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The US has raised the H-1B visa fee to over $100,000 and paused new visa appointments globally to train staff on new visa rules. How will it impact Indian workers and companies?

Airbnb once promised Indian homeowners significantly higher returns than conventional rentals. But a surge in listings, falling nightly rates and rising operating costs are forcing hosts to rethink the short-term rental model.

Indian mutual fund investors have increasingly favoured small-cap funds in recent years, whereas large-cap funds have not seen the same pace of growth. What does this indicate about Indian investors' allocation behaviour? Experts explain

The ITAT Delhi has deleted 2.25 crore in Black Money Act additions against a Delhi couple over foreign company and bank account transactions in Singapore and the British Virgin Islands. The tribunal found that the major credits were backed by loans and deleted the remaining commission addition.

Accounting and consulting giant Deloitte has agreed to pay the US government $21.5 million to settle allegations that it violated federal contracting laws by discriminating based on race and sex. The settlement comes as the Trump administration steps up its crackdown on corporate DEI practices.

Indias music-streaming market is betting on telecom, OTT, banking and other bundles to convert reach into paying users, but experts say exclusive content and better licensing economics will be key to making the model work.

This large TAM will help the company justify its valuation as well as its heavy spending on infrastructure, guide its product priorities, as well as frame its rivalry with other AI giants like OpenAI and Google.

Fun funds are flowing directly into creative, out-of-the-box immersive, memory-making experiences such as niche art exhibitions, specialized workshops, unique hobbies, and more.

On August 26, MCX gold prices rose in India as crude oil prices fell and the US dollar weakened. Check retail rates of both gold and silver in your city.

The NCDRC has upheld ICICI Prudential Life Insurances rejection of a home loan insurance claim after finding that the deceased borrower had suppressed material medical information. The case highlights why borrowers must accurately disclose pre-existing illnesses and medical history.

Profits from stock trading can be classified as capital gains or business income for tax purposes, impacting ITR filing deadlines. Here's when they are classified as business income.

Around 9.13 lakh women have registered for the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, with 6.52 lakh applications finally submitted. The Delhi government is formally launching the scheme on August 26, with sanction letters being handed over to around 4,000 eligible women.

The ITAT Jaipur has ruled that eligible taxpayers could claim Section 87A rebate on tax payable on short-term capital gains under Section 111A for AY 2024-25. The Tribunal said the law applicable that year did not expressly bar the rebate on STCG, despite the CPC denying it during return processing.

This will be the first major government scheme for private sector intercity e-buses. Previous e-bus schemes covered state-run intracity buses.

Banks in several Indian states will be closed on August 26 to observe Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, which celebrates the birth of Prophet Muhammad. 

Indias lower-middle-class consumers are not abandoning digital channels, but 2026 data shows a surprising shift towards offline transactions. Bill payments, food orders and travel bookings have moved back to physical channels. 

A LinkedIn post highlighted financial challenges faced by professionals with high salaries but high expenses. Many save little due to lifestyle inflation. 

Grocery spending fell 8% while rent rose 21%, showing a mixed picture for household budgets in 2026. GST 2.0 brought price relief, but families largely used the extra headroom for savings, better food, education, and health rather than splurging.

SEBI's proposed digital KYC and onboarding process aims to ease investment for retail NRIs by removing the requirement for physical presence in India. 

NPS now allows non-government subscribers to access schemes with up to 100% equity exposure under the Multiple Scheme Framework. But higher equity also means higher market risk. Heres what investors should know before choosing the option.

A study by WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund reveals that diversification improves risk-adjusted returns. It shows that including a small equity allocation in a debt portfolio can enhance returns and lower volatility

A SEBI study indicates that 96.5% of F&O traders lose after four years, largely due to poor risk management and psychological biases. 

Indian mutual fund investors are holding their investments longer, while women and younger investors are taking greater equity exposure. AMFI-Crisil data also shows regular-plan investors have longer holding periods, even as the industry's allocation shifts from debt towards equity.

The National Pension System offers Auto and Active Choice investment strategies for retirement savings, catering to different risk tolerances and investment skills. 

Sebis 10,000 minimum has opened the bond market to retail investors. Before chasing a higher yield, here are the five things that matter.

The desire to own a home was particularly strong among women surveyed. Around 40% of female respondents said buying a house was among their key financial priorities for the next five years.

Small-cap funds can differ sharply in how closely their portfolios resemble their benchmarks. But does a lower overlap translate into better returns? The latest data offers some surprising insights into the link between active bets and performance.

Earlier on Tuesday, a CNBC-TV18 report citing sources said Federal Bank and Jana SFB are in advanced stages of a deal for the private bank to acquire a majority stake in the small finance bank.

Capital gains tax treatment differs for brokerage, STT and loan interest. Learn which investment expenses can be deducted, which are excluded and how taxpayers should assess borrowing costs.

According to Neeraj Kumar, the projection was revised upward over the past two months after the RBI introduced measures in June allowing banks and public-sector companies to raise foreign-currency funds under a special window.

The Supreme Court advised the government to collaborate with domain experts to devise an antidote to the problem and requested action preferably within four months.

The TCS-Porsche deal is the latest of at least nine transactions in which IT firms acquired clients technology businesses alongside large outsourcing mandates, as organic growth slows.

SBI Gold Fund topped the three-year SIP return chart at 44.11%, followed by Axis Gold Fund at 43.84%, while equity funds delivered around 20-21%. The one-year data shows a shift, with Bank of India Small Cap Fund leading at 50.13% and ITI Small Cap Fund at 42.06%.

For individuals with business or professional taxpayers, opting out of the default new regime, or subsequently returning to it, involves a specific compliance process.

The updated EPFO portal offers several key online services, including UAN activation, PF withdrawal, KYC updates, passbook access, transfers and e-nomination, helping employees manage provident fund accounts with greater ease.

Sebis latest F&O study does more than count losses. It reveals the behavioural biases that keep traders overconfident, chasing losses and returning to a market that repeatedly hurts them.

PPFAS GIFT has cut the minimum investment in its Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 fund of funds from $5,000 to $500. The 90% reduction lowers the entry requirement by about 4.3 lakh for eligible investors seeking US equity exposure through GIFT City.

Employees moving abroad and foreign nationals working in India may fall under EPFOs International Worker rules, which can affect PF contributions, withdrawals, pension eligibility and social-security coverage.

Delhi ITAT has dismissed the Income Tax Departments appeal in a Black Money Act case involving alleged undisclosed foreign assets linked to Tarun Trikha. The tribunal upheld the CIT(A)s decision to delete the addition after examining the material available in the case.

Planning to break your fixed deposit before maturity? Check premature withdrawal penalties, revised interest rates, tax implications and FD-backed loan options to understand the real cost and make a financially informed withdrawal decision.

OTT platforms are breaking the binge, one episode at a time. Staggered drops are helping shows build momentum, sustain conversations and drive higher cumulative viewership and retention.

Gold and silver prices today, 25 August: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.

The move comes as billionaire Gautam Adanis group marks its entry in the aluminium sector. In June, Adani Enterprises announced plans to invest about $11.5 billion to develop a 2 million tonnes per annum aluminium project in Odisha in partnership with UAEs International Holding Company.

Airbnb once emerged as an alternative to traditional long-term leasing, where typical rental yields are stuck at a mere 24%. But as listings surged across the country, that premium is beginning to disappear.

A 2.1 fitment factor under the 8th Pay Commission may look lower than the 7th CPCs 2.57, but the actual salary gain could still be higher. Employee body representative Manjeet Singh Patel explains how existing DA changes the calculation.

8th Pay Commission: Stakeholder consultations will be held in Bengaluru on 7-8 October. Eligible employee organizations must apply by 18 September with their Unique Memo ID. 

ITAT Delhi has directed the Income Tax Department to issue a 5.31 lakh refund with interest to a taxpayer who claimed it in a return filed after a Section 148 notice. The tribunal held that the refund could not be denied merely because no original ITR was filed.

UPI has become synonymous with payments in India. The technology has revolutionized digital payments by enabling instant, zero-cost and real-time mobile transactions across India. It has boosted financial inclusion and become a global benchmark for digital public infrastructure. Mint explores:

Credit report errors can lower your credit score and affect loan eligibility. Learn about common mistakes, how to identify inaccuracies and practical steps to dispute and correct incorrect credit information.

The proposals include specific lending limits of up to 2 lakh for electric two-wheelers and 20 lakh for electric four-wheelers for personal use. They also propose limits of 25 crore for charging and battery-swapping infrastructure, and 50 crore for commercial electric-vehicle fleet operators.