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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 funds can be redeemed and what steps members can take to recover it.
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. Taxpayers should verify notices online and respond promptly with necessary documents to avoid penalties.
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 investments with salary hikes, avoiding fixed obligations, and prioritising income expansion.
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.
Rupee closes at record low for fourth straight trading session
Rupee ends at all-time-low of 95.76 per USD
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
Census 2027 introduces QR code-based ID cards for enumerators to enhance security and reduce cyberfraud risks during door-to-door data collection. Here's all you need to know.
Kaynes Technology Q4FY26 profit declines 21.5% to 91.2 cr amid rising costs, shares down by 20%
The shares of the company was hammered by 20 per cent on BSE and ended the day at 3,339.25
Nifty may hit 42,000 by 2029 on sustained FII inflows: CNI InfoXchange
A report by CNI InfoXchange highlights that sustained FII inflows, rising SIP participation, and structural reforms have strengthened market resilience
Retail participation in F&O trading is on the rise. However, individual traders keep losing significant sums of money, whereas institutions earn through algorithmic strategies. Here's how traders can stay ahead in the game, as advised by ClearTax CEO Archit Gupta.
Bagmane Prime Office REIT ends 3.7% higher at 103.66
IPO received strong bids from investors
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
Public Provident Fund vs Fixed Deposits vs SIPs: Which one should a first-time investor start?
PPF vs FDs vs SIPs: A first-time investor's choice should depend on your particular financial situation and future goals. Take a look below to assess, which works best for your lifestyle and planned retirement targets
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. These 2026 plans will help protect the elderly against rising healthcare costs.
Tata Motors PV posts resilient Q4 but JLR drags full-year numbers; stock closes marginally higher
For the full year FY26, consolidated revenue declined 8.3 per cent to 3,35,582 crore
Sensex, Nifty rally for second straight day as US-China optimism offsets rupee woes
Nifty closes at 23,689, up 277 points or 1.18%, while Sensex gains 789 points or 1.06% to settle at 75,398
The 8th central pay commission is consulting with stakeholders to gather input for its recommendations. Meetings are scheduled across various states and territories to collect feedback. Here's what some of the biggest employee groups are demanding
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian shares rose on Thursday, supported by steady earnings and signs of progress in U.S.-China trade relations, though sentiment remained fragile as elevated oil prices and foreign outflows drove the rupee to another record low.
Rupee slips to record low near 96/$ as energy risks deepen
Rupee closed at 95.7625 against the US dollar as rising energy costs strain external balances.
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 kicks in and every treaty benefit disappears.
Gold steady as markets focus on Trump-Xi meeting
China's Xi Jinping told Trump that trade talks were making progress at the start of a two-day summit on Thursday but that disagreement over Taiwan could damage relations and even lead to conflict
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 discipline through structured planning, flexible methods, and financial clarity.
Gold edges up as Trump-Xi meet
Gold consolidates as investors eye US-China talks for signs of a resolution to the West Asia conflict
Nikhil Kamath proposed a gold-backed stablecoin to monetize idle gold in Indian households. CoinSwitch's Ashish Singhal noted existing global products but highlighted challenges with India's gold, including regulation, trust, and storage of non-standardized gold assets.
Whats behind golds record high & silvers decline?
MCX gold near 1.62 lakh; crude firm above $100 amid Hormuz concerns
IT stocks extend losses as Nifty eyes 23,700; Adani, Cipla lead rally
On the Nifty 50, Adani Enterprises surged 7.09% to 2,675, followed by Cipla at 6.17% to 1,409.50. Bharti Airtel rose 3.37% to 1,849.50, Dr. Reddys gained 2.80% to 1,300.70, and HDFC Bank advanced 2.54% to 768.65
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 avoid penalties, interest charges and compliance issues.
India has increased import tariffs on gold and silver to 15%, up from 6%, to reduce imports and protect foreign exchange reserves. This tariff increase led to a nearly 6% price surge in both metals, impacting demand for gold jewellery and prompting investors to consider silver as an alternative.
Gold duty hike could lift domestic prices, divert supplies to grey market: SBI report
Widening gap between domestic and international prices of gold after a duty hike creates scope opportunities for arbitrage, the report said
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 confidence and poor execution derail financial futures.
Kaynes Tech shares tumble over 19% after Q4 miss, JPMorgan downgrades
Shares traded at 3,438.30 on the NSE at 9.57 am after hitting a low of 3,366.10 from the previous close of 4,178.40
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 returns through hedged equity, arbitrage and debt exposure in the country.
Bharti Airtel shares rebound: Whats keeping analysts optimistic?
The stock hit a one-year low of 1,740.50 before recovering to 1,829.60, up 40.40 or 2.26%, as of 10:02 AM IST; It opened at 1,820 and reached a high of 1,832.30
Rupee falls 20 paise to all-time low of 95.86 against US dollar in early trade
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.74, then fell further to a record low of 95.86 against the US dollar, registering a fall of 20 paise from its previous close
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 futures dropped 1.61% to 2,96,160 per kg. Markets remained focused on the Trump-Xi summit, the new US Fed chair, and oil market volatility.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the cabinet will discuss Dearness Allowance and the Seventh Pay Commission on May 18. A recent 4% DA increase brings it to 22%, but state employees still lag behind central staff due to differing pay commissions.
Rupee hits record low of 95.80, IT stocks bleed as markets open higher on global tailwinds
Weak rupee, elevated crude oil prices and sustained foreign selling keeps sentiment cautious
Bonds seen little changed as oil, US yields remain elevated
Benchmark 6.48% 2035 bond yield may move in a 7.02%-7.08% range
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 prices. He pointed to the rise of one-day options trading and prediction markets as alarming developments that misprice securities.
Rupee stuck under oil pressure; Iran war shadows Trumps China trip
Traders expect the rupee to open between 95.70 and 95.80 after settling at 95.7050 per US dollar on Wednesday, when it hit a record low of 95.7950
The Bihar government has approved a Dearness Allowance increase for state employees and pensioners, raising it by 5 percentage points for the 6th Central Pay Commission and by 9 points for the 5th, effective January 1, 2026. This is a key financial decision by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.
Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Endurance Technologies(2,532.15)
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates: The stock of Endurance Technologies has been in an uptrend for over a month now. It bounced off the support at 2,200 in early April, moved up and broke out of a resistance band of 2,500-2,520 early this week.
Nifty, Sensex may see positive opening on Thursday
Indian stock markets are set for a positive opening on Thursday, boosted by global trends and improving risk sentiment
Buzzing stocks: Sugar exporters, dairy markers, NBCC, Zydus Life, Lupin, Bajel Projects, Zaggle
Explore key stock movements in sugar, dairy, and other industries, including major company updates and government policies
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 revised projections by analysts and advocacy groups, highlighting a significant loss in purchasing power for beneficiaries since 2016.
Locked EPFO account? Here's why it happened and how you can recover it
See an EPF account locked message when you try to log into your employee provident fund. This can happen due to multiple reasons. Here's what steps EPFO members can take to resolve the issue and access their account
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 fund accounts. Here's all you need to know
Rupee edges closer to 96/USD; end at a record low of 95.71
RBI is understood to have intervened in the market via Dollar sale by State-owned banks to decelerate the depreciating bias of the Rupee
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, maintaining low fixed expenses and focusing on genuine problems over trendy ideas.
Income-tax rules: Here's how capital gains generated from digital, paper (which includes gold ETFs, gold mutual funds and sovereign gold bonds) physical and inherited gold are taxed for residents and NRIs.
Higher duty may lead to gold demand lowering by 60 tonnes saving $2.5 billion: Economists
While the move is designed to narrow the Current Account Deficit, analysts warn that a potential surge in smuggling could dilute these fiscal gains
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. Both short-term and long-term losses can be carried forward for up to eight years. Full details here.
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' repayments for car loans, home loans and personal loans.
8th Pay Commission consultations are gaining pace, with stakeholder meetings, regional visits, and an extension of the memorandum deadline, as central government employees and pensioners await updates on salary and pension revisions.
Dixon Tech shares jump 10% despite Q4 profit slides 36%
Some analysts see better-than-expected results, but others remain cautious
Explained: Why higher tariffs are unlikely to dent gold, silver demand
After already absorbing a 76.5% rise in gold prices in 2025, buyers are unlikely to stop purchasing because of a 9% tariff hike
PM Modis gold appeal may change buying behaviour, not demand: Industry
Executives say wedding and occasion-led jewellery demand remains relatively resilient, while investment-driven buying is likely to slow first
To file an FIR for a cybercrime involving elderly parents or family members, swift evidence collection, online fraud reporting and bank notification are crucial. Quick action will help minimise financial losses and protect the victim's rights.
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 of family units for salary calculations from 3 to 5 to reflect current realities.
Markets snap 3-day losing streak; metals rally as rupee hits fresh low
The Sensex closed 49.74 points, or 0.07 per cent, higher at 74,608.98, while the Nifty 50 gained 33.05 points, or 0.14 per cent, to settle at 23,412.60 after a volatile trading session
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.
Higher gold duty rattles bullion market; buyers cut purchases, opt for exchanges
Rally in domestic gold prices following the duty increase, coupled with Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal to curb non-essential gold imports, has triggered caution across bullion markets and jewellery showrooms
Piccadily Agro shares edge up after awards sweep
The Haryana-based distiller, with a total market capitalisation of 5,891.62 crore, is listed on the NIFTY MICROCAP 250 index and trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.40
Rupee hits fresh low of 95.7/$ as outflows, oil strain worsen rout
Analysts say the losses would have been steeper had it not been for RBIs frequent market interventions and rare regulatory curbs
Gold falls as hot US inflation data diminish rate cut bets
US consumer inflation rose further in April, with the annual rate posting its largest gain in three years
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 offering superior maturity value alongside FD flexibility for investors.
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 a five-year maturity period and allows extensions. Here's what happens if you extend the tenure.
Gold price today May 13: Gold rates rise in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru
22K & 24K gold price today, May 13, 2026 across Indian cities
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 one coherent global financial strategy.
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 unchanged, impacting borrowers linked to MCLR resets from 12 May 2026.
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 million XRP, which peaked at $3.65, while he regrets selling Ethereum too early.
Banks vs HFCs: What home loan borrowers must know
Homebuyers must choose between banks and housing finance companies (HFCs) for loans. Banks offer lower interest rates with strict documentation, while HFCs provide flexibility and quicker processing, making them suitable for self-employed borrowers.
Kerala gold merchants seek policy push for gold recycling
Association calls for bullion banking system to cut dependence on imports and protect jewellery sector jobs
Gold imports from Dubai may rise after duty hike: GTRI
Gold imports via Dubai could surge following a sharp hike in India's import duty from 6% to 15%. The India-UAE trade pact now offers a significant arbitrage opportunity, with gold entering at 14% compared to the new general rate.
Aditya Birla Health Insurance launches Activ Yuva, a wellness-first plan offering unlimited hospitalisation cover, OPD benefits, income protection, and rewards for healthy lifestyle habits through its HealthReturns model for young consumers.
Outsourcing house chores is the new and easy norm, but is it burning a hole in your pocket?
App-based domestic help platforms promise reliability and ease. But as promo prices fade and surge fees kick in, urban users are rethinking whether the convenience justifies the rising monthly bill.
Gold prices soar after duty hike should you buy, hold or rebalance? Expert says, good time to
The Indian government raised import duties on gold and silver to 15% to curb rising import costs due to the West Asia crisis. This hike may lead to higher domestic gold prices and reduced jewellery demand, with investors advised to rebalance their portfolios accordingly.
Post Office Monthly Income Scheme 2026: 9 lakh investment earns 66,600 yearly, full maturity details
Post Office Monthly Income Scheme 2026 offers guaranteed monthly income, capital safety and stable returns at 7.4% interest, making it suitable for conservative investors seeking low-risk savings options in the country.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds seeks measures to support Gold Monetisation Scheme
Company emphasises focus on recycling, exchange, re-use, and monetisation of existing domestic gold to reduce import dependency
GJEPC says higher gold import duty may raise prices, fuel smuggling and hurt MSME exporters
While backing Narendra Modis broader call for reducing non-essential imports and supporting the economy, the industry body said higher duties have rarely reduced gold imports in proportion to rising prices.
Gold rallies past 1.63 lakh amid global uncertainty, weaker rupee
The rally in domestic bullion was further amplified after the Indian government raised the total import duty on gold and silver to 15% from 6%
Q4 Results Today, 13th May 2026 Live Updates: Catch all the live updates here from the companies announcing their financial results today
Gold duty under India-UAE pact raised in line with standard rate hike
Gold import under specified quota to now attract duties of 14 per cent instead of 5 per cent; experts advise tighter origin rules to check misuse
Rupee Recovers 16 Paise From All-Time Low to 95.52 Against US Dollar in Early Trade
On Tuesday, the rupee depreciated 40 paise to close at a fresh all-time low of 95.68 against the US dollar.
Clarity act up for vote tomorrow: Will it change how you use crypto? 5 Key provisions to watch
The US Senate Banking Committee released the Clarity Act text, defining financial regulators' jurisdiction over cryptocurrencies. Key provisions address stablecoin rewards, anti-money laundering compliance for crypto firms, easing SEC fundraising rules, and others
As of May 13, gold is priced around 161,410 per 10 gm, while silver reached 296,570 per kg, driven by demand and currency fluctuations.
Nifty slips for 4th day; Crude above $100, Rupee at 95.63 weigh on markets
The rupee has touched a fresh low of 95.63 against the dollar, with USD/INR hovering in the 95.695.7 range amid elevated crude prices, firm dollar demand, and sustained foreign institutional outflows
