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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
ITR filing 2026: 9 deductions salaried individuals can avail to reduce capital gains tax
ITR Filing: Salaried taxpayers will be able to file their taxes once they receive their Form 16 by 15 June, 2026. As we enter the ITR filing seas
HyFarm, Sri BioAesthetics in pact to boost potato ecosystem health
This collaboration will address some critical challenges in seed potato production and processing-grade consistency which includes soil-borne dis
Indias edible oil imports fall 9.2% in March over Feb due to demand correction
Data compiled by the Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) showed that India imported 11.73 lakh tonnes (lt) of edible oils in March comp
IMF flags global slowdown risk from Middle East war shock: Georgieva
Describing the situation as a classic negative supply shock, the IMF chief said countries will face slower economic growth even under a best-case
The major consultation phase opens as the 8th Central Pay Commission meetings move into stakeholder engagement across Delhi and Maharashtra. Thes
ESG data is reshaping Indias credit decisions: What borrowers must know
Credit decisions are shifting towards incorporating ESG data as essential for assessing borrower risk. The RBI's new framework encourages banks t
World Bank chief sounds alarm about looming jobs crisis even after war ends
1.2 billion entering workforce, but only 400 million jobs expected, Ajay Banga, World Bank President, said
How US employment income is taxed in India on return
Assuming you were in India for more than 182 days during FY2526, you would qualify as a tax resident in India. If ii is a short stay in the US, i
Senior Citizen FD Rates April 2026: SBI, PNB Bank of India and other PSU banks offer up to 7.25%
Senior Citizen FD Rates for April 2026 reveal that top PSU banks are offering up to 7.25%, highlighting safe, stable income options for retirees
SSY investment: The minimum investment in this scheme is 250 per year, while the maximum ceiling has been capped at 1.5 lakh per year. SSY rate o
Govt extends validity of $1400 per tonne MEP on honey exports till Dec 31
In August last year, MEP was reduced from $2000 to $1400 per tonne
Indian Railways clears 100 major projects worth 1.53 lakh crore for FY 2025-26
With a focus on inclusive growth and national integration, 100 railway projects involving new lines, doubling, multitracking and other works have
PM EDRIVE etruck push for 5600 electric trucks stalls despite 500 cr outlay
Parliamentary panel flags nil achievement in heavy-duty EV targets as of January 2026 and deadline extended to 2028 despite broader EV programme
How to get 2.17 crore from your 2,000 SIP investment? CA explains step-up SIP strategy
A step-up SIP is an investment strategy where you increase your SIP contributions in mutual funds by a fixed amount or percentage at regular inte
IMD to release 2026 monsoon forecast today
This initial outlook will be confined to the cumulative rainfall for the JuneSeptember season, omitting specific geographic or monthly breakdown
Income tax deadlines for FY27: From ITR filing to TDS certificate, key dates you should remember
Income tax calendar: Income tax last dates are not limited to just the ITR filing deadline, and taxpayers have to keep a tab on other payments li
Oil jumps 8% to above $100 ahead of U.S. blockade on Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said on Sunday (April 12, 2026) the U.S. Navy would start blockading the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes after marath
Want to build a good credit score? Here's how you can do so even without a credit card
Building a good credit score is achievable even without a credit card. It takes consistent fiscal practices and financial discipline to form a st
Kisan Vikas Patra: Here's how long it takes to double your money
Kisan Vikas Patra is a 115-month small savings scheme offered by India Post and some banks, that doubles your investment at end of tenure. It has
Centre not taking away States power on bonus for agri produces, says FM Sitharaman
TN CM had accused the Centre of asking the States to reconsider providing incentives to the farmers
Carriers cut flights on cost pressures, uncertain demand
Passengers from Bangladesh connect to West Asia via Mumbai and Delhi
GE Aerospace scales AI from pilots to production; India anchors global capability
The firm has reduced false positives by over 50% and improved lead time by more than 60% using machine learning-led engine monitoring systems
With Indian households holding significant gold assets, alternatives such as Gold ETFs and Digital Gold are worth exploring. Here's a look at the
Can a non-salaried professional declare 50% income as profit under presumptive tax?
Under Section 44ADA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, an assessee opting for presumptive taxation is not required to maintain books of account, provid
Borrowers maintaining a good CIBIL score enhance their prospects of securing favourable home loan terms, resulting in significant time and cost s
West Asia crisis may push Indias current account deficit to 2% of GDP: Crisil
Rising crude, fertiliser imports and weaker inflows could strain external balance
UP-RERA eases property transfers in the state: What the new rules mean for buyers?
The UP-RERA amendments enhance buyer protection by allowing complaints against unregistered projects. It also eases the process of property trans
Tax Dept to resume Tiger Global reassessment, says GAAR relief wont alter SC ruling
Tax officials stated that the March 31 notification from the CBDT, which safeguards legacy investments made before April 1, 2017, does not change
The new labour laws, which were implemented in November 2025, and came into effect on 1 April, are quietly reshaping how salary is credited in In
Iranian officials have stated that vessels must coordinate with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to pass, while some ships have repor
DMRC launches mid-life refurbishment of Blue Line trains to enhance safety and passenger experience
The oldest RS-1 trains are being upgraded with modern technology and facilities to ensure reliability and compliance with current standards, says
Retail inflation likely rose 3.5-4% in March
LPG price hike and rising service costs seen pushing CPI above Februarys 3.2%
RBI proposes safeguards for digital transactions what it means for senior citizens and other users
The RBI has proposed measures to combat online fraud, including transaction delays, additional authentication for vulnerable users, and caps on b
'West Asia war a good opportunity for energy reforms, lower costs for industry'
The month-long West Asia conflict presents a great opportunity to set the pricing correctly for energy, says Neelkanth Mishra, chief economist of
PPF Income Strategy: With the right amount of discipline, you can grow a corpus of over 1 crore using PPF and get 61,000 monthly as pension from
Indias marine exports surge to 62,408 crore in 2024-25, Govt sets 1 lakh crore target
Exporters urged to diversify markets and adopt open-market approach amid strong global demand
TDS on bank interest explained: Who is liable and how much gets deducted under new income tax rules?
The Income Tax Act, 2025, effective April 1, maintains existing TDS thresholds on bank interest. The I-T department clarified the definition of b
From diesel to daylight: How government solar schemes are powering Indias farmers
The transition from diesel to solar is no longer on the horizon it is already happening at scale
The next energy leap: Replicating ethanols success in diesel
The real question is no longer feasibility, but how quickly India can build a complete ecosystem to scale bio-isobutanol
8th Pay Commission update: The fitment factor is the multiplier the new CPC uses to calculate the new basic pay. The 8th Pay Commission will take
Centre raises export duties on diesel, aviation turbine fuel
The Government hikes windfall tax on diesel to 55.5 per litre and ATF 42 per litre with immediate effect
Margin trading is growing fast. The risk is growing faster.
Margin Trading Facility exposure has surged to 1.2 trillion. Individually rational borrowing can become collectively dangerous and when leverage
Why gold has not played its safe-haven role amid West Asia war
Gold was expected to thrive on war and uncertainty in 2026. Instead, rising oil, higher yields and a stronger dollar knocked it off course. Heres
The Centre has kept small savings schemes returns unchanged for the April-June 2026 quarter. When it comes to bank fixed deposits vs small saving
Provident Fund: Step-by-step guide to withdraw your PF online or offline, the types of withdrawal, what forms to use, limits to partial withdrawa
Windfall levy on export bound diesel, ATF raised
The windfall levy on diesel would now be 55.5 a litre as against 21.5 a litre. Similarly export bound jet fuel will attract levy of 42 a litre as
Central Railway to run four special local trains for Ambedkar Jayanti
The special services will run on both the Main Line and Harbour Line during late-night hours
UPI payments are often sent using a linked phone number, and it is very easy to mistype the same on your phone keyboard. By the time you realise,
The Income Tax Department has launched the new TRACES 2.0 portal to enhance TDS compliance. The user-friendly interface allows for streamlined na
Cotton Association revises output estimates for 2025-26 up at 324 lakh bales of 170 kg each
Better than expected output in Maharashtra has prompted the crop revision
8th Pay Commission latest updates: Currently, there are three categories of consultants that the government hiring notification has listed. See b
20 lakh CTC? Here's how much your take home salary will be under new labour laws
Take-home salary changes: The new labour laws are reshaping how your salary is credited each month. The government said that the primary reason f
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has declared payout under its Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) option for its Medium-Term Bond Fund
While all banks have their own fixed deposits, small finance banks often offer significantly better FD interest rates to their customers. Here ar
Muted pricing power, rising costs to curb benefits of demand in cement sector: HDFC Securities
The brokerage further said that Despite a resilient demand outlook, the sector is expected to face headwinds in the coming quarters, with energy
Stock market correction: Have domestic inflows changed the rules for Indian equities?
For years, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) drove market direction. Now, domestic institutional investors (DIIs), backed by mutual fund and
Agtech marketing in the age of regional content and creator communities
With nearly 75% of Indias digital-only users based in rural regions, agri-tech marketing needs a fundamental reset
Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari to join 3-day agri event at Shivrajs home turf, starting today
Unnat Krishi Mela, the 3-day national level exhibition and conference, will be held at Raisen in Madhya Pradesh
How agripreneurship will drive improved rural livelihoods in India
Agripreneurship offers a powerful pathway to enable this transition by turning farmers into business-oriented producers who can leverage technolo
Worlds largest tur producer, yet an importer: A self-sufficiency puzzle unfolding on ground
India is the largest producer of pulses, accounting for 38 per cent of global cultivated area, yet yields are less than half those of Ethiopia
Ethanol in diesel generators: Indias next practical step towards energy security
With the right policy support, pilot projects, and industry participation, this opportunity can evolve into a transformative national success
West Asia Crisis: Induction cooking may consume 13-27 GW power
Sales of induction cooktops have surged dramatically in the past four weeks
Govt defers power plant maintenance for three months; ready for summer demand
Additional capacity will help compensate for around 8,000 MW of gas-based power capacity
India to continue buying Russian crude oil
The 30-day US sanctions exemption, which facilitated these oil imports from Moscow, is set to conclude on April 11
Indias textile and garments exports to the US declined 28.7% in February 2026
Exporters hope for a revival post-reciprocal tariff withdrawal but consumer demand in the US a concern
West Asia conflict: LPG usage at 21-month low in March
Diesel, petrol sales at record high aided by panic buying
E-way bill generation surged all time high of over 14 crore in March
This could have some impact on GST collection in April, data for which will be out on May 01
Tractor sales cross 10 lakh mark in FY26 on strong rural demand, GST cut
Mahindra & Mahindra (Tractor) led the table with a market share of 23.81% in FY26 (23.57%) while its Swaraj Division in the second position with
Cotton prices firm up tracking global prices
In the past two weeks, the Cotton Crorporation of India has increased prices by 1,400 per candy
Corn prices poised to fall on Iran-US ceasefire pact
Current situation ends threat to nitrogen fertilizer supply
New labour code: What changes for your earned leave and encashment under the latest laws explained
The OSH Code introduces significant changes to leave policies, allowing workers to carry forward up to 30 days of leave and encash excess leave.
FYL91 commences new flights to Hyderabad, Rajahmundry and Vijayawada
Union Minister of Civil Aviation virtually started the airlines first flight from Vijayawada Airport to Hyderabads Rajiv Gandhi International Air
Telanganas GST revenue up 15% in last 3 months
Disclosing this at a meeting of a Cabinet Sub-Committee on revenue generation here on Friday,Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu saidth
ASMS launches agri-commerce network AYOU in Hyderabad
Move aimed at enhancing post-harvest infrastructure and market linkages
Ladakh turns to apricot blossoms to stretch short tourism season
The initiative is part of a broader push by the administration to promote off-season travel and showcase Ladakhs cultural and agricultural herita
HAL delivers 4 helicopters to Coast Guard
They are expected to be deployed with the Coast Guard Squadrons of Kochi and Porbandar
Charter services operators urge review of ATF pricing
Industry says current classification does not reflect actual operations
Structural gaps affect growth of Indias high-value horticulture sector: Report
Calls for a mission-led, market-backed transformation to unlock durable value
Rubio set to visit India in May to discuss trade, tariffs, defence, Quad
Earlier on Thursday, Gor had announced that a high-level Indian delegation will visit Washington later this month, in an indication of efforts to
Credit card fraud is rising: Types, warning signs and expert tips to protect your finances
Credit card fraud is a growing threat, often unnoticed until significant damage occurs. Reporting fraud promptly, understanding various fraud typ
Govt proposes overhaul of company incorporation rules to cut paperwork, enable risk-based checks
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a draft notification to simplify procedures, reduce duplicate filings, improve electronic communicat
Gadkari bats for 100% land acquisition before approving NH projects
Further, Nitin Gadkari reiterated that consultants responsible for preparing detailed project reports (DPRs) for highway construction are the rea
Want to invest 1 lakh? Here's how FD laddering will help you maximise gains
Bank FD laddering is a technique that involves buying multiple FDs maturing in different time periods. Personal Finance experts suggest that inve
Sumeet SSG partners Pinnacle Industries to strengthen Maharashtras EMS fleet
Under the collaboration, the partners will roll out Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal ambulances
Consumer durables growth muted as demand slows, margins shrink: HDFC Securities
Demand for most consumer durables remained subdued this quarter due to unseasonal weather, high base effects, and delayed seasonal demand
General Provident Fund or GPF is the provident fund meant exclusively for government employees. Under this compulsory savings scheme, every gover
India relaxes rice exports norms to some European countries
Six-month exemption removes inspection certificate requirement for select European nations
Unseasonal rains damage rabi crops on 2.49 lakh ha, wheat most affected: Agri Minister
IMD forecasts more rain from April 9-15 due to Western Disturbances over Jammu & Kashmir, cyclonic circulations over Uttar Pradesh, Bangladesh, A
DA hike delayed for first time in a decade Will it be skipped or deferred? Experts weigh in
Uncertainty surrounds the DA hike delay. Experts describe it as a procedural deferment rather than a cancellation, adding that arrears are expect
