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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 Mumbai ITAT ruled that a genuine property purchase from a spouse cannot be denied Section 54F tax exemption merely because it results in tax
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
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
NPS returns 2026: Tata tops 1-year equity performance, ICICI leads over 5 years; check full rankings
NPS returns can vary significantly depending on the pension fund manager and the asset class you choose. Here's how Tata, ICICI Prudential, HDFC,
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
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
Gold and silver prices today, 5 August: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major
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
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
RBI MPC Meeting Highlights: RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, maintains neutral stance
RBI MPC 2025, RBI Monetary Policy Meeting Outcomes, RBI MPC Meeting December 2025 News & Highlights: Here are the major live updates related to t
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
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
SC extends mandatory third-party insurance to four years for new cars, six years for two-wheelers
The direction extends the existing mandatory insurance period by one year for both categories of vehicles
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
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
Thomas Cook India hopes recovery in long haul biz in H2 FY 2027
On an overall basis revenue from travel segment declined 14 per cent y-o-y to 1,710 crore in Q1 FY 2027
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
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
Sectoral indices, including the Nifty India Defence, are often market-cap weighted with high stock concentration. Investors should understand ind
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
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
The survey found that 53% of respondents would move away from UPI for transactions above 3,000 if an MDR is imposed on large merchants.
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
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
RBIs new FD rules from October: 5 changes small finance bank depositors must know
RBIs new fixed deposit rules for small finance banks will apply from October. The guidelines introduce advance-rate disclosures, uniform pricing,
India's EV sales jump 63% YoY to over 3.07 lakh units in July; electric car sales up 81%: Report
The report said electric car sales stood at 30,806 units in July, up 81% year-on-year, although they were down 2% from the previous month
Modi seeks sweeping tax cuts for global funds
Lawmakers will seek to clear bills that formalise tax cuts for overseas investors buying Indian sovereign debt and insulate offshore funds from t
Worked before UAN? Here's how EPFO's new portal helps you find and link old PF accounts
The upgraded EPFO portal lets members view their complete service history and identify older PF accounts that may not be linked to their UAN. Her
Commerce Department begins Budget consultations with industry amid global trade uncertainty
Industry likely to push for extension of export incentives, customs duty rationalisation and lower compliance costs, among other measures
IndiGo offers 20,000 free domestic tickets to mark 20th anniversary
Airline to refund fares of randomly selected winners booking tickets between August 4 and 6
Gold and silver prices today, 4 August: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major
DGCA likely to mandate carbon emissions reporting for international flights
India advances Sustainable Aviation Fuel blending roadmap ahead of global mandate for 1% SAF blending in ATF for international flights by 2027
Can ESOP buyback payouts be taxed as capital gains? ITAT order offers hope for startup employees
The Bengaluru ITAT has asked tax authorities to reconsider the tax treatment of ESOP buyback payouts by applying the Karnataka High Court's rulin
Higher GST for kraft paper irks corrugated box manufacturers
With GST on corrugated boxes fixed at 5%, 366 crore of the industrys working capital gets locked locked in every month, say industry experts
HDFC Bank launches Max for Seniors and Max for Her savings accounts; key features
HDFC Bank has introduced Max for Seniors and Max for Her savings accounts under its Savings Max portfolio. The accounts offer cyber protection, A
More than 1.18 lakh Central government employees and eligible retirees have opted for the Unified Pension Scheme. The Centre has told Parliament
8th Pay Commission: The Commission is reviewing eight pensioner demands raised by RSCWS, including higher basic pay, revised HRA, transport allow
The Union Ministry of Finance has made moves to enable merchant discount rates on UPI and proposed scrapping the zero MDR provision. We take a lo
REITs and REIT mutual funds offer investors exposure to the real estate sector but differ in structure, taxation, and returns. While REITs focus
Centre moves to impose MDR on UPI, extend tax breaks for contract manufacturers
Exemptions until 2041 give a major boost to Apple
If a similar mutual fund with a proven track record already exists in the market, experts say investors should prefer an established scheme unles
Tea Board launches courses on tea tasting, to create pool of professionally trained tea tasters
The programme is also aimed at promoting tea literacy among youth and generating employment opportunities in the tea industry
FSSAI takes action against alchobev players over use of non-permitted flavours
The food safety regulator said that it found that some alcobev manufacturers are externally adding flavour, which mimic the products inherent aro
Indias kharif sowing deficit shrinks to less than 3%; 81% of normal area covered
Acreage under paddy down 2.2%, coverage of pulses down 6.3% but that of oilseeds up for the first time this season
