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REITs are often mistaken for fixed-income products due to their regular payouts, but they carry equity-like risks. Their returns depend on rental
Selling US-listed shares after returning to India? Here's how they are taxed
The Indian tax law does not provide any special exemption or relief for losses or gains arising solely due to depreciation of the Indian rupee ag
Urad eases on improved crop prospects, weak demand
As per the Agriculture Ministry data, the All India average wholesale mandi prices of urad have eased to Rs 8,638 per quintal as of August 3
Indias rice procurement up 5% in 2025-26, as Govt buys 18% higher from rabi crop
DGCA summons Air India management after Phuket-Delhi altitude loss incident
Investigators are analysing flight data, cockpit recordings and witness accounts to determine the cause of the mid-air altitude loss incident
The OFS allows the government to boost its financial resources while enhancing public ownership in the nations largest life insurer.
UPI users may remain unaffected even if Merchant Discount Rate is introduced, according to Bernstein. The brokerage expects large merchants to be
Amid protests, govt officials say ISI Bill aims institute to excel as a globally recognised centre
The Bill, introduced on Monday seeks to replace the Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959, under which the ISI was declared an institution of na
DGFT notifies export-only inventory rules for foreign-funded e-commerce firms
Experts warn export e-commerce ease could open door to wider foreign retail demands
Commerce Department begins mapping gaps in testing, certification infra to boost exports
Industry asked to identify bottlenecks to strengthen quality infrastructure, improve market access
Relief for defence startups as MoD agrees to fully reimburse 18% GST on R&D grants
The clarification removes uncertainty over tax reimbursement for defence innovators, strengthening support for research, product development and
Indias arecanut acreage rises 30%, but production and productivity decline
Total area under arecanut cultivation increased from 8.49 lakh hectares (lh) in 2021-22 to 11.06 lh in 2025-26
Interest rates on fixed deposits differ significantly among banks. Investors should consider factors such as bank reputation and financial goals
Tamil Nadu pursues Hosur-Bommasandra Metro link, unveils Cooum revival plan
Budget outlines major investments in urban mobility, sustainable transport, road infrastructure and river restoration to improve connectivity and
Air India appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as new CEO
Former Ethiopian Airlines chief takes charge as Air India seeks to strengthen leadership while navigating financial pressures, regulatory scrutin
Bharat International Rice Conference to drive global rice trade dialogue in October
The conference brings together stakeholders from across the rice value chain, including exporters, importers, millers, traders, policymakers, res
Cabinet Secretary Somanathan, Home Secretary Mohan get one-year extension
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension
Boost your savings on autopilot: How cash optimisation apps put your surplus money to work
Cash optimisation apps allow you to park unused money in liquid mutual funds or fixed deposits, delivering higher yields than standard savings ac
Akasa Air backs proposal to let airport operators own airlines
Vinay Dube says regulatory safeguards can address concerns while encouraging greater competition, consumer choice and growth in Indias fast-expan
INROAD, Rubber Board launches educational video series for natural rubber growers
The video series is aimed at helping nearly three lakh rubber farmers boost their skills and productivity as part of the 150-crore iSPEED program
The EPFO is expected to launch E-PRAAPTI by the end of August to help members recover money lying in old or inactive PF accounts. The Aadhaar-bas
The RBI has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% while raising its FY27 growth forecast and trimming its inflation estimate. Here's why salaried
The RBI held the policy repo rate at 5.25%, maintaining a cautious stance amid uncertainties. Governor Malhotra noted the uncertain growth outloo
Beyond 31 July: Taxpayer's guide to every ITR deadline
While business and professional filers of ITR-3 and ITR-4 get more time, even those who missed the 31 July deadline get a chance to file a belate
Government notifies rules for inventory-based cross-border e-commerce exports
The move follows the governments decision to allow e-commerce companies with foreign investment to maintain inventory in India exclusively for ex
Does paying off a loan early improve your credit score? Here's what experts say
Early loan repayment reduces interest costs but may not immediately improve credit scores. Experts explain how timely payments, credit utilisatio
What India's investors can learn from South Korea's market meltdown
South Korea's AI-driven stock market boom turned into a sharp rout within weeks. Here's what Indian investors can learn about leverage, passive i
The great Indian savings paradox: more money saved, less wealth built
Indian households are among the world's most disciplined savers. But an increasing share of those savings is flowing into unproductive assets, li
Mutual fund returns 2026: Pharma, small-cap funds outperform as last year's winners stumble
A sharp reversal has reshaped the mutual fund leaderboard in 2026, with many of last year's best-performing categories slipping. Here's what the
ITR filing for F&O traders: Turnover isn't trade value. Experts explain how to calculate it
F&O traders need to understand turnover calculation before filing ITR. Check how futures and options turnover is computed, why it affects tax aud
IMD: Heavy rainfall over TN, Puducherry, Karnataka, kerala for next 3 days
The vigorous wind regime is also expected to sustain strong surface winds and frequent showers along stretches of the west coast and the interior
8th Pay Commission Jaipur meetings on 31 August1 September: Who can apply, what to know
8th Pay Commission: Stakeholder consultations will be held in Jaipur on 31 August and 1 September. Central government and UT employee association
Income tax refunds occur when paid taxes exceed actual liabilities after deductions and they are processed after ITR e-verification. Here's when
Services growth slows markedly in July, PMI dipped to 53.3
Manufacturing has a share of over 17% in GVA. Both the indices are derived from responses collected among purchasing executives of 400 companies
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra noted that the Indian economy has remained resilient amidst persisting global headwinds
Belated income tax return AY 2026-27: How to file, late filing charges and what you may lose
Taxpayers who missed the July 31 ITR deadline can still file a belated return until December 31, 2026. Here's the filing process, applicable late
MPC leaves repo rate unchanged at 5.25%; neutral stance continues
With this, the Committee, which met from August 3rd to August 5th, has kept the repo rate on hold at 5.25 per cent in its last four meeting
The EPF officers body has asked the Labour Ministry to hire more experts for better service delivery, citing delays in claim settlements. With in
RBI MPC Meeting Live Updates: Will the RBI keep repo rate unchanged?
The repo rate has been unchanged in the last 3 RBI Monetary Policy meets and the neutral stance has been maintained since June 2025 in the past 7
The Centre is considering raising the EPF wage ceiling from 15,000 to 25,000, subject to Cabinet approval. If notified, the move could bring more
LICs equity investment strategy explained as the Finance Ministry reveals how the insurer managed policyholders funds in listed companies over fi
Found errors in your filed ITR? Check due date and whether revising attracts penalty
Taxpayers can file a revised return if they have made mistakes in their initial submission before the 31 July deadline. Know the due date and whe
Income Tax Department's NUDGE drive leads to 1.25 crore updated ITRs, 9,494 crore extra tax
The CBDT's technology-driven NUDGE campaign prompted 1.25 crore taxpayers to revise or update their ITRs over FY25 and FY26. The voluntary compli
EPFO eOffice app unavailable today during scheduled upgrade; check details
EPFO's e-Office application will be unavailable from 6 pm to 9.30 pm today due to a scheduled system upgrade. Members may experience temporary se
The stock markets new closing auction mechanism changes how closing prices are determined for F&O stocks. The shift from VWAP-based closing price
Franklin Templeton's new open-ended short term debt scheme, the Franklin India Short Term Fund opens NFO from 5th to 11th August. Here's all inve
Factor investing has gained significant traction as investors increasingly seek rule-based strategies over traditional market-cap investing. Whil
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara's Arjun Saluja taught us to chase FIRE, but how to protect it for 50 years
An early retiree must build a larger retirement corpus by targeting a lower withdrawal rate in retirement and by maintaining a margin of safety i
Late rains revive kharif hopes in Telangana
Citing reports, Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said a few days ago that the adverse impact of El Nio would continue into August as we
Today, we look at how employees provident fund members can file a grievance with the retirement fund body, the step-by-step process to register a
Goyal may visit US next month-end for G20 Trade Ministerial
Visit could hold added significance as conversation between India, US on proposed trade pact is ongoing
Rice-wheat monoculture impacting Punjabs soil health, says study
Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Bhagirath Choudhary tells the Lok Sabha that it has affected soil physical health wit
Indian farmers may grow worlds first gene edited rice variety this winter
ICAR is expected to sign a MoU this month with US-based Corteva, which holds the license for the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology
Jet fuel demand slips to lowest in over two years in July
Airline operations saw moderation with carriers reducing capacity across domestic, international markets
Electronic mode of payment outside negative list likely to attract MDR
Bill will enable the government to notify which instruments, category of people making payment, threshold, etc for exemption from MDR
The Centre said over 1.18 lakh eligible beneficiaries have opted for the Unified Pension Scheme since its rollout in April 2025. Introduced to pr
How much equity is enough? A simple asset allocation guide for conservative investors
Volatile markets have led retail investors to reconsider their investment options amid inflation. Fixed deposits and debt funds carry lower risk,
Cleartrip launches Bus 2.0 with access to over 6.5 lakh routes across India
The expansion broadens nationwide connectivity while simplifying travel planning through integrated bookings across multiple transport modes and
ICAR develops Indias first fully annotated T2T genome of pigeonpea variety Asha
The breakthrough genome resource is expected to speed gene discovery, precision breeding and productivity gains for one of Indias key pulse crops
Dairy major Hatsun Agro Product plans 1000 crore capex in FY27
The Chennai-based firm posted revenues of 9,959 crore in FY26 an increase of 14.5 per cent from the previous fiscal
ICARs vaccine against African Swine Fever (ASF) to bolster Indias biosecurity
African Swine Fever is one of the most devastating trans-boundary animal diseases affecting domestic and wild pigs worldwide
India is in touch with all stakeholders regarding Chabahar port operations: MEA
Indias Chabahar project is strategically important as it provides access to Afghanistan and Central Asia while bypassing Pakistan
More than 31.82 crore unorganised workers have registered on the e-Shram portal, gaining access to social security schemes and welfare services.
EPFO likely to launch E-PRAAPTI digital initiative by August end to trace inoperative PF accounts
The EPFO is conducting trials for a back-end software upgrade to stabilise a national database of EPF subscribers
8th pay commission: Vacancies for consultants open Here's who is eligible and how to apply
The 8th pay commission has invited candidates to apply for various consultant roles. Here's who is eligible, how to apply, the terms of the job,
Marriage, money and modern expectations: Is India ready for the prenup talk?
Though prenuptial agreements face legal hurdles in Indian courts, an evolving marriage landscape demands a legal framework that balances pre-mari
Blenders lift tea prices at Coonoor auctions
The procurement policy of blenders complying with prescribed pesticide residue standards and applicable regulatory requirements has made them foc
Can you get a death claim on a lapsed life insurance policy? Here's what Consumer Commission says
The Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission rules that while a lapsed life insurance policy does not entitle nominees to a death
Probate no longer mandatory: what it means for estate planning
The omission of Section 213 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 has changed the legal position on probate in India. While probate remains availabl
Punjab High Court orders state govt to clear pending DA within 15 days Here's all we know
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered the Punjab government to clear pending dearness allowance arrears for employees and pensioners within t
Indias hospitality industry to grow 7-9% in FY27 despite global headwinds: ICRA
Domestic travel demand is expected to sustain hotel occupancy and room rates despite weaker foreign tourist arrivals and geopolitical uncertainti
India on track for $5.1 trillion GDP by FY29, says Finance Minister
The government outlined a broad-based economic roadmap centred on investment, manufacturing, exports, infrastructure and innovation to sustain lo
Assess beneficiaries' jurisdictions before planning cross-border succession
The choice between a trust and a will should be informed not only by control and asset protection considerations, but also by taxation, treaty re
How do cash optimization apps work, and are they right for you?
These platforms move idle cash into liquid funds to beat traditional savings account rates and offer brand perks, but come with hidden costs, tax
The 31 August ITR deadline is meant for specific taxpayers, including freelancers, professionals, traders and small business owners filing ITR-3
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha today. It amends laws regarding pa
IndiGo should remain disciplined, resilient: CEO Willie Walsh tells staff
Walsh, who took charge as the CEO on Monday
Indias LPG consumption at 6-month high in July
Indias LPG consumption reached a six-month high of approximately 2.37 million tonnes in July 2026, an 8% month-on-month increase, according to th
KUFOS signs MoU with NAARM, Hyderabad for collaborative research
The MoU provides a framework for collaborative research, exchange of students and faculty, capacity building, joint teaching and extension initia
SEBI warns investors against unauthorised unlisted share platforms. Check these 5 tips
SEBI has repeatedly cautioned investors against using unauthorised platforms for buying or selling unlisted shares. Here are 5 checks to verify p
PM Surya Ghar achieves 5 million rooftop solar installations
The pace of installation has risen from 5,038 installations a day in October 2025, to nearly 16,328 installations a day in July 2026
SEBI's new GARUDA framework cuts the launch time for eligible AIF schemes to 10 working days. Experts explain how the reform could benefit invest
India extends anti-dumping duty on 4 products in July; imposes duty on one
Duties were extended on untreated fumed silica; arylides; seamless tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of iron, alloy or non-alloy steel; and normal
Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight experiences turbulence; 12 people onboard suffer injuries
Air India said there have been no reports of serious injuries.
Jupiter Wagons, Italy's Lucchini RS partner to build railwheel manufacturing platform in India
The partnership will make railway wheels, axles and wheelsets across the entire value chain, from raw material processing to finished products
Home prices and rental yields rise together in India's top cities, Noida and Gurugram top the list
ANAROCK study shows home prices and rental yields have risen together across India's top housing markets since 2019. Noida, Gurugram, Bengaluru a
EPFO warns members to verify Date of Joining, Exit details or risk PF, pension benefits
EPFO has urged members to verify and correct their Date of Joining and Date of Exit details to avoid delays in PF withdrawals and pension claims.
In a first, Wind energy tenders surpass solar in Q1 FY27
Wind energy accounted for more than one-third of the total tenders of the over 9 gigawatt (GW) tenders floated during the June quarter of the cur
RBI's August 2026 redemption calendar lists six Sovereign Gold Bond tranches eligible for premature exit after the mandatory five-year holding pe
More rain forecast for Assam-Meghalaya as monsoon roars in North-East
Moisture reservoir swings away from Central India, tracking the monsoon trough that has repositioned itself entirely over land
