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Beyond summer camps and classes: lifelong money lessons for your child
Summer activities are often seen as a way to keep children occupied. But they can also become an entry point into financial thinking.
Aluminium can shortage puts 11,500 crore beer, beverage market at risk in India
Supply from aluminium can suppliers Ball and CANPACK falls sharply as input prices surge
Niche segments to drive Indias next phase of tourism growth: EY-FICCI report
Event, culinary, wellness and emerging areas like space tourism seen as high-potential drivers for inbound visitors
Indonesia introduces new quota system for peanut imports
Aimed at encouraging domestic production, the new regulation with tight quality norms is likely to affect Indian exports
Ronald Wayne, Apple's third and forgotten co-founder, sold his 10% stake for $800 just 12 days after signing the founding agreement in 1976. Now
Dearness Allowance: Is DA in salary subject to income tax? Is it part of CTC? Check latest FAQs here
The Finance Ministry announced a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance for central government employees and pensioners, effective January 1, 2026, ra
Rice exporters seek Goyals intervention on China GMO issue
After rice shipments were hit by China's actions, shippers demand relief, advisory clarity and swift resolution
India to start issuing permits for high sea fishing by companies, vessels
The move aims to formalise Indian participation in international waters, where European vessels are currently active, and to retain skilled local
India, New Zealand sign FTA for predictable, rule-based trade amid volatility
New Zealand says India is allowing access to bulk infant formula, other high-value dairy preparations over seven years
Govt keeps subsidy review on hold till the impact of global volatility becomes clearer
Shubh Health Criti is a unit-linked life insurance plan offering a market-linked health fund covering 60-plus critical illnesses, enabling tax-fr
Basmati exporters forum seeks measure of reasonableness from shipping companies
BFEDF ctiticises shipping lines role following Iran war, seeks reciprocal waivers
FICCI-EY report calls for lowering GST to 9% on premium room tariff
The report suggests reducing the current 18% GST on rooms priced above 7,500 to 9 per cent, while maintaining the 5% slab for mid-range accommoda
Mayday: Airlines warn of operational shutdown risk as ATF prices soar
Airlines seeks urgent government intervention on fuel pricing, warns of mounting financial stress
Top LIC Child Plans 2026: Compare Jeevan Lakshya, New Children's Money Back and Jeevan Tarun, highlighting IRR returns, survival benefits and lon
IATA raises concerns on VVIP terminal at Navi Mumbai airport
IATA criticises the planned VVIP terminal, questioning its necessity and cost implications for regular passengers.
Top outbound deals by Indian companies: From Tata Steel to Sun Pharma
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd will acquire US-based Organon & Co for 11.75 billion, marking Indias largest overseas pharmaceutical acquisitio
EPF savings: Why ignoring EPS records can cost you your retirement income
EPF contributions are vital for retirement savings, with both employees and employers contributing 12% of basic salary. Employer contributions al
When do NRIs have to pay income tax in India? Check eligibility, rules, I-T return forms & more
Not all income earned by NRIs is taxable in India, only the sources that are based in India or fall under purview of Indian tax laws, according t
SCSS vs SSY vs SBI FD vs PPF: Returns, lock-in, tax benefits, and who should invest
SCSS vs SSY vs SBI FD vs PPF comparison highlights interest rates, lock-in periods, tax benefits and suitability, helping investors in the nation
Sold your new house too soon? Heres what happens to your Section 54 exemption
Experts explain the tax impact of selling a reinvested house within three years and whether NRIs can claim India-UAE DTAA relief without a curren
Indias fertiliser subsidy bill may jump 20% amid West Asia crisis
India, heavily reliant on imports of urea, DAP and potash, may face further cost pressures as demand rises during the peak sowing season in June
EPF calculator: 5,000 monthly investment can grow to 80 lakh in 30 yearsreal value explained
EPF contributions accumulate interest annually at 8.25%, combining employee and employer inputs. A consistent monthly contribution can yield subs
Power Mech bags 228 cr order from Indian Railways
The scope of work includes development of Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains Maintenance Depot
The trilemma of insurance: Working the Impossible Trinity of Insurer, Hospital and customer
The insurer that trusts good hospitals retains them. The hospital that bills responsibly earns faster approvals. The customer who engages honestl
Peak power demand moderates to 238 GW on Sunday
The peak power demand on Sunday was 238.15 GW, with a supply of 237.21 GW, resulting in a shortfall of 0.93 GW
India-New Zealand sign FTA, slash tariffs on 95% of goods
Deal lowers tariffs on key fruit imports, eases visa access while protecting Indias sensitive farm sectors
Check out ITR Filing 2026 deadlines for FY 202526 and AY 202627, covering key income tax return due dates, revised filing timelines, belated retu
Climate risks, geopolitical tensions, energy markets reshape Indias edible oil sourcing
As a result, edible oil imports will see a shift from price-led to supply-driven sourcing, says Bhavna Shah, Vice President of Indian Vegetables
Reported wrong income in your ITR? Heres how you can avoid up to 200% penalty
Incorrect income reporting can lead to penalties under the Income Tax Act, 2025 with fines up to 200%. Taxpayers can avoid such steep penalties b
Basmati rice exporters urge govt action on shipping charges amid West Asia crisis
Forum says war-risk surcharges and diversions due to West Asia crisis are making exports unviable
MakeMyTrip, Adani Airport partner for online duty-free pre-booking services
The collaboration aims to enhance the travel experience by allowing passengers to select and pre-book duty-free products on the travel booking pl
India-NZ FTA seen boosting textile exports, aiding $350 billion sector target: CITI
Confederation of Indian Textile Industry states that the FTA will help textile and apparel exporters reduce reliance on specific markets and adva
Kerala Planters body voices concern over possible crop loss as mercury level soar
Prolonged high temperatures and weak pre-monsoon rainfall could severely impact major plantation crops across the State, says APK Chairman T. R.
Parents can choose from government-backed savings options like NPS Vatsalya and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana for their children. Sukanya is for girls
Did Nirmala Sitharaman promote a platform promising 30 lakh monthly returns? Heres the truth
The video, identified as AI-generated, falsely asserts an initial deposit of 22,000 can yield 30 lakh per month. Citizens are advised to verify i
8th Pay Commission latest: Minimum pay demands, fitment factor and complete FAQs guide
8th Pay Commission (8th CPC) is in an active consultation phase as of April 2026, reviewing demands from BPMS, PSNM & NC-JCM and other stakeholde
I asked ChatGPT how to pay off 25-Year home loan in 15 years: Check personal finance advice from AI
ChatGPT advises a Bengaluru couple to increase their home loan EMI and make annual prepayments to close their loan early. Check the complete set
Bulk LPG transporters for Indian Oil Corporation halt loading in south, allege 50 crore dues to them
The affected supply chain includes refineries in Chennai, Palakkad, Thoothukudi, Mangaluru and Bengaluru,
Crystal Crop Protection names Akshay Kumar brand ambassador
Autumn in Korea on 2.75 lakh: How this Bengaluru couple planned a 12-day K-drama getaway
By timing autumn foliage, choosing public transport over taxis and balancing splurges with savings, this Bengaluru couple explored Seoul, Busan a
Energy security to drive multi-year capex cycle in India: 360 ONE
The brokerage said the policy lens has shifted from affordability and decarbonisation to resilience, reliability and reduced import dependence, c
US shifts $1.7T student loan system to Treasury what it means for borrowers in default
While only Congress can formally dismantle the department, the administration is pursuing incremental changes through inter-agency agreements.
NRIs selling property in India may have to pay higher taxes: All you need to know
NRIs reportedly face higher tax implications when selling property in India due to revised capital gains tax rules and increased TDS rates. Prope
Investors go the whole nine yards in saree retail, weaving growth for sector
1,300 crore PE funding, 20,000 crore IPO rush reshape Indias saree market as mid-tier retailers challenge Tata, Reliance
Swiss plane suffers engine problem, aborts takeoff at Delhi; passengers evacuated, 4 suffer injuries
There were 232 passengers, including four infants, and 13 crew members onboard the A330-300 aircraft with registration HB-JHK that was to operate
Jazeera Airways restarts flights from Kuwait, flies 2,000 passengers on Sunday
The airline operated six flights to Beirut, Cairo, Istanbul and Mumbaifollowing the guidelines of the Kuwaits civil aviation authorities
Investing in equity mutual funds is popular for long-term wealth. When redeeming, capital gains tax may apply based on profits and holding period
Exporters upbeat as India, New Zealand set to sign FTA on Monday
While New Zealands market size remains limited, zero-duty access for all Indian goods will boost prospects for labour-intensive sectors
AP to launch first of its kind Mushroom Mission to emerge as Indias largest producer
The Center will also support the mission to be taken with Rs 13,000 cr investment
8th Pay Commission says it is scheduling maximum meetings with Unions and Associations between 28 to 30 April in Delhi and will hold more meeting
How high should your credit score be to secure the best home loan deal?
The score, which usually ranges from 300 to 900 points, tests ones capability to pay debts. The significance of a credit score is that it indicat
Piyush Goyal to meet exporters on Monday as India signs FTA with New Zealand
The meeting will be held after India and New Zealand sign the free trade pact
To file ITR-4 for AY 2026-27, visit the Income Tax e-Filing Portal, verify details, enter income and deductions, validate the form, and submit us
Telangana names new board members for Hyderabad Metro takeover effective from May 1
The State Government also nominated directors to the Board of L&TMRHL and the allotment of equity shares after the takeover process
Lower rents, larger deals lift Bengaluru airport corridor, draw occupiers beyond ORR
What was once seen as a peripheral stretch is fast turning into Bengalurus next growth engine
Will govt employees be paid DA, DR arrears for Covid times ahead of 8th Pay Commission? What we know
Central government employees and pensioners await DA and DR arrears from the COVID-19 period. The Finance Ministry confirmed in 2020 that these p
The Ministry of Finance said Dearness Allowance (DA) payable to central government employees shall be increased from 58% to 60% of Basic Pay, wit
Rebate under Section 87A reduces tax for low to middle-income earners, with different income limits applicable under the old tax regime and the n
Evolving El Nio could eclipse 2023 event, rival formidable 2015episode
Evolving conditions have led sections of media to invoke the spectre of a Godzilla El Nio event
India's IIP growth likely slowed to 2% in March as energy sector weakens and exports slip: UBI
Weak manufacturing, energy sectors drag output amid rising costs
Switching health insurers? Heres how to keep your waiting period benefits
From porting health insurance without losing waiting period credits to increasing term cover as income rises, heres what policyholders need to kn
Dallas Fed, IEA, Baker Hughes expect traffic in Strait of Hormuz to recover in H2 2026
Global energy flows expected to rebound after months-long disruption
5 common credit card mistakes you should avoid
Credit cards are essential for daily expenses, aiding travel with convenience and rewards. However, misuse can lead to debt and low credit score.
I told ChatGPT: Im Gen Z, fresh into my first job in Bengaluru after moving away from home. My first salary is 50,000. So, how to spend it? Here'
Govt cautiously optimistic on wheat production after damage from rains, hailstorms
Higher acreage and improved practices help steady 202526 production outlook amid localised crop damage
Indian I-T rules allow senior citizens some relief in taxes through deductions, exemptions and compliance activities, that they can use to reduce
Peak power demand at all-time high of over 256 GW on Saturday as mercury levels soar
The peak power demand on Saturday eclipsed the previous record of 252.07 GW, hit just a day earlier on Friday, April 24, at 1548 hrs
India likely to close FY26 with gross FDI of more than $90 billion, says CEA Nageswaran
For the first time, FDI for a full fiscal could be 2% of GDP: CEA Nageswaran
FinMin asks PSBs to complete wage revision process in next 12 months
The wage revision for employees and officers of public sector banks would be due from November 1, 2027
Swiss flight evacuated in Delhi after engine issue during takeoff
Six passengers under medical evaluation after precautionary evacuation of Airbus A330
India, New Zealand to ink free trade pact on April 27; aims to double bilateral trade
The pact will give India companies duty-free access to the island nations markets, and bring in $20 billion of investment over the next 15 years
Market volatility: Why instinct alone is not enough in market decision-making
Equities fall 10 to 20% in almost every calendar year. And yet, over the last 46 years, 37 of those years have still closed positive. Over any ro
8,500 crore inflows in a month: Why multi-asset allocation is winning big in FY26
The investor who started a SIP into a multi-asset fund two years ago didn't need to predict interest rates or time gold's rally or call the botto
Growth vs dividend option in equity mutual funds explained: Which one should you choose?
While growth allows you to reap the benefits of compounding, the dividend option, which is now called IDCW (Income Distribution cum Capital Withd
The strongest balance sheet in dairy isnt financial: Its farmer trust.
When the private sector chooses to treat farmers as long-term partners rather than variable costs, the supply chain responds in kind
Reimagining indulgence: The next shift in Indias food market
The future of food in India wont be defined by how little people eat. It will be defined by what theyre willing to replace what they already love
Nothing ever happens. Thats why most traders lose
An open-source bot that blindly bets No on every prediction is quietly outperforming most traders. The lesson for F&O punters and active investor
Rising feedstock costs ripple through Asias garment industry
A sharp rise in fossil fuel prices following the Iran conflict is driving up polyester production costs, hitting textile manufacturers across Ind
ITR Deadlines: A complete guide to filing, penalties, and correction windows
The Income Tax Department has notified ITR forms for AY 2026-27. Taxpayers can file belated, revised, or updated returns. Key deadlines for advan
The guidelines include mechanisms for fund deployment, governance and monitoring, with the objective of improving the efficiency of capital flows
Balrampur Chini Mills to invest 160 cr in Lactogypsum processing plant
The company will raise $200 crore through Non-Convertible Debentures issuance in one or more tranches
Ashok Lahiri is new Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, 4 new members also appointed
Lahiri, an outgoing MLA in the West Bengal assembly, will replace Suman Berry
Are car lease and driver salary component in your CTC taxable? All you need to know
Car leases and driver salaries can provide tax-efficient salary structures for employees. Tax regulations allow these perks to be taxed at lower
Finance Minister advocates anticipatory regulation in capital markets
India, Australia at highest point of bilateral ties: Australian HC to India
Both nations strategically aligned through QUAD, bilaterally have vision for Indo-Pacific, says High Commissioner of Australia to India
Textiles, garment exports fall 2.2% in 2025-26: GTRI
GTRI noted a decline in major segments: cotton textiles (-3.9%), ready-made garments (-1.4%), and carpets (-5.3%), while handicrafts saw a slight
Peak power at record high of 252 GW on Friday amid soaring mercury levels
The previous record high of 250 GW peak power demand was recorded in May 2024
The RBI is revising the framework for Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) to enhance security, improve customer protection, and support long-term
Europe offers diverse travel experiences, but budget-friendly destinations like Romania, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Greece allow for affor
