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EPFO campaign deadline tonight: Last chance for employers to enrol left-out employees
The EPFO's 'Employees Enrolment Campaign 2025' allows employers until 30 April 2026 to declare previously unregistered staff without penalties, promoting transparency and compliance while expanding social security benefits for workers.
Gold price rises over 1% to 1.5 lakh/10g on Fed pause, geopolitical worries
Analysts say gold prices were supported by bargain buying after recent losses and lingering uncertainty over the geopolitical uncertainty
ITR filing: Key strategies to maximise savings and reduce tax liability
Taxpayers must plan their finances for the 2026-27 financial year, taking into consideration income tax rules, exemptions and deductions to assess their tax liability. Here's how you can maximise your savings.
Major push for pay and pension reform under the 8th Pay Commission as the Staff Side submits key demands on salary, NPS, leave, and promotions. Check details here.
A Bengaluru IT consultant aims to upgrade from 10 LPA to 30 LPA in 1-2 years. ChatGPT suggests four paths. Check out.
Beyond long-only: The rise of adaptive equity investing through SIFs
As markets grow increasingly volatile, specialised investment funds (SIFs) offer a dynamic approach to equity investing by combining long and short positions.
Thomas Cook India forex card expands to 28 currencies
Despite the product announcement, Thomas Cook Indias stock was at 93.89 on NSE at midday Thursday, down 1.25% from 95.08
You can secure a steady retirement income with the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) as investments of 10 to 30 lakh generate predictable monthly returns.
The Income Tax Department has revised ITR forms for AY 2026-27, requiring separate reporting of interest income from NBFCs, HFCs and corporate instruments under Schedule OS. Details here.
Welspun Enterprises bags 7,300 crore Pune-Shirur Highway contract
The award significantly expands WEL's order book, which now stands at approximately 18,755 crore up from 13,341 crore as of December 31, 2025 after adjusting for Q4 FY26 execution
US Exim Bank files insolvency petition against Reliance Power, shares dip
US Exim Bank has alleged a debt default of $165.41 million by Reliance Powers subsidiary Samalkot Power
Sending money abroad in 2026 now demands stricter compliance with Form 145 and 146 for foreign remittances. India has streamlined disclosures, ensured accurate TDS and improved transparency for overseas payments.
Navin Fluorine shares hit 52-week high on strong Q4 earnings, pare early gains
Strong quarterly earnings and upbeat growth visibility boost investor sentiment
Buying a term insurance plan? Here are key things to know before you decide
A term insurance plan covers life for a fixed period and pays out to nominees upon death. Key considerations include insurer credibility, sum assured and essential add-ons.
KFin Tech shares down 4% after Q4 profit decline
The stock fell to a low of 936.25 from the previous close of 977.30 and was trading at 952.75 on the NSE around 10.10 am
Waaree Energies stock falls 10% despite strong Q4 profit growth
Margin pressure and profitability concerns drag shares lower
Bajaj Finance shares gain 5% after Q4 results despite weak market
Rupee surges past 95/USD mark; 10-yr benchmark bond yield hardens beyond 7%
The rupee (INR) opened almost 17 paise weaker at 95.01 per US dollar and is currently trading at an all-time low of 95.2475
InvITs: the middle path between equity risk and debt stability
Allocation to InvITs in your portfolio can be a good diversification avenue. Apart from mild price appreciation, it provides a hedge against inflation.
Sensex, Nifty slide at open as crude shock, FII selling weigh on markets
The Sensex opened at 77,014.21 and was trading at 76,849.33, down 647.03 points (0.83%) as of 9:16 AM. The Nifty 50 opened at 23,996.95 and fell to 23,965.10, a drop of 212.55 points (0.88%)
Q4 ResultsToday, April 30, 2026, Live Updates: Catch live updates
Gold rebounds from one-month low, but inflation fears cap gains
Spot gold was up 0.7% at $4,573.09 per ounce, as of 0229 GMT, after falling to its lowest level since March 31 in the previous session
Rupee to encounter fresh strain as Fed's hawkish tilt compounds oil pain
The currency is on course to log its third consecutive weekly decline, having wiped out nearly all of the gains made earlier in the month following rare central bank measures aimed at curbing excessive speculation
OnEMI Technology (Kissht) IPO opens today at 162-171 price band
The IPO closes on May 5. Investors can bid for a minimum of 87 equity shares and in multiples of 87 equity shares thereafter
Weak opening seen on Nifty, Sensex ahead of holiday
Feds hawkish stance, lingering geopolitical tension to keep market under pressure
Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Weak opening seen on markets ahead of holiday
Sensex, Nifty Live Updates on Apr 30: Domestic markets are likely to open on flat-to-negative on Thursday amid mixed global cues. As US Federal Reserve sending hawking tones while retaining the interest rates, analysts expect market to remain volatile
Starworth, Indian Hume Pipe win contracts; Brigade partners Bain Capital for Bengaluru project; Gufic invests in immunotherapy firm
SIP + lump sum: A roadmap to 10 crore in 25 years
With 25,000 monthly SIPs and 1012 lakh to deploy, heres a structured asset allocation plan to target a 1015 crore corpus over 25 years while managing volatility and risk
Kissht IPO: OnEMI raises 278 crore from anchor investors ahead of issue
The anchor round saw participation from leading domestic mutual funds and global institutions, with shares allotted at the upper price band of 171.
SEBI operationalises PaRRVA to verify performance claims of market intermediaries
After a pilot phase, full-scale operations will begin on May 4, 2026
Q4 ResultsHighlights Today, April 29, 2026:
Dhan facilitates retail investors gold, silver purchases via MCX
On expiry of derivatives contract, investors can trigger for gold delivery and it will be delivered to the buyers address
Investment in gold surpasses jewellery demand for first time in India
Consumers deferred their jewellery purchases due to volatile prices and opted instead to invest in instruments such as gold exchange traded funds
Social Security payment on April 29: Is there a check coming today?
Social Security payments are made on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of each month. In April 2026, payments were issued on the 8th, 15th, and 22nd, with no payments on the 29th. Next payments are on May 13, 20, and 27.
8th Pay Commission: Last date to submit stakeholders' suggestions extended; check details
The deadline for submitting the 8th CPC memorandum has been extended, as the government gives stakeholders extra time until 31 May 2026 to share suggestions on pay, pension and service conditions.
Money tips for May: 5 simple hacks to boost your credit score
You can boost your credit score with simple habits that build financial strength. Paying on time, keeping utilisation low, and regularly monitoring your credit profile can help you secure better loans, flexible repayment terms and lower interest rates.
MakeMyTrip considers India listing amid strategy to tap domestic investors
The Nasdaq-listed travel platform has reportedly engaged Axis Capital, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase as advisers, with plans to add more banks.
Iran's rial currency hits record low as shaky ceasefire with US, Israel still holds
Experts warn the fall of the rial is likely to further fuel inflation in a country where many imported goods, from food and medicine to electronics and raw materials, are affected by the dollar rate
Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond raises over Rs 800 crore to expand retail and production
DLGD also plans to enter high-tech segments such as precision single-crystal diamonds for defence, semiconductor and quantum applications
I asked ChatGPT how to earn extra 20,000 every month; check AI's personal finance master plan
To increase monthly income by 20,000, ChatGPT suggests specialisation in solving specific issues for small clients. Check out the complete personal finance master plan.
Piccadily Agro Q4 profit rises 13.6% to 45.2 crore; FY26 revenue crosses 1,110 crore
Its sales rose 31.8%to 353.69 crore in the December quarter of FY26, compared to 268.23 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal
Smita's monthly expenses are 1.25 lakh. To maintain her lifestyle in 25 years, she will need 5.37 lakh monthly. To generate this, she should aim for a retirement corpus of around 16.2 crore, ideally starting with a monthly investment of 67,000.
Not seeing lower EMIs? Why you may need to act on your home loan
While falling rates can help reduce tenure and interest burden, especially for those with bank loans linked to external benchmarks, other borrowers continue to pay higher rates due to slower transmission, particularly in the NBFC segment.
Sensex, Nifty surge 1% as earnings lift sentiment, ITC, Maruti, Tech Mahindra lead top movers
Gains were primarily driven by stock-specific action following quarterly earnings announcements, with investors reacting positively to corporate results across sectors.
Sensex surges past 77,900; Maruti, Tech Mahindra, ITC power midday rally
The rally was notably broad-based, spanning automobiles, information technology, energy, FMCG, and two-wheeler sectors a shift from the morning session when gains were led primarily by auto and consumer stocks
Whats driving gold near 1.5 lakh, silvers drop?
MCX Gold was trading at 1,50,027, down 1.12% for the day, while MCX Silver fell 1.86% to 2,42,763
Emmvee Photovoltaic hits 52-week high as strong FY26 results fuel rally
The stock has hit its upper circuit band of 299.50, with sell-side pressure outweighing buyers 56.16% of order quantity sitting on the sell side against 43.84% on the buy side.
Netweb Technologies launches high-speed storage platform aimed at AI data bottleneck
The Faridabad-based company said the product is designed to address a core constraint in AI deployments that GPU clusters are increasingly starved of data rather than compute power
GJC urges Centre to bring gold monetisation scheme under digital eco-system
The scheme provides an avenue for investors to earn a return on idle gold assets, including bullion, coins and jewellery, by integrating them into the formal financial system
Global gold demand rises 2% in Jan-Mar quarter on strong bar, coin buying: WGC
While volumes increased modestly, the value of demand surged to a record $193 billion, up 74% year-on-year.
Central banks scoop up a load of gold in bumpy first quarter
Net official-sector purchases totaled 244 tons in the three months, up from 208 tons in the previous quarter, according to estimates from the World Gold Council
Gift tax rules explained: When cash, wedding gifts, jewellery and property become taxable?
Seema learned that gifts exceeding 50,000 are taxable, as she received a tax notice for unreported jewellery and cash. All gifts above this limit are taxable, with specific rules for weddings and employer gifts. Movable and immovable properties also have tax implications based on their value.
Go Digit Insurance shares edge up after Q4 PBT jumps 49%
Go Digits profit before tax under IGAAP rose to 173 crore in Q4 FY26, compared to 116 crore in the same quarter last year
Robert Kiyosaki warns of 202627 market crash: 6 Rich Dad Poor Dad lessons to save wealth
Robert Kiyosaki's market crash warning highlights risks and opportunities, while Rich Dad Poor Dad lessons guide investors to build wealth, manage risk, and stay prepared during downturns.
Umiya Buildcon posts 49% revenue jump in FY26, products segment logs decade-high quarterly sales
Real estate segment also gains ground, with annual revenue surging 70.4% to 2,725.3 lakh from 1,599.6 lakh
Indias gold investment demand tops jewellery for first time ever in March quarter
Stronger investment demand partly offset a decline in jewellery buying, hit by a rally in prices, helping keep overall demand stable, the WGC said.
Index funds: fewer stocks matter more than you think
Indias passive investing boom is masking a simple reality: a handful of stocksand sectorsdrive a disproportionate share of returns.
Bandhan Bank surges 10% to 52-week high as Q4 results beat estimates
Brokerages and fund houses are turning more constructive on the stock.
GRSE shares jump 16% after strong Q4 earnings, dividend announcement
The company posted a standalone net profit of 303.19 crore for the quarter ended March 2026, up 24.1% y-o-y from 244.24 crore in the corresponding period last year
Eternal shares surge 5% after strong Q4 results, brokerages back growth outlook
Global brokerage Morgan Stanley maintained an overweight rating and marginally raised its target price to 347 from 345, highlighting that the focus remains on profitable growth
Maruti Suzuki shares rise over 4% after Q4 earnings, brokerages stay positive
While earnings softened, underlying demand trends and forward guidance helped buoy investor sentiment
Gold steady after 2-day drop as Iran war fans inflation fears
Bullion was near $4,590 an ounce, after falling 2.4% over the previous two sessions to the lowest in almost four weeks
S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 tumble as report on OpenAI fuels tech jitters
A news report that OpenAI had failed to meet its own targets for user acquisition and sales knocked down technology stocks
Q4 ResultsToday, April 29, 2026, Live Updates: Catch live updates
If nuclear disaster strikes, who pays? Inside Indias insurance blind spot
As nuclear energy expands and liability laws evolve, individuals remain uncovered for nuclear exposureleaving the government as the ultimate risk bearer.
Flat opening seen for Indian stocks on Wednesday
IIP growth slows to 4.8% in Q4; Bajaj Finance earnings in focus as key domestic trigger
BHEL signs technology transfer pact with DRDO lab; EIE Renewables to acquire Suyog Urja; Peak XV exits MobiKwik stake
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock of Triveni Engineering & Industries gained 6.6 per cent last week. Consequently, it broke out of a resistance at 400
CCI clears Mizuho Securities stake purchase in Avendus Capital
The regulator also cleared the merger of agri firms into BN Agrochem Ltd and approved investments by Macquarie Group Ltds infrastructure fund in road asset entities.
SEBI weighs uniform regime for options strike prices
May allow exchanges to add intraday options strikes in order to improve trading efficiency
Rupee closes at a one-month low on rising crude oil prices
The Indian currency closed 35 paise down at 94.54 per US Dollar against the previous close of 94.19; Intraday, the Rupee hit a low of 94.5750
Q4 ResultsHighlights Today, April 28, 2026
Brokers Call: Supreme Industries (Accumulate)
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Update PF KYC online through UAN portal: Step-by-step guide to prevent claim rejection
PF KYC online update via UAN portal enables employees to correct Aadhaar-linked details, reduce PF claim rejection and ensure smooth verification and withdrawal access.
Bank stocks fall as RBIs ECL norms spark margin concerns
Analysts said the transition to ECL from April 2027 could increase provisioning requirements and impact margins in the near term, particularly for PSU banks, though it may strengthen financial stability over time
HDFC ERGO Optima Secure vs Optima Secure Plus: Compare key features, benefits, and long-term value to choose the right health insurance based on your evolving financial and medical needs.
Sapphire Foods reports strong Q4 growth despite continued losses
Despite the operational uptick, the company remained loss-making, posting a consolidated net loss (PAT) of 12.6 crore for the quarter against a profit of 2 crore in Q4 FY25
Should you track your mutual fund's cash levels?
As the Nifty 50 tumbled 11% in March, fund managers unlocked their war chests to buy the dip, albeit in vastly differing ways. We examine whether tracking these cash calls is vital for your portfolio, or something you can ignore.
Sensex, Nifty highlights on Apr 28:Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty buckled under selling pressure on Tuesday as a sharp rally in oil prices and foreign fund outflows dented investors sentiment.
Rupee falls 41 paise to close at 94.56 against US dollar
The rupee opened at 94.35, then lost ground and touched an intraday low of 94.58 and finally settled for the day at 94.56 (provisional), registering a fall of 41 paise over its previous close
Leela Palaces posts record 403 crore profit in FY26, stock slips 3% on results day
For the fourth quarter of FY26, revenue grew 12 per cent to 484.4 crore while PAT rose 46 per cent to 171.7 crore
A Mumbai resident seeks to save 5,000 per month for travel but faces a shortfall of 3,800. Check ChatGPT's advice.
Nifty slides to 24,032 at noon; ONGC, Coal India surge as Banks, IT drag
Market breadth on the BSE remained broadly positive, with 2,079 stocks advancing against 1,382 declines and 196 unchanged
8th Pay Commission 2026: Latest updates on formation, consultation stage, website issues, expected salary revisions, fitment factor speculation and implementation timeline for central government employees and pensioners across the country.
Will you have to pay higher TDS on your FD, RD interest income? What New Income Tax Act says
The Income Tax Department clarified TDS on bank interest, creating confusion among investors regarding Fixed Deposits. Section 194A dictates TDS rules, with banking companies exempt from TDS on interest below specified thresholds.
Why are gold, silver prices falling as crude spikes?
MCX Gold fell 0.64% to 1,51,721 per 10 grams, while spot gold on COMEX dropped 1% to $4,693.7 per troy ounce
Vedanta shares rebound ahead of demerger ex-date
The rebound comes a day before the April 30 special pre-open price-discovery session, when Vedanta will trade ex-demerger
