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West Bengal 7th Pay Commission has decided to set-up the website. It will provide details of the Commissions activities, official notifications and opportunities for stakeholders to submit their views and relevant data. It will also allow employees & other stakeholders to submit memoranda to panel.

Your mutual fund value on a broker or wealth-management report may differ from the value shown in your CAS even when the number of units is the same. One possible reason is that the platforms may use NAV data from different dates to calculate the investment value.

Niti Aayog and Crisil have identified 12 sectors where India can aim for global manufacturing leadership by 2047. The report warns India must shift from scaling output to building value addition, tech depth and supply-chain integration.

Mamaearth parent Honasa Consumer plans to scale younger brands and enter fragrance after profit more than doubled in Q1FY27

While Tata Trusts does not play a role in the day-to-day management of the conglomerate, its shareholding in the parent company gives it decisive influence over the group's future.

Higher global prices and import costs are keeping Indias edible oil market under pressure, while the benefits of higher oilseed sowing are unlikely to be felt until the new crop arrives.

The government is considering MDR on select high-value UPI merchant transactions to make the digital payments ecosystem financially sustainable. The exact transaction threshold and MDR rate are yet to be finalised, while P2P payments may remain free.

A 54 lakh cash deposit landed a Rohtak property dealer in a tax dispute after he failed to file an ITR and respond to notices. But documents showing the money belonged to property buyers, not him, changed the case and led the Delhi ITAT to delete the tax addition.

The choice largely depends on an investor's financial goals, risk tolerance and investment horizon.

The exercise was being undertaken even though the airline already fully complies with requirements prescribed by Indias aviation regulator.

Banks attribute the strong growth momentum in corporate loans to a pick-up in demand from sectors such as renewables, power and data centres.

Annapurna scheme: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari said women earning more than 10,000 a month or belonging to families with an annual income of above 12 lakh would not be eligible for the scheme.

The Supreme Court gave FSSAI two weeks to take a final call on front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat, amid concerns over corporate pressure and public health.

Freelancers and gig workers need to diversify their services, create multiple sources of income and manage their finances carefully if they want to build a sustainable career

A data-driven analysis of active and passive equity funds shows that the outcome varies by market segment. While passive strategies have an edge in some categories, active management can add value in others. Costs and fund selection also play a crucial role.

Borrowing has evolved into a strategic financial decision in India, driven by strong credit growth and the rise of digital lending. This shift is transforming lending practices, making credit more accessible across demographics and regions, though significant untapped potential remains.

The alternative asset managers stock-market debut comes as limited partners demand greater transparency on governance, succession and decision-making.

The minimum EPS-95 pension remains 1,000 per month, with pensioners demanding an increase to 7,500. The governments latest Lok Sabha response on 10 August did not announce a hike and cited pension fund sustainability and future liabilities.

Analysts expect a full-fledged industry price hike by December 2026 to drive long-term revenue, framing Airtels recent removal of budget packs as an early, targeted adjustment rather than a full market revision.

Consumer spending increased slightly but purchasing quantities decreased.

An NRI having NRE, NRO and FCNR accounts may have to pay tax on interest income. Here's when it applies and when it is exempt from tax as per income tax rules. 

Filing your ITR before the 31 July deadline does not guarantee that you will not receive an income tax notice later. Mismatch in AIS/Form 26AS, incorrect tax claims and errors in the return can still trigger a communication from the Income Tax Department.

The three-year-old wealthtech platform, which manages over 15,000 crore in AUM, plans to use the capital to scale its B2B2C distribution platform and expand its global NRI wealth business.

Natarajan Chandrasekaran's exit now resolves the issue of duelling visions for the conglomerate, but with no obvious successor.

When a familiar OTT face walks away, can the franchise keep viewers hooked? As shows return after two- or three-year gaps, creators are finding new ways to handle exits, recast roles and keep audience loyalty intact.

A property buyer who paid 6.5 crore for a property valued at 8.85 crore for stamp duty purposes won relief from a 2.35 crore tax addition. ITAT Mumbai ruled that a higher stamp-duty value alone cannot prove undisclosed investment under Section 69B without evidence of extra payment.

RBIs new recovery framework bars lenders and agents from harassment, threats and surprise visits, while setting rules for call timings, field visits, agent conduct and borrower grievances.

The Delhi High Court has instructed the income tax department not to process tax returns of high court and Supreme Court judges due to a dispute over allowances. Here's what happened.

An ITAT Delhi ruling has upheld a 1.86 lakh penalty against a taxpayer for failing to disclose his UAE bank account and foreign shareholding in his ITR. The tribunal rejected his explanations and held that the undisclosed foreign assets could be assessed under the Black Money Act for AY 2020-21.

Mirae Asset Venture Investments India is raising 1,800 crore for its second fund, targeting Series B-D companies and betting on technology, AI, advanced manufacturing and deeptech.

Paytm's management received a notice from India's markets regulator regarding the timing of its 2023 announcement to limit small personal loans. Details here.

The 8th Pay Commission has 18 months from its constitution on 3 November 2025 to submit its recommendations, putting the deadline in May 2027. The government has clarified that it has not confirmed an early submission.

Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed that the RBI's proposal to introduce 10 and 20 plastic banknotes has been approved by the government. Here's what she said about the launch timeline. 

The RBI has proposed a common framework for loan pricing, including benchmark-linked rates, board-approved pricing policies and tighter rules on loan spreads. The draft also proposes APR caps for small-value and microfinance loans.

Chinese carmakers global expansion could create a sizeable new revenue stream, but only for Indian component makers with an established international manufacturing footprint.

As congested cities make destination shopping and dining less attractive, consumer brands rework expansion strategies around elite neighbourhoods.

RBIs concessional hedging window opened a cheaper route to overseas funds for PSU lenders, but higher US yields and a crowded dollar market have eroded the advantage. With offshore and domestic borrowing costs now nearly at par, PSU non-banks face a tougher funding choice.

Essential services are expected to remain operational during the statewide bandh in Karnataka on Thursday.

Four equity fund categories large-cap, dividend-yield, value, and ELSS saw net outflows in July despite mostly positive returns. Experts explain the key reasons behind the trend and what investors should consider before making changes to their portfolios.

The new fund offer is aimed at investors looking to park surplus money for relatively short periods while keeping volatility lower than that typically associated with pure equity funds.

Form 128 allows taxpayers to obtain lower or nil TDS/TCS certificates. Under the Income Tax 2025, child certificates can be generated for individual payers. Here's what they mean, who needs them, and how to get them.

The infrastructure lender has raised its overseas borrowing target from earlier $1-2 billion plan, with $850 million already raised under the RBI facility

Buying a co-owners share in a jointly owned property can make capital gains tax calculations more complex when you sell the whole asset. The two shares may have different acquisition dates and costs, affecting how the gains are taxed.

Bikaner, Bina projects come as India seeks to shore up crude buffers amid supply risks and a push towards 90 days of oil stocks.

Small-cap mutual funds attracted a record 7,768 crore in July, while large-cap funds saw their first outflow in 30 months. The sharp shift in equity fund flows raises questions about small-cap exposure, portfolio diversification and the right level of equity risk for investors.

Large-, mid- and small-cap indices are at different stages of recovery from their previous peaks. While Nifty Midcap 150 is almost back to its record high, Nifty 50 has a wider gap to close. A study highlights how past corrections have shaped recovery timelines.

In an indirect tariff hike, the operator pushes subscribers to a minimum 349 monthly recharge to drive Arpu growth, raising the base price for daily data by nearly 17%.

DCB Bank, RBL Bank, YES Bank, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank and Jammu & Kashmir Bank are among the banks offering some of the highest FD interest rates across various tenures for deposits of up to 1 crore.

The RBIs proposals, when finalized, will be applicable to banks, non-banking financial companies, mortgage lenders, cooperative banks and all-India financial institutions.

The renewable energy ministry's clarification could help unlock 40 GW of unsigned renewable power contracts without reopening bids.