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EPF account inoperative? Here's what EPFO members can do to access their account Stepwise guide
Worried about inoperative EPF account? Here's a breakdown of how the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation categorises such accounts, how the fu
Mismatch in ITR? Here's how to address and correct it online
The Income-Tax department can issue notices for discrepancies in tax returns. A notice doesn't imply trouble but may require correction. Taxpayer
FSDC-SC reviews key global and domestic macroeconomic developments
The discussions were held amid 42-month high WPI inflation, rupee depreciation and concerns over economic growth
I asked ChatGPT: How should I spend my first salary? AI gave me the most underrated advice
ChatGPT advises young professionals to avoid lifestyle inflation and focus on building financial systems. Key habits include increasing investmen
Emergency Fund Rule: How much cash should you keep in reserve to protect SIP and FD investments?
Many people mistake a reserve pool for a short-term investment or misinterpret a credit card limit for a buffer.
Delhi govt unveils fuel-saving measures: WFH, online meetings
Other initiatives include metro push and vehicle curbs as part of governments plan to cut fuel use
Air India losses drag SIA Groups FY26 net profit down 57%
SIA Group says full-year Air India losses as well as absence of merger-related accounting gain impacted earnings despite higher operating profit
DGFT tightens regulations for import of gold inputs by jewellers for exports
Cap of 100 kg imposed; mandatory physical inspection of manufacturing facilities for first-timers
Cars, 2-, 3-wheelers swerve past price hikes in April, touch record sales
In the PV segment, except for Maruti Suzuki, companies like Mahindra, Tata Motors, JSW MG Motor and Kia announced price hikes of up to 3% from Ap
Delaying SIP by 10 or even five years can have significant impact on your final corpus a difference of as much as 5 crore in the final value. He
Storage in Indias key reservoirs drops below 35% of capacity
Level down to 34.45% of 183.565 billion cubic metres capacity; 3 of every 5 reservoirs filled less than 40%
Census 2027 introduces QR code-based ID cards for enumerators to enhance security and reduce cyberfraud risks during door-to-door data collection
Retail participation in F&O trading is on the rise. However, individual traders keep losing significant sums of money, whereas institutions earn
India ready for global headwinds, revenue loss will not affect stability: FinMin official
Officials said the government has introduced 16 measures in 72 days, including an Economic Stabilisation Fund, SEZ relief, credit support schemes
TN chief minister urges PM Modi to remove import duty on cotton
The price of cotton has increased from 54,700 to 67,700 per candy, which is a 25 per cent increase during the last two months while the yarn pric
Adani Group partners with IHG Hotels for hotel development at airports
The agreement with IHG is a part of that strategy, which will also see the development of retail spaces, convention centres, office complexes, et
Sugar industry seeks transition period for exports as Govt priority shifts to domestic stocks
6.5 lakh tonnes of sugar have already been shipped, an estimated 40,00060,000 tonnes in the pipeline
Cargo on both LPG vessels belongs to Indian Oil Corporation
IREF seeks to partner with APEDA in Basmati crop survey
IREF has also proposed that the survey should have two segments GI-region states and other regions, such as Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, which
Indian pesticide makers body seeks balanced approach in response to Paraquat ban move
Suggests the government examine carefully through scientific and regulatory process whenever specific concerns arise
Centre explores PLI scheme for seafood MSMEs to boost exports
The proposal aims to expand exporters from about 1,200 to 5,000 and strengthen infrastructure, technology adoption and R&D
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana returns explained: What yearly investments can grow into
The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana account is presently providing 8.2% earnings per period, calculated yearly
Indian govt to form panel on Punjabs demand for denotification of hybrid paddy seeds
However, the minister has not committed to when the decision could be taken; Punjab wants the denotification immediately to stop farmers from pla
Turning 60? Here are the top 5 health insurance plans for senior citizens in 2026
Senior citizens' health insurance plans should offer better claim support, chronic illness coverage, restoration benefits and flexible features.
GMR Aero Technic signs Boeing deal for P-8I aircraft heavy maintenance
The work will be conducted at its Hyderabad MRO facility and includes structural upgrades, inspections and system enhancements, strengthening Ind
The 8th central pay commission is consulting with stakeholders to gather input for its recommendations. Meetings are scheduled across various sta
Geothermal energy could unlock 450 GW electricity potential in India: report
The study says geothermal energy could create up to 7 lakh jobs and support Indias clean energy transition, aided by new technologies and improve
Hindustan Aeronautics posts 5.5% rise in Q4 profit on strong other income
Revenue grew 1.7% to 13,942 crore, while higher material costs pushed expenses up
From paddy stubble, energy firm SAEL plans to produve 1 GW power in next 5 years
The company will expand its waste-to-energy operations to other States, says its CEO Laxit Awla
India EV battery demand to grow tenfold to 200 GWh by 2032: IESA
The IESA report highlights that Indias EV growth is expanding beyond vehicle manufacturing into battery localisation, supply chains, and advanced
How the deemed residency rule can hurt NRIs in some West Asian countries
If Indian-source taxable income from property sales, equity gains, dividend or interest crosses 15 lakh in any financial year, deemed residency k
Hotels to be developed across Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region as part of airport-linked hospitality and
India outperforms global peers, steel output jumps 11% amid global slowdown: Centrum
ACentrum report shows domestic crude steel production rose by 11% annually to 15.3 million tonnes, while China and other major producers faced de
Tiruppur textile industry seeks zero duty on cotton imports
The delegation stated that reducing import duty on cotton is vital for the Indian apparel industry to gain more business opportunities from Free
50-30-20 vs envelope vs zero-based budgeting: Which method suits you best?
50-30-20, envelope, and zero-based budgeting: three personal finance systems that help manage income, control spending, and improve savings disci
Indian-flagged merchant ship attacked off Oman coast, all crew members safe
The MEA described the attack as unacceptable
BRICS could help others meet energy, fertiliser challenges: Jaishankar
The two-day BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting began in New Delhi
Nikhil Kamath proposed a gold-backed stablecoin to monetize idle gold in Indian households. CoinSwitch's Ashish Singhal noted existing global pro
Over 250 weekly services continue; Changi Airport Group expects reinstatement when conditions improve
Wholesale inflation jumps to 42-month high of 8.3% in April on sharp spike in fuel prices
WPI-based inflation in fuel and power soared to 24.71% in April, from 1.05% in March
High-activity clusters to drive 70-80% of Indias Grade A industrial, warehousing demand
Chennai leads with three hubs; Bhiwandi remains largest at 42 million sq ft
EPFO deadline alert: File April 2026 ECR, deposit PF dues by 15 May to avoid penalties
The EPFO ECR filing deadline reminder urges employers to submit the April 2026 returns and deposit provident fund contributions by 15 May to avoi
Cars, two-wheelers, three-wheelers record double-digit sales growth in April: SIAM
Passenger vehicles recorded a sales jump of 25.4% year-on-year to 4.37 lakh units amid strong demand
India has increased import tariffs on gold and silver to 15%, up from 6%, to reduce imports and protect foreign exchange reserves. This tariff in
Income isnt wealth: The silent trap of high-flying executives
High income, high lifestyle, zero strategy. Why even top executives with stellar careers often fail at wealth creation and how misplaced confide
Mirae Asset launches SIF-based Platinum Hybrid Long-Short Fund key details explained
Mirae Asset Mutual Fund has launched the Platinum Hybrid Long-Short Fund under the SIF category, offering conservative investors risk-adjusted re
Gold and silver prices fell in India on 14 May amid key global developments. MCX gold futures slipped 0.37% to 1,62,270 per 10 gm, while silver f
$1 trillion exports target for this year: Piyush Goyal
Goyal says India can achieve 16-17% export growth despite global headwinds.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the cabinet will discuss Dearness Allowance and the Seventh Pay Commission on May 18. A recent 4%
India bans sugar export till Sept 30, move seen as protecting domestic supplies
The order issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on May 13, banning sugar export, has clarified that the ban will lapse on September
Warren Buffett flags three dangerous trends for investors in 2026: Thats not investing
Warren Buffett cautioned against the growing trend of gambling in investing as markets reach record highs, citing excessive greed driving asset p
The Bihar government has approved a Dearness Allowance increase for state employees and pensioners, raising it by 5 percentage points for the 6th
Social Security raise in 2027? New forecasts signal a higher COLA than earlier expected
New inflation data suggests a possible 4.2% increase in Social Security COLA for 2027, up from 3.2%. Rising costs of essentials have led to revis
Jaishankar holds talks with Russias Lavrov; trade and geopolitics in focus
The discussions also covered global developments, including the West Asia crisis and the Ukraine conflict
Why is the EPFO launching a new website? Here's all you need to know about E-PRAAPTI portal
The EPFO is all set to launch a new web portal soon, known as the E-PRAAPTI, to help members recover their old and inoperative employee provident
I asked ChatGPT how to build fintech startup in 5 years on 10 LPA job: AI didn't sugarcoat anything
A Bengaluru tech professional sought a realistic startup plan from ChatGPT. The advice emphasised using a stable job as financial capital, mainta
Three labourers die after falling unconscious inside cargo hold at Kandla
The deceased were identified as Rajesh, Masuk Ali and Raj Kumar, all labourers engaged under Mira Cargo Handling on behalf of Rishi Shipping Indi
PM Modis recent speech had an impact on the day of his speech but high demand for overseas travel remains intact
Sri Lanka seeks strengthening of free trade deal with India
Sri Lanka is looking to attract more Indian investments in infrastructure, agriculture, energy and tourism
Income-tax rules: Here's how capital gains generated from digital, paper (which includes gold ETFs, gold mutual funds and sovereign gold bonds) p
Labour Secretary urges industry to revise payrolls to protect social security benefits
Labour and Employment Secretary Vandana Gurnani said this while speaking at a Assochams national seminar on labour codes
Uber to expand Hyderabad tech centre
Uber to set up a corporate office in Future City
ITR filing 2026: Sold property at a loss? Heres how you can claim income tax relief this year
Property sales can sometimes result in capital losses due to various reasons. Taxpayers are allowed to set off such losses against capital gains.
Defence Ministry pushes TReDS to accelerate payments to MSMEs
Defence Secretary RK Singh is monitoring developments for implementation of Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) to improve sluggish proc
Indian government hikes minimum support prices for kharif crops; raises paddy rate by 3%
The government estimates the total payout to farmers at Rs 2.60 lakh crore after the revision in MSPs
US to impose visa curbs on 13 persons linked to Indian online pharmacy over fentanyl
Indian firm generated revenue through trafficking illicit fentanyl to people in the US, per US State Department
Cabinet approves scheme to promote coal/lignite gasification projects with outlay of 37,500 crore
The financial incentive at a maximum of 20% of the cost of plant and machinery will be provided
Cabinet clears Kharif MSP hikes, 37,500-crore coal gasification push to shore up economy
Measures target rural incomes, energy security and logistics amid global uncertainty
Public sector lender Canara Bank on Tuesday (12 May) hiked its MCLR rates by 5 bps. We explore how this increase will likely impact borrowers' re
PPF extension vs phased withdrawals: What should investors choose after account maturity?
After a PPF account matures, investors can withdraw the corpus, extend it for five years, or make phased withdrawals. Choices depend on financial
Govt hikes import duty on gold, silver to 15% amid forex concerns
The gold route via UAE also hit as the centre moves to ease CAD pressure
8th Pay Commission consultations are gaining pace, with stakeholder meetings, regional visits, and an extension of the memorandum deadline, as ce
IVPA welcomes Govts decision to increase MSP for oilseeds
A sustainable edible oil economy requires a balanced approach that protects farmer remuneration, says association chief Sudhakhar Desai
CIAL facilitates successful seaplane trial operations to Lakshadweep
Three operations conducted using the DHC6-400 Twin Otter seaplane aircraft
To file an FIR for a cybercrime involving elderly parents or family members, swift evidence collection, online fraud reporting and bank notificat
The NC-JCM, led by Shiv Gopal Mishra, submitted a 51-page memorandum to the 8th CPC, proposing salary hike, increased minimum pay and expansion o
Pension amount for elderly, widows under NSAP unchanged since 2012; inflation makes it worse
When adjusted to the current Consumer Price Index (CPI), a pension of 200 should cost 353 to retain its original purchasing power.
Govt approves 37,500-cr incentive to promote coal gasification projects
The decision was taken in the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Bayers FarmRise app reaches 5 million users
Its phygital ecosystem for farmers is led by FarmRise, a farmer-focused digital platform
Govt raises paddy MSP by 72 to 2,441/quintal for 2026-27
The support price for common and A-grade varieties has been increased by 72 per quintal to 2,441 and 2,461 per quintal, respectively, for the 202
Bank FD vs SCSS: Which investment gives better returns over 5 years?
SCSS vs FD comparison highlights higher assured returns from government-backed schemes than bank fixed deposits over five years, with SCSS offeri
What happens if you dont extend SCSS tenure? Rules, interest and withdrawal explained
The Senior Citizens' Savings Scheme (SCSS) offers investment options for individuals aged 60 and above, with quarterly interest payments. It has
ITCMAARS Crop Doctor enables farmers to improve plant health across 70 crops
ITCs AI- and ML-powered agritech solution is enabling real-time detection of plant diseases, delivering tailored remedial guidance to Indian farm
Dearness Allowance: After the Finance Ministry and IBA, the Indian Railways has also hiked DA component of employees' salaries by 2%, from 58% to
How can NRIs simplify investing between India and their country of residence?
From NRE vs NRO confusion to tax treaties and GIFT City access, heres a practical roadmap for NRIs to simplify cross-border investing and build o
Indias edible oil import bill jumps 19% in H1 of oil year 2025-26, volumes rise over 13%
The value of imported cooking oils increased to around 87,000 crore from 73,000 crore a year ago, while the volume was up to 78.15 lakh tonnes fr
Geopolitical crisis, weather may help India export 2 mt of wheat, says USDA
The governments move to lift the 2023 ban on shipments of the cereal will facilitate meet over 25 mt drop in global production
Canara Bank hikes MCLR lending rates; Bank of Baroda keeps rates unchanged check details
Canara Bank MCLR hike by 5 bps may raise EMIs on floating-rate loans like home, auto and personal loans, while Bank of Baroda keeps rates unchang
He owned Bitcoin and Ethereum, but this coin made him rich: Ripple ex-CTOs crypto strategy decoded
Ripple's former CTO, David Schwartz, has revealed that XRP significantly increased his wealth compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum. He once held 26 m
Call to strengthen enforcement against illegal wildlife trade
The three-day meet focuses on improving enforcement mechanisms, species identification, legal procedures, digital evidence collection and inter-a
