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While early signs of a La Nia triggered some early buying in the September quarter, winter remained unusually mild, leading to the second straight year of muted sales for apparel retailers. Is climate change upending the industry?

Pune's Arai, Manesar's Icat, and Chennai's Garc and Natrax are about to get an upgrade: The reason: Preparing the auto testing agencies for the challenges of emerging technologies, and speeding up the certification process.

RBI's draft aims to ease compliance for small non-bank lenders. Experts say it will add clarity to the 2021 scale-based framework for NBFCs. 

The surge in sales of laptops contrasts with muted demand for smartphones, Indias largest consumer electronics category, which has remained below its covid-induced peak in 2021.

The 500075 pincode, enveloping areas such as Neopolis, Kokapet and Narasingi in Hyderabad, recorded the highest residential sales by value in the country in 2025. Heres why developers are flocking to the area.

While two wars killed Goas international tourist traffic, the rise of southeast Asian beach destinations is luring away local tourists too. Yet, Goa tourism is optimistic, and it wants to be seen as a luxury destination. 'We wouldnt want to be Thailand, very simple, says its tourism minister.

Through RBIs liberalised remittance scheme one can invest in listed foreign shares, and use it for expenses related to foreign travel and business trips, overseas education, medical treatment, etc.

The telecom regulator is reviewing telemarketer compliance while moving towards a wider rollout of a digital consent framework for commercial communications.

Netflixs Sony film rights and push for Warner Bros content could disrupt Indias English OTT hierarchy, intensifying competition as platforms battle for urban viewers with smarter pricing and tighter content stacks.

Gold ETF alone saw inflows worth 24,050 crore, which is nearly double of December's 11,647 crore. Meanwhile, silver ETFs recorded a 9,463 crore inflow, highlighting the rising interest of investors in exchange-traded products that are not equities.

India's protein market is evolving from niche to a mainstream dietary essential, projected to reach $2.08 billion by 2030. Consumers prioritise protein for health, leading to a surge in high-protein products, particularly ready-to-drink beverages, amid increasing health consciousness post-pandemic.

Days after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 announcement, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has brought forward the draft rules and forms for public comments pertaining to the new Income Tax Act, 2025.

Indias new Income-tax rules promise simpler compliance through fewer forms and pre-filled returns. But by reviving Old Regime exemptions, they risk making tax choices harder for salaried taxpayers.

The government has recently introduced the 8th Pay Commission website as the 8th CPC has already been constituted. Launching the website formally, the 8th Pay Commission now seeks feedback and inputs from ministries, departments, central government employees and pensioners.

The occasion was the launch of Made in India, a biography of Lupin's late founder Desh Bandhu Gupta, chronicling his life and, through it, the rise of the Indian pharmaceutical industry itself.

Ulips come with tax advantages, but from a structural standpoint, the product has limitations.

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.

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.

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.