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Carbon-spewing sectors are racing to buy up renewable energy certificates as the financial year draws to a close, both to meet government mandates as well to achieve internal goals. However, an abundant supply of such certificates from India's green power boom has curbed a spike in prices.

Luxury watches are no longer just for the elite in Mumbai or Delhi. Affordable luxury is seeing over 50% revenue growth as younger consumers in Tier II cities begin treating mechanical watches as collectable investments similar to gold.

Amid repo rate cuts and improving transmission, bank credit continues to grow faster than deposits. Heres what the latest Reserve Bank of India data reveal about lending rates, deposit trends and the evolving creditdeposit gap.

The heavy industries ministry is assessing proposals from state governments and oil marketing companies for EV charging infrastructure. 

The EPFO has approved an interest rate of 8.25% on EPF deposits for 2025-26, maintaining the rate for the second year. 

A windfall gain or retirement corpus can be hard to manage without falling prey to poor timing or tax inefficiency. Here are two mutual fund tools that help investors deploy lump sums gradually and generate tax-efficient monthly income 

Faced with strict streaming mandates, producers are rushing small-budget films through technical theatrical runs to unlock digital deals, even as high ticket prices and low awareness keep audiences away.

Bank holiday today, 4 March: There is a bank holiday on Holi, 4 March, across many regions. This is because these cities will celebrate Holi today. Here is the full list of cities where there is a bank holiday today.

Non-citizens who are not domiciled in the US are subject to US transfer taxes only in limited situations.

Samsung did not invest in the scheme despite applying for it, while it had earned 1,000 crore in the smartphone PLI scheme. What explains the Korean giant's change of mind?

he Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) may propose the government to set up storage reserves for LNG, preferably near existing terminals to support Indias growing demand at times of exigencies and ensure energy security.

Half of India's crude oil cargoes come from the Persian Gulf, crossing the Strait of Hormuz, making its closure a matter of deep concern.  Officials said a new deal with Canada will also help meet the demand for cooking gas. Supplies from the US began in January.

An FII who invested in Indian equities at the start of 2024 and exited in early 2025 with a modest Sensex gain would have earned barely 0.61% in dollar terms after rupee depreciation against US 10-year bond yields that were above 4.5% through much of 2024, and remain at 4.08% as of February 2026.

There are clear lessons from the FII-DII conundrum: stay with the basics. Its SIP compounding through FII volatility, according to experts.

A gold loan is a secured loan in which gold jewellery is pledged as collateral. Interest rates in India range from 8% to 27%, depending on various factors. Here are the options.

The snow that has fed Jammu and Kashmirs rivers for centuries is disappearing. In turn, the union territorys rivers are drying up, leaving a region that depends heavily on hydropower gasping for energy. A ground report.

From co-investment vehicles and AI-only schemes to 1,000 social funds, Sebis AIF reforms expand flexibility for wealthy investors while raising fresh questions on liquidity and risk.

Life cycle funds, launched under Sebis new framework, automate the glide path to financial goals. They seek to eliminate the guesswork in the final years.

FD rates comparison: Here's a look at the latest bank fixed deposit rates offered by the biggest lenders State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Yes Bank.

UPI and credit cards now complement each other, with UPI boosting usage and cards offering liquidity, rewards and flexible credit, says Salila Pande, MD & CEO, SBI Card

Here is everything you need to know about what is advance tax, when is advance tax deadline, what are the penalties for missing advance tax deadline and more.

As Irans blockade of the worlds most critical energy chokepoint triggers a global price surge, Mint examines the military, economic and geopolitical factors that will determine how long the shutdown can realistically last.

As leadership shifts from large-caps to small-caps and back again, portfolios that evolve with the cycle are structurally better positioned.

Allu Arjuns legal action spotlights how podcasts and social media can rapidly amplify reputational risks. Viral claims and AI-generated content can dent endorsements and contracts, forcing celebrities to adopt swift legal and management countermeasures.

While MLFF promises efficiency, officials worry about sensitive data from high-speed ANPR cameras, especially those with foreign components. The government pushes for domestic manufacturing to ease security concerns.

Bank holiday today: Lenders in cities across India have a holiday on 3 March for Holi, Holika Dahan, Dhulandi, Dol Jatra or Attukal Pongala, as per the official RBI calendar. Here's the full list of cities

If an NRI resident in the UAE works entirely outside India but is paid by an Indian company, taxability hinges on where employment is exercised under domestic law and the India-UAE DTAA.

The income tax officers are not supposed to seize any gold jewellery within the limits specified, irrespective of the level of standard of living or the status of the person in society being raided.

Major issuers HDFC Bank, American Express, SBI Card and ICICI Bank have reworked reward structures and tightened lounge access rules. Find out why your card benefits are shrinking and what you should do next.

If one fund in your portfolio underperforms, there's a high probability that the others may also perform similarly. Because of these overlaps, what appears to be a well-diversified portfolio may actually be concentrated.

If your total income does not exceed the basic exemption limit, no tax liability may arise.

The immediate impact is likely to be in deal closures, investments and investor sentiment in UAE, particularly Dubai. In the long-term, however, Dubai will remain an attractive real estate destination. 

While analysts had already predicted a knee-jerk reaction to oil prices when trading resumed in New York, the bigger question looms: whether a sustained conflict in the Middle East means a prolonged disruption in supply.

Life cycle funds will automatically shift asset allocation as investors move closer to financial goals, replacing existing retirement and childrens mutual fund categories.