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Your next movie outing could cost a lot less. All you need to know about PVR INOX's new strategy
PVR INOX launched a new format designed to deliver an affordable yet premium movie-viewing experience in Tier III cities across India. The first
Milky Mist Dairy Food's 1,553-cr IPO to open on Aug 11
The initial share sale will conclude on August 13, while the bidding for anchor investors will open for a day on August 10
12 districts likely to be affected more due to El Nio, plan in place to tackle it: TN Agri Minister
Probate is no longer mandatory in India after the 2025 legal amendment, but it can still help validate a will and reduce inheritance disputes. He
Govt working to develop manufacturing ecosystem for trainer aircraft, seaplanes
To boost pilot training activities in the country, Naidu said the civil aviation ministry is discussing with aviation regulator DGCA to improve i
ITR filing 2026: Can you claim a tax refund if you missed the 31 July deadline?
Even after missing the July 31 ITR deadline, taxpayers can file a belated return to seek refunds. However, it comes with additional costs and con
India's economic growth may moderate in H2 FY27, accelerate to 7.2% in FY28: Report
If oil prices are lower, rate hikes may happen with a lag. This makes us believe that a 50-basis points rate hike cycle either starts from April
The RBI Governor said it is too early to decide whether UPI transactions will attract Merchant Discount Rate (MDR), even as the proposed Payment
The Ambassador said energy continued to remain a key pillar of the India-Russia strategic partnership, noting that Russia's state nuclear corpora
USCIS empowers officers to deny incomplete immigration benefit requests
The earlier policy gave applicants a 12-week period to respond to requests for further evidence made by immigration officers on applications for
The Income Tax Department is using data analytics, verification checks and SAKSHAM NUDGE campaigns to identify fake deduction claims. Over 1.25 c
Central govt employees' DA hike: July 2026 calculation complete after CPI-IW data, 3% rise likely
The June CPI-IW data has completed the calculation for the July 2026 Dearness Allowance revision under the 7th Pay Commission. Here's why the off
PFRDA has extended the NPS same-day investment cut-off from 11 am to 1:30 pm, allowing more contributions to qualify for same-day investment. The
When porting a health policy puts your claim at risk
Health insurance portability was designed to empower India's policyholders through choice and competition, but its real-world impact remains limi
REITs are often mistaken for fixed-income products due to their regular payouts, but they carry equity-like risks. Their returns depend on rental
Selling US-listed shares after returning to India? Here's how they are taxed
The Indian tax law does not provide any special exemption or relief for losses or gains arising solely due to depreciation of the Indian rupee ag
Urad eases on improved crop prospects, weak demand
As per the Agriculture Ministry data, the All India average wholesale mandi prices of urad have eased to Rs 8,638 per quintal as of August 3
Indias rice procurement up 5% in 2025-26, as Govt buys 18% higher from rabi crop
DGCA summons Air India management after Phuket-Delhi altitude loss incident
Investigators are analysing flight data, cockpit recordings and witness accounts to determine the cause of the mid-air altitude loss incident
The OFS allows the government to boost its financial resources while enhancing public ownership in the nations largest life insurer.
Centre simplifies container train licensing with single all-India permit
Indian Railways introduces uniform 25 crore registration fee, removes renewal charges to boost private freight operations
UPI users may remain unaffected even if Merchant Discount Rate is introduced, according to Bernstein. The brokerage expects large merchants to be
DGFT notifies export-only inventory rules for foreign-funded e-commerce firms
Experts warn export e-commerce ease could open door to wider foreign retail demands
Commerce Department begins mapping gaps in testing, certification infra to boost exports
Industry asked to identify bottlenecks to strengthen quality infrastructure, improve market access
Relief for defence startups as MoD agrees to fully reimburse 18% GST on R&D grants
The clarification removes uncertainty over tax reimbursement for defence innovators, strengthening support for research, product development and
Indias arecanut acreage rises 30%, but production and productivity decline
Total area under arecanut cultivation increased from 8.49 lakh hectares (lh) in 2021-22 to 11.06 lh in 2025-26
Interest rates on fixed deposits differ significantly among banks. Investors should consider factors such as bank reputation and financial goals
Tamil Nadu pursues Hosur-Bommasandra Metro link, unveils Cooum revival plan
Budget outlines major investments in urban mobility, sustainable transport, road infrastructure and river restoration to improve connectivity and
ITR-6 Excel utility for AY 2026-27 released: Eligibility, due dates, key documents explained
The Income Tax Department has released the Excel utility for ITR-6 for AY 2026-27. The utility is now available on the e-Filing portal. The form
Air India appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as new CEO
Former Ethiopian Airlines chief takes charge as Air India seeks to strengthen leadership while navigating financial pressures, regulatory scrutin
Cabinet Secretary Somanathan, Home Secretary Mohan get one-year extension
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension
Boost your savings on autopilot: How cash optimisation apps put your surplus money to work
Cash optimisation apps allow you to park unused money in liquid mutual funds or fixed deposits, delivering higher yields than standard savings ac
Akasa Air backs proposal to let airport operators own airlines
Vinay Dube says regulatory safeguards can address concerns while encouraging greater competition, consumer choice and growth in Indias fast-expan
INROAD, Rubber Board launches educational video series for natural rubber growers
The video series is aimed at helping nearly three lakh rubber farmers boost their skills and productivity as part of the 150-crore iSPEED program
The EPFO is expected to launch E-PRAAPTI by the end of August to help members recover money lying in old or inactive PF accounts. The Aadhaar-bas
The RBI has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% while raising its FY27 growth forecast and trimming its inflation estimate. Here's why salaried
The Mumbai ITAT ruled that a genuine property purchase from a spouse cannot be denied Section 54F tax exemption merely because it results in tax
The RBI held the policy repo rate at 5.25%, maintaining a cautious stance amid uncertainties. Governor Malhotra noted the uncertain growth outloo
Government notifies rules for inventory-based cross-border e-commerce exports
The move follows the governments decision to allow e-commerce companies with foreign investment to maintain inventory in India exclusively for ex
Does paying off a loan early improve your credit score? Here's what experts say
Early loan repayment reduces interest costs but may not immediately improve credit scores. Experts explain how timely payments, credit utilisatio
What India's investors can learn from South Korea's market meltdown
South Korea's AI-driven stock market boom turned into a sharp rout within weeks. Here's what Indian investors can learn about leverage, passive i
The great Indian savings paradox: more money saved, less wealth built
Indian households are among the world's most disciplined savers. But an increasing share of those savings is flowing into unproductive assets, li
Mutual fund returns 2026: Pharma, small-cap funds outperform as last year's winners stumble
A sharp reversal has reshaped the mutual fund leaderboard in 2026, with many of last year's best-performing categories slipping. Here's what the
ITR filing for F&O traders: Turnover isn't trade value. Experts explain how to calculate it
F&O traders need to understand turnover calculation before filing ITR. Check how futures and options turnover is computed, why it affects tax aud
NPS returns 2026: Tata tops 1-year equity performance, ICICI leads over 5 years; check full rankings
NPS returns can vary significantly depending on the pension fund manager and the asset class you choose. Here's how Tata, ICICI Prudential, HDFC,
IMD: Heavy rainfall over TN, Puducherry, Karnataka, kerala for next 3 days
The vigorous wind regime is also expected to sustain strong surface winds and frequent showers along stretches of the west coast and the interior
Income tax refunds occur when paid taxes exceed actual liabilities after deductions and they are processed after ITR e-verification. Here's when
Services growth slows markedly in July, PMI dipped to 53.3
Manufacturing has a share of over 17% in GVA. Both the indices are derived from responses collected among purchasing executives of 400 companies
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra noted that the Indian economy has remained resilient amidst persisting global headwinds
Belated income tax return AY 2026-27: How to file, late filing charges and what you may lose
Taxpayers who missed the July 31 ITR deadline can still file a belated return until December 31, 2026. Here's the filing process, applicable late
MPC leaves repo rate unchanged at 5.25%; neutral stance continues
With this, the Committee, which met from August 3rd to August 5th, has kept the repo rate on hold at 5.25 per cent in its last four meeting
The EPF officers body has asked the Labour Ministry to hire more experts for better service delivery, citing delays in claim settlements. With in
Gold and silver prices today, 5 August: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major
RBI MPC Meeting Live Updates: Will the RBI keep repo rate unchanged?
The repo rate has been unchanged in the last 3 RBI Monetary Policy meets and the neutral stance has been maintained since June 2025 in the past 7
LICs equity investment strategy explained as the Finance Ministry reveals how the insurer managed policyholders funds in listed companies over fi
Found errors in your filed ITR? Check due date and whether revising attracts penalty
Taxpayers can file a revised return if they have made mistakes in their initial submission before the 31 July deadline. Know the due date and whe
Income Tax Department's NUDGE drive leads to 1.25 crore updated ITRs, 9,494 crore extra tax
The CBDT's technology-driven NUDGE campaign prompted 1.25 crore taxpayers to revise or update their ITRs over FY25 and FY26. The voluntary compli
EPFO eOffice app unavailable today during scheduled upgrade; check details
EPFO's e-Office application will be unavailable from 6 pm to 9.30 pm today due to a scheduled system upgrade. Members may experience temporary se
The stock markets new closing auction mechanism changes how closing prices are determined for F&O stocks. The shift from VWAP-based closing price
Franklin Templeton's new open-ended short term debt scheme, the Franklin India Short Term Fund opens NFO from 5th to 11th August. Here's all inve
RBI MPC Meeting Highlights: RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, maintains neutral stance
RBI MPC 2025, RBI Monetary Policy Meeting Outcomes, RBI MPC Meeting December 2025 News & Highlights: Here are the major live updates related to t
Factor investing has gained significant traction as investors increasingly seek rule-based strategies over traditional market-cap investing. Whil
Late rains revive kharif hopes in Telangana
Citing reports, Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said a few days ago that the adverse impact of El Nio would continue into August as we
Today, we look at how employees provident fund members can file a grievance with the retirement fund body, the step-by-step process to register a
Goyal may visit US next month-end for G20 Trade Ministerial
Visit could hold added significance as conversation between India, US on proposed trade pact is ongoing
Rice-wheat monoculture impacting Punjabs soil health, says study
Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Bhagirath Choudhary tells the Lok Sabha that it has affected soil physical health wit
Indian farmers may grow worlds first gene edited rice variety this winter
ICAR is expected to sign a MoU this month with US-based Corteva, which holds the license for the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology
Jet fuel demand slips to lowest in over two years in July
Airline operations saw moderation with carriers reducing capacity across domestic, international markets
SC extends mandatory third-party insurance to four years for new cars, six years for two-wheelers
The direction extends the existing mandatory insurance period by one year for both categories of vehicles
Electronic mode of payment outside negative list likely to attract MDR
Bill will enable the government to notify which instruments, category of people making payment, threshold, etc for exemption from MDR
How much equity is enough? A simple asset allocation guide for conservative investors
Volatile markets have led retail investors to reconsider their investment options amid inflation. Fixed deposits and debt funds carry lower risk,
Cleartrip launches Bus 2.0 with access to over 6.5 lakh routes across India
The expansion broadens nationwide connectivity while simplifying travel planning through integrated bookings across multiple transport modes and
ICAR develops Indias first fully annotated T2T genome of pigeonpea variety Asha
The breakthrough genome resource is expected to speed gene discovery, precision breeding and productivity gains for one of Indias key pulse crops
Dairy major Hatsun Agro Product plans 1000 crore capex in FY27
The Chennai-based firm posted revenues of 9,959 crore in FY26 an increase of 14.5 per cent from the previous fiscal
ICARs vaccine against African Swine Fever (ASF) to bolster Indias biosecurity
African Swine Fever is one of the most devastating trans-boundary animal diseases affecting domestic and wild pigs worldwide
India is in touch with all stakeholders regarding Chabahar port operations: MEA
Indias Chabahar project is strategically important as it provides access to Afghanistan and Central Asia while bypassing Pakistan
Thomas Cook India hopes recovery in long haul biz in H2 FY 2027
On an overall basis revenue from travel segment declined 14 per cent y-o-y to 1,710 crore in Q1 FY 2027
More than 31.82 crore unorganised workers have registered on the e-Shram portal, gaining access to social security schemes and welfare services.
8th pay commission: Vacancies for consultants open Here's who is eligible and how to apply
The 8th pay commission has invited candidates to apply for various consultant roles. Here's who is eligible, how to apply, the terms of the job,
Marriage, money and modern expectations: Is India ready for the prenup talk?
Though prenuptial agreements face legal hurdles in Indian courts, an evolving marriage landscape demands a legal framework that balances pre-mari
Blenders lift tea prices at Coonoor auctions
The procurement policy of blenders complying with prescribed pesticide residue standards and applicable regulatory requirements has made them foc
Can you get a death claim on a lapsed life insurance policy? Here's what Consumer Commission says
The Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission rules that while a lapsed life insurance policy does not entitle nominees to a death
Probate no longer mandatory: what it means for estate planning
The omission of Section 213 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 has changed the legal position on probate in India. While probate remains availabl
Punjab High Court orders state govt to clear pending DA within 15 days Here's all we know
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered the Punjab government to clear pending dearness allowance arrears for employees and pensioners within t
Sectoral indices, including the Nifty India Defence, are often market-cap weighted with high stock concentration. Investors should understand ind
Indias hospitality industry to grow 7-9% in FY27 despite global headwinds: ICRA
Domestic travel demand is expected to sustain hotel occupancy and room rates despite weaker foreign tourist arrivals and geopolitical uncertainti
India on track for $5.1 trillion GDP by FY29, says Finance Minister
The government outlined a broad-based economic roadmap centred on investment, manufacturing, exports, infrastructure and innovation to sustain lo
Assess beneficiaries' jurisdictions before planning cross-border succession
The choice between a trust and a will should be informed not only by control and asset protection considerations, but also by taxation, treaty re
How do cash optimization apps work, and are they right for you?
These platforms move idle cash into liquid funds to beat traditional savings account rates and offer brand perks, but come with hidden costs, tax
The 31 August ITR deadline is meant for specific taxpayers, including freelancers, professionals, traders and small business owners filing ITR-3
