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The Venezuelan and US governments are reviewing the credentials of the companies that signed them, the sources added. Some of the companies are little-known and the deals were signed while Venezuela was under US sanctions.

One of the key advantages of a broad market index is that rebalancing across market segments happens automatically. This internal rebalancing removes the burden of manual adjustments for the investor, says Hemen Bhatia, CEO of Angel One AMC

Many singers in Indias unorganised music industry struggle despite hit songs, facing low pay, opaque contracts and poor revenue transparency, underscoring the need for greater financial literacy and fairer practices.

A NITI Aayog report promotes small cars and also suggests incentives for hybrids and flex-fuel vehicles alongside EVs, leaving automakers divided.

The industry readiness assessment, developed by CIIs Green Business Centre with support from Climate Catalyst, says a higher 37% mandate could create demand for up to 24mt of green steel by 2029-30.

Sebi's new categorisation circular fixes old problems while handing the industry fresh material for the next round of product clutter

Mutual funds will now be permitted to offer both value and contra mutual funds as long as the scheme portfolio overlap between the two schemes is not more than 50%.

The requirement for a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 is specifically designed to safeguard engine health.

Amid the networking, the hope that AI would pay off in the long run masked the anxiety at the Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum 2026.

Dhurandhar and Border 2 have revitalized box office performance in tier-two and tier-three towns. Yet challenges remain in consistently providing suitable content for smaller markets even as infrastructure improves.

India's hotel expansion is shifting towards midscale hotels, projected to make up 39% of future hotel room supply. The country expects to have 350,400 branded rooms by 2030, driven by domestic demand, with growth expanding into tier-2 and tier-3 cities amidst rising construction costs.

India's Union Budget emphasizes youth empowerment and entrepreneurship, recognizing the potential of its young population as a key driver of economic growth. It focuses on skill development, credit access, and financial literacy to transform demographic advantages into productive economic capacity.

ICICI Prudential launches NPS Swasthya Equity Plus under PFRDAs sandbox, blending retirement savings with healthcare liquidity and high equity exposure.

A simple retirement formula may tell you the target. Step-up investing shows you how to reach it, without feeling crushed by multi-crore numbers.

Dreaming of that premium German car? Before you sign the dotted line, discover the hidden financial realities beyond the showroom floor.

Indian markets enter 2026 on shaky ground as equities falter, AI disruption rattles IT, tariffs cloud trade and precious metals swing. Discipline, diversification and asset allocation emerge as the real alpha. Here is a structured look at asset class performance and investor response.

Bank-backed brokers are doubling down on margin trading facility, which allows investors to buy shares by paying only a part of the total value upfront, with the broker funding the rest at an interest cost. MTF book surged 42.9% in the year through January 2026  even as the markets turned volatile.

An Indian investor disclosed foreign shares but not the associated dividend income, assuming it was taxed in the US. The 20 lakh threshold for penalty under the Black Money Act pertains to foreign assets, not income. What can be done to mitigate penalties?

Imposing a 126% duty on Indian solar imports by the US has led to declines in solar stocks. Companies like Waaree Energies assert they can adapt with diversified supply chains. 

Customers slept while their money was spent in Brazil. BookMyForex cards saw balances drained overnight. Users are miffed about the lack of accountability and answers from the card provider, eager to know when they will be refunded.

Global Capability Centres are reshaping India's commercial property market, with around 1,800 GCCs projected to reach a $9 billion valuation by 2030. Firms like Table Space are redefining office spaces to attract multinational companies seeking premium talent and quality work environments.

India's ambitious regional air connectivity project, UDAN, sees its slowest pace of airport additions since its 2016 launch. Airport additions under UDAN have declined steadily after peaking early.

The US announced a preliminary countervailing duty of 125.87% on imports of certain Indian solar equipment, alleging that the products are unfairly subsidized by the Indian government.

Road construction is likely to slow over the next two fiscal years as weak project awards shrink developers order books and weigh on execution, ratings agency Icra said

Emirates SkyCargo will operate five weekly freighters into India as Mumbai international airport gears up for apron rebuild.

While industry leaders remain optimistic, a dearth of large AI deals and a $45-billion market cap loss in 2026 reflect deep uncertainty over how automation will reshape the sector's traditional growth model.

The department of telecommunications (DoT) has notified rules which require apps such as Whatsapp, Telegram, and Signal, to log out users who do not have active SIM cards from the services.

In the past 10 years, Ashish Lath took 400 flights without spending any money, which includes around 80 international ones. He stayed in hotels for 100 nights without paying anything, getting 23% return on expenses in value terms by using 15 credit cards.

Radhika Gupta is popular among Indian investors for her easily understood investment tips and advice, stock market fundas, and investment explainers. She has now shared another simple rule of thumb consistency is key.

Processing could reduce losses, but success will depend on infrastructure rollout, private investment and execution areas where past efforts have struggled.

The ruling allows generic drugmakers to challenge the original legality of expired patents, potentially shielding them from past damage claims and speeding up the arrival of affordable medicines.

REITs offer investors a unique balance between stock market transparency, steady rental income, and participation in Indias evolving urban growth story.

Historical averages may suggest 12% equity returns, but investor behaviour, time horizon and savings discipline play a far bigger role in real-world outcomes.

As incomes rise, so does spending on gyms, gadgets and supplements. Young professionals now allocate up to 25% of their pay to fitnessblurring the line between discipline and lifestyle creep.

Under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, assets acquired while you were a non-resident can continue to be held, transferred or reinvested abroad even after you return to India.

The explosion of small-ticket, instant credit after 2020 has triggered a surge in delinquencies, especially in unsecured personal loans and buy now, pay later categories. Zavo and Freed are connecting borrowers and lenders for settlement.

Mint examines the financial fallout, potential regulatory action, and what the IDFC First Bank fraud means for depositor confidence.

While the proposals are still under consideration, the draft income tax rules signal an effort to ease compliance for routine transactions while maintaining strict oversight over high-value cash transactions.

Asset allocation builds wealth. Tax efficiency preserves it. From tax-loss harvesting to loans against securities, smart structuring can reduce tax drag without hurting long-term compounding.

The draft rules are part of a bigger plan to modernise India's income tax system by changing how individuals think about it, understand it, and pay it. A lot of people might not notice the changes right away.

Indian investors know they should start early and stay invested. Yet SIP stoppages remain high. The problem isnt informationits behaviour. Systems, not willpower, hold the answer.

Planning a career pause? These strategies can help create a dedicated corpus and ensure financial stability. 

Planning a gold loan in 2026? Know the latest RBI gold loan guidelines, LTV limits, eligibility rules and valuation norms. Understand how much you can borrow, applicable interest rates, restrictions on gold bars and ETFs, and compensation rules if lenders delay releasing pledged jewellery.

Amit Shah said that while it will be a fixed rent for the time being, being an owner would fetch profits for drivers from Bharat Taxi. He urged drivers to wait for three years for the money to come in.

Already covered up to 10 lakh but denied higher health insurance due to a slip disc? Heres how top-ups and critical illness covers can still strengthen your protection.

A super top-up can multiply your cover 25 times at a fraction of the costif you understand deductibles, claims, and coordination with your base policy.

Credit card issuance has doubled in five years and dues have surged. Are more Indians slipping into a debt trapand how can borrowers break free before it spirals?

Any news about salary hike and implementation of the 8th Pay Commission naturally grabs the attention of government employees and pensioners, and this is why it is important to check for red flags before you trust anyone.

New disclosure mandates and stricter documentation will require taxpayers to prove that rent paid to family members is a genuine transaction rather than a tax-saving tactic.

Nearly a century ago, experts were serving up the same buffet of market explanations. Nothing has changed.