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As demand consolidates and developers expand, investors say rising reliance on formal funding will shape housing, office and new asset classes

Nokia is flagging increased costs for Indian telecom equipment due to the West Asia war-related supply chain disruptions and AI-driven memory chip shortages.

Social Security payments in the United States for April 2026 will be distributed based on beneficiaries birth dates. Those born between the 1st and 10th will receive payments on 8 April, while others will be paid later in the month.

EPF rules explained with clarity on interest, pension eligibility, withdrawals, and retirement timelines, helping salaried individuals optimise EPF benefits and avoid costly misconceptions in long-term financial planning.

Starting 1 April 2026, significant financial rule changes will affect taxpayers, bank customers, and digital payment users in India, including the new Income Tax Act and the two-factor authentication for digital transactions. Details here. 

Mandatory dual authentication from 1 April aims to plug gaps in PIN- and OTP-based systems as digital frauds surge.

The Drugs Controller General of India proposes a new norm, driven by public demand, to allow pharmacies to dispense exact medicine quantities, aiming to cut patient costs and reduce wastage.

CBDT clarifies TDS on bank interest under the Income Tax Act 2025, ensuring clear thresholds, senior citizen benefits and smooth compliance, helping depositors manage fixed deposits and recurring interest efficiently.

Appliance makers are preparing to raise prices by up to 10% to offset a surge in input costs triggered by the USIran war.

Industry executives say geopolitical tensions have not dented lending momentum, and margin pressures and gold price volatility remain manageable

Fuel spikes, airspace closures and lifted fare caps are pushing ticket prices sharply higherreshaping business and leisure travel plans across domestic and global routes.

The actor-entrepreneur invests in fitness, food, and lifestyle brands, betting on passionate founders while managing losses strategically.

RBI Sachet Portal helps users verify financial institutions, report fraud, and track complaints.

Debt mutual funds follow different strategiessome bet on falling rates, others earn steady income. With yield spreads wide, heres how duration and accrual strategies stack up now.

Indian companies are stepping up innovation spending, but lack of validation, policy support and assured demand slow commercial adoption.

Filmmakers are investing in large-scale projects like Ramayana and Varanasi, aiming for global audiences despite box office uncertainties. Successful storytelling, visual spectacle, and multiple revenue streams are critical, though recent failures highlight the risks involved.

The only way to truly learn investing is to live through the fear and the panicbecause markets dont test your knowledge, they test your nerve. Real conviction is forged not in bull runs, but in moments when staying invested feels hardest.

8th Central Pay Commission Dehradun Visit 2026 invites stakeholders for consultations on pay, allowances, and pensions. The deadline to submit participation requests for the 24 April meeting is 10 April.

April 1 Financial Rule Changes LIVE Updates: One of the most significant changes from 1 April is the implementation of the new Income Tax Act, 2025. Follow Mint's LIVE coverage of 1 April financial rule changes.

Bank holiday today: Banks across various Indian cities will be closed on 31 March for Mahavir Jayanti. Here's a list of all cities where banks will be closed on Tuesday.

AI promises significant revenue gains and frees up bankers for strategic work, without replacing human judgment.

Aditya Puri, the former MD and CEO of HDFC Bank, shares insights from his 26-year journey in banking during a chat at the Mint India Investment Summit. He discusses the evolution of financial services in India, the role of AI and how a customer-focused approach can transform banking.

While the measure may have some short-term impact, the Indian economy's fundamentals will determine the course of the rupee. The move may support the rupee from falling further, but lead to mark-to-market losses in the March quarter.

According to a bill passed in the Karnataka assembly last week, a tax in the range of 5-10% of a vehicles price will be imposed on all EV cars based on their price at the time of registration in the state, which is expected to widen the price gap with less expensive ICE vehicles.

The Centre has kept interest rates of small savings schemes unchanged for the April-June 2026 quarter. Here's how much you get for PPF, NSC, Sukanya Samriddhi, Kisan Vikas Patra and post deposits. 

With the Income Tax Act, 2025, taking effect from 1 April 2026, the I-T department clarified that TDS on interest will apply only above the set thresholds. The definition of banking company remains broad, ensuring no extra TDS burden on depositors due to legal changes.

In the absence of any compliance with these advisories, the companies could risk losing their safe harbour clause, which gives them legal immunity against the content posted by users on their platforms.

When a property is settled among family members before a joint development deal, can capital gains be fully exempt if each retains a flat? Heres how Sections 82 and 86 apply.

Improving credit score after 60 can ease home loan approvals, with simple steps like timely repayments, and joint applications helping pensioners secure better loan terms and rates. This can be accomplished successfully, with proper planning and guidance from a certified financial advisor. 

Experts say weak contract enforcement locks up capital and raises business costs, with alternative dispute resolution and technology offering only partial relief.

A structured personal finance plan for FY27 helps manage taxes, investments and spending with ease, ensuring disciplined money management, timely compliance and steady long-term financial growth.

Geriatric care mainly has two recurring expenses: round the clock care and medical costs. 

Banks provide locker holders compensation fixed at 100 times the annual locker rent in case of loss, Nirmala Sitharaman said while replying to a question in Lok Sabha.

Indias M&A momentum remains strong, driven by abundant capital and long-term investor confidence, even as global players turn cautious and domestic corporates take the lead.

For long-term investors, staggered investments through diversified equity funds remain a prudent way to navigate volatility, says Sanjay Grover, MD and CEO, Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund.

Short-term disruption from the West Asia conflict is weighing on bookings to the Gulf and Europe, but rising outbound travel from India is emerging as a bigger long-term growth driver for global hotel groups.

FD-backed credit cards offer a simple way to build a credit score using fixed deposits, with easy approval, steady interest earnings, and manageable risks when used responsibly and strategically. Here is a list of the top credit cards against fixed deposits in 2026.

FCNR accounts allow NRIs to invest in foreign currencies, offering tax-exempt interest in India. Loans against these deposits are available, but restrictions apply. Interest rates are competitive, and deposits are fully repatriable, making them a secure investment option.

Master personal finance rules to make FY27 successful by tracking spending, managing debt, building emergency funds, investing smartly, reviewing insurance, automating savings and planning taxes efficiently.

With a 2025 TB elimination goal, India deploys 3,000 AI X-ray devices, chatbots, and predictive models to identify asymptomatic patients, enhance treatment adherence, and target high-risk zones, slashing diagnostic delays by half.

According to an X post by CA Nitin Kaushik, who claims to be an expert in tax and financing, the new Income Tax Rules will to some extent shrink your take-home salary.

A flat 12% surcharge on buyback gains has replaced the old slab-based system, creating a surprising divide between small promoters and the corporate elite.

Prominent LIC plans in 2026 offer a mix of life cover and savings with stable returns, tax benefits, and flexible payouts, helping investors decide based on long-term goals, premiums, and risk appetite.

Iconic 1950s60s songs are entering the public domain, eliminating licence fees. Businesses gain from lower costs, while legacy music labels face shrinking revenues from archival catalogues.

Paying EMIs on time alone isnt enough, high credit utilisation and frequent loan applications can still hurt your credit score by signalling over-dependence on credit.

Bank holiday today, 30 March: According to the RBI bank holiday calendar, bank holidays vary from region to region depending upon the festivals and observances there. However, all banks observe holidays on national holidays like Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti.

April 1 Financial Rule Changes LIVE: One of the most significant changes from 1 April is the implementation of the new Income Tax Act, 2025. Follow Mint's LIVE coverage of 1 April financial rule changes.

Indian Oil, BPCL, HPCL, and GAIL are in talks with Angola's state-owned Sonangol LPG and liquefied natural gas LNG as supplies from West Asia remain disrupted amid the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.

India's basmati rice exports face disruptions due to rising freight rates linked to the West Asia conflict. The ports ministry plans to meet shipping lines to address the challenges, which threaten the $6 billion trade.

A parliamentary committee has recommended introducing tiered charges for UPI transactions to address a significant funding gap and slowing growth. While the government maintains UPI is a public good, industry players argue that subsidies cover only a fraction of costs.