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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
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
India gets imported Urea offer at $935, $959 per tonne
Sources said that the lowest price for the west coast is offered by Millenium Commodity at $935 per tonne only for 56,000 tonnes
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
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.
Hindustan Zincs DAICHI launches products on retail and quick commerce platforms
The Sakhi initiative under Hindustan Zincs rural livelihoods programme has empowered more than 26,800 women through grassroots institutions such
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
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
NAAS calls for developing smart alternate fertilisers to achieve self sufficiency
Suggests increased use of biologicals, exploiting the potential of soil microbiome, improved composting techniques, crop breeding for enhanced NU
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
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
UP govt raises minimum wages rates by up to 21% from April 1 after violent protests by workers
The revised minimum wage rates have gone up from a minimum of 9.21% to maximum of about 21%
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
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
Nomination is mandatory for investors to ensure a seamless transfer of assets after death. However, an investor can opt out of the nomination pro
Bluspring Enterprises to acquire LSG Sky Chefs India, enters aviation catering
The deal focuses on Bengaluru operations, with Hyderabad assets to be divested before closure
Global steel demand due to rise 0.3% in 2026, World Steel Association says
Crude steel demand is expected to gain 2.2% next year to 1.76 billion tonne
India set to emerge as worlds 2nd largest solar market in 2026: NSEFI
India has achieved its fastest-ever addition of 50 GW of solar capacity in just 14 months, reaching the landmark 150 GW milestone
China says policy to improve relations with India remains unchanged amid Arunachal naming row
India on Sunday categorically rejected Chinas efforts to assign fictitious names to Indian territory, asserting that such attempts to create base
Maharashtra: Marathi mandatory for rickshaw and taxi drivers from May 1
Sarnaik warned that the licenses of drivers who do not possess basic knowledge of Marathi will be cancelled.
Confusion around PPF investment rules often leads to the misconception that both parents can contribute 3 lakh to a childs PPF account, however t
Indias soyabean imports surge to 3.09 lakh tonnes during Oct-Mar 2025-26 oil year
Improving commercial viability, tight demand supply spur oilseed imports
Indias strong fundamentals to cushion oil shock, growth may slow up to 80 bps: S&P Global Ratings
India isnt immune to the shocks reverberating from the Middle East war...However, strong corporate balance sheets, well-capitalised banks and a r
US tax deadline tomorrow, April 15: How to get 6 months extension without paying penalties
As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, taxpayers can request an automatic extension until October 15 by submitting a form. However, payments ar
Can you claim insurance for AYUSH? What policyholders must know
With the government boosting AYUSH institutes and medical tourism ambitions, policyholders must check whether Ayurveda and other traditional trea
From conflict to curve: How rising yields hit debt funds and where opportunity lies
Rising yields after the US-Iran conflict have dragged long-duration debt funds into losses. But fund managers see selective opportunity at the lo
AI job losses may kill income tax in five years: British bank Monzo's founder issues grim warning
Tom Blomfield, founder of Monzo, suggests replacing income tax with a levy on AI infrastructure within five to six years, as AI technology rapidl
Avoid pension delays in FY 202627: Submit digital life certificate on SPARSH in 6 simple steps
Avoid pension delays with this step-by-step Digital Life Certificate guide on SPARSH, helping defence pensioners in the country ensure smooth ver
Indias fixed income market faces pressure from global inflation and policy uncertainty: Report
The report says market sentiment is cautious, and any short-term gains are likely to be driven by technical factors rather than real improvement
Research firms divided over impact of below normal monsoon on food inflation
While Crisil and Nomura say a hot summer and below normal rainfall pose an upside risk to food inflation, SBI Research says historical patterns s
The great FPI exit: Why this may be a long-term opportunity
Foreign investors have pulled 1.8 trillion from Indian equities in FY26 a 34-year record. But history suggests such sentiment-driven sell-offs m
Overseas equity mutual funds outperform as Indian stock market slumps
Equity MFs, which invest in global markets and ETFs, have surged 55.2% on an average in the one-year timeframe and provided 6.7% returns on an an
ITR Filing 2026: Who pays tax on property, gifts and asset transfers in India? Key rules explained
In India, asset transfers are subject to capital gains tax in the year of transfer, with mandatory reporting in ITR-2 or ITR-3. All you need to k
Rise in middle class vulnerability
India is lifting its people out of income-based poverty but not moving them ahead for better upward mobility and economic opportunity. A World Ba
How to ensure your retirement savings sustain you through inflation, risk and other uncertainties
Smart planning for your retirement is part of fiscal responsibility for the future years. Here's how to ensure your retirement savings can sustai
Nithin Gatkari said that agricultural residues, biomass, ethanol, compressed bio-gas, and hydrogen present untapped income opportunities for farm
Airlines may get 5,000 crore credit support under proposed ECLGS variant
Scheme likely to run for five years with 1,000 crore cap per airline; aimed at easing West Asia crisis impact
US Hormuz blockade: Indian exporters brace for double trouble
Exporters await clarity on Trumps plans;Commerce Minister hopeful that FTAs with partners such as UK, EU, Oman will fuel export growth in FY27
West Asia Conflict: Govt hints at 21% ethanol blending
The ethanol blended petrol (EBP) programme has helped India save roughly 6 million tonne (mt), or around 44 million barrels annually
Kirloskar Brothers boosts naval capability with contribution to INS Taragiri
INS Taragiri is part of Indias push towards indigenisation in defence manufacturing and reflects the countrys growing expertise in advanced naval
A1 adds 10 multi-axle tankers to expand fleet
The company remains on track to fully repay all outstanding vehicle-related liabilities by October, transitioning to a 100% company owned and deb
FTAs to aid Indias export growth despite global turmoil: Piyush Goyal
The US FTA will happen as soon as we can get that competitive edge, says Commerce Minister
UP banned only forced sale of non-subsidised fertilizers to farmers
State Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi says growers are free to buy fertilizers of their choice
GE Aerospace to set up engine maintenance facility for IAFs Tejas jets
The facility, to be owned and operated by the IAF with GEs technical support, aims to reduce dependence on overseas repair centres and improve tu
Breakthrough in Kashmir brings wild Gucchi mushroom to controlled farming
After years of effort, the team standardised Gucchi mushroom cultivation techniques in greenhouses and open fields, turning a rare wild product i
No immediate impact of US blocking Iranian vessels on Indias crude cargoes
Over the past 45 days, India has slashed its dependence on crude from the Strait of Hormuz to just 30 per cent, down from over 50 per cent earlie
India strengthens Sri Lanka maritime push, counters China with strategic bets
The expansion is amid push to counter China, boost logistics presence
TReDS platforms set for 7080% growth after PSU payment mandate
The move, announced in the Union Budget 2026, aims to standardise payments, improve transparency and enable faster access to working capital for
Govt imposes import curbs on Glufosinate for 6 months
The import of Glufosinate and its salts will be restricted if the combined CIF value and anti-dumping duty is less than 1,154 per kg, stated the
GE Aerospace-IAF tie up for depo-level maintenance iof F404 -IN20 engines
The facility will be set up by the IAF with technical inputs from GE Aerospace and is expected to help Indias indigenous defence sustainment effo
Zero tax liability? 5 reasons filing nil income tax return in FY 2025-26 is a smart move
Smart filing builds compliance strength and financial credibility, even with zero tax liability. Filing a nil income tax return helps secure refu
New labour laws: Do changes impact your in-hand salary and tax regime? We ask experts
India's new Labour Codes focus on salary structure and long-term savings, according to experts. We ask them if it will also impact your in-hand s
Smart borrowing for a new car begins with carefully comparing car loan interest rates. In April 2026, leading banks offer competitive rates that
A car lease in CTC helps reduce your tax outgo. Here's how
Car lease fits within the definition of wages under the new labour codes, unlike HRA, LTA, or variable pay, which makes it easier for employers t
Public Provident Fund: How many times can you extend your PPF account after maturity?
The public provident fund (PPF) is a top choice when planning your finances for retirement. With guaranteed tax-exemption and a fixed interest ra
PM Modi says Parliament set to amend Womens Reservation Act for 2029 rollout
Addressing a womens conference ahead of a special Parliament session, he highlighted that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, passed in 2023, aims
Retail inflation rose to 3.4% in March
Food inflation rose to 3.9% in March from 3.5% in February
Short-term pain, long-term gain: what the numbers say
A sharp correction has rattled investors, but five-year gains, currency effects and global comparisons suggest the damage may be less severe than
Centre vs Tamil Nadu: Sitharaman hits back at Stalin on paddy, wheat bonus row
Calling Stalins claims false narratives, Sitharaman said the January 9 letter was merely an advisory encouraging states to shift incentives towar
