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Luxmi Tea MD Rudra Chatterjee pointed out that West Bengals first Budget under the new government will demonstrate its commitment of accelerating
RBI's New 50,000 Flexi Kisan Credit Card: How marginal farmers can unlock credit amid revised norms
The revised directions seek to establish a comprehensive framework for providing adequate and timely credit support to farmers and borrowers enga
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Taxpayers can correct mistakes in their income tax return by filing a revised return without facing penalties. The deadline for revisions is now
As Delhi EV Policy 2.0 nears, auto industry for phasing out older 2Ws
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Investing capital gains in an under construction residential property is permissible for claiming the tax exemption, but there are strict timelin
Commerce Dept begins charting export roadmaps for 20 priority markets chasing $1 trillion target
Exporters were asked to identify market access hurdles, sustainability norms and supply chain bottlenecks for each market
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EPF accounts require members to nominate beneficiaries for their accumulated funds and benefits. Ineligible nominations can invalidate claims. He
India, US to hold ministerial-level trade pact talks this week
Ministers from both nations aim to finalise key aspects of the interim trade agreement, addressing tariff structures and market competitiveness a
Slow refinery capacity additions to hit Indias diesel, ATF exports: OPEC
India, with over 258 MTPA capacity, may add 1.2 mb/d of refining capacity by decades end, according to OPECs 2026 oil outlook
TCS on car purchases explained: Who pays it, how to claim a refund?
The sale of motor vehicles above a specified value attracts TCS under Section 206C(1F). As per the provision, car dealers or sellers must collect
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Tax filing mistakes often come to light only after a return is submitted, leading to refund delays, tax demands or compliance hassles. From unrep
ITR filing 2026: Can presumptive taxpayers switch between old and new tax regimes every year?
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EPFO allows members to withdraw a portion of their provident fund savings for education, marriage, housing and home-loan repayment, subject to sp
An expat in New Zealand underestimated living costs in India, believing 60,000 would suffice for a family of four. A financial advisor revealed t
Health insurance portability is the process of moving from your existing insurance policy from one provider to another. It allows you to shift wi
Air India Express launches Navi Mumbai-Abu Dhabi flights from July 15
New international route boosts operations at Mumbais second airport
Logistics recorded the highest suspected digital fraud rate in 2025 at 16.3%, followed by telecommunications and insurance.
Traditional Indian fathers' financial advice often prioritised caution and family protection. I asked ChatGPT to rank those pieces of advice in t
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ITR filing AY 2026-27: Why thousands of early ITR filers may need to revise their returns
According to Mrinal Mehta, Joint Secretary at the Bombay Chartered Accountants' Society (BCAS), the growing number of revised returns is largely
ITR filing 2026: What to do if TDS in Form 16 doesn't match Form 26AS
A mismatch between Form 16 and Form 26AS can lead to lower TDS credit, tax demands and refund delays. Here's why taxpayers should reconcile both
Gold prices surged over 75% last year, marking the strongest bull run since 1979. Recently, prices in India rose from 135,257 in January to 157,4
EPFO 3.0 allows 75% PF withdrawal instantly. But can you still withdraw 100% | Here's how
EPFO 3.0 allows members to withdraw 75% of their PF instantly, while 100% withdrawal remains possible under special circumstances like unemployme
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The UPI moment for Indian agriculture is a preview of how innovation can work at a population scale for the country
Why India needs a farmers health policy
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Critical illness cover: Who needs it and what to watch for
Regular health insurance pays for treatment. Critical illness plans provide a lump-sum payout that can help replace income and cover expenses tha
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Private and public sector banks in India will be closed for four days next week from 25 to 28 June 2026 due to regional holidays, including Muhar
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Indias crypto boom is moving beyond men in metros: How women and small-towns are driving the shift?
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Bihar approves Sindhu Darshan Yatra grant: Pilgrims can claim up to 20,000 travel reimbursement
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Fuel prices see no effective rise as government absorbs crude impact: Puri
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Before the conflict, 99 container services operated in or transited the Arabian Gulf, deploying 3.2 million TEUs, or about 10% of the global cont
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Indias LPG demand to double in next 25 years, projects OPEC
The outlook period is from 2026 to 2050
DGCA plans AI-powered eGCA 2.0 platform with blockchain, predictive surveillance tools
New platform to leverage advanced analytics and cybersecurity frameworks
ChatGPT's 1.4 lakh Maldives trip for two on a bare-minimum budget really caught me by surprise.
FATF elects Vivek Aggarwal as first Indian Vice President
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Odisha coal gasification project to meet 35% of India's ammonium nitrate needs by 2030: Industry
Recognising the transformative potential of coal gasification, the government has approved incentive schemes with a cumulative outlay of up to 46
Can a 29-year-old achieve FIRE by 40 with a 1 lakh monthly home loan EMI? I asked ChatGPT
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Pensioners can file income tax returns even after retirement and are eligible for several tax deductions. Options for filing ITR depend on income
Seeking a better work-life balance, the Pon family turned to the FIRE movement. They moved from high-cost Canada to Thailand and then Japan, focu
Sebi has introduced a framework to expedite the transmission of securities to legal heirs, introducing Quick Transmission Processing (QTP) for sm
Air India Express set to open bookings for inaugural international flight to Abu Dhabi
Services to start from Navi Mumbai Airport on July 15
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 23rd installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana on 20 June 2026. Each beneficiary will get 2,0
Income-tax returns: The Income-Tax Department has introduced some key changes in how taxpayer report income using the ITR-4 / Sugam form online f
India preferred hub for manufacturing, GCCs: Experts at Houston roundtable
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Employees provident fund: The Centre has ratified 8.25% interest rate for EPF deposits this financial year. Looking ahead, here's a look at the r
Mutual funds are effective for wealth creation, but regular portfolio reviews are essential. Investors should conduct light checks periodically a
Heavy rain expected in over 10 districts of Tamil Nadu as Southwest Monsoon intensifies
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From waste to wealth: Why crop residue burning is a systems failure, not a seasonal
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India seeks BRICS nations' cooperation to strengthen MSME sector, boost growth
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Fresh developments in the 8th Pay Commission have raised expectations among central government employees and pensioners. From extended memorandum
Converting crisis into opportunity: Why paddy straw-based CBG deserves special funding
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Financial security starts with protection. Life insurance remains a crucial pillar of financial planning, helping families manage uncertainties,
How consumer buying behaviour is reshaping the edible oil industry
Trust, transparency and quality are no longer differentiators in this market, they are the bare minimum
Dearness Allowance: DA is the component of the basic salary that is periodically adjusted for inflation. Here's all we know about the Punjab, Wes
Determining retirement needs requires calculating future monthly expenses, factoring in inflation, and estimating the necessary corpus. For examp
How are dark patterns causing 25,000 crore loss to consumers annually?
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PhonePe to charge 100 quarterly fee on wallets inactive for a year: Here's how users can avoid it
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PM Kisan 23rd instalment 2026: Payment date announced for 2,000; eligibility, eKYC details
Under the flagship income-support programme, eligible farmers receive 2,000 every four months, amounting to 6,000 annually in three equal instalm
ITR-3 excel utility for AY 2026-27 goes live: Who can file and key details for taxpayers
The I-T department has released the Excel Utility for ITR-3 for Assessment Year 2026-27 on the e-filing portal. Here's who must file this form wh
Indian cumin exports drop 28% in FY26 on reduced offtake from China
Shipments to Beijing drop 76% on higher local production; Iran war also impacts dispatch of consignments
RBI asks banks to waive collateral requirements for agricultural loans up to 2 lakh per borrower
Voluntary pledge of gold and silver as collateral for agriculture loans up to the collateral-free limit will not be considered as a violation of
PM Modi announces 70 lakh jobs created under PM-VBRY; transfers 2,400 cr DBT
Modi transferred with a click of button incentives worth Rs 2,400 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to more than 15 lakh beneficiaries
India-UK CETA to provide marginal relief for steel exporters
The IndiaUK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement delivers a projected 7-10 per cent tariff advantage in the UK market
Calls for separate strategy for mining critical minerals
I asked ChatGPT how to travel Europe for two weeks with just 1 lakh, it said
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Bandhan Bank hikes FCNR deposit rates up to 7.1% for maturities of 3-5 years after RBI swap move
The move follows the Reserve Bank of Indias recent decision to introduce a USD-INR foreign exchange swap facility for banks on newly mobilised FC
RBI panel back policy pause, citing rising inflation pressures, slowing growth and external shocks from West Asia conflict
Facing African hurdles, Indian rice exports value down 10% in FY26
However, the volume increased by 6.5%, and it is likely to pick up this year as El Nio could affect global output
e2E Rail targets 1,000 crore revenue by FY29; eyes Southeast Asia expansion, tech acquisitions
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CPSEs to support PM Dhaanya Krishi Yojana through CSR activities
One district will be selected from each State for CSR activities utrition, sports and livelihood enhancement.
Meghalayas 10,000-tonne organic spice processing unit to benefit 5,500 farmers
Developed at an investment of 30 crore to significantly scale up production, the unit is designed to process over 10,000 tonnes of organic spices
Bay system may open two-week rain window across Central India
Model consensus points to strengthening of monsoon flows from the Bay into the region with or without help from a low-pressure area
Delays mount In green steel projects as funding falls short
About half of the worlds planned green steel projects have already been delayed, while governments have committed just $20 billion of the $1.5 tr
First urea vessel for India has started via Hormuz, to reach the east coast in 7-9 days
There are 7 more ships carrying urea that will also start heading to India in the next few days, industry sources said
Why investing in India equities may be a bad idea for NRIs and how GIFT City can fix it?
Despite NRIs investing about 1.4-1.5 lakh crore in India's stock market for long-term wealth, they face challenges like hidden taxes and currency
Kerala Budget allocates 200 crore to boost aviation sector
Key proposals include establishment of pilot training and flight simulation centres, expansion of MRO facilities, development of Global Conventio
Zerodha Capital's net profit rises 20% to 14.7 crore as lending business scales up
Zerodha Capital reported a 44.2% increase in total income to 53.5 crore in FY26, with net profit rising 20.5% to 14.7 crore, driven by growth in
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I asked ChatGPT to plan perfect monsoon family getaway near Mumbai Here's what AI recommended
I asked ChatGPT to plan the perfect monsoon family vacation near Mumbai in the last week of June. Here's what the artificial intelligence chatbot
The income tax return (ITR)-3 is meant for individuals and HUFs who have income from business or profession. Interestingly, the last date of fili
Big changes ahead for Gold ETFs as SEBI introduces a new trading framework from September 1. Dynamic price bands, pre-open auctions and revised p
Northeast has potential to drive Indias growth with premium organic produce, says FM
Highlighting Meghalayas strengths, she said trusted and traceable products can help the region gain a stronger position in global markets
Artificial intelligence has accelerated women's rise in the technology space, according to the India AI Workforce Report by Scaler. They reported
