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AC makers see strong growth in April-May, but demand dips in June
Players said the industry has recorded a volume growth in June quarter over the same period last year, which was a washed-out summer season but r
Adani Ports secures 'Leadership' ESG rating with score of 84.3 from CareEdge ESG Ratings
The upgrade reflects APSEZ's continued progress in strengthening ESG performance and disclosures across environmental, social and governance para
Loan rejection can disrupt urgent financial plans. Understanding common personal loan rejection reasons such as a low credit score, high debt bur
Union minister for cooperatives said the zero-commission platform will end exploitation by ride-hailing aggregators; claims predatory pricing by
What is Income Tax e-Proceedings? Meaning, benefits, notice types, and how to respond online
e-Proceedings is an online service provided by the Income Tax Department that allows taxpayers to view and respond to tax notices electronically
It is important to understand that no asset class remains the market favourite forever. Equity, real estate, gold, cryptocurrencies, commodities
As India's most comprehensive free trade agreement to date, the India-UK CETA is projected to increase bilateral trade by GBP 25.5 billion annual
The Centre has said that the 8th pay commission will examine pay upgrade after promotion for central government employees demanded by NC-JCM unde
Experts suggests that an investor's risk appetite depends on financial capacity and emotional comfort with risk. Assess your income, savings, lia
Why post-harvest loss is a farmer income story not just a food security one
What a farmer actually earns is determined not by what he grows, but by how much of it survives the journey from field to market
The next decade of agriculture will be defined by resource efficiency, not land ownership
The next green revolution is about intelligence; its about producing smarter, not just more
Dearness Allowance: Here's why AIDEF is demanding a change in the DA calculation formula
DA hike: The AIDEF has requested the 8th pay commission to revise how dearness allowance is calculated, arguing the current formula fails to refl
The invisible layer powering agriculture: Why software will matter more than soil
The software layer above the soil will matter more- it is time the invisible layer became the most invested-in one
Public and private banks in India will be closed today, 27 June, for the fourth Saturday holiday. Operations are halted nationwide, but online ba
Zerodha Fund House has launched the life cycle fund series, becoming the first AMC to offer target-date mutual funds in the Indian mutual fund in
Kolkata warehouse collapse death toll rises to 15, 6 arrested
The incident occurred around noon on Wednesday when the roof of the under-construction warehouse at Taratala suddenly collapsed
Lost money in a online fraud? Here's how much you can recover under RBI's new rules and who pays
Starting January 1, 2027, RBI's new guidelines will protect consumers from small-value digital fraud, allowing compensation up to 25,000 for vict
Air India may restore curtailed international services as West Asia crisis eases: CEO
Air India had rationalised services on select international routes between June and August 2026 owing to continued airspace restrictions over cer
Kolkata likely to host GST Council meeting next month
Meeting likely to take up the next round of indirect tax policy reforms
Centre initiates review of Indias approved basmati varieties
To prune list of export-eligible aromatic rice strains, preserve brand identity of popular varieties
Disruptions cannot be reversed overnight: ASSOCHAM chief
India must combine its labour advantage with automation while pursuing calibrated trade liberalisation and investment reforms, says Nirmal K Mind
Fertiliser Ministry prepares green urea roadmap, plans a pilot plant in Andhra Pradesh
ICAR has been conducting trials at its different locations since the last Rabi season on the effectiveness of green ammonia on some select crops
Domestic CV sales to see moderate growth of 4-6% in FY27: ICRA
The report noted that continued infrastructure spending, improved freight movement and replacement demand are expected to support volumes, althou
Indian Railways turns to automotive testing agency ARAI for First Full-Scale LHB coach crash test
On June 24, Indian Railways physically crash-tested an LHB coach for the first time, deliberately crashing two passenger coaches into a fixed bar
Beyond ports and power, Adani is now selling organic fertilizers to farmers
Waste-to-energy venture gives rise to a new farm-input-business as sales of Harit Amrit brand of fertilisers expands across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya
DGCA Inspects Boeing facility in US to review Air India B787 fuel control switch
Inspection follows February 2 grounding of Air India 787-8 VT-ANX over fuel control switch issue
PM Modi said AI, when combined with human judgement and ethical practices, can improve efficiency, strengthen compliance and drive innovation acr
Engineering goods exports rise 24.48% in May to $12.31 billion
Engineering products accounted for 27.2% of Indias total merchandise exports during the month, as per the governments quick estimates
Alstom secures 107 million Indian Railways maintenance contract for electric locomotives
The contract renewal reflects Indian Railways continued confidence in Alstoms services and supports freight modernisation through electric locomo
Starting June 26, EPFO services on member and employer portals, and the Umang app will be unavailable due to system migration, which aims to enha
Centre eases drug import rules for examination, testing and analysis
The proposed acknowledgement-based system is aimed at reducing compliance burden for drug imports meant for testing and research, boosting pharma
Anti-dumping duty on electrical steel may push transformer costs, impact grid expansion: GTRI
The investigation, initiated on June 22, 2026, covers imports from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, while the injury analysis covers 2022-23 to
India poised to bridge global seafarer shortage as demand for officers rises
The global shipping industry is set to face a shortage of over 1.13 lakh certified officers by 2030, creating fresh opportunities for India, one
As the 8th Pay Commission prepares its report, the fitment factor is projected to range from 2.05 to 2.10. Here are the salary calculations.
Kochi Metros multimodal integration gets international recognition
The Impact award was presented at the UITP Awards 2026 ceremony held in Brussels, Belgium
Global firms commit over $90 bn investment in India amid geopolitical uncertainty
Among the biggest investments are $48 billion by Amazon up to 2030, $30 billion by Australian data centre operator AirTrunk and 1 billion euros b
BEML secures additional export order worth $5.35 million from West Asia
The order is in continuation of the companys earlier export contract worth $36.38 million, announced in April 2026
Employee Provident Fund Organisation: EPF subscribers are allowed to withdraw up to 100% of their eligible provident fund balance, with certain c
Managing money today goes beyond saving. These five government apps help everyone stay financially organised by securing important documents, ena
Owning a 20 lakh car is feasible for a Bengaluru professional earning 30 lakh annually, yet paying fully from savings isn't ideal. Financing part
Income-Tax Returns: Here's what precautions should taxpayers take while filing their ITR
The income-tax department has launched online forms for ITR-1 to ITR-4 for FY 2025-26. Taxpayers can file returns by July 31 through the e-filing
Save more on your next vehicle with the latest car loan interest rates in June 2026. Compare top banks, EMIs, processing fees, & key borrowing ti
Goldman Sachs raises India's CY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.8%, cuts inflation, CAD estimates
Goldman Sachs raises its CY26 real GDP growth forecast for India by 0.3pp to 6.8% y-o-y, lowers headline inflation forecast by 0.2pp to 4.4% y-o-
What is a mutual fund riskometer? A simple guide to understanding fund risk before you invest
The riskometer is a visual risk indicator that reflects the overall risk associated with a mutual fund scheme. However, two schemes belonging to
e-Filing Vault Higher Security explained: What it is, why it matters and how to enable it
The e-Filing Vault Higher Security facility is designed to strengthen the security of a taxpayer's e-filing account by requiring a second level o
Monsoon may deliver at healthy clip till mid-July, falter thereafter
Conditions expected to improve during July 2-8, when rainfall is forecast to be normal to above normal. ECMWF extends the wet spell to parts of t
How many mutual funds should you own? Experts say less is often more
More mutual funds do not automatically mean better diversification. Here's how investors can avoid overdiversification and build a portfolio that
8th pay commission: From demands for increased salary and fitment factor hike, to schedule for state visits and meetings. Here's a look at the to
West Asia peace deal eases pressure on India Inc's profit impact: Report
Demand conditions remain underpinned by government-led infrastructure spending and expectations of steady consumption, says Crisil report
Gold and silver prices today, 26 June: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major I
No 8th Pay Commission yet, but DA hike may be around the corner: 5 key updates
DA hike discussions are gaining momentum as central government employees await the next revision and updates from the 8th Pay Commission. This ar
Deductibles are not a barrier to portability, says HDFC Ergo CEO Parthanil Ghosh
The insurer's chief executive discusses portability rules, underwriting discipline, rising health premiums and the road to Insurance for All by 2
Battle over Basmati rice GI for Madhya Pradesh heats up
The All-India Rice Exporters Association has opposed expansion of the notified growing regions
Dearness Allowance: From DA hikes to payment of arrears for central and state government employees and retired pensioners, we check the top 12 la
Bank holiday today: Banks are closed across cities in India today on account of Muharram. In addition to the common national and gazetted holiday
I talk to paneer and milk, says the man behind Milky Mists incredible dairy journey
India sets 30% fuel-efficiency target for trucks; Bharat VECTO to anchor new norms
Bharat VECTO set to replace laboratory testing with real-world simulations as the country rolls out a new commercial vehicle fuel-efficiency fram
Storage in Indias 166 major reservoirs drops to 26% of capacity
Two reservoirs are empty as South-West moosoon rain in June is the worst in 146 years
APEDA facilitates first biscuit export from Varanasi to Oman
Inaugural shipment comprises 40 tonnes of biscuits manufactured by Shree Tirupati Balajee Industries, a Varanasi-based exporter
India convinces US to wait on trade pact amid tariff flux
Goyal asserts there can be no interim deal till India gets competitive advantage over rival countries
How Andhras Banganapalli mangoes found a sea route to Singapore
ICAR, APEDA sea protocol cuts export costsby a tenth
BRICS Energy Ministers stress on diversified, resilient & transparent energy systems, supply chains
The Ministers also appreciated Indias efforts in successfully hosting the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers Meeting
Bombay HC dismisses petition to annul negative settlement of MCX crude futures in 2020
The dispute arose after the NYMEX May 2020 crude oil contract settled at an unprecedented negative $37.63 per barrel on April 20, 2020, amid a co
DGCA probes taxiway incident involving Air India, IndiGo aircraft at Ahmedabad airport
Both aircraft stopped at a safe distance after Air India aircraft took incorrect taxi route following landing
India, Iran discuss strengthening hydrocarbons trade
Persian Gulf nation expresses interest in supplying crude oil and refined products, including LPG, to India
Fuel supplies normalise: Govt lifts all LPG restrictions for commercial and industrial sectors
LPG supply will be 100% to hotels, restaurants, small commercial establishments. However, large-scale industries that procure LPG in bulk will on
Adani Airports to invest 20,000 cr in airport city projects across 6 airports
Developments are being planned as integrated, walkable districts connected to airports, metro networks, and urban transport systems
Micron jumps 18%, surpasses Meta: Here's what is driving the rally and how Indians can invest
Micron Technology surpassed Meta Platforms' market valuation and briefly exceeded Tesla's, following a strong forecast that boosted shares by 18.
Multi-cap vs flexi-cap funds: Why multi-cap funds are outperforming across 1, 3 and 5 years
Multi-cap funds have outperformed flexi-cap funds across the 1-, 3-, and 5-year periods, reviving a long-standing debate over whether mandated di
Delhi Airport sees hub-and-spoke model strengthening Indias aviation hub ambitions: DIAL CEO
Airport operator says seamless domestic-to-international connectivity could help channel traffic through Indian hubs instead of overseas transit
SEA-led mustard model farm programme boosts yields, profitability in 3 States
The project established 3,000 frontline demonstration (FLD) plots covering 3,000 acres across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana
Dont hold important meetings day before/after holiday: Cabinet Secretariats advisory to officials
The advisory, titled Conducting Effective Meeting, has been prepared by the Cabinet Secretariat with support from the National Centre for Good Go
Many professionals in their 40s discover that their biggest financial mistakes were not bad investments, but delayed decisions. By this stage, in
Should you switch SIPs to last years top-performing fund? This study has the answer
Investors who switch based on the previous year's performance may end up buying into a segment after much of its rally has already occurred. For
Centre extends 7,280-crore rare earth magnet tender by a month as industry seeks more time
Bid deadline pushed to July 29; companies grapple with technology tie-ups, feedstock security and stringent localisation requirements under India
UTI Nifty 50 Index Fund passively tracks the Nifty 50 Index, whereas the ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund is actively managed with the objective o
Energy mutual funds: Meaning, top 5 funds, key factors, advantages and risks explained
Energy funds are thematic equity schemes that invest primarily in companies in the energy sector. These funds invest in oil & gas exploration, re
Coconut oil, copra prices slide sharply as arrivals improve
Coconut oil is currently trading ruling at around 227 per kg in the Kerala market, and copra at 131 per kg
India begins 2% isobutanol-diesel trials to jumpstart diesel biofuel push
Trials involve Tata Motors, HPCL, ARAI, Praj Industries, and mark Indias first serious move towards a diesel biofuel programme after earlier etha
Lost money to cyber fraud? RBI's new rules offer compensation of up to 25,000
Customers who lose money in digital banking frauds will get stronger protection under the RBI's revised framework from January 2027. The new rule
Mis-sold a product from your bank? RBI's new framework seeks to fix that
The RBI's new framework bars banks from forcing customers into insurance purchases, links employee incentives to product mis-selling, and mandate
Reopening of Strait of Hormuz to lower tail risk, but supply normalisation to be costly: S&P
Slow resumption of flows could keep energy, freight, and input-cost pressure elevated across petrochemicals, agriculture, transportation, and log
1,800 monthly EPF contributions can build nearly 19 lakh retirement corpus here's how
A small EPF contribution can create significant retirement wealth over time. Investing 1,800 monthly in EPF for 25 years at an 8.25% interest rat
Gold loans have emerged as a strategic driver of financial inclusion, outpacing all other credit products with 84% growth YoY in FY26, according
A woman shifted to Bengaluru from London and reduced more than 50 percent of her monthly rent. She also pointed out how she saves money by carryi
Avoid tax credit mismatches during ITR filing with the Income Tax Challan Correction Rules 2026. Taxpayers can now correct eligible challan detai
Income-tax returns: Here's how to avail the Pay at Bank Counter option available to all taxpayers on the e-filing portal. Taxpayers can select th
APDC, Airbound ink MoU for drone delivery network across Amaravati
The initiative is expected to begin with operations in Guntur, aims 10,000 daily drone flights across Andhra Pradesh over the coming year
The opportunity cost of waiting for the perfect entry or exit point
The stock market does not wait for investors to feel ready.
Government may ask airlines to review surge charges if ATF prices stabilise, Civil Aviation Minister
Centre monitoring fuel costs closely as 10,000 crore stabilisation fund in place amid West Asia crisis
