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HPV, or human papillomavirus, is linked to several types of cancer, including cervical, anal, and throat cancers. Indias HPV vaccine market was worth 91 crore as of January 2026, on a moving annual total basis, according to pharma intelligence platform Pharmarack.

India says it will maintain multiple sources of energy supply

The Income Tax Department has released draft rules under the new Income Tax Act, 2025, to simplify provisions and reduce compliance burdens. Feedback from stakeholders is invited for 15 days until February 22, 2026, on the draft rules.

Investing in bonds directly is for seasoned investors who want complete control over their investments. New investors and busy professionals can invest through bond funds run by professional fund managers. Bond funds provide the SIP option for regular investments.

Draft Income tax rules and forms out: As CBDT released its new draft income tax rules and forms, now taxpayers will also be eligible for putting forward their comments before the deadline Here's how taxpayers can share their feedback on the new norms. 

Millions of new investors are entering the market, but a shortage of qualified advisers threatens long-term wealth creation.

Nearly nine years into their move, the familys finances have taken on a distinctly Scandinavian flavour high costs and high taxes offset by strong job security, predictable work hours, and a social safety that covers their long-term financial goals.

Chandra Shekhar Ghosh advocates longer tenures for bank CEOs to enable better long-term planning. He reflects on his departure from Bandhan Bank and highlights the challenges faced during his leadership, emphasizing the importance of promoter involvement in driving growth and innovation.

India has allowed import of distillers dried grain with solubles (DDGS), which is made from genetically modified (GM) corn, rekindling the debate on use of transgenics in the farm sector. So, what's at stake?

The Centre plans to expand the list of cities eligible for a 50% House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption under the old tax regime, adding cities like Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune, while others remain at 40%. This aims to address rising rental prices in economic hubs.

Filmmakers banking on 'spiritual sequels' to past hits now face legal challenges for copyright and trademark infringement. Recent cases involving Eros and T-Series highlight the high risks of misusing IP and misleading audiences.

Even as home prices surge across India, bank auction properties offer patient buyers a chance to buy larger homes at discounted pricesif they are willing to navigate the risks and process.

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed allowing banks to lend to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), a move expected to lower funding costs, support long-term growth, and potentially enhance returns for unitholders.

The ICC T20 Cricket World Cup is about to begin but is already fraught with political tensions, one walkout, and another high-profile backdrop. In this context, does Star Sports latest ads on India-Pakistan cricket rivalry miss the mark? 

Widespread production cuts at solar and wind power farms have raised alarm - Ordered by the grid controller, these cuts ensure the grid remains stable, but at the cost of production losses. Now, the CEA and  Grid Controller will study the matter together to find a solution.

Indias commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that around half of India's auto parts exports will be tariff-exempt, while the remainder would see an 18% duty - significantly lower than the 50% tariff on all Indian items imposed by US president Donald Trump last year.

Bollywoods nationalist films are evolving, with sharper storytelling and higher production values translating into stronger box-office performance. Films such as Dhurandhar and Border 2 pair emotion with spectacle, resonating beyond patriotic sentiment.

A new book confirms what sensible investors have long suspected about finance.

Long-term investment options, such as mutual funds, can be a better option as they are far less sensitive to transaction costs and short-term market volatility.

In its official holiday calendar for the year, the RBI has listed nine holidays for banks in February 2026, including the weekend holidays for second Saturday, fourth Saturday, and all Sundays.

Bank holiday today, 7 February: As per the RBI bank holiday calendar, banks in India remain open on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of the month, while they remain closed on the second and forth Saturdays.

The India-US joint statement highlights the provisional exclusion of Indian pharmaceutical exports comprising generic drugs including antibiotics, vaccines, bulk drugs and intermediates, from reciprocal tariffs but it is subject to the successful conclusion of the interim agreement

Among the key agricultural items that will benefit from the India-US trade deal and be exported to the US are seafood, rice (basmati and non-basmati), spices, dairy products, honey and processed foods.

The joint statement released early Saturday said India intends to purchase $500 billion worth of products from the US over the next five years, which includes energy products and coking coal.

Buying term insurance for domestic help is thoughtfulbut it must be structured correctly. Heres how employers can ensure adequate, claim-friendly life cover for low-income workers.

Indias credit score has moved beyond loans, shaping insurance discounts, hiring decisions, trading limits and even mobile connectionsturning a three-digit number into a marker of financial character.

Group policies dominate Indias health insurance market, but persistent under-pricing is weakening risk discipline and threatening the long-term sustainability of employee benefits.

Multi-asset funds provide portfolio diversification by investing in different asset classes. Recent have led fund managers to adjust allocations. Investors should consider funds that align with their risk tolerance.

Indian travellers swear by zero forex cards, yet still overpay abroad. The real cost lies not in visible fees, but in padded exchange rates and conversion traps few travellers notice.

Rather than extending broad-based tax cuts, Budget 2026 eases compliance requirements, rationalises TCS and offers relief on motor accident compensation thus benefitting middle class and salaried taxpayers as a whole.

Budget 2026 has removed tax-free redemption for secondary market buyers and shut the premature redemption route after five years, leaving tax exemption only for bonds bought at issue and held till maturity.