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Planning to invest in a bond SIP? Why it doesn't work like your regular equity SIP

Running a SIP in fixed income works on a fundamentally different principle than running one in stocks

Livemint 24 Jul 2026 10:30 pm

FM Sitharaman asks I-T dept to crack down on tax evaders, ease compliance for honest taxpayers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called for firm actions against tax evaders while prioritising convenience of honest taxpayers. Details here.

Livemint 24 Jul 2026 9:57 pm

Govt proposes new electricity distribution licensees to use existing networks; pay wheeling charges

This results in duplication of poles, lines and substations, thereby increasing capital expenditure and discouraging fresh investment, which ulti

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 9:22 pm

Urad acreage up in North India as sowing picks up on recent rains

Coverage surpasses last years levels by 8% as farmers in UP, MP plant more, attracted by higher prices

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 9:22 pm

West Bengal govt to be prepared to deal with political resistance to policy of acquiring land for industries, says Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta

The finance minister said the government will have to acquire land and redistribute it for productive purposes.

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 9:22 pm

India secures lower 10% US Section 301 tariff but trade uncertainties remain

Forced-labour policy change helps India move into lower tariff band; experts say pharma tariffs, Russian oil penalties and excess-capacity probes

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 9:01 pm

FM Sitharaman asks CBDT to clear backlog of pending appeals

Outlines a comprehensive framework featuring five priorities, three pillars and seven core principles.

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 8:31 pm

EPFO: Want to claim provident fund after EPF member's death? Here's how Stepwise guide for families

Today, we take a look at how the family (nominees or legal heirs) of an EPF subscriber can claim the provident fund savings amount after the memb

Livemint 24 Jul 2026 8:27 pm

Can't access your EPF account because you forgot your UAN? Here's how to retrieve it online and offline

EPF members can retrieve their forgotten UAN online via the EPFO portal or through SMS and missed call services. Details here.

Livemint 24 Jul 2026 8:09 pm

Gujarat rains: 60 shrimp farmers airlifted to safety by Coast Guard choppers in Navsari

Navsari remains one of the worst affected districts in the state

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 6:53 pm

Value added coffee exports rise 46% in past three years

Karnataka tops the list of coffee producing states with an output of 2.56 lakh tonnes, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 6:51 pm

9,330 crore lies unclaimed in inoperative EPF accounts: Here's how to check and claim your money

The sizeable amount locked in such accounts indicates that many workers have either not withdrawn or transferred their EPF balances.

Livemint 24 Jul 2026 6:47 pm

IndiGo assessing West Asia situation, Air India Express cancels Bahrain, Kuwait flights

IndiGo operated around 160 flights daily to West Asia prior to March and that dropped to 20-30 flights a day during the peak of the crisis

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 6:41 pm

ITR portal: Govt says managed service provider was penalised in FY26 for outages and due date extension

The government penalised the MSP of the income tax e-filing portal due to an extension of the ITR filing deadline caused by technical issues in F

Livemint 24 Jul 2026 6:27 pm

Pay commission: Salary, allowances, benefits Check West Bengal 7th pay commission's full list of terms of reference

The West Bengal government has officially constituted its 7th central pay commission. The finance department's resolution states that the panel w

Livemint 24 Jul 2026 6:03 pm

Monsoon deficiency above 10% affects kharif output: Govt

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ramnath Thakur says that, however, the adverse impact on production has moderated dur

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 5:41 pm

Cabinet approves 3,030 crore BHAVYA-Rasayan scheme to set up three chemical parks

The Centre will provide grants of up to 1,000 crore for each chemical park, subject to a minimum 500 crore contribution from the respective state

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 5:31 pm

Indias open market rice sale norms will likely help meet 20% ethanol blending target

The grain has become an industrial raw material for the fuel, say experts

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 5:11 pm

ITR filing 2026: Do you need to disclose both taxable and exempt gifts received from friends and family?

Gifts received during the financial year may be taxable and need to be reported in the income tax return. Taxpayers should be aware of exemptions

Livemint 24 Jul 2026 4:55 pm

DA hike: Odisha announces 5% Dearness Allowance increase for employees, pensioners under pre-revised pay scales

The Odisha government has approved a 5% increase in dearness allowance for state employees and pensioners, effective January 2026. Here's a look

Livemint 24 Jul 2026 4:54 pm

Government disburses 35,354 crore under PLI schemes till March 2026

The pharmaceuticals sector recorded cumulative sales of over 3.64 lakh crore under the PLI scheme, enabling the domestic manufacture of 1,931 pro

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 4:51 pm

India imports 25.08 lakh tonnes of urea, 7.11 lakh tonnes of DAP in Q1

The government is diversifying import sources and has signed long-term supply agreements with Saudi Arabia and Russia to strengthen fertiliser se

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 4:40 pm

Up to 10 years jail, 1 crore fine: Centre notified anti-paper leak law in 2024

The proposed legislation builds on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which prescribes stringent penalties for paper

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 4:31 pm

Standardised pack sizes for edible oils to enhance transparency: Gokul Agro

The Department of Consumer Affairs has notified 9 standard pack sizes for edible oils, ranging from 200 ml/g to 20 litre/kg, with a 3-month trans

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 4:10 pm

Experts warn sustained oil rally could weigh on stock markets, rupee; renewables, EVs may gain

Oil prices have surged more than 30% this month as fighting in West Asia sharply escalates

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 3:51 pm

Mid-cap funds beat all equity categories over 1, 3 and 5 years, here are the top-performing schemes

Mid-cap funds have outperformed every equity mutual fund category over the last one, three and five years. Here's how the category fared and the

Livemint 24 Jul 2026 3:36 pm

US Section 301 tariffs unlikely to hit Indias exports; textiles need close watch, says FIEO

FIEO said Indias exports are unlikely to be significantly affected by the latest US Section 301 tariffs, though the textile sector should closely

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 3:30 pm

Active monsoon to bring heavy rain in Bengal, fishermen asked not to venture into sea: IMD

The sub-Himalayan districts of the state, which have received significant rainfall since the beginning of the monsoon season, are set to experien

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 3:10 pm

ITR filing guide: How to report NSC and Kisan Vikas Patra interest

The interest earned from National Savings Certificate (NSC) and Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) is taxable, but only NSC offers a Section 80C benefit und

Livemint 24 Jul 2026 3:06 pm

India's private sector growth slows further in July, slowest pace of expansion since March 2022: HSBC Flash PMI

The report said the HSBC Flash India PMI Composite Output Index fell to 54.3 in July from 57.1 in June, signalling the slowest pace of expansion

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 2:50 pm

When elephants turn crop protectors in Andhra Pradesh

Trained kumki elephants are deployed deployed to steer wild herds away from farms

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 2:40 pm

Gujarat floats EoIs for 3 shipyards, mega shipbuilding cluster & 6 new ports

The Government will help establish the shipbuilding cluster, with an expected investment of 25,000 crore, said Ajay Kumar, Vice-Chairman and CEO

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 2:40 pm

Blenders, exporters lift prices of quality teas in Kochi auctions

The orthodox dust market is firm to dearer with exporters and upcountry buyers covering a small quantity

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 2:00 pm

Can the Income Tax Department issue a notice after a taxpayer's death? Allahabad HC answers

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that an income tax notice issued after a taxpayer's death is legally invalid. Here's what the judgment means f

Livemint 24 Jul 2026 1:49 pm

CMFRI launches mobile app for digital documentation of deep-sea fish

The app, developed under the Deep Ocean Mission with funding from the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is available on the Google Play Store

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 1:00 pm

Government warns against job scams; NCS registration, applications and interviews remain free

The Ministry of Labour has warned of rising online recruitment scams. It reminded job seekers that National Career Service (NCS) services are fre

Livemint 24 Jul 2026 12:59 pm

Monsoon fury in Gujarat marches north, drenches Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad was inundated by 23 cm of rain until 5.30 am on Friday, while Vadodara airport recorded 15 cm during the same period as the monsoon gat

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 12:20 pm

IISR in pact with Spices Board to boost spice sector startups, export initiatives

The MoU was formally exchanged between M S Manivannan, Secretary, Spices Board, and Sajesh V K, Senior Scientist and Secretary, Agventure TBI, IC

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 12:10 pm

Quality control orders intended to achieve public policy objectives: India at WTO

India's tariff reforms, customs simplification measures and ambitious Free Trade Agreement (FTA) strategy have steadily strengthened the country'

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 11:20 am

India secures lower 10% US forced-labour tariff under new Section 301 regime

Tariff burden for most Indian exports unchanged as Section 122 levy ends, but textiles miss proposed US tariff quota relief planned for Banglades

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 11:00 am

FDI easing in e-commerce could pave way for wider opening of online retail sector: GTRI

On Thursday, the government allowed FDI in inventory-based e-commerce for export purposes, aiming to boost Indias outbound shipments while protec

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 11:00 am

Switched jobs? Your EPF may not transfer automatically unless you meet these conditions

EPFO now automatically transfers EPF balances for eligible members after a job switch, removing the need to file a transfer claim in many cases.

Livemint 24 Jul 2026 10:40 am

17 Delhi metro stations to remain shut for third straight day; DMRC cites security concerns

The DMRC said interchange facilities will be available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat stations

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 10:00 am

India, Romania agree to double trade over next three years, strengthen defence collaboration

The president said that the Government of India has decided to double the number of training opportunities for Romania under the Indian Technical

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 10:00 am

Gold, silver prices today, 24 July: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata

Gold and silver prices today, 24 July: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major I

Livemint 24 Jul 2026 9:47 am

Health insurance claim rejected over hospitalisation? Court rules in policyholder's favour

A Delhi consumer commission has ruled that health insurers cannot reject claims merely by declaring hospitalisation medically unnecessary without

Livemint 24 Jul 2026 9:26 am

Rice rates hit 10-month high as weather concerns grip major hubs

Indias 5% broken parboiled rice is priced at $356-$361 per ton, up from $352-$357 last week, while 5% broken white rice is priced at $355-$360 pe

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 9:10 am

US slaps 10% tariff on Indian imports over forced labour concerns

USTR Jamieson Greer announced the new tariffs on 60 countries under Section 301 of the Trade Act on Thursday, a day before the expiration of 10%

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 8:00 am

ITR filing deadline 2026: 5 income tax penalties every taxpayer must know for AY 2026-27

Five income tax penalties applicable for AY 2026-27 include late Income Tax Return filing fees, revised return charges and misreporting penalties

Livemint 24 Jul 2026 7:30 am

8th Pay Commission: Level 15-18 employees may get monthly HRA of up to 1.93 lakh if 2.57 fitment factor is approved

The 8th Pay Commission could significantly raise HRA for Level 15-18 Central government employees if a higher fitment factor is approved. Illustr

Livemint 24 Jul 2026 6:42 am

SIFs are designed to improve risk-adjusted returns: Edelweiss' Bhavesh Jain

Instead of focusing only on headline returns, investors should start looking at risk-adjusted returns, says Edelweiss Mutual Fund's Bhavesh Jain

Livemint 24 Jul 2026 6:30 am

Education Ministry reshuffle: Naresh Pal Gangwar named Higher Education Secretary, Vineet Joshi moved

The reshuffle also appoints Sushil Kumar Lohani to head the Animal Husbandry Department and T K Anil Kumar as School Education Secretary.

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jul 2026 1:21 am

Have unclaimed insurance and EPF amounts? Check where to make claims online under Your Money Your Right campaign

Today we explain how investors with unclaimed LIC insurance amounts or inoperative EPF accounts can check their dues and make claims online facil

Livemint 23 Jul 2026 10:57 pm

NRE vs NRO Fixed Deposits: Key differences explained compare FD rates of SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB and Axis Bank

Here's a comparison of NRE and NRO accounts, along with the latest interest rates offered by leading lenders such as State Bank of India, HDFC Ba

Livemint 23 Jul 2026 10:54 pm

Provident Fund: Forgot your UAN? Here's how to instantly recover your PF number online

Assigned by the EPFO, the UAN is a permanent 12-digit code that stays with you throughout your professional career.

Livemint 23 Jul 2026 10:06 pm

ITCs agri business becomes Indias largest private-sector agri enterprise, doubles revenue in five years

ITCMAARS has onboarded over 2.6 million farmers across 11 States and aims to reach 10 million by 2030 through digital advisory, precision agricul

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 9:43 pm

Pay commission: West Bengal govt appoints former IAS officer Atanu Chakraborty as Chairperson of 7th state CPC

The West Bengal government has constituted the state's 7th central pay commission and appointed former IAS officer Atanu Chakraborty as Chairman

Livemint 23 Jul 2026 9:32 pm

70,300-crore auto-component investment wave gathers pace through FY29 on EV, localisation push

The scale of the pipeline points to a shift from incremental capacity additions towards technology-led expansion across the component industry

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 9:28 pm

PM Surya Ghar to surpass 50 lakh households soon: MNRE

India will soon cross the landmark of 300 gigawatt (GW) of installed non-fossil fuel capacity.

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 9:24 pm

Centre red-flags 2.91 cr ration card beneficiaries, including 34 lakh already dead

Committee urges mission-mode checks while safeguarding genuine beneficiaries from wrongful exclusion through safeguards

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 9:06 pm

India eases FDI rules for e-commerce firms to boost exports of locally made goods

Restrictions on inventory-based e-commerce, B2C sales under the FDI policy will not apply for exports of goods produced in India: Press Note 3 of

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 8:55 pm

India faces scrutiny over tariffs, MSP, QCOs at WTO review

Chair says transparency and predictability emerged as the principal concerns during Indias eighth trade policy review

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 8:48 pm

Milky Mist set to launch IPO in early August

The dairy sector company already raised 482 crore from Temasek arm in May 2026

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 8:05 pm

West Asia crisis drags down Coromandel Q1 PAT

PAT declines by 24% to 382 crore

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 8:03 pm

Indian egg prices crack new record as heat, feed costs bite

Supply tightness keeps egg prices elevated; chicken prices firm up too

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 7:54 pm

India, UAE plan DigiLocker integration for seamless degree verification

Move aimed at easing employment and educational opportunities for Indian professionals in the Gulf nation.

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 7:26 pm

India, Panama to strengthen maritime connectivity, supply chains

This comes in the backdrop of West Asia tensions

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 7:25 pm

India eases FDI rules for e-commerce to boost exports of made-in-India goods

The revised FDI policy allows inventory-based e-commerce exclusively for exports of India-made goods, while the ban on B2C inventory-led e-commer

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 6:34 pm

JSW Infras 600-crore mechanisation project at VOC Port set for FY27 Q4 completion

The terminal is designed to handle a range of dry bulk cargo, including coal, coke, limestone, gypsum, rock phosphate and copper concentrate

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 6:18 pm

South Gujarat deluge shatters records as another low loomsover Bay

Valsad district and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli found themselves in the eye of a raging rain storm through Wednesday to Thursday

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 6:04 pm

Naviq Technology, IBS Groups new travel AI company, takes flight in Kochi

Based in Kochi, Naviq has started operations with 2,000 employees and plans to expand to 5,000, developing AI-powered predictive tools for the tr

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 4:11 pm

Can children claim a share in property inherited by their father? Karnataka HC explains when they canand cannot

The Karnataka High Court ruling clarifies that property received by a father from his own father does not automatically become ancestral. Childre

Livemint 23 Jul 2026 4:11 pm

Government steps up reforms to make India a global aircraft MRO hub

The measures include tax incentives, longer land leases, support for hangar development and private investments such as Safrans 1,300-crore engin

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 3:54 pm

Government says household PNG prices remain stable despite higher global LNG prices

The government credited administered-price domestic gas and priority allocation measures for keeping household PNG prices stable while expanding

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 3:45 pm

Food processing PLI attracts 9,207 crore investment, creates 3.35 lakh jobs

The government said the scheme has boosted food processing capacity, product sales and exports while supporting MSMEs, innovation and value addit

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 3:37 pm

Cash deposits below 10 lakh can still attract an Income Tax notice. Here's why

The 10 lakh threshold under Rule 114E only determines when banks must report cash deposits through the Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT).

Livemint 23 Jul 2026 3:37 pm

Section 44ADA: How freelancers and professionals can legally pay tax only on 50% of their total income

Section 44ADA allows eligible professionals to pay tax on 50% of their gross receipts as taxable income, treating the rest as a deemed expense de

Livemint 23 Jul 2026 3:26 pm

GMR Hyderabad International Airport introduces airport taxi services

With a fleet of over 200 vehicles, comprising sedans and SUVs, the service is designed to deliver a premium, airport-assured travel experience

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 3:14 pm

Over 3 crore ITRs already filed: What happens if you miss 31 July deadline? Tax experts explain

With more than 3 crore Income Tax Returns already filed, taxpayers have a limited time before the 31 July 2026 deadline. Missing it can lead to l

Livemint 23 Jul 2026 3:04 pm

Air India to soon start hub and spoke flights from Amritsar

The scheme was inaugurated at Varanasi on June 25 and is part of civil aviation ministrys ambition to develop hubs in India

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 2:39 pm

Nifty Smallcap index saw over 20% intra-year declines in 12 of 20 years: What history reveals about timing the market

Small-cap investing has historically delivered strong return potential but with frequent sharp corrections. Data from Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI show

Livemint 23 Jul 2026 2:17 pm

Forgot your UAN? Here's how to retrieve it online through the EPFO portal

The Universal Account Number (UAN) is essential for checking your PF balance, filing claims and accessing other EPFO services. Here's how members

Livemint 23 Jul 2026 1:35 pm

EPF vs mutual funds: Why EPFO says your provident fund should remain foundation of retirement planning

EPFO has urged salaried employees not to withdraw EPF savings for mutual funds, highlighting EPF's retirement, pension and insurance benefits. He

Livemint 23 Jul 2026 12:51 pm

Can an insurer reject your claim over a tax issue? Consumer panel answers

A Rajasthan consumer commission has reportedly ruled that insurers cannot reject an otherwise valid claim merely because of an unrelated tax irre

Livemint 23 Jul 2026 12:30 pm

ETF split FAQs: Why fund houses are splitting units and how investors benefit

A split reduces the per-unit price of an ETF and increases the number of units an investor owns, while the total value of the investment remains

Livemint 23 Jul 2026 12:24 pm

Indian auto parts industry seen growing at 10% CAGR till FY30: Goldman Sachs

Diversification into semiconductors, defence, EVs and aerospace to drive revenue to $124.4 billion

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 11:45 am

Adani group eyes starting an airline, say sources

The plan signals a change of strategy for the ports-to-cement group which operates eight airports in India, including two in Mumbai, and has an $

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jul 2026 11:44 am

Global diversification matters more than ever, says Marcellus' Saurabh Mukherjea

Marcellus Investment Managers' founder and CIO Saurabh Mukherjea argues that portfolios anchored solely to domestic markets may no longer be enou

Livemint 23 Jul 2026 10:58 am

CGHS pensioner card goes paperless via Bhavishya Portal, making healthcare access for retirees faster and simpler

The Centre has introduced a paperless CGHS pensioner card application process through the Bhavishya Portal for retiring central government employ

Livemint 23 Jul 2026 10:57 am

Revised ITR cannot take away capital loss carry-forward if original return was filed on time: ITAT

A Bengaluru taxpayer won relief after the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal held that filing a revised ITR does not extinguish the right to carry for

Livemint 23 Jul 2026 10:54 am