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Suicide prevention: Keep the conversation going
World Suicide Prevention Day September 10
Indias unemployment data dilemma
A fall in unemployment may indicate distress-driven entry into low-productivity jobs rather than genuine employment creation
India's senior living market is estimated to cross 1 lakh crore by 2030, nearly four times the current levels, according to a report by Colliers.
A fund with a massive AUM is not necessarily the one delivering the highest returns. A look at one-year performance shows why investors should no
Simple financial rules help manage expenses and investments for Indian households. You dont need to be Warren Buffett to understand these simple
Retiring with 2 crore? Heres how much you can withdraw every month
A practical approach can be to keep a portion of the corpus in relatively stable and liquid investments for near-term expenses, while investing a
BPC gets new chairman Rafiqul Islam
Dr Md Rafiqul Islam has been appointed as the new chairman of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC). The Ministry of Public Administration issue
Safeena Husains radical model for systemic change
A recent ITAT ruling has raised an important question for property transactions. Does holding a power of attorney make you liable for capital gai
The life and times of an enigmatic army chief
ProbalDasguptapresents a multidimensional portrait of a military icon who operated decades ahead of his time
Buying insurance at discount? Think twice
In insurance, the cheapest option is not necessarily the one that gives you the best value. Prudence here is not making assumptions but looking a
Short-term trend in gold and silver have turned positive post the breakout of key resistance level; the trend would remain positive until the sup
Can you stop NPS contributions? What happens to your money, returns and tax benefits
An NPS subscriber can discontinue fresh contributions for a few months or even several years. However, stopping contributions does not mean that
NSE denies report linking CEO to Tata Sons chairman race
In a statement on Sunday, NSE said that reports mentioning Ashishkumar Chauhan as a candidate are speculative and factually incorrect.
Investing requires careful planning regarding purpose, timing and risk. Establishing specific financial goals and maintaining consistent contribu
EPFO: Today, we take a look at how the family (nominees or legal heirs) of subscribers can claim their provident fund (EPF) savings, pension payo
Annual Information Statement: What AIS covers, how taxpayers can access it and correct errors online
AIS gives taxpayers a consolidated view of financial and tax information linked to their PAN. Here's what it covers, when new information may app
Indias drone startups have money to build, not enough to scale
Tracxn data show late-stage funding fell to zero in 2025 even as total inflows hit $198 million
Google launches AI project to increase farm productivity, climate resilience
In its India-first project, the global IT giant has tapped Google DeepMind to come up with agricultural landscape understanding (ALU) and agricul
With 50% of your portfolio in flexi-cap funds, adding another equity fund category may bring significant overlap rather than diversification. Onl
Rising global yields, high public debt are worrisome
Assocham urges govt for bilateral talks to resolve visa, permanent magnets issue during BRICS
Visa curbs on Indians from various sectors, along with restrictions on materials such as rare earth permanent magnets, have led to a disruption i
DAC meet on Monday, 40 SU-30MKIs overhaul on the agenda
The proposal has come for the DAC approval owing to involvement of a sizeable cost
PM Jan Dhan Yojana: Every fourth account under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana is inoperative, while nearly 5.72 crore accounts had zero balance,
Indian GCCs turn to fractional hiring for senior leadership amid hiring slowdown
GCCs are taking stock of their workforce, particularly keen to consolidate the C-suite leadership in terms of roles and skillsets
MoD boosts defence diplomacy push with 400 crore fund, plans 90 defence wings globally by 2030
MoD plans 85-90 defence wings by 2030 and reorients attaches to push exports towards 50,000-crore target
Chandrasekaran to address Air India town hall on Monday
The meeting is also meant to welcome new chief executive officer designate Tewolde Gebremariam
Too much money in stocks? This is what you should check before selling
If you feel you have too much money invested in equities, it is useful to look beyond current market conditions. Instead, consider why you are in
Building a financial empire involves everyday habits in spending, saving and planning. By recognising personal triggers and avoiding impulsive de
India's 100 household savings puzzle: 33 goes to banks, while 39 flows to pension funds and markets
Indias household savings are shifting beyond bank deposits. Their share fell to 33% in FY25, while pension funds, mutual funds, shares and debent
Air Indias systems must inspire confidence
Robust systems need to be in place
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana RD maturity: Check lock-in period date and recurring deposit credit amount for eligible women beneficiaries, aged between 21
Bengaluru gamer lost 28 lakh after betting 2.6 croreWhy ITAT rejected tax on 2.33 crore winnings
The ruling came in the case of a Bengaluru-based gamer who had put more than 2 crore into online rummy and poker but ultimately suffered a net lo
Embraer deepens India supply chain push across aerospace, defence verticals
Brazilian aircraft maker expands localisation efforts through supplier partnerships, MRO plans and manufacturing ecosystem development
TPPs with critical stocks rise as coal reserves deplete
A major reason for the decline in stocks at the TPP end is that historically, supplies get stretched during monsoon, as rains hinder mining activ
BRICS Summit unlikely to consider bloc expansion
New Delhi to focus on better integration of new members; resolve differences over joint communique
The Central Secretariat Service Forum said it hopes the 8th CPC would consider enhancing contribution and sum assured under the Central Governmen
Motor insurance gets more personalised as data takes the wheel
Insurers tailor own-damage add-ons, named-driver plans and mileage-linked premiums
Onam boost lifts Kerala two-wheeler sales, freight activity
Across the country, truck rentals remained higher on a y-o-y basis across all major trunk routes in August, supported by festive demand despite w
GST Council meeting postponed to October 7
The delay is likely linked to BRICS Summit in Delhi; agenda likely to focus on registration norms, compensation cess and ITC rules
EPFO members can now generate, activate and authenticate their UAN through the UMANG app using Aadhaar-based face authentication. After activatio
10 NAV mutual fund looks cheap? Heres why that could be a costly mistake
Is a 10 NAV mutual fund really cheaper? Know why NAV doesnt determine returns and what investors should check before investing.
Trimming equity exposure: how to rebalance risk according to long-term goals
A portfolio that felt comfortable during a market rally may look very different during volatility. But should discomfort alone prompt investors t
Hiring decisions speed up, but long notice periods keep talent waiting
Careernet data shows time-to-offer down to 46 days, but nearly a third of hires still take 60 days or more to join
Kharif Harvest Outlook: Strong prices expected for most crops, except Bajra and Moong
The mandi prices of Bajra, Paddy, Moong, Groundnut and Soyabean are ruling in negative ranging from 0.6 per cent to 31 per cent over their next s
Andhra Pradesh will release two pending DA instalments, give pension hikes from January 2027, and appoint the 12th Pay Revision Commission among
EPFO will host a live session on the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) on 8 September at 12 pm. Heres what employees and emplo
The first penthouse, a five-bedroom duplex spanning 3,944 square feet across the sixth and seventh floors, is being offered for under 12 million,
FSSAI suspends licenses of Kailash Formulation, Sanecure Water Project
The food safety regulator has directed CG Foods Ajmer unit to discontinue the production of Veg Bhujia Namkeen product without proper approvals a
FCNR-led rupee rally makes gold cheaper, weighs on prices
Rupee has appreciated against dollar by 1 per cent to 94.49 on Friday against 95.35 on August 26
8th Pay Commission: Can Level 7 pension rise from 22,450 to 57,697? Check the calculation
The 8th Pay Commission could significantly change central government pensions. Here is how an illustrative fitment factor of 2.57 could take the
Systems in charge: How new asset management companies are using data to tackle manager bias
Emerging asset managers are deploying multi-factor algorithms, alternative datasets, and market-regime rules to eliminate human emotion, but thei
PayPal, Oracle, Volkswagen layoffs: How are severance packages taxed in India?
Multinational companies like PayPal, Volkswagen and Oracle are laying off staff in India. Severance pay for affected employees is taxable under I
SC to hear on Sept 7 plea seeking guidelines to control airfare fluctuations
The plea claims that currently, no authority has the power to review or cap airfares or ancillary fees.
Your nominee may be outdated: Check these financial accounts now to avoid family disputes later
Nominee details for financial assets should be reviewed periodically to align with current family circumstances. Changes such as marriage, divorc
The resulting airborne hazard forced safety authorities to implement a temporary grounding of flight operations at Jakartas Soekarno-Hatta Intern
VinFast gears up for India E2W foray, begins hunt for dealers
VinFast invited applications for exclusive VinFast E-Motorcycle dealership opportunities across the country, signalling that its India two-wheele
TN sets Sept-end deadline for Chennai monsoon prep, allocates 100 cr to GCC
The high-level review targeted crucial flood-mitigation sites, including newly built stormwater drains and desilting operations.
Builder promised 5069 sq ft villa, delivered smaller one; Telangana RERA offers relief to homebuyer
A Hyderabad homebuyer sued a builder for not delivering a promised 5,069 sq ft villa, as he claimed that the property was smaller than what was a
West Asia conflict, crude oil prices, US inflation data to drive markets next week
Last week, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 749.08 points, or 0.96 per cent, while the 50-share NSE Nifty fell 277.95 points, or 1.14 per cent.
Maintenance claims: Why courts may look beyond your declared income while deciding payments
A Delhi court has recently upheld 1,840 monthly maintenance, stressing that payments must reflect the spouses genuine financial capacity. The cas
ISRO staff bodies seek clarification on trajectory of privatisation
New Delhi: Nine employee associations at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have written to the space agencys Chairperson V Narayanan,
FPIs pull out 8,731 crore from equities, turn net sellers for the week
The equity sell-off was led by heavy outflows on September 1, when FPIs net sold shares worth 5,432.83 crore, followed by further selling of 953.
Govt sells 4,000 tonnes of buffer onions across 17 cities in 10 days to cool prices
Good kharif onion crop outlook, October arrivals expected to ease supply pressure and prices
AI-generated ads are catching up with human-made creatives. The industry is taking note
AI is reshaping advertising, from higher-performing creatives to instant language localization and dynamic ads. But as adoption soars, brands fac
Delhi govt to hold closed-door roundtable on start-up policy
The roundtable, centred on the Delhi Start-up and Incubation Policy, 2026, will be chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at The Lalit New Delhi
TN CM promises tech upgrades, reduced workload, better welfare for police
CM Vijay urges the public to work alongside the police with trust and harmony to build a peaceful and secure Tamil Nadu
IDBI Bank stake sale: Open offer remains a possibility
The transaction could likely raise scam-like fears as in the case Central Electronics Ltd which the Centre had to hurriedly abort, says EAS Sarma
Iran claims strike on US ship in Strait of Hormuz as fighting escalates
Iran says it struck an unmanned U.S. vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, the latest salvo in a new flare-up of fighting between the two
EOS-05 satellite completes orbit manoeuvre en route to GEO
The satellite was injected into the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) in the early hours of Friday by ISROs GSLV
Indian Bank to set up office in Dubai to expand foreign operations
Bank is exploring the possibility of having a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Govt considering FDI liberalisation in plantation sector: Official
We are looking for more FDI liberalisation in the plantation sector like banana, the official added.
Switched careers and stopped EPF contributions? Know what happens to your PF and pension
EPF is crucial for retirement savings, with both employees and employers contributing. Here's what happens if someone switches to self-employment
India co-sponsors UNGA resolution declaring Nov 27 as day against child marriage
The UNGA adopts the resolution titled International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage led by Sierra Leone; India was am
OpenAI acknowledges 'wiki incident'; plans framework to report unintended AI behaviour
Recently a research found that a group of rogue OpenAI agents took control of a German website this spring and turned it into a message board for
Putin tells US envoys war situation Not Simple as talks begin
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the Kremlin had received information that Kyiv would also halt fire for three days, and would reciproca
An unregistered Will can be legally valid in India if properly executed and attested. Learn when a release deed may be required, what documents b
Odisha signs MoUs with 3 orgnisations for skill development, digital learning of students
The agreements were signed with Gujarat-based CSRBOX, Telanganas Naandi Foundation and the Odisha Knowledge Corporation Ltd (OKCL)
Aadhaar SIM check: Find and report numbers registered in your name to prevent financial fraud
Your Aadhaar may be linked to mobile connections you do not recognise. Heres how to check SIMs issued in your name through Sanchar Saathi and rep
Noida versus Greater Noida yield: Noida Authority recently hiked farmer compensation by 53% for Noida project, raising rate by 2,235 for every sq
A 10 mutual fund looks cheap. It isnt. Why NAV can fool investors
A new fund's 10 unit price can make it look cheaper than established funds, but NAV has no bearing on returns. The illusion is especially powerfu
IIM-K Director Debashis Chatterjee says the enthusiasm and inquisitiveness shown by the Cabinet, along with its ability to connect ideas with pol
Karnataka govt to scrap NPS, reintroduce OPS soon: Parameshwara
The reintroduction of OPS was a long-standing demand of government employees and also a promise made by the Congress party ahead of the elections
From policy paralysis to policy dynamism, India has come a long way: PM Modi at SRCC after 13 years
Modi said there were some who questioned his optimism and raised doubts about initiatives like 'Make in India'
SBI to hire 12,000 personnel, add 250 branches during FY27: Chairman Setty
SBI had hired 4,640 officers, 19,340 associates, and 1,653 contractual staff in 202526, taking the total number of hires to 25,633, as per the ba
Cybersecurity skills gap widens as cyberattacks surge: Kerala DGP
The summit was supported by the Data Security Council of India, TiE Kerala and the Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Karnataka AI University panel holds first meeting, focuses on immediate skilling
The meeting brought together senior representatives from the technology industry, academia and the Karnataka government to discuss measures to de
IPO rush picks up: 11 Cos set to raise 7,055 cr next week
The IPOs are scheduled to hit the market between September 7 and September 15.
FPIs resume selling; pull out 7,443 crore from equities in first week of September
Further strengthening U.S. bond yields and a firm dollar index have reduced foreign risk appetite for emerging markets, said Rajkumar Rathi, Chie
