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Akasa Air, SpiceJet planes damaged after contact at Delhi airport; DGCA probes
The DGCA has launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred while one aircraft was stationary and the other was taxiing.
Delhi HC reserves order on SpiceJet plea to review 144 crore payment in Maran dispute
The airline cited financial distress and offered property as security, while the opposing side argued the issue had already been settled by highe
Foreign investments in India should be 100 times more
(This interview with Mark Mobius was originally published in October 2015. It is being republished following his passing yesterday)
6 reasons why first-time borrowers find it tough to maintain a healthy credit score
First-time borrowers often damage their credit score due to poor awareness, high utilisation and missed repayments, making disciplined financial
Lumpsum vs SIP: What mutual fund investment will make you more money? Here's which to choose
SIPs and lumpsum are two approaches an investor can take when venturing into mutual funds. Here's a look at how both work, what are the benefits
India could limit sulphur exports as supplies tighten, sources say
India exports around 800,000 tons of sulphur a year, with more than 90% going to China
Green energy players in a fix over retrospective component in mechanism to maintain grid discipline
Industry approaches MNRE for softening CERC order
Small habits, big bills: Why convenience costs more than you think
Hidden fees and spending traps in food delivery and OTT apps are eroding your savings.
China resumes buying broken rice from India
Indias prices most competitive; Beijings imports come when it has alleged the presence of GMO in New Delhis shipments
Market fall exposes flaws in aggressive mutual fund bets. Time for a reset?
Fund investing, which investors once saw as easy to manage independently, suddenly looks very discomfiting and complex in 2026. Investors feel un
The restaurant and food services sector is also facing challenges, with around 10% of restaurants reported to have shut down and business declini
New labour laws: Here's how much your in-hand salary changes for 6 lakh CTC
Effective from this fiscal year, the new labour laws are reshaping your monthly compensation structure with more focus on long term and retiremen
The two sides are also expected to discuss regional and global issues and their cooperation in international organisations
Hot, dry conditions may prevail over most of North-West, Central India for another week
Heat-building anticyclone may move across Central India and Peninsular India during next seven days
While Delhi accounts for just 3-4% of national 2W and PV sales, it acts as India's lead indicator for EV penetration
Economic normalisation could take longer: CEA Anantha Nageswaran
He said there was a need to understand the range of uncertainty arising out of the conflict, particularly in South Asia and in general in the Asi
Steady wealth creation can be achieved through mutual fund SIPs, as investors should continue to focus on disciplined investing, rupee cost avera
Why Aditya Birla Sun Life MF's Balasubramanian sees a 10-year bull market beyond the dip
A. Balasubramanian, CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life MF, views market corrections as conviction tests, urging investors to increase allocations durin
Time to focus on desi fleet creation
Everyone knows that India is heavily dependent on imports to meet its fossil fuel requirements. The decision makers felt that chartering vessels
Fuel shortage, kerosene price hike hit Kerala fisheries sector
The crisis has been worsened by insufficient diesel availability at inland fuel stations catering to fishing vessels, particularly affecting purs
New tax regime allows meal card benefit 5 conditions to claim 200 per meal tax-free
From April 1, 2026, the tax-exempt limit on employer-provided meals have been increased to 200 per meal, up from 50 earlier. Here are the key con
Individual policy, family floater, or top-up: Which is the most cost-effective?
With employer insurance often falling short, a top-up plan can offer a cost-effective way to build adequate family health protection
8th Pay Commission: NCJCM's 69,000 basic pay proposal and 3.83 fitment factor explained
8th Pay Commission proposal sparks buzz as NCJCM suggests 69,000 minimum basic pay for Group C employees, based on an elaborate table of expenses
Consent-driven credit: Why consumer-controlled data is shaping the future of lending
Consent-driven credit is reshaping lending in India by giving consumers control over their financial data through the Account Aggregator framewor
NSRCEL, Pernod Ricard India Foundation conclude 3rd cohort of Circular Economy Incubation Programme
95 lakh in grants disbursed to 10 startups working on climate-smart agriculture, plastic and glass circularity
PPF investment: How 5K monthly grows to 41 lakh and why investing before the 5th matters
The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a long-term savings option favored by risk-averse investors for its government backing and tax benefits. Here'
GE, HAL clinch tech deal on joint jet engine plan
The pact includes the transfer of manufacturing expertise to India and will be followed by a final contract
India rejects USTR allegations, seeks end to Section 301 probe
Calling the claims baseless and lacking evidence, India has urged the US to terminate the probe
The 8th Pay Commission is reviewing salary hikes and pension structures for central government employees, with various consultations scheduled in
New labour laws: Here's how much your take-home pay changes for 10 lakh CTC
Take-home salary to decrease? Effective from this fiscal year, the new labour laws are reshaping how your salary is credited each month with more
Indias sugar output rises 8% to 27.39 mt as of April 15 in current season
While Uttar Pradesh saw a marginal decline, improved recovery rates and ongoing crushing in select states could further boost total production be
US Ambassador meets Oil Minister Puri over expanding energy purchases
Since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, India has been upping its LPG and LNG imports from the US.
NAAS suggests govt to consider one-time licensing for imported horticulture hybrids
NAAS says improved varieties and hybrids of import-dependent seeds should be developed in India
Indias exports in FY26 grow 4% to $860 billion; trade deficit widens by $25 billion
Merchandise imports rise to $774.98 billion
Polavaram project: Construction of ECRF dam to be be completed by March 2028
The water from the right and left main canals should be efficiently distributed to reservoirs and tanks to meet irrigation and other needs, Naidu
Climate-hit Kashmir saffron farmers battle rising porcupine menace
Farmers and experts attribute the rising incidence of porcupine attacks to deforestation, which has pushed the animals out of their natural habit
Want to leverage your gold for a line of credit? We explain what gold loan and gold overdraft facility is, what you get you and which is the bett
Govt enhances C3, C4 allocation for pharma, packaging chemical sectors to 1,000 tonnes/day
The allocation is based on specific quantity and refinery source as determined by the Centre for High Technology
Indian negotiators to resume talks on US trade deal from April 20
The India-UK FTA is expected by May 2026 as part of an aggressive government roadmap to finalise several major trade pacts this year
How to build 50 lakh tax-free corpus using Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana to secure your daughter's future
A powerful long-term savings plan through Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) can help parents build a 50 lakh corpus for their daughter through disci
ITC becomes first in India to get FSA 3.0 certification for wheat and paddy
The initiative spans over 22,000 acres and 3,500 farmers, promoting better yields, environmental benefits, and stronger global market access thro
Wholesale inflation rises to 3-month high of 3.9% in March
Rise in inflation was driven by escalating costs for fuel and power
How much should your SIP be to make 2.5 crore in less than 25 years?
The right approach is to work backwards from your financial goals. These typically include major life milestones such as purchasing a house, fund
Gold loans are not easy money in a volatile market
The gold loan market has reached a record 16 trillion, but rising delinquency rates signal emerging credit stress. As market volatility triggers
Estate planning: What is a settlement deed? Can it override a will? We explain
Estate planning is crucial for family clarity after one's passing. Here's all you need to know about a settlement deed, why it is prepared, how i
Zero tax beyond 12 lakh salary: How to stretch it to 15 lakh
From EPF and NPS to meal allowances and car leases, the new tax regime rewards how your CTC is built.
India aims for cocoa self-sufficiency by 2040 under new roadmap
Knowledge paper recommends launch of National Mission on Cocoa, boost R&D and innovation
Indias unemployment rate rises to 5.1% in March
The figure matched economists expectations in a Reuters poll, indicating a slight uptick but broadly stable labour market conditions.
Sam Altman-backed Glydways seeks $250 million to scale robocar projects
The company is developing pod-based autonomous transport systems and is expanding globally, with projects in the US, Middle East, and Asia. Howev
Indias trade deficit narrows to $20.67 billion in March
.However, escalating tensions involving Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz pose risks to Indias exports and could increase energy and s
Datamatics powers Mumbai Metro Lines 2B & 9 with AFC, mobile ticketing
The AFC system enables faster entry and exit at stations, supports automatic fare deduction and is compatible with both QR-coded tickets and comm
Avi Polymers launches KrishiBuddy AI platform to empower small farmers
The platform helps smallholder farmers with crop planning, real-time crop monitoring, market price tracking, pest alerts, and profit estimation
New labour codes: Why your tax burden may rise under revised salary structure explained
With the introduction of new labour codes, salary structures are changing, requiring basic pay and allowances to constitute at least 50% of total
Rule of 72 decoded: This is how long PPF, FD, SCSS and SSY take to double your money
The Rule of 72 shows how various small government schemes, such as PPF, FD, SSY and SCSS, help investors estimate wealth-doubling time, compare r
You can accumulate 55.88 crore by initial savings of 30 a day
How to become rich: Using the 15% annual step-up, one can accumulate 55.88 crore in 35 years by saving 30 a day and investing them in monthly SIP
Indian agriculture sector under threat by below-Normal Monsoon, El Nino, and West Asia war: ICRA
The IMD first long-range forecast (LRF) for the 2026 Southwest Monsoon pegs rainfall at 92% (+-5%) of the Long Period Average (LPA), indicating b
Jeh Aerospace inks pact with Liebherr-Aerospace to supply high-precision components
Under the agreement, Jeh Aerospace will manufacture and supply these components from its Hyderabad facility, becoming part of France - basedLiebh
Transfer tax on shares, mutual funds: When it is tax-free and when it is not explained
Equity shares or mutual fund units can be transferred within families without capital gains tax if they are gifts. Here are the documents you nee
5,000 SIP: regular vs step-up, how a small tweak can add lakhs to your corpus
Power your wealth creation with disciplined investing: a mutual fund SIP comparison between a regular SIP and a step-up SIP with a 2% annual incr
Wholesale inflation climbs to 3.88% in March, highest in over 3 years
Surge driven by higher prices of oil, food and manufactured products
Indian LPG vessel Jag Vikram reaches Kandla Port after crossing Strait of Hormuz
First Indian ship to navigate route post US-Iran ceasefire; efforts on to bring back 15 stranded vessels
8th Pay Commission: NC-JCM Staff Side seeks 69,000 minimum pay, 6% increment annually check details
The National Council-JCM proposes a minimum basic pay of 69,000 for the 8th Pay Commission, aiming to benefit over 50 lakh government employees.
Oppressive heat conditions to spread out over Central and East India from today
Heat wave conditions may spread out across Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Jharkhand
The tax regime debate is back, and your salary for this year just got dragged in
Income Tax Rules 2026 have made the old regime more attractive by raising exemption limits. For FY27, salaried individuals must recalculate befor
PPF can turn 1.5 lakh a year into 1 crore tax-free. But here's what most investors miss
PPF, a popular investment in India, offers tax benefits and stable interest rates for conservative investors. Here's how much you need to invest
Fertilizer supply crunch tightens global farm economics
In its latest assessment, RaboResearch said the sector ended Q1 of 2026 with tight availability, sharply higher prices and elevated volatility ac
India's green fuel plans collide with farmers' water fears
Most ethanol is made from maize and sugarcane, crops requiring significant amounts of land and water and that has triggered resistance in several
Gold loan portfolio grows 3.8x, outstandings surpasses personal loans in December 2025 What we know
As of December 2025, outstanding gold loan borrowings surpassed personal loans, totaling 16.8 lakh crore from 4.7 crore borrowers, as per a Trans
India may go slow on trade deal till US mid-term polls
Any change in the composition of Congress could restrain the President on tariffs
Madhya Pradesh CM says basmati rice from the State is exported to 47 nations
The central Indian State has filed a case seeking inclusion of the fragrant rice grown by its farmers in GI tag
Indian automobile sales record highest-ever sales in FY26, first time after FY19: SIAM
SIAM also says uncertainties arising from the West Asia conflict, particularly prices of crude oil, commodities and higher exchange rates remains
Modi, Trump discuss Strait of Hormuz security amid West Asia tensions
The leaders also reviewed bilateral cooperation across sectors
IMF ups Indias growth forecast to 6.5% for FY27
Global growth is projected to be 3.1% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, slower than its recent pace of about 3.4% in 2024-25
Telangana govt ready for dialogue with TGSRTC staff: Minister
The proposal for strike should be withdrawn
The RBIs proposed one-hour payment pause on select transactions aims to curb digital fraud. However, experts highlight potential friction, delaye
63 Moons cybersecurity arm pilots GPS-spoofing solution at Indian airports
Last December GPS spoofing was detected at major Indian airports including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru
GE AerospaceHAL move closer to F414-INS6 engine co-production deal
The F414-INS6 is expected to offer significant power boost of 98 kN thrust compared to the F404 which provides 78-85 kN thurst on the LCA Mk1 var
PM Modi inaugurates DelhiDehradun Economic Corridor to accelerate regional connectivity
Expressway to cut travel time, reduce logistics costs and support tourism, jobs
Lok Sabha expansion to 850 seats: Bill adopts delimitation-first model, triggers federal concerns
By shifting to a delimitation-first approach, the Bill allows constituency redrawing using existing census data, paving the way for implementing
GE Aerospace, HAL inching closer to seal jet engine deal
Nearly three years ago, GE Aerospace had signed an agreement with HAL to co-produce F-414 fighter jet engines engines in India
Highways ministry notifies amendment to streamline fee for overloaded vehicles on NHs
The amended rules will be effective from April 15, 2026
What US green card holders should know about exit tax and gifting rules
Under US tax law, individuals who give up citizenship or relinquish a long-term green card (held for eight years or more) may be subject to the e
Global aviation crisis deepens as fuel shortage hits airlines
Major carriers like Qantas, Lufthansa, and Virgin Atlantic have warned of worsening supply constraints, while capacity reductions and potential c
Near-record-high prices are reshaping gold and silver buying decisions for Akshaya Tritiya this year. While pre-booking ensures price protection,
TRI launches agri-voltaic project to help farmers earn double income
Launched in Jharkhand and UP, it enables growers to produce solar energy and grow crops at the same time
Hotel industry to hit $31 billion in 2029; listed hotel firms set to add 70k rooms by 2030: CBRE
In 2025, CBRE highlighted that the hospitality sector maintained strong growth momentum despite year-end headwinds, like geopolitical tensions an
Temperatures may trend up over North-West, Central India until weekend
Weather watchers scan skies for signs of pre-monsoon rainfall peak over Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea
India Inc bets on mid-level talent; expects moderate salary hikes: Report
Hiring demand is expected to be concentrated at the mid-level, with 49% of respondents identifying mid-level professionals as the primary focus a
Reduction in airport tariff credit neutral, minimal impact on revenue: Ind-Ra
Strong liquidity and non-aeronautical revenue will help airports balance the impact of mandated 25 per cent reduction, India Ratings and Research
Avoid crisis on a rainy day: What is an emergency fund and how much you should save, explained
An emergency fund is essential for covering unexpected expenses without incurring debt. Build the fund gradually and keep it in safe, liquid acco
