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8th Pay Commission: The Finance Ministry confirmed that the 8th Pay Commission will not merge dearness allowance or relief with basic pay.

The new income tax returns form under the Income Tax Act, 2025, will be issued before the 2027-28 financial year, according to Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary.

Film and sports stars are increasingly creating standalone content on YouTube and social media, allowing them direct access to their audience and creative control. This shift from traditional media enables them to build personal brands and generate revenue while maintaining visibility.

A UK company requires an Indian Tax Residency Certificate for reduced withholding tax on interest payments. To obtain this, an online Form 10FA must be submitted, confirming tax residency in India for the relevant financial year.

Credit report errors such as incorrect details, misreported repayments, active closed loans and duplicate accounts can reduce your credit score and hinder loan approval, making regular credit report checks essential.

The markets in 2026 may test investors. When instinct pushes for quick reactions, it is behaviour discipline, restraint, and clarity of purpose that will decide outcomes.

Gifts from relatives are exempt from tax, while gifts over 50000 from non-relatives are taxable. Gifts received during marriage are fully tax-exempt. 

Each AIF is different and an investor needs to understand if and where it fits into their asset allocation mix, based on their portfolio size, risk-taking ability, return expectations and liquidity considerations

Domestic and global funds are racing to provide non-dilutive, flexible capital as companies seek faster financing and banks step back, while investors hunt steadier returns than equity can offer.

As part of Mints travel series, the couple shares details of their nine-day Oman holiday, showing how its possible to enjoy a full, hassle-free holiday without stretching the wallet.

As 2025 ends, it's vital to debunk personal finance myths, especially regarding credit. Misconceptions include beliefs that BNPL doesn't affect credit scores, high income ensures good scores, and closing old cards is beneficial. 

Axis Bank credit cardholders can transfer their reward points to 20 partners (6 hotels and 14 airlines) categorised into Group A and B. There are groupwise calendar year limits on points transfers.

Two of the Big 5 advertising holding companiesOmnicom and Interpublic Grouphave agreed to merge globally. That has triggered a wave of job cuts, and local agencies are also bracing for a shakeup.

E-bikes to eyewear, companies are scouting smaller cities to open shop and expand reach to cater to soaring growth

Capex allocations have jumped while acquisition and affiliate spends have shrunk this year. New entrants are reshaping India Incs IPO deployment mix with more tangible assets and low debt on books.

Despite the success of southern films in Hindi markets, many mid-budget productions avoid extensive marketing in North India due to high costs and limited appeal. Instead, they focus on OTT releases, limiting their theatrical presence in multiplex chains.

With traditional domestic mutual funds reaching overseas investment caps, this guide explores alternative routes, including Gift City funds, foreign brokerage platforms, and global mutual funds, to help build a robust international portfolio.

Bank holidays next week: Banks are typically closed on regional holidays, national holidays and the weekends. While only certain parts of India observe bank holidays during the regional holidays, all banks remain closed during national observances.

What was meant to be a spoof on the dirty business of Bollywood has, ironically, become the vehicle of Bollywood-themed ads.

25 years ago, the business of advertising moved online with the promise of better measurement and more accountability. Traditional mediums followed suit so that today, advertisers and publishers are drowning in data. So why is media measurement still so untrustworthy? 

Following President Putins visit, both countries agreed to expand cooperation at Kudankulam, explore a second nuclear site, and boost joint development and localization of nuclear technology.

Repo-linked lending rate is a type of interest rate associated with home loans. If the RBI cuts its repo rates, the RLLR goes down and vice versa. With PNB's RLLR cut, home loan EMIs are expected to go down.

From expensive stocks to liquid funds and corrections, everyday language in finance often means something entirely different and its tripping up even sensible investors.

A sharp split in raw-material prices, from softening palm oil and packaging costs to rising sugar, coffee and fishmeal, is setting up an uneven margin outlook for Indias biggest FMCG companies for the coming quarters.

Companies like Licious and Zappfresh report that boneless meat commands a premium due to convenience, changing how meat is processed and marketed, despite traditional preferences for bone-in cuts.

Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal urged policymakers to speed up reforms, warning that unfinished negotiations and bottlenecks could slow Indias growth trajectory.

Bank holiday today: Banks across India are usually open on first, third or fifth Saturdays of the month unless there is an exceptional holiday.

Timelines for patent disputes in India can stretch years, often a setback for companies working with time-sensitive patent deadlines.

Personal loan apps make borrowing smoother and quicker than traditional loan options. Since the entire process can be completed on a mobile phone, you can stay in complete control.

Capital markets regulator Sebi passed an order impounding over 546 crore in the accounts of unregistered investment advisor Avadhut Sathe and his trading academy.

Until August 2024, credit institutions used to update credit information monthly. On 8 August 2024, the RBI instructed CIs to carry out credit information reporting every fortnight. This is now being revised to every week.

Senior citizens can choose the best credit card by considering factors such as low fees, competitive interest rates, rewards, fraud protection, mobile support, and flexible EMI options.

Interest rates on home loans, when linked to EBLR and MCLR, are adjusted based on the change in the RBI's repo rate.

Personal loans can support recovery after financial setbacks by offering quick, flexible credit, manageable EMIs and structured borrowing guidance while highlighting key risks and the importance of disciplined repayment.

Self-employed or informal income? Learn how to secure a personal loan by leveraging alternative income documents (ITR, GST, bank statements) and maintaining an excellent credit score above 750.

RBIs MPC delivers an unexpected unanimous 25 bps rate cut as inflation plunges to 0.25% and growth projections rise. Liquidity infusion of 1.5 lakh crore aims to speed up rate transmission.

Indias life insurers are strengthening trust through faster settlements, digitized processes and tighter governance, even as challenges like nomination gaps and fraud prevention persist.

Esops help in retention and wealth creation, but a behavioural reluctance prevents many employees from selling company stock, even when it creates dangerous concentration risk in their portfolio.

Startups spun out of IITs, research labs, and patent-heavy teams are attracting more funding as investors prioritise technical depth over execution-first founders.

Health insurance plans are typically seen as a safety net that comes into use only during hospitalisation. However, this phenomenon has undergone a sea change in 2025, according to a Policybazaar report.

Both equity-linked savings schemes and index mutual funds are suitable for long-term investment.

FD interest rates: We list out NBFCs such as Muthoot Capital and Shriram Finance that offer high interest rates on their fixed deposits (FDs)

Digital loans accounted for 19% of the sanction value and 80% of the sanction volume

Despite golds stellar run and equities late-year recovery, 2025 shows why chasing performance can hurt investors. A diversified, style-balanced portfolio is key to navigating shifting market cycles.

While the percentage-based model that some RIAs offer may provide a wider range of services, the fixed-fee route can help clients access core financial planning for as low as 20,000 in the first year.

Mutual Funds: To accumulate 1 crore in the next 10 years, you must invest 43,470.95 every month in mutual funds via a systematic investment plan, assuming a 12% annual rate of return.

There are half a dozen mid-cap mutual funds that have delivered over 25% annualised returns in the past three years. A CAGR return of 25% over three years implies that an investment of 1 lakh would have grown to 1.95 lakh.

CBDT sent messages and emails starting 28 November to taxpayers, urging them to revise their income tax returns (ITRs) before the 31 December deadline by disclosing their foreign income and assets

A common trick fraudsters use to dupe credit card customers is to offer credit enhancement. Under the pretext, it is easy to convince people to share their card number, CVV, expiry date and even the OTP.

Recent tribunal rulings say NRIs in select treaty countries can pay capital gains tax only where they live making Indian mutual fund redemptions potentially tax-free if documents are in place.