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Monsoon recovery to support kharif sowing as rainfall activity improves: Report
The report noted, India's cumulative rainfall up to 6 July 2026 stood at 170.7 mm, 20 per cent below the long period average (LPA)
Government adds Navi Mumbai Airport to list of ports to import medicines
Latest addition takes the number of ports for import drugs to 42
Air India Delhi-bound flight aborts takeoff at Mumbai airport after ATC instruction
Airport sources said the takeoff was aborted because an arriving Air India Express Boeing 737 had not yet vacated the runway
Rainfall deficit narrows to 12% as July records above-normal rainfall: Govt
A high-level review assessed the likely impact of El Nino on the kharif season and other sectors
With the July 31 deadline approaching, only a small percentage of taxpayers have filed their returns. Cleartax CEO Archit Gupta warns against ass
Income-tax returns: Today we explain the circumstances under which taxpayers can appoint authorised representative, the requirements, eligibility
PM Council studyblames slow battery adoption for solar-induced stress
Theultra-lowprices ofelectricityduring midday (average 1.11 akWhrin May) andhigh ighprices during the nights (9.71)showsthe stress
Bought US startup shares using overseas savings? Here's how India will tax it
A returning NRI who invested overseas savings in a US startup may not face tax on the purchase itself, but discounted acquisitions and annual for
Domestic air passenger traffic rises 11.6 per cent in May
Industry insiders cite stronger summer travel demand, calibrated capacity deployment and gradual recovery in seat utilisation
Kamarajar port becomes Indias 2nd major port to offer 18-metre draft
The port, whichcan now handle fully laden Capesize vessels carrying cargo parcels of up to 1,70,000 DWT
UP Data Center Policy 2026 sends strong signal to market: Experts
Bundelkhand and Purvanchal will receive additional incentives, investment target of over Rs. 2-lakh crore, the UP government said adding that the
Missile diplomacy: Indonesia signs pact to buy Indias BrahMos and Astra missiles
The two deals show intent and in-principle agreement to buy the battle proven missiles
Why has India cut broken grain share in PDS rice under Rice Milling Transformation scheme?
The CCEA approved the rice milling scheme last week, cutting the share of broken rice from 25% to 10% for white rice and from 16% to 5% for parbo
EPFO: Taxation rule on Voluntary Provident Fund the 2.5 lakh VPF threshold, explained
VPF allows employees to contribute more than the mandatory EPF rate for a larger retirement corpus. Contributions over 2.5 lakh face taxation on
Embraer receives DGCA certification for larger E-Jets, paves way for India entry
The approval is expected to support airlines looking to expand regional connectivity with aircraft suited for shorter runways and new routes.
A Delhi taxpayer was denied a 17 lakh tax refund due to late e-verification of his ITR while caring for his ill father. ITAT ruled that denying t
The Tamil Nadu state government has today hiked the salaries of employees working at its TASMAC liquor outlet by 25% with aim to bring in reforms
Chinas share of Indias auto component imports rises to 36% in FY26: ACMA
Overall, auto components sector records 7.60 lakh crore turnover in FY26
HDFC Bank's revised MCLR now ranges from 8.05% to 8.70%, affecting borrowers linked to the one-year or three-year rates. While the overnight rate
8th pay commission: The All India NPS Employees Federation (AINPSEF) has demanded HRA revision, minimum monthly transport allowance, DA hike, and
Indian government urge to look into problems created by fertilizer subsidies
SOMS stakeholders urge the centre to end tagging of fertilizers, forcing farmers to pay more
Delayed monsoon cuts Marathwada sowing area by nearly 18 lakh hectares
With rainfall still 13% below normal, overall sowing has reached only about 58%, prompting the agriculture department to advise farmers to wait f
Kerala fishing boat operators seek wider consultations on Merchant Shipping Rules
The Federation of Fishing Boat and Fishery Industries of Kerala noted that the proposed rules could have far-reaching implications and therefore
Govt approves pan-India rollout of PM-SETU, clears 1,237 crore ITI upgrade plans
The committee also cleared 1,237.58 crore in strategic investments for industry-led modernisation of ITIs.
Shawl exports surge, but Kashmir handicrafts recovery remains uneven
Official data from the Directorate of Handicrafts, Export Promotion show exports of shawls rose to 588.23 crore during 2025-26 from 305.52 crore
Blurgs AI raises $2.2 million to expand maritime intelligence platform
The funding will strengthen Blurgs AIs platform, expand its team and support global growth
Top 5 business cycle mutual funds compared: AUM, returns and portfolio strategy
Business cycle funds aim to capture opportunities across different phases of the business cycle: growth, recession, slump, and recovery. ICICI Pr
DA hike: Kerala is considering a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance for state government employees to be disbursed in their August salaries, ahead
The income tax department has launched Form 68 under the Income-tax Act, 2025, for specified investment funds to file exempt income statements an
Facing labour shortage, TN palm climber designs 60,000 spiral iron staircase
Dinakaraj said, With these iron stairs built around the palmyra tree, anyonefrom children to womencan effortlessly climb to the very top without
Stretching a 35,000 monthly pension requires careful planning, especially in smaller cities like Lucknow and other similar urban areas. A structu
Over 1.55 lakh crore guarantee cover issued under ECLGS 5.0: FinMin
The scheme has benefited India's small businesses with 98% of the total number of guarantees and 82% of the total guaranteed amount going to MSME
India, Indonesia sign health, education pacts; IIM Bangalore to open campus in East Java
The IIM Bangalore campus will be set up at the Singhasari Special Economic Zone in Indonesias East Java province
Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd shift Gemini Asia-Europe service back to Suez route
The move replaces the longer Cape of Good Hope route, reducing transit times between Asia and the eastern Mediterranean, although the companies s
Digital arrest scams cost Indians 4,000 crore since 2022: How fraud works and ways to stay safe
Digital arrest scams have cost Indians more than 4,000 crore since 2022 as fraudsters impersonate government officials to steal money. Check how
Gold fever breaks, leaving silver linings for singed investors
As speculative hype fizzles out and global central banks slow their purchases, the sharp drop in gold and silver highlights the danger oftrading
Australia suspends 60% of Indian fumigation service providers
Suspension of 44 service providers follows a biosecurity audit, which is carried out continuously
Top 5 money market funds based on 1-year returns: Union Money Market Fund leads with over 6% return
Money market funds invest in money market instruments with a maturity of up to 1 year. Based on one-year performance, Union Money Market Fund has
IMD: Heavy rains lash Gujarat, Konkan, Costal Karnataka, Madhya Maharashtra
Mondays depression weakens into well-marked low-pressure area, set to weaken further, as rains head north and east towards Himalayan foothills
PAN-Aadhaar linking for ITR filing: Why it matters and how to complete the process online
PAN-Aadhaar linking is essential for eligible taxpayers to keep their PAN active and avoid disruptions in tax-related services. Taxpayers with un
Our inflation and interest rates now depend more on monsoon than crude oil
With crude prices cooling after the West Asia truce, the monsoonand its impact on food inflationmay become the biggest factor shaping RBI's inter
Health insurance proposal form: Step-by-step guide to filling it correctly and avoiding claim issues
Fill a health insurance proposal form correctly with this step-by-step guide. Understand required details, medical disclosures, nominee informati
Stock markets climb in early trade on foreign fund inflows
From the laggards, Trent tumbled 9.8%. Larsen & Toubro, Bharat Electronics, ITC and Tata Steel were also among the laggards
Wheat products promotion body to host 2-day meet on value chains at Varanasi
The conclave from July 9 is is expected to be one of the biggest wheat industry gatherings of the year in the country
India to support development of Indonesia specific EVM, export Astra and more Brahmos missiles
Talks to cover cooperation defence, ports and critical minerals
IndiaUK trade deal to make imported Scotch whisky cheaper: Prices may drop 510% for Indian consumers
The IndiaUK FTA is set to come into effect on 15 July. One of the biggest takeaways for Indian consumers is the gradual reduction in prices of im
Indias 163.65 LT fertilizer stock, rising production to help meet Kharif demand, says govt
Natural gas supply to urea plants, which had dropped to nearly 65% during the disruption after war has now been fully restored to 100%, allowing
Gold and silver prices today, 7 July: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major In
New EPF Scheme 2026: Know withdrawal frequency limits for essential, housing and special needs
Under the EPF Scheme, 2026, withdrawals have been simplified into three categories: essential needs, housing needs and special circumstances.
Under the EPF Scheme 2026, members must submit a fresh nomination after marriage, as earlier nominations become invalid. While nominating a spous
The 8th Pay Commission is reviewing salaries, pensions and allowances for central government employees and pensioners, with the fitment factor re
Alternative-fuel vehicles cross 40% share of Indias passenger vehicle market for first time
Overall vehicles retail sales across segments grow 22% YoY to 25,57,234 units in June
AAIlooking to set up flight simulator, pilot training units
Move aligns with Indias projected need for 30,000 pilots in 15-20 years
El Nino effect: Low rainfall, high humidity to push up coal-fired power generation in July-September
Combining the lost output from renewables and the increased demand for power, India could face a generation gap of nearly 18 TWh, says expert
Significant recovery in Indias paddy acreage on 35% surplus rains during July 1-5
However, overall area down 21% as coarse cereals, pulses and oilseeds acreage trails
A management consultant has shared his investment strategy on Instagram aimed at young investors. Here's a look at how he divides his savings int
22 trains affected as heavy rains disrupt rail traffic on busy AhmedabadMumbai corridor
According to the Ahmedabad division of Western Railway, waterlogging between Safale, Kelve Road, Vasai Road and Nalasopara stations in the Mumbai
Ashok Leyland partners with Rosmerta Recycling to drive responsible commercial vehicle scrappage
Through this partnership, Ashok Leyland customers will benefit from competitive value for their old vehicles, scrappage-lined OEM discounts on ne
Indias bio-energy boom fuels demand for enzymes: Novonesis
Demand for bio-solutions is across a range of industries, such as bio-fuel manufacturers, dietary supplement makers and bio-fertiliser producers,
National-level co-operative life insurance company soon, says Amit Shah
The entire co-operative system has become more transparent and democratic, says Cooperation Minister
Kashmir growers gain access to overseas markets with first premium shipments
The one-tonne shipment was sourced from high-density orchards in the Shopian and Pulwama districts of south Kashmir
Ashok Leyland ties up with Rosmerta Recycling to boost commercial vehicle scrapping
Under the partnership, Ashok Leyland will also provide customers support with de-registration and other statutory documentation
FSSAI issues notice to Heritage Foods over misleading Fresh Paneer claims
The notice follows both suo motu action by FSSAI and consumer complaints
Women-targeted unconditional cash transfer schemes beat expectations: EAC-PM paper
The paper noted that both the programmes generated positive household spillover effects, improving financial positions of family members while re
CEA issues advisory to Discoms for avoiding load shedding during peak demand period
Stresses on systematic assessment of network loading, advance planning of augmentation works, preventive maintenance of critical assets, data-dri
Policy, energy, climate, geopolitics to influence global veg oil sector: IVPA
They are increasingly influencing production, trade flows and price formation, says Sudhakar Desai, the association president
Monsoon recovers across India, but North-East still awaits rains
Worst-hit Central India emerges with maximum gains after torrential rain for days together, with deficit narrowing to 14 per cent for it to enter
India Incs import dependence remains stable despite global supply risks: BoB report
Import dependence remains concentrated in a few sectors, while chemicals, consumer durables, electricals and capital goods have reduced their rel
Airlines gear up to shift freighter flights from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai airport
Freighter services from Navi Mumbai are expected to begin from next month as Mumbai International Airport intends to temporarily suspend freighte
A 14.65 lakh CTC does not necessarily mean you have to pay income tax under the new tax regime. With the right salary structure, employer contrib
Mutual funds holding cash: Is high cash balance a red flag for investors? Experts explain
Experts suggest that cash holdings should be viewed as a portfolio management tool rather than a buy-or-sell signal. A fund's investment philosop
Markets surge to fourth day, led by bank stocks, lower oil prices
In four trading days, the BSE benchmark has jumped 2.36%, and the Nifty surged 564.6 points, or 2.36%
EPF vs Labour Codes: If basic pay must be 50%, why is PF capped at 1,800?
Payroll rules are changing in India as EPF vs labour codes reshape salary structures and PF calculations. While basic pay norms rise, EPF contrib
Heavy rain disrupts Mumbai flights; five arrivals diverted to other airports
The affected flights included services operated by IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and Oman Air
Gadkari reviews progress of NHLML projects
Gadkari also evaluated the key challenges affecting project implementation and directed all concerned stakeholders to resolve bottlenecks on prio
Are super top-up plans becoming redundant?
While stacking policies was once the ultimate cost-saving hack for medical emergencies, a shifting market has quietly changed the math for policy
Stealth frigate 'Mahendragiri' to be commissioned into Navy on July 11
The commissioning of this frigate marks another significant milestone in the successful execution of the Project 17A programme
The 8th pay commission has multiple state visits and other meetings scheduled in July 2026, with plans for more consultations with employee group
Adani assures continued control of Vizhinjam Port despite stake sale
While Terminal Investment Ltd. (TIL), the port investment arm of MSC, will acquire a 49 per cent stake and have representation on the board, APSE
Buying health insurance? One overlooked document can tell you what brochures wont
Irdai-mandated product-wise NL-47 disclosures reveal claim settlement, complaint rates, renewals and more, helping buyers compare health insuranc
Employee groups are demanding merger of Dearness Allowance with basic pay to increase monthly salary. Here's what the Finance Ministry has clarif
Gold drops 30%, silver plunges 54% but history shows 2026 correction isnt the deepest yet
Gold and silver have fallen sharply from their record highs in 2026, with gold down about 30% and silver by 54%. However, historical cycles show
EPFO's 1,800 EPF contribution cap explained: Who benefits more employees or employers?
The EPF Scheme, 2026 introduces clearer guidelines on provident fund contributions, capping mandatory payments at 1,800 monthly. While employees
Deficit summer rains in South impacts Indias May tea output
All-India tea output falls 3.54% to 131.6 million kg; Tamil Nadu production drops 25% due to inadequate rains
Why balanced hybrid funds are back in focus
A balanced hybrid strategy aims to keep the equity-debt allocation closer to a 50:50 mix, providing more stability and limiting downside risk.
Riyadh Air to begin Mumbai flights from Aug 4, improving India - SaudiArabia connectivity
Riyadh Air to operate daily flights between Riyadh and Mumbai with its brand new Boeing 787 planes
How to spot fake websites: PIB Fact Check lists 5 warning signs to watch for
PIB Fact Check suggests that users should verify the URL, ensure the site uses HTTPS, look for the padlock icon, avoid websites with excessive po
Gujarat to build two rubber dams on Heran and Ambika rivers for irrigation and flood control
The system uses a rubber bladder mounted on a concrete base that is inflated to hold water and deflated to let river flow pass naturally
Tamil Nadu clocks highest growth rate in FY26 exports at 13.7%
The State emerged top electronics goods exporter yet again for FY26
Senior citizen FD rates in July 2026 offer returns of up to 8.50%, with small finance banks leading the market. Compare fixed deposit interest ra
