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Gujarat records 33% rainfall deficit, yet kharif sowing crosses 50 lakh hectares
Despite the patchy rains, farmers have completed sowing over 50 lakh hectares against the normal three-year average of 85.3 lakh hectares
Kharif sowing gap narrows despite widening rainfall deficit: Report
Rice leads recovery; IMD forecasts above-normal rains in East and Central India
Old Pension Scheme: Centre allows select government employees to opt for OPS. Who is eligible?
The Centre has clarified that eligible compassionate ground appointees who applied before January 1, 2004, but joined service later, can opt for
Fast approval, less paperwork: How AI is changing the loan game
Account Aggregators are giving lenders a richer picture of borrowersand potentially faster, cheaper loans. But the data trail can become harder t
FPIs not exempt: Centre clarifies 12.5% LTCG tax on equity is same as for domestic investors
Both FPIs and domestic investors continue to pay 12.5% LTCG tax on Indian equities. The exemption announced through the Income-tax Ordinance, 202
NHAI has introduced Digital Local Pass and the MargMitra Help Centre on the RajmargYatra app. Commuters can now buy Local Passes online without v
Reported VRS payment as salary in ITR? Pune ITAT grants tax relief in 65.21 lakh case
Pune ITAT has ruled that a 65.21 lakh payment received under a voluntary retirement scheme was a non-taxable capital receipt and not taxable sala
Received an income tax notice? Verify authenticity before responding to protect against scams
Taxpayers should always verify an Income Tax notice before responding. Using the PAN or Document Identification Number (DIN) on the official e-fi
16,649 crore unclaimed in LIC and inactive EPF accounts: What Centre's latest update means for you
Over 16,649 crore lying in old LIC policies or inactive EPF accounts, says the Centre. Recovering dues requires checking past insurance, providen
The 8th Pay Commission is reviewing NPS and UPS benefits under its mandate, while employee unions continue to demand the restoration of the Old P
Four Indian seafarers killed in vessel attack off Ukraine coast; India condemns strike
The vessel MV Golden Leo had 17 crew members including five Indian nationals, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Did F&O or intraday trading last year? Your ITR filing due date isn't July 31
In India, intraday and F&O trading profits are taxed differently. Intraday trading is speculative business income, while F&O is non-speculative.
Rallis India Q1 net profit jumps 31% to 125 cr on higher revenues
Revenues rise 7% to 1,022 crore on growth in crop care, seeds, soil and plant health segment
IndiGo orders record 1,000LEAP engines for Airbus planes, plans repair shop
The LEAP engine is one of the two power plant options for Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 Max planes
Haemodialysis tops most performed procedure under Ayushman scheme
Besides haemodialysis, the most commonly availed procedures included acute febrile illness, animal bite management excluding snake bites, and mod
Indo MIM sees strong aerospace demand ahead as IPO opens on July 23
The company expects rising global demand for jet engines and gas turbines to accelerate opportunities in aerospace manufacturing, with engine app
Indias kharif sowing acreage down 6% despite sowing getting over in 60% of normal area
Coverage of paddy down 1%, while sowing of pulses, oilseeds and nutricereals is lower
Weather shocks, structural weaknesses fuel volatility in coffee, cocoa, tea prices, says FAO
Price changes are not transmitted evenly across the value chain, with producers often bearing the brunt of market volatility
Godrej Agrovet inaugurates integrated oil palm complex in Telangana
300 crore seed-to-refinery complex to boost firms expansion plans
Sugar trade body AISTA dismisses concern over shortage amid price rise
The sugar body urges members to maintain availability and avoid panic buying.
IndiGo selects Honeywell systems for 810 Airbus aircraft
Agreement marks Honeywell Aerospaces largest-ever commercial equipment and services deal
Colombo port to get $40 million funding from World Bank's IFC, HSBC
The investment will enhance the ports competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability, solidifying its role as South Asias top transhipment hub a
Core infrastructure sectors output, under new series, grows by 5% in June
The new series modernises the index by shifting the base year to 2022-23 from 2011-12.
Airlines seek third ground handling agency at Mumbai airport; CSMIA says selection process underway
FIA urges Civil Aviation Ministry to enforce regulatory requirement at CSMIA; airport operator says third GHA likely to be onboarded after biddin
DGCA to launch digital platform for aviation incident reporting
The government said it generally does not regulate airfares but may intervene during emergencies, major festivals or other exceptional situations
Indias core sector growth rises to five-month high of 5% in June
The revised core sector index, with a 2022-23 base year and iron ore added as the ninth sector, comes even as output of crude oil, natural gas, r
No proposal at present to scrap LTCG on equity transactions: Finance Ministry
Government revenue from LTCG tax increased nearly 78% to 1.29 lakh crore in FY25
Claiming a deceased family member's mutual funds made less cumbersome: What SEBI has changed
SEBI has asked AMFI to simplify the industry's transmission norms, making it less cumbersome for nominees and legal heirs to claim rights on mutu
Kerala hikes natural rubber support price by 50 per kg
Effective for bills from July 3, 2026, the enhanced support price aims to offset rising cultivation costs and provide much-needed relief to rubbe
India joins WTO fisheries subsidies agreement to promote sustainable fishing
Aquaculture and inland fisheries remain outside the agreements scope, ensuring continued support for Indias shrimp export sector
UP gets over 7,000 cr out of over 44,000 cr released under SASCI
The objective of SASCI is to assist States and Union Territories in boosting capital expenditure and promoting key reforms
The crises have exposed the countrys dependence on imported fertilizer raw materials, says SML Ltds ED Komal Shah Bhukhanwala
Small onion prices may rule at 30-35/kg during upcoming harvest
Tamil Nadu produces nearly 80% of the States small onions
Aadhaar app crosses 4 crore downloads: Full list of services available on the new app
The new Aadhaar app achieved 40 million downloads so far. The redesigned app replaces mAadhaar aap and offers a wide range of Aadhaar-related ser
IVPA seeks policy review as refined edible oil imports from Nepal breach 8 lakh tonnes
Imports from Nepal increased from 47,295 tonnes in 2023 to 1.24 lakh tonnes (lt) in 2024, before surging to over 8.04 lt in 2025
CropLife India expands sustainable farming initiatives for tea, spices
CropLife India has also undertaken initiatives to expand the availability of registered crop protection products for tea through science-based re
PM Modi to inaugurate Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram on August 1
The airport features a 3,800-metreCode 4E runway, a modern integrated passenger terminal, dedicated cargo facilities and advanced airside infrast
Buying gold? This simple COMEX calculation can tell if you are being overcharged
By converting international gold prices into Indian rates, you can find the actual gold cost in India and better understand whether your jeweller
Honeywell Aerospace wins IndiGo avionics deal; Aeromexico to deploy runway safety technology
Honeywell said the IndiGo deal includes auxiliary power units, weather radar, traffic collision avoidance systems, flight management systems and
Balanced advantage funds can have vastly different portfolio structures despite belonging to the same SEBI category. Variations in equity, debt a
Government capex up 19% in Apr-May raises hopes of stronger cement demand in FY27: Nuvama.
The report said the capex trajectory, which remained subdued during FY25 and FY26, has shown improvement in the first two months of FY27, support
EPS rules explained: Eligibility, withdrawal and pension
Confused about the Employees' Pension Scheme and its rules? This guide breaks down complex aspects, including contribution methods, eligibility,
China, India reported largest decline in LNG imports in 2025
The International Gas Union cites weaker Asian demand, with Chinas imports down 8.9 MT and Indias falling 1.5 MT.
Govt urged to extend RoDTEP benefits to DFIA exporters
A recent recovery notice sent to DFIA exporters directed them to return benefits claimed under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Prod
Switching jobs during a financial year can leave salaried employees with an unexpected tax liability even if both employers deducted TDS correctl
PM Modi takes dig at 56-year-old youth Rahul Gandhi ahead of Monsoon Session
Expresses hope for a productive Parliamentary session
Stock markets tumble in early trade dragged by HDFC Bank, spike in crude oil prices
Reliance Industries Ltd., Indias most valuable company, traded nearly 1% higher after it reported record quarterly core profit and EBITDA for the
How to lock and unlock your fingerprints and iris using new Aadhaar App
The Aadhaar biometric lock/unlock feature has gained significant adoption, with residents using it more than 1.91 crore times, according to MeitY
The NRI guilt trap: why high salaries abroad don't always create wealth
Many NRIs earn in dollars but struggle to build wealth as family obligations, emotional guilt and social expectations drain savings and delay fin
The coaching race is costing parents lakhs. Here's how to plan
Parents are spending 2-4 lakh on coaching before college admissions. With education inflation at 10-12%, experts warn against dipping into retire
A Yo-Yo monsoon in India is threatening crops and the power grid
This years monsoon opened with Indias fifth-driest June on record and rainfall almost 40% below normal levels, followed by a sudden deluge early
PIB Fact Check has again debunked a viral WhatsApp message, first flagged in January, claiming the Government is accepting applications for free
Lovely Professional varsity students launch mushroom startup
The students have harvested 62 kg of button and 56 kg of oyster mushrooms to earn 42,000 collectively
EPFO has introduced automatic PF transfers for eligible members, simplifying the job-switch process. Here are the key things to check before your
Forming a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) can help taxpayers manage taxes efficiently as it is a separate taxable entity under income tax law, howev
After virtually laying the foundation stone for the 700-crore Amul project at Sankrail in Howrah district, Shah said the transformation Bengal wi
Gifting to your NRI child? Know the tax treatment of NRE deposits
Gifts from parents to NRI children are tax-free, while interest earned on NRE accounts and deposits is fully exempt from income tax for FEMA non-
EPFO: Here's how to update your KYC information online using the official portal Stepwise guide
EPFO: Aadhaar linking and KYC updating is mandatory to avail several EPF services. Today, we check how EPF subscribers can update their KYC infor
Cody Berman, author of 'Retire by 30', used house hacking to achieve financial independence by investing in real estate. By renting part of his h
Centre ring-fences 72 lakh tonnes of FCI rice for ethanol push
An additional 55 LT of 100% broken rice will be auctioned and may go to ethanol distilleries
Akasa Air prepares for fund raise, revises share capital limit
The airline inducted ten aircraft in the last fiscal and grew its network to 32 destinations
ITR filing 2026: Secondary address field is now mandatory here's how it can help taxpayers
The income tax department has mandated a secondary address field in all ITR forms for AY 2026-27, requiring additional communication details from
Upcoming FTAs can create significant opportunities for Indian exporters
Despite tariff uncertainty, Indian exports have retained 80% competitiveness in US market; will remain competitive
Dearness Allowance is the component of the basic salary periodically adjusted to counter increased cost-of-living due to inflation. Here's what w
Don't miss this tax benefit: How car buyers can claim a minimum 10,000 refund
Car buyers may be eligible for an income tax refund due to 1% TCS collected on vehicle purchases exceeding 10 lakh. This amount can be lower you
Textiles Ministry may open fresh PLI application window as relaxed norms draw industry interest
Progress was initially slow due to the pandemic, says minister; inclusion of cotton apparel is ruled out for now.
TDS Return Filing 2026: Q1 Due on July 31, Check New Forms and Section Codes
Businesses and tax deductors must file Q1 TDS and TCS returns by July 31, 2026 using the new return forms and revised section codes under the Inc
AI Express seeks to be value carrier; providing OTP is just not enough: Chairman Nipun Aggarwal
Aggarwal highlights the shift in customer expectations from punctuality to a holistic travel experience as Air India Express expands its UAE serv
The F&O trap inside the barracks: How army officers are losing crores chasing the next trade
Stable salaries, easy access to credit and early trading wins are drawing serving and retired defence personnel into a cycle of leveraged betsand
Can builder's loose papers lead to an income tax notice? ITAT explains the law
A Mumbai ITAT ruling has held that the Income Tax Department cannot tax a property buyer merely because their name appears in a builder's seized
AMFI's Mutual Funds Sahi Hai shares a list of dos and don'ts for investors to avoid online frauds
AMFIs investor education initiative Mutual Funds Sahi Hai advised investors not to share sensitive information such as OTPs, passwords, and inves
Critical mineral investment falls 9% despite booming demand in 2025: IEA
The report attributed the slowdown to rising geopolitical tensions, price volatility and a more cautious investment environment, even as demand f
Panel on SEZ policy reforms to soon submit its report: Official
The committee will recommend short-term, medium-term and long-term policy, legal and procedural reforms, including possible amendments to the SEZ
Emami Agrotech targets 22,000 crore turnover in FY27
On profitability, Desai said the operating environment remains highly volatile, requiring agile management of commodity and currency risks
On average, active equity mutual funds have generated higher annualised returns while limiting losses better than their benchmark indices. An ave
IMD alert: Monsoon to intensify across North, Northeast; heavy rain forecast for Delhi
Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall has been forecast over Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and several northeastern states over th
A Pune woman shared monthly expenses of family of 3 living in Baner with two earning members. From 31,000 rent to 16,000 for nanny, let's have a
ITR Filing AY 2026-27: Don't miss any bank account while filing your tax return. Here's why
The ITR forms for AY 2026-27 require taxpayers to disclose all Indian bank accounts held during FY 2025-26, except officially dormant accounts. A
Deloitte projects 6.5-6.8% GDP expansion in FY27
Inflation remains one of the key risks to the growth outlook
India's textile sector enters multi-year structural upcycle on China+1: 360 One Capital
The report noted that India's share of global apparel trade has remained around 3%, compared with a rise in Bangladesh's share to around 9-10% an
Bank seized your property after loan default? RBI's new rules explained
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a new framework governing how banks must value, manage and sell properties acquired while recovering default
Coal traffic is likely to post a compounding decline of 2-4% as domestic production and renewables rise, while iron ore traffic is expected to re
Government may roll out flexible pension scheme for all workers under EPFO 3.0 reforms: Report
The proposed contributory pension scheme could cover formal, unorganised, gig and higher-wage workers, with flexible withdrawals and a Target Ret
Retirement planning: Why the rule of 1% upgrade works better than a 1% increase in SIP amount
The rule of 1% upgrade encourages investors to increase the share of their income invested by one percentage point every year. A small annual inc
EPF Scheme 2026: Why you must keep 25% of your PF balance before retirement
The new EPF Scheme introduces a 25% minimum balance requirement for partial withdrawals. Here's what the rule means, how eligible member balance
A 25,000 monthly SIP earning an assumed 12% annual return can grow to 8.74 crore in 30 years. Check how compounding, understanding of core princi
The Pune ITAT has ruled that capital gains computed using the higher stamp duty value under Section 50C do not automatically deny Section 54 exem
An analysis by CoverSure showed that besides under-penetration of health insurance, another growing problem for many policyholders is that covera
Can AI predict your harvest? Understanding how farmers are using data to reduce risk
Giving people better information is one of the most direct routes to economic resilience
Monsoon Home Insurance: Focus on fine print, cheap premiums could cost you dearly
There are many exclusions in your home insurance policy, and the policyholder must carefully review them to avoid being caught off guard at the w
