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A REIT acts like a digital landlord: by owning units, you hold a stake in some of Indias top office parks and shopping malls, investing in an asset built to grow alongside inflation.

Retirement planning can benefit from allocations in the public provident fund, the employees' provident fund or the national pension scheme, which offer relatively higher interest rates and tax exemptions. Here's a comparison of the key features:

You can bump up your tax deductions under Section 80C if you are still under the old tax regime by adding 50000 to the NPS (National Pension Scheme). The NPS addition under Section 80CCD(1B)) will take your total deduction to 2 lakh.

The government has said all retail fuel outlets maintain sufficient inventories to meet public demand.

A California courts finding that platforms are addictive by design could embolden regulators globally, just as India is weighing curbs on underage social media use.

India's diverse legal landscape complicates estate planning, influenced by personal laws, marriage statutes, and geography. For interfaith couples, these layers can overwhelm, necessitating clear wills 

Planning your daughters future involves investing in products such as Sukanya Samriddhi, mutual funds, PPF, insurance, and health cover while setting clear goals to ensure financial security and long-term growth for her future.

Planning your will? There is a difference between a legal heir and a nominee when it comes to inheritance. Here is how estate planning can help your family sidestep complications in the event of a sudden death

Instant coffee and packaged teas power export growth, even as reliance on bulk trade and geopolitical risks persist.

Discover smart asset allocation strategies for retirement that safeguard your savings, boost growth, and secure a steady income for a worry-free, comfortable future.

Rent shapes everything: how much you save, how stressed you are, and how quickly you build a financial cushion. As rents climb and entry-level salaries struggle to keep pace, the tough question is: how much is too much?

While the immediate impact of the ongoing war in West Asia remains limited, non-bank lenders believe the real risk lies in a prolonged conflict, which could trigger second-order effects across inflation, demand and credit cycles.

Rising LPG prices, supply delays and black market spikes are squeezing households and small eateries, triggering a rush toward electric cooking alternatives.

Timeless investment lessons from Think and Grow Rich show key strategies to stay confident, make smarter decisions, and grow wealth even during uncertain and volatile market conditions.

Despite critical acclaim, India's niche regional films struggle at the box-office. Manipuri film Boong, despite winning a BAFTA, earned only 1 crore upon re-release, highlighting the challenges faced by such films in competing for screen space amid mainstream Bollywood productions.

Nithin Kamath advises against relying solely on employer-provided health insurance due to limitations and potential gaps. He emphasises the importance of purchasing a personal health policy for better coverage and financial protection, especially given the rising medical inflation in India.

India has already touched 20% blending in petrol, using ethanol made from maize, rice and sugarcane. Should it convert more food to fuel and at what cost?

Form 130 replaces Form 16 from April 2026, simplifying TDS reporting by providing structured details on income, deductions, and tax, helping taxpayers ensure accurate filings and better compliance.

A polypropylene shortage triggered by West Asia supply shifts is squeezing cement bag makers, raising packaging costs and threatening dispatches just as fuel inflation hits margins.

The uptick follows US President Donald Trumps claim that talks with Iran were underway, which was dismissed by Tehran. Irans military accused Washington of negotiating with itself to mask battlefield setbacks.

Bank holiday today: Banks across various Indian cities will be closed on 26 March for Shree Ram Navami. Here's a list of all cities where banks will be closed on 26 March.  

As digital advertising grows costlier and less efficient, brands are turning to gated communities to reach affluent consumers, improve targeting, and drive repeat purchases through hyperlocal engagement.

Middle-class individuals must strategically plan finances to avoid crises from medical emergencies or job losses. Building an emergency fund is essential, especially amid rising inflation and a volatile job market, according to this CA.

Smart credit card usage requires discipline through spending limits, regular tracking, full repayments, low utilisation, fewer cards, and automated payments to maintain financial stability and a healthy credit profile.

Fires are laying waste to factories, hotels, markets and informal units in slums across India, taking a heavy toll on workers and bringing economic activity in these areas to a halt. What can India do to put out these fires?

High expectations surround a Cabinet announcement on Dearness Allowance hike this month. It is anticipated to provide financial relief amid rising costs, benefiting over 1.2 crore employees and pensioners.

From no-buy periods to 24-hour cart pauses, social media is reshaping how young Indians save and spendsimplifying money habits, but also raising risks of oversimplified advice.

Asia could become a prime buyer of Canadian energy.

Punjab indutry and power minister Sanjeev Arora, told Mint that the state has got an investment of about 57,000 crore with big-ticket names like JSW, Vardhman Steel, Trident, IOL Chemicals, Verka Beverages and Fortis.

The tax department has started looking closely into TDS defaulters on rent. Last year, the department sent notices to taxpayers who claimed HRA on the rent they paid but did not deduct TDS

A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan reaffirmed that landowners whose land was acquired for highway projects between 1997 and 2015 are entitled to extra compensation, known as solatium, and interest, even for past acquisitions. 

The state-owned financier also plans to invest in underserved sectors such as urban infrastructure, waste management, and smaller healthcare projects, areas where capital is harder to access.

Retirement planning at 40 can still help build a strong corpus. Disciplined investing, diversification, insurance and clear financial goals are key. Read here about these measures that ensure stability, protect against inflation, and support longterm financial independence.

Explore top fixed-income investments, including PPF, SSY, SCSS, EPF, and Post Office schemes, offering guaranteed returns, tax benefits, and capital protection for safe, long-term financial growth in volatile markets.

Economic growth in India is propelled by self-reliance and the empowerment of youth through diverse career opportunities. Financial inclusion initiatives have significantly improved access to banking, enabling young Indians to develop informed financial habits and manage their credit effectively.

Indian media and entertainment firms are enhancing their technology capabilities and appointing AI leaders, reflecting a broader shift in an industry that has historically prioritised content over product and technology infrastructure.

While financial rules of thumb offer a convenient starting point for the undisciplined, they often collapse under the weight of unique life circumstances and market volatility.

An Indian citizen must designate all his existing bank accounts as NRO accounts as soon as he becomes a non-resident under FEMA. He can also open an NRO account at any time after becoming an NRI.

New I-T rules: There are a couple of crucial changes taxpayers will see from next month. The changes include the requirement for a CA's certificate for foreign tax credit when the amount exceeds 1 lakh in a year.

Plan your retirement wisely with key financial moves that protect your savings, manage expenses, and secure a comfortable, stress-free future while enjoying peace of mind. Proper guidance must be taken from certified financial advisors to navigate retirement planning. 

AI voice cloning scams use realistic voices to trick victims into sharing sensitive information, causing financial loss, highlighting the urgent need for vigilance, secure practices, and careful digital behaviour.

The Bagmane Prime Office portfolio includes around 20 million sq. ft of Grade A office space, of which 16 million sq. ft is completed, across six office parks. Multinational companies constitute around 99% of its tenant base, with global capability centres accounting for 89% of the occupiers.

Ethanol lobby groups in India are advocating for ethanol-based cooktops amid domestic cooking gas supply disruptions due to the West Asia war. They propose a feasibility study on ethanol as a cooking fuel. This comes at a time that India faces an oversupply of ethanol.

Financial planners can help by focusing on discovery, understanding goals, cash flows, and behavioural tendencies before making recommendations

Corporate fixed deposit rates in March 2026 offer competitive returns from leading NBFCs, with varied tenures, senior-citizen benefits, and key safety features for stable, consistent investment planning.

Having grown to 2.78 trillion in 2025, India's media sector is likely to hit 3.3 trillion by 2028, as advertising and subscriptions shift online.

India is betting 13,000 crore to move beyond generics into high-value biologics and advanced chemicals. Heres how it plans to build talent, ensure safety and tap a $300 billion global opportunity.

With inflation rising and markets turning volatile, financial discipline becomes critical. Heres how to budget smarter, build buffers, manage debt and stay invested during uncertain times.

While businesses have long flagged the burden of tax compliance, non-business taxpayerssalaried individuals, investors and retireesface their own compliance maze. Why record keeping is an added task for taxpayers

Wondering if you are financially free? Learn how the 33x rule' is reshaping retirement planning and setting a benchmark for lasting security.