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Russian crude imports hit record high in June even as Moscow's oil revenues slip
India bought Russian crude worth EUR 4.5 billion in June, accounting for 83% of its total Russian fossil fuel imports of EUR 5.5 billion, making
EPF Scheme 2026: Lost your job? Full PF withdrawal now allowed only after 12 months
The new EPF Scheme, 2026 replaces the decades-old 1952 scheme and changes how provident fund withdrawals work after unemployment. Members can now
Gold, silver prices today, 12 July: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 18K and 999 fine silver after recent escalation of fighting between the
Setting the record straight on Indias fuel transition
Indias energy security hinges on steady, evidence-led execution of a domestic strategy and on citizens
More mutual funds dont always mean better diversification: How to avoid the portfolio overlap trap
According to the expert, investors should add a new mutual fund only if it reduces portfolio concentration, adds meaningful diversification, and
39.96 lakh BSNL VRS payout gets full tax exemption from ITAT; here's what the ruling means
A retired BSNL employee won full tax relief on a 39.96 lakh VRS payout after the ITAT ruled it was retrenchment compensation. The tribunal said t
The farm above the clouds: What near-space can do for Indian agriculture
Indian farmers have always looked to the sky for answers; its time the sky looked back
How integrated digital ecosystems are transforming Indias agricultural value chain
From farmers to agri-retailers, manufacturers, and input companies, it will be defined by who builds the strongest ecosystem
Recent AMFI data reveals retail investors exhibit strong participation that despite market volatility SIP contributions rose 7.5% to 32,087 cror
REITs and InvITs AUM to double to 20 trillion by 2030: Should you invest in them?
The regulatory framework for REITs and InvITs has improved a lot. As a result, mutual funds have increased their exposure to them. Going ahead, w
Want to switch jobs and keep your current insurance plan? Here is what you can do to convert your employer group health policy into an individual
Reporting errors, not evasion, spark most tax litigations, say experts
The most avoidable source of tax litigation between individual taxpayers and the department is disputes over classification and disclosurespecifi
Home loan EMI: Why paying more than 30% of income could hurt your financial freedom
A high home loan EMI can strain monthly finances and delay wealth creation. Experts recommend keeping EMIs within 25-30% of monthly income to mai
Bank holiday next week: SBI, HDFC, others closed for 4 days between 13 to 19 July; check here
Private and public banks in India will be closed for four days from July 13 to 19, 2026, due to various holidays. Customers should check the RBI'
Emirates is ready to introduce its Airbus A380 services to Hyderabad
The CM also invited Emirates to establish Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities at the proposed airports in Warangal and Adilabad, po
With the new EPF rules and Labour Codes redefining contributions by employees and employers towards provident fund, we asked experts to explain h
VOC Port signs MoU with Port of Antwerp-Bruges for green & digital port development
The MoU aims to explore opportunities for cooperation through capacity building, Ttraining, Wworkshops, Ssharing best practices, with a strong fo
Income Tax Return filing has become more than a tax obligation. A timely and accurate ITR strengthens your financial identity, improves loan elig
Chose the new tax regime? Here are 5 ways to reduce your tax while filing ITR for AY 2026-27
The new tax regime features lower rates with fewer deductions, leading many salaried taxpayers to think they can't reduce tax liabilities. Howeve
NPS exit rules explained: How the Retirement Income Scheme and drawdown options work
The PFRDAs latest initiative aims to provide NPS subscribers with more flexible periodic payouts during the decumulation phase while continuing t
8th pay commission: Here's how union representatives, employees, pensioners, government departments and stakeholders can submit data to the 8th p
SK Hynix shares surged 12.8% on Wall Street debut, raising $26.5 billion in the largest U.S. share sale by a foreign company. SK Hynix dominates
Over 2 lakh micro food processing enterprises covered under PMFME: Chirag Paswan
Around 6,000 crore given as subsidy so far under PMFME scheme, Paswan says
After SpaceX's IPO valuation surpassed $2 trillion, investors eye OpenAI as the next major IPO. CEO Sam Altman won't consider going public below
India, New Zealand eye strategic partnership; aim to double trade to 35,000 cr by 2030
The two countries have resolved in strategic partnership roadmap to work together on next steps for the India-New Zealand FTA to ensure its early
Term insurance serves as a fundamental part of financial planning, providing affordable life coverage. It's essential to determine how long cover
Want Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu in your portfolio? 5 China ETFs Indian investors should know about
Diversifying equity portfolios geographically can be beneficial, especially with China-focused ETFs, which track Chinese companies. While easier
Dearness Allowance: From DA hike to restoration of Old Pension Scheme, pension revision, gratuity, minimum wage and more Check the demands made
Capital gains tax on property sale: ITAT allows home loan interest as cost of acquisition
A Bengaluru ITAT ruling has clarified which expenses can be included in the cost of acquisition while computing capital gains tax on a property s
HDFC Flexi Cap Fund portfolio: 4 new stocks added in June; see the biggest buys and sells
HDFC Flexi Cap Fund made a series of portfolio changes in June, introducing four new stocks, increasing holdings in 18 companies and trimming sta
India seeks review of proposed tariff, cites flaws in USTR's report on forced labour probe
The USTR has not satisfied the relevant legal standards under Section 301(d) of the Trade Act
Think EPF is completely tax-free? Here's what employees should know
Job switches, career breaks and early withdrawals can all affect the tax treatment of your EPF corpus. Here's a breakdown of the key rules employ
Retail investors pumped more money into mid-cap and small-cap funds than flexi-cap funds in June for the first time since Dec 2023. Experts say i
Kharif sowing drives tractor sales past one lakh units in June
Market leader Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) further consolidated its dominance across both its Mahindra and Swaraj brands
Gadkari to chair BRICS transport ministers' meet in Nagpur
The two-day meeting is being organised under India's BRICS Chairship theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'
Income Tax Department releases ITR-7 Excel utility for AY 2026-27; check who can use it
The Income Tax Department has released the ITR-7 Excel utility for AY 2026-27, enabling eligible entities to prepare returns offline and upload t
Health insurance checklist: Key policy terms to watch out for before hospital admission
Many policyholders get nasty surprises during hospitalisation. This is mainly due to several limitations buried in the policy terms and condition
Wealth management for new parents: Expert explains 5 money moves to secure your child's future
New parents can strengthen their child's financial future through term insurance, health cover, emergency savings and SIP investments. Early inve
Lost track of an old PF account? EPFO's new Service History feature can help, here's how
EPFO's new Service History feature lets members view their complete employment and PF records in one place. The update can help subscribers ident
DGCA warns IndiGo on cargo spillage
The airline stated that the warning letter has no significant impact on its financials, operations, or activities
Monsoons recovery helps improve storage in Indias major reservoirs
However, over 50 per cent of the dams are still half-empty
Govts hub-and-spoke model for international travel: How will it help airline passengers?
The governments hub-and-spoke model will allow airline passengers to check in baggage and complete customs and immigration formalities at spoke c
Public and private banks across India will remain closed today, 11 July, for the second Saturday holiday. Bank operations will remain suspended n
The Karnataka High Court has requested the Union government to respond to a petition challenging tax exemptions for gifts between spouses, which
EPS 2026: New withdrawal rules and 20-day claim settlement explained
With EPS 2026, the pension system for organized sector employees is reformed for transparency and efficiency. It mandates a 36-month wait for wit
Ethanol blending to shield consumers from oil price shocks: Govt
E20 only turns cheaper at $120-130 per barrel oil, but Indian crude crossed $100 only 3 times in 3 years
Q1 growth may surprise on the upside as credit, CP issuances surge: SBI Economist
Bank deposits record the third-highest fortnightly rise in 29 years; Commercial Paper issuances hit a 55-month high
World coffee prices plunge as volatile trading rattles markets
Speculative buying, higher ICE margin requirements and El Nio fears triggered sharp swings in global coffee and cocoa prices this week
Indian Potash and Jain Irrigation sign MoU, to promote drip irrigation in sugarcane farming
Indian Potash and Jain Irrigation agree to jointly work to promote efficient irrigation and fertigation technologies for sustainable sugarcane cu
CLFMA partners with GADVASU to study moisture content in chicken sausages
CLFMA of India will provide a research grant of 5 lakh to GADVASU for the execution of the six-month project
The EPFO has restored its passbook portal after a two-week outage due to a database upgrade. Members can access their accounts again ahead of 8.2
DGFT notifies procedure for cheaper UK car imports under new trade deal
Under CETA, India has agreed to undertake a phased reduction of import duties on automotive imports
FTA, $20 billion investment topModisNew Zealand agenda
PM, Luxon to discuss trade pact rollout, visa pathway and defence co-operation
Embraer eyes 500-aircraft opportunity in India after DGCA clears E-Jet family
Brazilian aircraft maker says certification strengthens its ability to serve regional connectivity demand and underserved city pairs
Rabi harvest blues: Key crops sell 3-8% below MSP as maize plummets 24%
However, the seasons main oilseed crop, mustard, emerged as the winner.
Insolvency proceedings against MMOPL also to be withdrawn
Which ITR form should you file? A guide for salaried employees, pensioners and other taxpayers
The ITR forms have been revised for AY 2026-27, affecting ITR-1, ITR-4 and ITR-2. Taxpayers must ensure correct filing by reviewing income source
Taxpayers can reset their income tax e-filing portal password using various methods if they forget it, even if they don't have access to their Aa
India should opt for need-based grain purchases, allow private sector to buy more: Ramesh Chand
Calling for alternative procurement policy, the former NITI Aayog member says the government should ensure MSP to farmers via price differential
AMFI Data: Gold ETF inflows rebound to 3,443 crore in June after May outflows, here's what changed
Gold ETF inflows rebounded sharply to 3,443 crore in June, reversing May's outflows as investors returned after profit booking. Experts say cooli
EPF vs PPF vs NPS: Which retirement scheme is meant for you?
Building a solid retirement corpus is crucial for financial planning. Popular schemes in India include EPF, PPF, and NPS, each differing in eligi
Indian Railways approves 381 crore projects for Kavach rollout and locomotive infrastructure
Railways has cleared 381 crore for safety and infrastructure upgrades, including Kavach 4.0 on key routes and new homing facilities for 250 elect
These value mutual funds delivered the highest returns in 5 years. Should you invest?
Value funds, notably HSBC and ICICI Prudential, have yielded strong returns. Experts suggest that investors adopt a mixed strategy, combining val
NABARD facilitates GI registration for 28 new products
Bamboo craft from Assam, Himachal wood carving are among the new products that are GI registered
ITR filing: Switched jobs during FY 2025-26? Follow this checklist to avoid errors
Employees who changed jobs during FY 2025-26 should report salary from all employers while filing ITR for AY 2026-27. Verify Form 16, Form 26AS a
Mutual fund delivered 15% CAGR? Why your returns may still be lower
Your mutual fund's published return and your actual return are often not the same. Experts explain why investor behaviour, rather than fund perfo
Mumbai-Pune rail disruption: Central Railway cancels 30 trains till July 17
While restoration work is underway on a war footing, difficult terrain and dangerous working conditions are delaying the full resumption of norma
American climate body NOAA sees 81% chance of a very strong El Nio by year-end
With a 97% probability, El Nio is expected to remain active through early 2027, says the US weather body
CBDT directs AIS to show foreign investments, strengthening tax transparency and compliance
CBDT will upload foreign investment and overseas financial account information into taxpayers' AIS within 90 days under the AEOI framework. The m
8th Pay Commission: Should the highest government salary be capped? Here's what employee bodies want
Employee bodies have proposed contrasting approaches to determining the highest salary under the 8th Pay Commission, with some seeking a 1:12 cap
Think choosing a bad fund is your biggest mistake? These 3 can cost even more
The biggest threat to your mutual fund returns may not be the fund you choose, but the decisions you make after investing. Experts identify three
World Bank approves $890 million for Indias rooftop solar programme
The multilateral lender will also mobilise an estimated $4.2 billion in private financing through commercial loans to help households install roo
Value-added local products can unlock Keralas rural economic growth: KAU Vice-Chancellor
The Vice Chancellor urged small-scale entrepreneurs, farmers, and rural women to lead in transforming local resources into value-added products
West Asia tensions dampen export buying of tea at Kochi auctions
Export-oriented orthodox teas continue to face headwinds due to weaker demand from key West Asian markets, higher freight and insurance costs, an
Global economy resilient despite West Asia war, but risks persist: IEA, IMF, World Bank, WTO
Fuel and fertiliser prices have eased since June, but the four global institutions warn uncertainty remains high and call for reopening of the St
India notifies process to claim UK FTA tariff quota benefits on vehicle imports
Under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), India will reduce import duties on automotive imports from about 110 per cent to 10
Disinvestment proceeds hit four-year high in just over three months of FY27
Government mops up over 20,000 crore through seven OFS as strong pipeline including LIC looms
Gold and silver prices today, 10 July: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major I
Switched jobs recently? EPFO's new rule can make your PF transfer hassle-free
EPFO has removed the need for a separate provident fund transfer request when employees with Aadhaar-linked UANs change jobs. The move is part of
US using uncertainty as a bargaining instrument across NATO, Iran, tariffs, Greenland, China and also India, the SBI report says
Ask the right questions before you borrow: CRIF's Sachin Seth
CRIF India's Sachin Seth discusses how India's credit ecosystem has matured through Jan Dhan, Aadhaar and digital lending infrastructure, and why
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath has asked investors to understand the difference between direct and regular mutual fund plans. He said many inve
Railway engineers have urged the 8th Pay Commission to restore pay parity, grant Group B status and improve promotions. Their demands, raised dur
8th pay commission: Window for submission of data online for the 8th CPC's consideration has been extended to 31 July this year. Here's how to co
India questions WTO DGs role, seeks clarity on legal basis of proposed e-commerce agreement
New Delhi has also questioned the use of WTO Secretariat resources to service the pact
Government pilots hydrogen as transport fuel on 10 routes: Gadkari
Addressing the Prawaas 5.0 event, he also urged the auto industry to focus on comfort, safety, and increased bus production, and highlighted rece
TNAU secures patent for greener extraction of medicinal compound from Kadamba tree
The innovative method boosts recovery yields while cutting down on waste and solvent use
EPF interest being credited this month: Here's how to calculate your monthly earnings at 8.25% p.a.
EPF interest for FY26 is being credited this month. Here's how to calculate your monthly earnings at 8.25% p.a. and stepwise guide to check your
India aspires to shape next-generation technologies, products, enterprises, says Sitharaman
FM urges India Inc for greater engagement with the State governments and city administrations
Emirates to deploy A380 on Delhi route from October
Premium economy to expand to six Indian cities as airline rolls out latest cabin products and service enhancements
