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HDFC group veteran Keki Mistry to be part-time chairman at India's largest private lender for three months starting 9 March. 

The Bhavya parks will range from 100 to 1,000 acres, and receive financial support of up to 1 crore per acre provided for core, value-added and social infrastructure. In North Eastern and hilly states with geographical constraints, the minimum size will be 25 acres.

Crude prices, which are near $108 per barrel due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, are bound to adversely affect global markets and personal finances. Strategic investing, expense planning, and inflationlinked assets can help protect portfolios during oil volatility.

Even as the rapid rise of internet penetration raise doubts on the future of print, the results of a survey conducted across metros and Hindi-speaking markets finds newspapers remain the go-to source for highly engaged readers looking for trustworthy news.  

The 8th Pay Commission questionnaire deadline has been extended to 31 March 2026 for employee feedback on pay, pensions and allowances, ensuring comprehensive stakeholder input before final recommendations.

Travel insurance is fundamentally designed to cover individual, unforeseen risks, not large-scale geopolitical events

Starting 1 April, taxpayers must disclose their relationship with landlords when claiming House Rent Allowance (HRA), especially if rent exceeds 1 lakh annually. Here's what happens if you ignore or misreport the details. 

India's credit ecosystem is evolving, with women emerging as a significant force. They represent 27.6% of retail credit and show faster growth rates compared to men. 

Market falls trigger fear, but history shows exits often cost more than corrections. The real risk isnt volatilityits missing the rebound while waiting for clarity.

The Delhi High Court has ruled that both Peru and Chile hold legitimate claims to the Pisco name in India, rejecting Peru's demand for exclusivity. The decision mandates origin labelling, resolving a 20-year legal battle over the niche grape brandy.

Despite building significant capacity, structural constraintsfrom raw material shortages to policy designkeep the country reliant on overseas supplies.

A Meta report shows 89% of Indias micro-drama audience discovered the format via social media, spending 35 hours weekly, mostly watching solo. But weak monetization persists, with just 28% ever paying amid trust deficits.

Counterfeiting in the dairy sector has surged since 2018, driven by complex supply chains and a massive informal market. Regulators are now pushing for stricter licensing and track-and-trace tech to mirror the success of the pharmaceutical industry.

Longer lifespans and shorter careers mean affluent Indians must plan for a 30-year retirement, not 15requiring disciplined investing, diversified income and strong health coverage.

Podcast revenues may soar from $969 million to $4.5 billion by 2030, while live events could double in value, indicating a vibrant creative economy, according to Deloitte.

The Reliance-Samsung deal strengthens India's hydrogen ambitions. But limited domestic offtake and slow project progress keep the 2030 production target a distant goal.

Home loan insurance is structurally similar to a term life insurance policy. In the unfortunate event of the borrowers death during the policy tenure, the sum assured is paid to the nominee or lender, and this amount can be used to repay the outstanding home loan.

India is well-positioned to withstand global shocks and is not facing an energy shortage despite the ongoing West Asia crisis, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Rajya Sabha. 

For a couple taking a joint home loan, how should co-ownership and EMIs be structured to maximise tax benefits and boost approval chances? Indias housing market is shifting, with more couples making shared homebuying decisions - Livemint answer this reader query

Compare SBI, BOB, and PNB fixed deposit interest rates for 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year FDs to choose risk-free investments that offer steady returns for short- and long-term savings. 

Indias farmland is becoming the new frontier of carbon removal. A few startups are working with farmers to turn crop residue, rice irrigation and soil chemistry into tradable credits. With global buyers signing deals, India could become a low-cost powerhouse for durable carbon removal.

Rising trading costs, larger contract sizes, and low odds of gains stack the odds against full-time traders.

Warren Buffett's investment lessons highlight patience, value investing, and long-term thinking, helping investors navigate market volatility, avoid panic, and build sustainable wealth through disciplined decision-making.

Zerodha's Nithin Kamath has raised concerns over net banking apps demanding excessive permissions like SMS and contacts. He contrasted that with the privacy focused policy that his own company follows.

Consistency and patiencenot constant churndrive long-term wealth in equities. Yet resisting short-term noise remains the toughest discipline for most investors.

Falling markets and negative returns are testing investor discipline, but the math of rupee cost averaging favours staying invested.

This major incentive scheme, named Mission Drone Shakti, aims to supercharge local manufacturing and R&D.

Digital arrest scam exposes how fraudsters use fear and fake authority to steal money, highlighting key warning signs and essential safety steps to protect finances from cybercrime threats.

The divestment was likely being sought at a price of around 110 per share, which would value the lender at 1.2 trillion.

Bank holiday today, 17 March: All public and private banks in Jammu and Kashmir will be closed today, including SBI, PNB, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and more. Find out more.

Competition for small home loans has risen, pushing some of these financiers to adopt aggressive marketing strategies. Industry leaders said the aggressive push is not limited to affordable housing finance companies, while some acknowledged there could be instances of mis-selling.

While Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) began insisting on advance payments from last week, Indian Oil Corp. Ltd (IOCL) halted its five-day revolving credit policy on Monday.

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has proposed the provision of joint income tax returns for married couples to provide equitable relief for single-income households, similar to systems in developed countries.

At least four PILs have argued that the DPDP Act violates fundamental constitutional rights by failing to adequately restrict the Centres powers to access and handle citizens personal data.

Once you qualify as a Resident and Ordinarily Resident under ITA, your global income becomes taxable in India.

The advance tax payment deadline was on 15 March. Taxpayers can check your payment status online, check and download your payment challan and make corrections. Here's where and how

Tired of being at the mercy of traders, some small farmers are flipping the script. Through farmer producer organizations and niche produce, theyre evolving from price-takers into savvy board members. Discover the grit behind Indias agrarian business revolution.

REITs offer investors an opportunity to earn rental yields from assets leased to some of the worlds most well-capitalised companies

India's top court will revisit a landmark 1978 judgment that broadly defined 'industry', impacting which organizations fall under labour laws and workers' access to dispute mechanisms. A nine-judge bench begins hearing on 17 March.

Unlike physical real estate investors who may have to depend on reliable tenants for rental income, REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of their net distributable cash flows to investors as dividends

As investors rush to optimize taxes before the financial year ends, experts warn that tax harvesting can trigger poor portfolio decisions and behavioural mistakes that undermine long-term returns.

Top-up policies are a cost-effective way to boost health insurance cover, but deductibles, paperwork and insurer coordination can complicate claims.

The Delhi High Court's interim order favours Saregama India, restricting Ilaiyaraaja's use of copyrighted works from 134 films. This case underscores the distinction between authorship and ownership in music rights, highlighting the complexities of legacy agreements.

West Asia's conflict intensifies pressure on Indias largely loss-making airlines, as soaring fuel costs and disrupted Gulf routes threaten critical revenue.

If you had entered into an agreement with the builder in 2013 and the registration was undertaken only in August 2025, the date of acquisition would be the date of the agreement, i.e. 2013, and not the date of registration.

Global investors are increasingly sceptical of Indian startup valuations, citing a disconnect between private-market valuations and public-market performance. This trust gap has fuelled demand for independent consulting firms to provide rigorous, tech-driven valuation audits.

Indian investors dominate Dubais property market, accounting for over 20% of foreign purchases. But rising geopolitical tensions may slow investments as buyers adopt a wait-and-watch approach, even as global property destinations like the UK and Canada continue to attract wealthy Indians.

Draft amendments to the Drugs Rules would remove duplicate viral tests on finished plasma-derived medicines once source plasma is verified as safe, aimed at accelerating production of critical therapies and aligning Indias standards with global pharmacopoeias.

This comes at a time when demand for electric trucks and buses has risen in 2025. In 2025, sales of electric buses rose 22% from a year earlier to 4,408 units. So far this year, more than 1,100 units have been sold. Sales of electric trucks grew 152% to 566 units in 2025.

Section 54F exemption is unavailable because the residential property was acquired more than one year before the sale of the MF units. While the exemption fails the timing criteria, taxpayers can still use Section 80C and Section 24 deductions for principal, interest repayments under old tax regime.