian Oc
