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Centre notifies income tax return forms for AY27: Here's all you need to know
The income-tax department has notified all seven ITR forms for AY2026-27. Taxpayers must choose the correct ITR form based on their past tax fili
Developing countries, LDCs can no longer be rule-takers at WTO: Commerce Secretary
Commerce Secretary highlighted issues where progress was made but there was no consensus such as WTO reforms, TRIPS NVSC (non-violation complaint
Inverted duty structure posing challenging for MSME sector: Empower India
The exclusion of input services and capital goods from the refund mechanism has compounded the challenge, creating a structural disadvantage that
Indian refiners face prospect of margin squeeze as govt reinstates export duties
Industry observers say the benefits from cut in excise duties on both petrol and diesel to support OMCs is likely to be offset by the windfall ta
India may pivot to the US as conflict clouds availability of LPG from West Asia
Analysys say the US is likely to remain firmly positioned in the Asian markets at least through May and the first half of June 2026
Over 3 lakh PNG connections activated in March; National PNG drive extended till June 2026
Amid ongoing conflict and uncertainty over LPG imports, the Indian government is working to transition 60 lakh LPG consumers to piped natural gas
How do I secure my business recipe and brand for the next generation?
A 70-year-old soft drink entrepreneur seeks advice on passing on his recipe, brand name, logo and other intellectual property to his children thr
PM Modi lands at Deesa airbase, signals operationalisation near Pakistan border
The base is expected to enhance Indias surveillance, response capability, and combat readiness along the western frontier, while also boosting lo
India could face pressure as US pushes plurilateral e-commerce moratorium
Experts say New Delhi may need to stand with Brazil, Turkey to protect its policy space as Washington blames the two for blocking extension
Mindspace REIT expands Chennai presence with 2,541 crore office acquisition
This is Mindspace REITs second acquisition in Chennai since listing and takes its total acquisitions to 6.6 msf valued at around 8,800 crore
IMD forecasts more heatwave days in May-June compared to a cooler April
While April rainfall may exceed normal levels, heat stress could impact key crops, prompting advisories for farmers to mitigate potential yield l
Amaravati to be declared new capital of Andhra Pradesh
The proposed bill will be effective retroactively from June 2, 2024
US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran
U.S. consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran.
Exit-heavy IPO pipeline runs into valuation resistance as deadlines near
High OFS components and softer unlisted prices widen gap between sellers and investors
India cuts sugar allocation for April amid low demand, 15.6 million tonnes released in 7 months
Volume allocated for sale lower than a year ago and also less than the quota permitted in April 2024
In Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced no income tax for salaries up to 12 lakh under the new tax regime. Taxpayers must c
US gas prices cross $4/gallon for first time since 2022; Iran war drives global spike
Electric 4-wheeler registrations up 88% in FY26; Tata Motors lead narrows amid rising competition
Market leader Tata Motors retained the top position but saw its market share decline to 38.7 per cent in FY26 from 53.3 per cent a year ago
Valuation Watch: 10 large-cap stocks with sky-high PE ratios
A high P/E ratio reflects stock prices rising faster than earnings, signaling growth expectations or possible overvaluation. A valuation scan hig
US Stocks: Unilever, McCormick strike deal to create $65 billion food giant; shares fall
Unilever will merge its food business with spice maker McCormick, it said on Tuesday, creating a company worth around $65 billion in the second-l
Warren Buffett not done yet: Berkshire legend talks about tiny new investment post CEO exit
Warren Buffett remains actively involved in Berkshire Hathaway investment decisions despite stepping down as CEO. He collaborates with Greg Abel,
Fund raise via IPO hit another high of 1.79 lakh crore in FY26
The largest mainboard IPO in FY26 was Tata Capital (15,512 crore), followed by HDB Financial Services (12,500 crore) and LG Electronics (11,605 c
Karnataka ends EV tax holiday, links levies to vehicle cost in policy shift
The rollback reverses a nearly decade-long policy stance
GST liability on intermediary services shifts to recipient from supplier
Simultaneously, CBIC has introduced major e-commerce export and courier reforms, scrapping the 10 lakh cap and easing returns to boost ease of do
India's airline industry in focus after IndiGo names Willie Walsh as new CEO
With Walsh at the helm, IndiGo aims to strengthen its dominance in a competitive market, as other airlines like Air India and Akasa Air also ramp
Popular duty remission scheme for exporters extended till September 30
RoDTEP extension offers relief amidWest Asia disruptions, but exporters make a case for a longer policy horizon to avoid uncertainty
Powering growth: J&K eyes hydropower expansion by 2035 amid IWT shift
Draft Hydel Policy 2025 also proposes incentivising smaller river-based projects and expanding private investment, while requiring developers to
Your gold jewellery in bank lockers may not be fully insured. Here's how you can truly secure it
Indian households hold 25,000 to 30,000 tonnes of gold, mostly in jewellery and coins, with significant wealth gains from rising gold prices. Her
Trade says the policy will provide long-term visibility; IPGA chairman sees 2026-27 imports at over 5 million tonnes
MFs allowed to keep retirement, childrens funds alive
Prepares for expense ratio cut; new regulations from April 1
US stocks today: Dow surges 400 points, S&P, Nasdaq over 1% higher on Mideast de-escalation hopes
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Tuesday, as markets welcomed a report signaling potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict t
RBI extends export credit relief till June 30 amid West Asia crisis
On Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said it has been receiving representations from various stakeholders regarding difficulties in adheri
Nifty may see a rebound from Wednesday as analysts spot hidden bullish signals, with short-term buy ideas on IPCA Labs and DMart offering up to 1
The government announced the promotion of four high-ranking officials in a major bureaucratic restructuring
Investors lose Rs 51 lakh crore in stock markets since Iran war; Sensex slumps 11%
Dalal Street investors have lost a whopping Rs 51 lakh crore from their wealth since the West Asia conflict began late last month, with the BSE b
30 mineral blocks made operational in FY 2025-26: Govt
Majority of the blocks made operational are from Gujarat
Andhra govt to provide free electricity to weavers, powerlooms
Eligible handloom weaver families are projected to save approximately 8,640 per year, while powerloom operators could save up to 21,600 annually
Gold gains but on track for biggest monthly loss in nearly two decades
Bullion has declined more than 13% this month, putting it on track for its steepest fall since October 2008. However, it is up more than 6% for t
Vedanta tells Supreme Court its revised Jaypee bid tops Adani offer
Mumbai metros former boss Ashwini Bhide becomes citys first woman civic chief
She takes over from incumbent Bhushan Gagrani who retired from government service
Indian real estate needs capital to scale and grow
As demand consolidates and developers expand, investors say rising reliance on formal funding will shape housing, office and new asset classes
Indian business delegation visits China after five-year gap; focus on EV, clean energy ties
Defence Ministry signs 1,950 crore deal with BEL for mountain radars
Developed by DRDO, the Arudhra-based radars will be deployed in high-altitude regions like Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast to enhance surveil
Nokia flags rising telecom gear costs in India amid supply chain pressures
Nokia is flagging increased costs for Indian telecom equipment due to the West Asia war-related supply chain disruptions and AI-driven memory chi
Shifting rivalries and new entrants sharpen high-profile contests across Tamil Nadu
As DMK-AIADMK rivalries evolve, BJPs expanding footprint and Vijays entry add new dimensions to the contest
Pune-based FPC exports 20 tonnes of bananas to Dubai under SMART project
Agrivartan Agro Farmers Producer Company Ltd from Indapur in Pune district exported a 20-tonne consignment
Asia to face worst impact of Iran war energy crisis as Hormuz choke hits supplies, says Kpler
Indians use 31GB mobile data monthly, 47% users on 5G
India's average monthly mobile data consumption per user has surpassed the 31GB mark in 2025, a significant increase from 27.5GB in 2024.
Trump says nations upset by high fuel prices should go get your own oil' amid strait closure
Trump expressed his frustration toward allies that have been unwilling to help the US reopen the critical passageway in a social media post
Sensex gives zero returns in 2 years: Should you hold?
India's equity markets have been lackluster over the last two years, with the benchmark Sensex now hovering near a two-year low. The index has de
Natural rubber prices rise to 221/kg on tight supply, global cues
West Asia tensions and surging crude oil prices also help the uptrend
Netafim launches AI-enabled automated dosing machines
It is designed to enable optimal fertigation management through advanced AI-powered automated dosing technology
West Asia war can shave off 1 pc point from Indias GDP growth projections: EY
New Delhi: Indias real GDP growth for the next fiscal could erode by around 1 percentage point, while retail inflation could rise by about 1.5 pe
After an 11% March crash driven by the escalating IranUS conflict, Elara Securities says the Nifty may have limited downside ahead. Historical da
IndiGo Appoints William Walsh as New CEO Amid Regulatory Approval
New Delhi, March 31: IndiGos parent company, InterGlobe Aviation Limited, has appointed William Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), p
Sebi cracks down on Elitecon International, bars promoters from market for manipulation
Sebi passed an interim order against Elitecon International and barred key promoters over alleged misleading disclosures, governance lapses and s
US Social Security Payments April 2026 schedule: Key dates for beneficiaries, eligibility criteria
Social Security payments in the United States for April 2026 will be distributed based on beneficiaries birth dates. Those born between the 1st a
Confused about EPF? 5 common myths on interest, pension and retirement age decoded
EPF rules explained with clarity on interest, pension eligibility, withdrawals, and retirement timelines, helping salaried individuals optimise E
Kerala elections 2026: BJP manifesto promises jobs, AIIMS and welfare push
BJP also attacked the LDF and UDF, accusing them of game-fixing politics ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections
How US-Iran war has triggered a global helium crisis
The ongoing conflict in Iran is not just affecting energy supplies but also disrupting the supply of helium, a gas critical for cooling artificia
Russian Urals premium in Asia up, but costs, attacks weigh
Transport costs for Russian oil are near all-time highs driven by the drone attack threats, longer routes, higher insurance premiums and arrests
Magnum Ice Cream completes acquisition of stake in Kwality Walls
KWIL has has approved the appointment of Abhijit Bhattacharya as an Additional (Non-Executive and Non- Independent) Director of the company and C
Odisha combines screening, diagnosis, treatment to deal with sickle cell disease
The state has identified over 97,000 people living with sickle cell disease and over 4 lakh carriers have been identified and connected to care
ITR forms 1 to 7 released for AY 2026-27; heres who should file what
Simpler forms like Sahaj (ITR-1) and Sugam (ITR-4) remain key for small taxpayers, while other forms cater to specific income categories.
Vijays solo entry may split anti-DMK vote; favour DMK alliance: VCKs Thol Thirumavalavan
Both the AIADMK and the BJP have entered the fray with the explicit objective of defeating the DMK and do not regard Vijay as a significant facto
IndiGo names IATA head Willie Walsh as new CEO
Willie Walsh is expected to join IndiGo no later than August 3, the airline said in a statement
Andhra eyes top 5 global quantum hub status, CM Naidu announces action plan
The discussions focused on the manufacturing of quantum computing components in Amaravati Quantum Valley, along with hardware, algorithms, and re
Telangana relied on RBI borrowings for most of FY25: CAG report
Telangana's finances in 2024-25 saw extensive use of RBI's Special Drawing Facility and Ways and Means Advances. The state government borrowed Rs
Gujarat Victory Forgings files draft IPO papers with Sebi, check details
Gujarat Victory Forgings has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator Sebi for its initial public offering (IPO), whic
Regenerative mustard farming boosts yields by up to 31%, cuts costs: SEA
The project is jointly implemented by the Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA), AWL, and Solidaridad to promote sustainable and climate-
Telangana relied on RBI borrowings almost every day in FY25: CAG report
Special Drawing Facility used for 363 days, Ways and Means Advances for 298 days, and overdrafts for 123 says, CAG
US-Iran war-linked disruptions hit UAE jobs, consumption; remittance risks for India
Air Indias new codeshare deal opens doors to Central Asia
Air India has signed a codeshare agreement with Uzbekistan Airways, effective from March 20, 2026.
IndiGo appoints former British Airways chief William Walsh as new CEO
IndiGo Airlines has appointed former British Airways chief William Walsh as its new CEO, effective August 3, 2026. This strategic move follows th
Assam elections 2026: Rajnath Singh attacks Congress, pitches BJPs development record
Campaigning in Tezpur, he backed the BJP-led alliances prospects in the 2026 Assembly elections, while the partys manifesto promises a Uniform Ci
Himanta Biswa Sarma promises UCC, 2 lakh jobs as Assam heads to polls
The plan also includes welfare measures for women, housing for the poor, wage hikes for tea workers, and a massive infrastructure push, positioni
Starting 1 April 2026, significant financial rule changes will affect taxpayers, bank customers, and digital payment users in India, including th
BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of inflammatory remarks, writes to Election Commission
Banerjee has hit back, alleging a BJP-led conspiracy to manipulate voter rolls through fraudulent applications
Metal stocks in focus: Emkay prefers SAIL, Jindal Steel; Vedanta top pick in non-ferrous
Emkay Global Financial Services said rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia have disrupted key trade routes, pushing up freight costs and redu
Mint Explainer | Will RBIs two-factor authentication rule curb digital fraud?
Mandatory dual authentication from 1 April aims to plug gaps in PIN- and OTP-based systems as digital frauds surge.
Diesel exports to SE Asia hit 7-year high in March due to Iran war
About 1 million metric tonnes of diesel have been shipped on this trade route, according to data from analytics firm Kpler, with around half of t
New Income Tax Act explained: What changes for salaried taxpayers from April 2026
The reform expands benefits to more cities but introduces stricter compliance, detailed disclosures, and a new Form 130 system to improve transpa
Several changes are expected to reduce the tax burden for the salaried class in general. We take a look at top 10 things salaried taxpayers shoul
Anil Agarwal challenges Adanis winning bid for $4 billion in assets, F1 track
Agarwals Vedanta moves Supreme Court against CoCs decision to award the assets of Jaiprakash Associates to Adani
India diesel exports to SE Asia hit 7-year high in March due to Iran war, data shows
India's diesel exports to Southeast Asia hit a seven-year high in March, driven by traders covering short positions and refiners capitalizing on
No more full strips: India plans rule for sale of loose tablets; pharmacies raise concerns
The Drugs Controller General of India proposes a new norm, driven by public demand, to allow pharmacies to dispense exact medicine quantities, ai
