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Domestic steelmakers raised prices twice in January after India imposed a safeguard duty, as construction demand revived, inventories stayed lean and mills sought to recover margins.

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have dominated the market until now, but this year is set to bring oral drugs, generics, and a fight for global dominance.

The days which banks will be closed next week (January 19 to 25) include the birthday of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Saraswati Puja, and Basanta Panchami, besides the weekly offs on Saturdays and Sundays.

With several passive funds out there, here are the dos and donts when starting with passives.

The Labour Ministry is reportedly developing a system allowing eight crore EPFO members to directly withdraw their money using UPI. It aims to facilitate quick access, streamline withdrawal and enhance services. 

Bank holiday today, 17 January: Banks in some states across India will be closed on Saturday, 17 January. Bank holidays are decided by the Reserve Bank of India.

Wipro ended the October-December 2025 period with $2.64 billion in revenue, up 1.19% sequentially and 0.23% from a year ago. Tech Mahindra reported a third-quarter revenue of $1.61 billion, up 1.5% sequentially, and 2.74% on a yearly basis.

The state governments long-pending dues threaten to deter capital inflows and dent investor confidence, industry bodies representing makers of alcoholic drinks said in a joint statement ahead of the World Economic Forum.

Budget Expectations: With the Union Budget 2026 set to be presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman within a few days, the real estate sector is hoping for tax incentives to accelerate homebuying and affordable housing. Here's what industry leaders are saying.

Credit reports are crucial for borrowing and reflect your financial history. Accuracy in credit information, including optional details, is vital for lenders to assess profiles and make informed decisions, especially for first-time borrowers. 

Seasonal marginal pressures on asset quality, particularly agriculture-linked products, may lead to a moderate rise in slippages for HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank.

In Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made several announcement that came as a boon for taxpayers and salaried people. Will Budget 2026 do the same?

As incomes rise, so do expenses. Lifestyle inflation is quietly eating into savings, pushing young professionals into financial fragility and risky shortcuts to wealth.

The couples latest 37.86-crore land deal in Alibaug underscores rising celebrity-led interest as the coastal town shifts from elite retreats to organised luxury housing.

Bank holiday today, 16 January: Banks in some states across India will be closed on Friday, 16 January. Bank holidays are decided by the Reserve Bank of India.

Indian government's discussions on tighter phone-security rules are raising concerns among global handset makers over intellectual property and privacy in a billion-user market

A series of reforms in 2025 from predictable toll expenses and digital payments to barrier-free tolling and reduced charges during upgrades quietly reshaped highway travel in India.

The Kolkata masterclass by Mint Horizons aims to equip investors with knowledge on global investment opportunities. Discussions will focus on navigating international markets, risk mitigation strategies, and essential themes for successful long-term investing amidst economic shifts.

Experts confirm this is a common scam, as government bodies never solicit payments or new policy purchases to release unclaimed funds.

Across Indian households, there is typically one person who handles everythinginvestments, bills, demat account, UPI apps, bank logins. If that key family member dies without sharing the digital access trail, the family is stuck

Missed income disclosures after the December deadline? The updated return offers a second chancebut only if it results in higher tax, and with penalties that rise sharply over time.

Bank holiday today, 15 January: Along with Pongal, the country is celebrating other festivals like Uttarayana Punyakala and Makara Sankranti, for which banks will remain closed today in some states.

There are some financial steps that one needs to take to avoid unexpected taxes or penalties. The transition requires precise paperwork and liquidation of assets, among other things, to ensure a smooth transition

You may consider making an advance medical directive, or a living will, in which you may communicate your wishes regarding your medical care in case you become critically ill.

The government had introduced the New Tax Regime in Budget 2020, and since then it has made a number of changes to accommodate taxpayers' interests. In Budget 2025, FM Sitharaman made a grand move, lowering the income tax rates. What's coming in Budget 2026?

As retirement nears, financial planning in ones 50s shifts from aggressive growth to risk control, debt reduction, and liquidityaimed at protecting savings from market shocks.

Many professionals build extravagant houses in their villages as status symbols, neglecting the financial implications. These 'Ghost Mansions' serve more as displays than homes, leading to wasted investments and maintenance costs. It's more sensible to renovate homes for utility rather than ego.

Experts believe that investing in thematic funds should be part of a broader investment philosophy, rather than being purely driven by short-term returns. 

A Delhi-based octogenarian couple lost their life savings and even took gold loan to pay to the fraudsters posing as CBI officials 

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank offers 7.50% to senior citizens for special deposit scheme of 456-day tenor 

With interest rates falling and debt returns shrinking post tax, equity savings funds offer conservative investors a tax-efficient middle groundif chosen carefully and held long enough.

A wrong UPI transfer isnt always reversible. From frozen accounts to missed investment returns, heres how recovery works, why delays hurt, and what users should do to protect themselves.

Behavioural bias and late entry into winning themes can destroy long-term wealth

Unlike debt mutual funds, where portfolio churn and mark-to-market movements affect returns, RDG allows investors to hold securities till maturity and receive the contracted cash flowsprovided they do not exit early.

Long-term capital gains (LTCG) from Gold ETFs held for over a year are taxable in India at 12.5%.

Income tax refunds usually get delayed because often times the returns are not fully processed, or the I-T Department finds mismatches or non-compliance in your tax filing.