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Income-tax returns: Top 10 things first time taxpayers must keep in mind while filing ITR
Income-tax returns: Attention first time taxpayers! From required documents, to which forms to fill, and the deadline date here are the top 10 important things to keep in mind while filing your ITR.
The IPO paradox: Why bigger isnt always better
For most large IPOs, post listing performance is abysmal
EPF Withdrawal Rules: Pulling out your PF money? Heres when its taxable and how to keep it tax-free
Understanding these rules is essential, particularly if you are switching jobs, dealing with a financial emergency or planning to access your retirement savings before retirement.
The EPFO has discontinued UAN activation and new generation through the portal and shifted both services to the Umang app with Aadhaar-based Face Authentication (FAT) requirement. Here's how first-time users can complete activation
Brokers call: HDFC Life Insurance (Buy)
Mirae Asset Sharekhan
The DoE reiterated that if an employee's monthly NPS contribution is credited past the established deadline, interest must be paid to the subscriber for the duration of the delay. This compensatory interest will match the prevailing PPF interest rate, which currently stands at 7.1%
Probate of a Will in India confirms its validity and gives legal authority to the executor. Check and understand the process, documents required, court procedure, recent changes, and when probate can help prevent inheritance disputes.
DA hike: If not July, when could the next Dearness Allowance increase come this year?
Dearness Allowance: Even if no DA hike is announced this month in July 2026, central government employees and pensioners could still see a second increase sometime in the second half of the year during the festive season.
Markets defy global gloom; crude tops $85
The Nifty 50 rose 1.09%, or 262 points, to settle at 24,334, while the Sensex advanced 1.25% to close at 78,151
JSW One Platforms IPO: JSW Steel to raise up to 811 crore through stake sale
Board approves participation as promoter selling shareholder; Q1 net profit at 4,696 crore
Can a 2,000 monthly SIP really make you a crorepati? Lets do the maths
Investing just 2,000 every monthan amount many people spend on leisure activities or eating outcan potentially grow into a corpus of more than 1 crore.
Rupee logs sharpest weekly drop in nine as oil price jump stings
The rupee closed at 96.28 per dollar, down about 1% week-on-week, due to a 13% rise in Brent crude oil prices
The best-performing flexi cap fund returned 9.91% over the past year, while only five schemes crossed the 8% mark. Experts say the muted performance reflects market conditions, not poor fund management.
Hospitalized? 10 essential steps for hassle-free health insurance claim settlement
Health insurance claims can become stressful during emergencies. These 10 practical steps, from hospital admission to discharge, ensure faster cashless claim settlement, avoid delays, manage documents properly and reduce financial pressure, especially during emergencies.
PF after retirement: When does your EPF balance stop earning interest? EPFO rules explained
Retirement does not automatically stop interest on your EPF balance. Here's how long your provident fund continues to earn interest under the EPF Scheme, 2026, based on your retirement age.
CEAT shares slump over 9.3% as Q1 profit plunges
The stock traded at 3,550.40 on the NSE at 10.20 am after falling to an intraday low of 3,471.10 from the previous close of 3,829.60
Todays Gold Rate in India July 17: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across Indian cities on July 17
Jio Financial shares surge 6% as Q1 profit jumps 156% y-o-y
Its consolidated net profit for Q1FY27 rallied 156 per cent y-o-y to 830 crore.
Wipro shares fall over 2% after Q1 results and weak outlook disappoint Street
Jefferies maintained its underperform rating on the stock and cut its target price to 150 from 180 and said another soft quarter and September 2026 quarter guidance implied a delayed recovery
Rupee Rises 14 Paise to 96.28 Against US Dollar in Early Trade
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading 0.39 per cent higher at USD 84.83 per barrel in futures trade.
Gold and silver prices today, 17 July: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.
The 8th Pay Commission is likely to revise salaries and allowances for nearly 1.1 crore central government employees and pensioners. While the fitment factor is yet to be finalised, estimates indicate how HRA for Level 14-16 employees could increase under different fitment scenarios.
Government may bring back UPI MDR for large merchants: Who could be affected?
The Centre is considering reintroducing a merchant discount rate (MDR) on select UPI transactions. If approved, the levy is expected to apply only to large merchants and higher-value payments, while small businesses and consumers are likely to remain unaffected.
Gold is set for weekly fall amid West Asia tensions. Whats ahead?
Bullion edged higher on Friday to near $3,980 an ounce, but was down 3.4% on the week so far
Don't overpay for growth: Nippon Life AMC's Sailesh Raj Bhan on navigating India's next market cycle
After two years of valuation-led consolidation, Nippon Life AMC's equity CIO Sailesh Raj Bhan says improving earnings, reasonable valuations and a strong macro backdrop are creating fresh opportunities for long-term investors.
Corporate developments remained in focus as Maruti Suzuki, HCLTech, Coal India, ITI, Havells, PhysicsWallah, Shyam Metalics and PC Jeweller announced key business updates, while Pfizer paused a product, Diamond Power secured an order and Sky Gold reported a fraud
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: HEG
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for HEG. The stock has been moving inside a bull channel for more than a year now. After consolidating above the lower end of this channel for over a month, the stock has risen sharply this week. The 11 per cent surge this week indicates that the upmove has gained momentum.
Senior citizen FD rates: These banks offer up to 8.5% interest despite recent rate cuts
For senior citizens, even a marginal difference in interest rates can translate into substantially higher earnings over time, particularly on large deposits. Comparing FD rates across banks before investing can help maximise interest income without increasing investment risk.
Attention parents! Want to start a public provident fund account for your child? We calculate the minimum amount you would need to invest in their PPF per month in order to successfully set them up for crorepati status in the long run.
8th pay commission: We take a look at the likely revision in house rent allowance (HRA) for central government employees across levels 6 to 10 in X, Y and Z category cities based on various fitment factor suggestions.
The debt-free trap: Why shunning all forms of credit can actually stunt your financial growth
Before you vow to never borrow another rupee, here is a realistic look at how to make debt work for younot against you.
Ex-Microsoft employee walked away from 1.9 crore salary, shares challenges of starting over
Christian Harms, a former Microsoft employee, has opened up about leaving a corporate job that paid $200,000 (approximately 1.9 crore) a year in Switzerland to start over in Australia.
Brokers Call: Billionbrains Garage (Buy)
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Dearness Allowance: Increase in basic salary component, 3-4% hike expected Why is DA important?
Dearness Allowance (DA) is a percentage of salary for central government employees and pensioners to offset inflation. Updated bi-annually, it rose from 58% to 60% in January 2026, benefiting 50 lakh employees and 65 lakh pensioners. Future hikes depend on AICPI data and government approval.
Can 50 lakh grow into 5 crore through mutual funds? Here's what a 15-year investment could deliver
Meeting such a high-value financial goal requires careful planning, patience and the right investment strategy.
Flat finish masks turmoil; Nifty holds ground as crude, rupee weigh
Nifty 50 closed at 24,072.75, down 0.02%; Sensex ended at 77,186.87, up 1.40 points
10,000 SIP to 30 lakh: These large & midcap mutual funds led 10-year returns
A 10,000 monthly SIP would have grown to over 30 lakh in these four large & midcap funds. Check the top-performing schemes and how they stack up over shorter investment horizons.
Piramal Finance posts 67% jump in Q1 profit, board clears 4,000 crore fundraise
The stock closed at 2,186.50 on the NSE on Thursday, up 0.76% on the day, giving the company a market capitalisation of approximately 49,620 crore.
Foreign assets are coming soon in AIS: Compliance is about to become harder to ignore
Information on foreign assets will increasingly show up in taxpayers' AIS, but the absence of an asset from the statement does not erase the legal obligation to disclose it.
Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the EPFO has processed interest on provident funds of 34 crore members for FY26. Interest earned on EPF contributions is tax-exempt up to 1.5 lakh under Section 80C under the old tax regime.
Aurum PropTech acquires Housing.com in all-equity deal to build AI-powered real estate platform
Aurum will issue 1,97,93,309 equity shares, representing approximately 20.5 per cent of its enlarged share capital, to acquire 100 per cent of Housing.com
SBI Funds Management IPO subscribed 40.44 times so far on final day, driven by QIBs demand
The QIB portion was subscribed 136.65 times, retail investor segment 3.42 times, while the non-institutional investors category saw subscription of 22.43 times
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty end flat as IT gains offset financials drop
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Sensex ends at 77,186.87, up 1.44 points (+0.00%); Nifty closes at 24,072.75, down 5.75 points (-0.02%)
Rupee slips to 96.34/$ despite softer oil, firmer Asian FX as NDF maturities pinch
The rupee closed at 96.3450 per dollar, down 0.1% from its previous close and hovering close to its weakest level in nearly two months.
Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy stock tumbles 7% despite record order book of 13,000 crore
The stock opened at 241.76 and hit a low of 218.79 during the session, with sell-side pressure heavily dominant.
Onward Technologies posts record Q1 revenue of 151.2 crore, stock surges 6.4%
Onward Technologies total market capitalisation crosses 673 crore
RateGain ties up with Sri Lankas Citrus Leisure to drive direct hotel bookings
The partnership aims to reduce Citrus Leisures dependence on third-party online travel agents and improve direct revenue by giving the group unified visibility across its demand generation, pricing, and distribution operations.
What is a home loan top-up and when should you consider it?
A home loan top-up can offer cheaper credit than a personal loanbut only if you understand the costs, eligibility rules and hidden pitfalls.
The new Employees' Pension Scheme, 2026, retains the withdrawal benefit for members who leave service before completing 10 years. However, it introduces a new waiting period before the benefit can be claimed.
Jana SFB shares hit 52-week high as Q1 profit jumps 52%
The rally came after the bank reported a net profit of 155 crore for the quarter ended June 2026, up 52% from 102 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.
IT stocks prop up Nifty at midday; SBI Life, Eternal lead losers
The market remained in consolidation mode, with elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighing on sentiment and the rupee, analysts said
Dixon Tech, Kaynes jump after Cabinet clears 62,500 crore for mobile PLI 2.0
Syrma SGS Technology and Amber Enterprises also trade higher
Powerica wins 100MW wind bid from SECI at 3.85/unit; stock rises 2.8%
Powerica currently operates 330.85MW across 12 wind power projects, backed by long-term, fixed-tariff PPAs with GUVNL and SECI, typically for 25-year terms
Early exit: why Indians are surrendering life insurance policies before maturity
Why do millions of policyholders who signed up for a long-term contract exit before maturity?
ITR Filing 2026: Income Tax Department Introduces New Secondary Address Field
Taxpayers filing returns for AY 2026-27 will now have to provide both a primary and a secondary address. The new disclosure has been introduced in all notified ITR forms.
Mutual fund not performing? Here's how experts say you should review it
A fund that tops return charts today may not necessarily be the best fit for your portfolio. Experts say investors should look beyond recent performance and evaluate consistency, risk and investment strategy before making decisions.
Laser Power & Infra shares list at 26% premium on BSE
Stock debuts at 269 on BSE and 250 on NSE
Angel One and Groww shares in focus after Q1 results
Angel One shares rose 1.7% in early trade to 349.40 on the NSE, while shares of Billionbrains Garage Ventures rose 2% to 220.98 before declining.
Paytm shares rally on bonus issue announcement ahead of July 20 board meet
The stock opened at 1,387.00 and hit a 52-week high of 1,407.00 on Wednesday.
Gold falls as Mideast escalation dims hopes of easing inflation
Spot gold was down 0.6% at $4,034.42 per ounce
Rupee slips 6 paise to 96.31 against US dollar in early trade
FII outflows continued to weigh on the local unit while a positive start to the day at the domestic equity markets provided support
HDB Financial shares rise over 4% after record Q1 profit, brokerages lift target prices
HDFC Bank arm HDB Financial Services reported a net profit of 785 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, a 38.3% y-o-y increase from 568 crore in the corresponding quarter last year
Nifty edges higher as IT stocks lead gains; SBI Life, ONGC slip
IT stocks dominated the gainers' list, with HCL Technologies leading the pack, rising 2.40 per cent to 1,196, touching its 52-week high of 1,196 on volumes of 2.26 lakh shares worth 2,691.49 lakh.
Q1 Results Today, 16th July 2026 Live Updates: Catch live updates
ITR filing: ITAT deletes 10 lakh Black Money Act penalty over foreign ESOP disclosure
Chennai ITAT held that a genuine failure to disclose foreign ESOPs in Schedule FA of the income tax return does not automatically warrant a penalty under the Black Money Act.
Indian stock market may open weak amid Asia sell-off and rising geopolitical tensions
Kospi, Nikkei tumble further amid West Asia tension
Stocks to watch: These 15 companies will be in focus on Thursday
Latent View Analytics, Tata Capital, Ather Energy, Adani Power, NTPC Green, Powerica, Archean Chem, Lokesh machines, TVS Holdings, Jain Resource
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle. The stock has been moving up inside a channel. The 3 per cent rise on Wednesday has taken the share price well above an intermediate resistance level of 600. This indicates that the upmove is gaining momentum. Moving average cross overs on the daily chart also strengthens the bullish. Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle share price can rise to 700, the upper end of the range, in the coming weeks.
EPFO interest credit begins: How members can check if the amount is credited to their accounts
EPFO members can see their annual interest of 8.25% for FY2025-26 in their accounts starting July 15. Here's how you can check your PF balance online.
Property registry alone doesn't prove ownership: Here's what else homebuyers need to do
Purchasing and registering a property does not guarantee legal ownership. Validity relies on the entire title chain and documentation. Mutation, while important for records, does not affect ownership rights, experts said.
Trump's accounts sold Micron, bought Nvidia: Expert warns, Don't mistake it for a strategy
Donald Trump's investment accounts, managed by third parties, have executed over 6,100 stock trades in 2023. Notably, they sold Micron shares while acquiring Nvidia stock, highlighting a contradiction between Trump's public praise for Micron and his accounts' trading decisions.
Warren Buffett confirmed his decision to build Berkshire Hathaway's substantial stake in Alphabet, stating he acted independently of CEO Greg Abel.
EPFO alert: Why updating your profile photo is crucial for e-nominations and PF claims
EPFO members are urged to upload a recent profile photo on the Unified Member Portal to complete e-nominations and online claims. Here's why it matters and how to do it.
Gifting stocks to your spouse, child or friend? Check how the tax rules differ in three scenarios
Gifting stocks can trigger tax implications depending on the relationship between the donor and recipient. Transfers to close relatives are often tax-exempt, while gifts to others exceeding 50,000 are taxable.
How can families preserve art, jewellery and heirlooms for future generations?
A trust can help families preserve art, jewellery and heirlooms across generations by setting clear rules on ownership, access, conservation, display, monetization and succession.
Earnings drown out geopolitics as Nifty ends flat; rupee hits one-month low
Nifty 50 closes at 24,078.50, up just 0.11%,
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex closed at 77,185.43; Nifty 50 was to 24,078.50
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Updates: BSE Sensex closed 130.49 pts or 0.17% positive at 77,185.43, and Nifty 50 was up 26.45 pts or 0.11% to 24,078.50.
Health insurance covers major hospitalisation costs, but many medical expenses, such as doctor consultations and medicines, are often paid out of pocket. Experts say financial preparedness and understanding policy coverage can help families avoid unexpected healthcare costs.
SIP returns disappointing? Here's when to stay invested and when to switch funds
Negative or muted SIP returns in the initial years are not uncommon, especially for equity mutual funds. Experts say investors should judge a fund over a full market cycle and switch only if there are signs of structural issues.
Rupee drops 16 paise to settle at 96.32 against US dollar
Rupee pushed lower on West Asia tension, crude oil price surge
NRI tax filing: Moved abroad? Here's when you still need to file an ITR in India
Moving abroad does not end your tax obligations in India. From excess TDS and capital losses to property sales and future tax planning, here's when NRIs should file an ITR.
PFRDA launches NPS PRIDE-Disha: How the new tool helps you choose the right pension fund
NPS PRIDE-Disha lets subscribers compare pension funds using XIRR based on regular contributions instead of only point-to-point returns. The platform uses historical NAV data since 2008 to help investors make more informed fund selection and switching decisions.
The ITR due date is near and taxpayers are urged to gather important documents, including interest certificates, to ensure accurate reporting of income. Here is a step-by-step guide to download interest certificate from SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, PNB and India Post.
NSE partners with Augmont to boost Electronic Gold Receipts ecosystem
Electronic Gold Receipts, launched by NSE in May, enable physical gold to be converted into exchange-traded, dematerialised securities held in investors demat accounts
Automatic EPF transfer after job change? Avoid these 6 mistakes to prevent delays
EPFO has introduced automatic PF transfers for eligible members. However, the facility works only if certain conditions are met.
Gold futures slip to 1,41,274/10g
Sensex down 9.37% in 2026: Should investors wait or stay invested? Here's what history shows
The Sensex has fallen 9.37% so far in 2026, reviving concerns over whether investors should wait for markets to recover. Four decades of historical data offer insight into how Indian equities have behaved during major corrections.
After analysing the list of large-cap funds, no fund was found to have touched a Sharpe ratio of 1. Among the large-cap funds, WhiteOak Capital Large Cap Fund recorded the highest Sharpe ratio at 0.64.
