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Presumptive taxation: Who should opt for it & who should avoid it? Experts explain
The presumptive taxation scheme offers a simpler way to compute taxable income, but it may not suit every taxpayer. Here's what businesses and pr
Auto sector to post strong Q1FY27 growth; high raw material costs likely to weigh on profits: Report
The expansion was led by two-wheelers, surging 26%, followed by passenger vehicles at 24%, commercial vehicles at 20% and tractors at 18%
CERC tells clean energy firms to lose grid connection or generate power
Power producers must surrender unused transmission rights or post higher bank guarantees to free up grid capacity
How much EPF can you withdraw? Check it online with these simple steps.
The new rules compress a dozen complicated advance clauses into three broad categories while requiring a mandatory 25% retirement reserve.
Adani Ports & SEZ, Gujarat Pipavav Port report higher container volumes in Q1 FY27
Container volumes at Indias 12 major ports rose 9% year-on-year in the April-June quarter of FY27, reflecting resilience in the broader port sect
Bought a car worth over 10 lakh? Here's how to claim your 1% TCS refund
If you have bought a car worth more than 10 lakh, you would have paid a TCS of 1% to the dealer. This is not an additional tax but a tax credit t
Indian farm, food products expand global footprint, boosting farmers' incomes: Piyush Goyal
India's exports are on a roll. From local farms to international shelves, India's finest flavours are winning hearts worldwide, Goyal said
Filing ITR-1 this year? These new disclosure requirements could affect your return
From reporting income from two house properties to furnishing additional details for donations and rental income, the latest ITR-1 utility brings
Siemens bags 263-cr order for rail electrification of Rishikesh-Karnaprayag line
The project is expected to improve all-weather connectivity, support regional economic development, enhance mobility for residents and visitors
Retirement, child education or wealth creation: Does every SIP in your portfolio have a purpose?
Every SIP should be linked to a specific financial goal, such as retirement, a child's education, buying a house, or wealth creation. The expert
Income Tax Act 2025 simplifies presumptive taxbut one change could hurt taxpayers
The new Income Tax Act largely simplifies presumptive taxation rules, but one change could restrict taxpayers from setting off certain losses aga
RBI new ombudsman rules: Here's why you should act quickly
The new framework empowers the ombudsman to issue interim, non-binding advisories to the regulated entity, requiring it to take action for full o
Tea Board defers web-based auction rollout again, launch now scheduled for July 21-22
According to the revised schedule, the platform will now go live at the Kolkata auction centre from Sale 31, covering both dust and leaf teas
ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund portfolio: 3 new stocks added, GAIL among 4 exits in June
India's largest large cap mutual fund shuffled its portfolio in June by adding three stocks and exiting four. Tata Steel saw the biggest increase
Air India, Air New Zealand discuss JV for non-stop flights
A joint venture is a commercial agreement where airlines collaborate on schedules, pricing, and sales, sharing costs or revenue on routes
MoRTH plans four airport-style private bus ports; first to come up in Nagpur
The proposed hubs will replace informal roadside boarding points with organised bus parking, separate washrooms for women and men, hygienic food
Magellanic Cloud arm wins 6.93-crore CCTV surveillance contract from South Central Railway
The project, to be completed within 12 months, includes AI-enabled video management infrastructure, networking, optical fibre, NVRs and related s
Income tax penalties explained: What happens if you under-report income or miss ITR filing
Taxpayers can face late filing fees, interest and penalties for different types of income tax defaults. Here's a simple guide to the key provisio
India-UK social security pact: How EPF savings will benefit Indian professionals working in the UK
From 15 July, the India-UK Double Contribution Convention Agreement will allow eligible Indian professionals on temporary UK assignments to conti
Cochin Shipyard bids for Bharat Container Shipping Line orders; eyes surge in domestic shipbuilding
Jose V.J., Director (Finance) of CSL, told that the consortium was formed to reduce Indias dependence on foreign shipping lines and cut freight o
NABARDs Gramodyam to unlock rural Indias entrepreneurial potential
Gramodyam seeks to identify, nurture, mentor and empower aspiring entrepreneurs by equipping them with industry-relevant skills, entrepreneurial
El Nino may lead to sardine decline next year: CMFRI
Grinson George, Director of CMFRI, stated that El Nio warming is expected to intensify from October to December, affecting the northern Indian Oc
Gold and silver prices today, 13 July: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major I
CAG raps Maharashtra as 82.78 cr helicopter lay idle for 17 months, flags 2 cr avoidable cost
The state government had approved the purchase of the helicopter in May 2018 to facilitate anti-Naxalite operations in Gadchiroli and neighbourin
Annapurna Yojana: West Bengal may allow rejected applicants to edit forms instead of reapplying
West Bengal may soon allow corrections for 27.8 lakh rejected Annapurna Yojana applications. The proposed edit facility will help applicants fix
The 8th Pay Commission is about much more than a salary hike. From allowances and pensions to performance incentives and gratuity, these five key
Reporting capital gains on equity and debt MFs? Here's a step-by-step guide
While most of the changes to capital gains taxation were implemented in FY24-25 or AY25-26, taxpayers filing returns this year for AY26-27 still
Families can save on school fees through tax exemptions for education and hostel allowances from employers. Tuition fees may also also qualify fo
IMD: Monsoon activity subdued in large parts of India, Uttarakhand on red alert
IMD predicts isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over northeast India, West Bengal, and Bihar during the next 2-3 days and isolated heav
Income-tax returns: The I-T department has released excel utility of its ITR-1 (Sahaj), ITR-2, ITR-3, and ITR-4 (Sugam) forms for AY27. Today we
How quick commerce is silently eliminating Indias middlemen and benefitting horticulture farmers
The quick commerce companies are also pleased to see a constant growth daily potato procurement in the national capital region of a leading deli
Companies running private PF trusts given 6 months to certify under new amnesty scheme
The scheme will remain open for six months from June 29, 2026, when it was notified
Indias auto retail sector aims for 3 crore sales amid financing overhaul
Even asIndias vehicle finance market has grown to around 2.65 lakh crore and motor insurance to nearly 1.25 lakh crore as leaders from Indias aut
Flying into the future: Inside Bhogapurams new high-tech international airport
To offer travellers a seamless, digitally enabled experience, while emerging as a catalyst for trade, tourism, logistics and business growth
Hormuz closure threatens Indias gas, crude supplies
Exporters brace for higher energy costs
8th CPC: The 8th pay commission has invited eligible candidates to fill vacancies for consultant roles. Here are details on job openings, qualifi
The EPFO member portal now allows salaried employees to transfer their EPF balance from previous employers to current ones more easily, aiming to
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay had backed villagers and farmers opposing the project before he assumed office
ITR filing 2026: If your income exceeds 1 crore, this disclosure is mandatory
Taxpayers earning over 1 crore must file additional disclosures about assets and liabilities under Schedule AL when submitting their income tax r
Pension rules: Orissa HC says government employees can't lose pension over leave alone
The Orissa High Court has ruled that unauthorised absence from work, by itself, is not grave misconduct that justifies compulsory retirement or d
The Nasdaq 100 emerged as the biggest long-term wealth creator over the last 20 years, with 21.3% returns. Among Indian equity benchmarks, the Ni
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has this month migrated entire member database to the Centralised IT Enabled Services (CITES) p
Gifts from family can be tax-exempt, but not always. Tax treatment varies based on the giver, value, and occasion. Here's when a gift is tax-free
Bhogapuram can emerge as an aviation hub for Indias eastern coast: Rammohan Naidu
In an exclusive interview with businessline, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu disclosed that the government is targeting at least five ma
Quant Small Cap Fund portfolio: Reliance Industries among 9 stock exits, 5 new additions in June
Quant Small Cap added five new stocks to its portfolio in June while making complete exits from nine companies, including Reliance Industries. Th
SEBI employees will need to liquidate all non-permitted investment, disclose professional interests
New rules require SEBI employees to exit or freeze non-permitted investments and disclose professional interests from the previous three years.
Govt shielded domestic carriers from global stress: Civil Aviation Minister
Minister says crisis interventions helped shield Indian airlines from global disruptions
Retail inflation likely to have breached 4% mark in June
Under the new 2024 base series, CPI inflation rose from 2.74% in Jan 2026 to 3.93% in May, increasing 45 basis points in the past month
Living abroad does not automatically exempt NRIs from filing an ITR in India. Tax filing depends on residential status, income earned from Indian
Goyal to visit Spain, Belgium, Finland this week
The delegation comprises leading Indian companies across sectors, including advanced manufacturing, clean energy, digital technologies, gems and
Weak monsoon may lift soluble fertiliser demand; price remains bigger risk: SFAI
Key input prices have surged 60-100% in the past year due to Chinas export curbs and West Asia tensions, SFAI President Rajib Chakraborty said
The Income Tax e-filing portal helps taxpayers identify the correct ITR form through eligibility conditions and a guided questionnaire. Users can
Only one international mutual fund remains open for fresh SIPs after 11 schemes shut doors
Fresh SIP registrations into international mutual funds have nearly come to a halt after PGIM, Franklin Templeton and Edelweiss suspended new inf
SC to hear plea seeking guidelines to curb airfare fluctuations on July 13
Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta will hear S Laxminarayanans plea for an independent regulator to ensure transparency and passenger protect
EPFO has introduced the Amnesty Scheme, 2026, giving employers operating exempted Provident Fund (PF) trusts a one-time opportunity to regularise
A couple faced pressure to buy a house but learned that renting may be financially wiser. With the rent yielding only 2-3% annually on a 1.5 cror
Russian crude imports hit record high in June even as Moscow's oil revenues slip
India bought Russian crude worth EUR 4.5 billion in June, accounting for 83% of its total Russian fossil fuel imports of EUR 5.5 billion, making
EPF Scheme 2026: Lost your job? Full PF withdrawal now allowed only after 12 months
The new EPF Scheme, 2026 replaces the decades-old 1952 scheme and changes how provident fund withdrawals work after unemployment. Members can now
Gold, silver prices today, 12 July: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 18K and 999 fine silver after recent escalation of fighting between the
Setting the record straight on Indias fuel transition
Indias energy security hinges on steady, evidence-led execution of a domestic strategy and on citizens
More mutual funds dont always mean better diversification: How to avoid the portfolio overlap trap
According to the expert, investors should add a new mutual fund only if it reduces portfolio concentration, adds meaningful diversification, and
39.96 lakh BSNL VRS payout gets full tax exemption from ITAT; here's what the ruling means
A retired BSNL employee won full tax relief on a 39.96 lakh VRS payout after the ITAT ruled it was retrenchment compensation. The tribunal said t
The farm above the clouds: What near-space can do for Indian agriculture
Indian farmers have always looked to the sky for answers; its time the sky looked back
How integrated digital ecosystems are transforming Indias agricultural value chain
From farmers to agri-retailers, manufacturers, and input companies, it will be defined by who builds the strongest ecosystem
Recent AMFI data reveals retail investors exhibit strong participation that despite market volatility SIP contributions rose 7.5% to 32,087 cror
REITs and InvITs AUM to double to 20 trillion by 2030: Should you invest in them?
The regulatory framework for REITs and InvITs has improved a lot. As a result, mutual funds have increased their exposure to them. Going ahead, w
Want to switch jobs and keep your current insurance plan? Here is what you can do to convert your employer group health policy into an individual
Reporting errors, not evasion, spark most tax litigations, say experts
The most avoidable source of tax litigation between individual taxpayers and the department is disputes over classification and disclosurespecifi
Home loan EMI: Why paying more than 30% of income could hurt your financial freedom
A high home loan EMI can strain monthly finances and delay wealth creation. Experts recommend keeping EMIs within 25-30% of monthly income to mai
Bank holiday next week: SBI, HDFC, others closed for 4 days between 13 to 19 July; check here
Private and public banks in India will be closed for four days from July 13 to 19, 2026, due to various holidays. Customers should check the RBI'
Emirates is ready to introduce its Airbus A380 services to Hyderabad
The CM also invited Emirates to establish Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities at the proposed airports in Warangal and Adilabad, po
With the new EPF rules and Labour Codes redefining contributions by employees and employers towards provident fund, we asked experts to explain h
VOC Port signs MoU with Port of Antwerp-Bruges for green & digital port development
The MoU aims to explore opportunities for cooperation through capacity building, Ttraining, Wworkshops, Ssharing best practices, with a strong fo
Income Tax Return filing has become more than a tax obligation. A timely and accurate ITR strengthens your financial identity, improves loan elig
Chose the new tax regime? Here are 5 ways to reduce your tax while filing ITR for AY 2026-27
The new tax regime features lower rates with fewer deductions, leading many salaried taxpayers to think they can't reduce tax liabilities. Howeve
NPS exit rules explained: How the Retirement Income Scheme and drawdown options work
The PFRDAs latest initiative aims to provide NPS subscribers with more flexible periodic payouts during the decumulation phase while continuing t
8th pay commission: Here's how union representatives, employees, pensioners, government departments and stakeholders can submit data to the 8th p
SK Hynix shares surged 12.8% on Wall Street debut, raising $26.5 billion in the largest U.S. share sale by a foreign company. SK Hynix dominates
Over 2 lakh micro food processing enterprises covered under PMFME: Chirag Paswan
Around 6,000 crore given as subsidy so far under PMFME scheme, Paswan says
After SpaceX's IPO valuation surpassed $2 trillion, investors eye OpenAI as the next major IPO. CEO Sam Altman won't consider going public below
India, New Zealand eye strategic partnership; aim to double trade to 35,000 cr by 2030
The two countries have resolved in strategic partnership roadmap to work together on next steps for the India-New Zealand FTA to ensure its early
Term insurance serves as a fundamental part of financial planning, providing affordable life coverage. It's essential to determine how long cover
Want Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu in your portfolio? 5 China ETFs Indian investors should know about
Diversifying equity portfolios geographically can be beneficial, especially with China-focused ETFs, which track Chinese companies. While easier
Dearness Allowance: From DA hike to restoration of Old Pension Scheme, pension revision, gratuity, minimum wage and more Check the demands made
Capital gains tax on property sale: ITAT allows home loan interest as cost of acquisition
A Bengaluru ITAT ruling has clarified which expenses can be included in the cost of acquisition while computing capital gains tax on a property s
HDFC Flexi Cap Fund portfolio: 4 new stocks added in June; see the biggest buys and sells
HDFC Flexi Cap Fund made a series of portfolio changes in June, introducing four new stocks, increasing holdings in 18 companies and trimming sta
Monsoon deficit narrows sharply, but weak Kharif sowing remains a key risk: Report
Despite the improvement in rainfall, the report cautioned that Kharif sowing remains significantly behind last year's pace
India seeks review of proposed tariff, cites flaws in USTR's report on forced labour probe
The USTR has not satisfied the relevant legal standards under Section 301(d) of the Trade Act
Think EPF is completely tax-free? Here's what employees should know
Job switches, career breaks and early withdrawals can all affect the tax treatment of your EPF corpus. Here's a breakdown of the key rules employ
Retail investors pumped more money into mid-cap and small-cap funds than flexi-cap funds in June for the first time since Dec 2023. Experts say i
