Before March 31, 2025, taxpayers must complete key tasks like filing updated returns, making tax-saving investments and declaring foreign income to avoid penalties and maximise available income tax benefits.

8th Pay Commission Pay Hike: After the announcement of the 8th Pay Commission, central government employees have been keenly waiting for the formation of the commission and implementation of its recommendations. But are you aware of how much of a rise they got in the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Pay Commissions?

One-time MF Investment vs PNB 5-year FD: Compare returns on a one-time Rs 2,50,000 investment in mutual funds and PNB's 5-year fixed deposit.

Mutual Fund SIP Investment: Ever wondered what a particular annualised return rate actually means or investors? In this article, lets compare how a one-time investment of Rs 2 lakh followed by a Rs 2,000 monthly SIP may mean for investors at expected annualised returns of 10 per cent, 12 per cent and 15 per cent over the long term (say 20 years).

Maharatna Company: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), an Indian engineering company, has secured a massive order worth Rs 7,500 crore. This development has led to a rise in its stock price. JM Financial suggests a target of 69 per cent upside for this stock.

SIP vs PPF: Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) and Public Provident Fund (PPF) are quite popular investment schemes. If you are a beginner who is yet to set foot in the field of investment, you can consider going through this article and startyour investment journey. SIP is a market-linked investment scheme, whereas PPF is a non-market-linked investment scheme. Let's compare them to find out which can generate a higher corpus in 30 years.

In another incident on March 10, an Air India flight from Chicago to Delhi was forced to return to its departure airport after multiple lavatories on board became unserviceable, as reported by the crew, due to clogged toilets caused by improper waste disposal.

SIP vs PPF:Systematic Investment Plan and Public Provident Fundare two long-term investment options that can generate a substantial corpus. Let's learn about them and compare their return for an investment of Rs 85,000 per year over 15 years.

Speaking to ANI, Rasna Chairman said, We expect a growth of 25 to 30 per cent this year. We expect a growth in our exports as Rasna is the cheapest drink globally.Rasna Chairman said that the company is setting up a new plant in Patna, where litchi concentrates will be produced with a capacity of around 2 million cases annually.

Indonesia-based PT BBN Airlines has stated that SpiceJet has yet to clear aircraft lease-related dues amounting to $5.94 million owed to it for months.

Automobile manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra on Friday announced a price increase of up to 3 per cent on its SUV and commercial vehicle (CV) range, effective from April 2025.

SBI 400-day FD vs Indian Bank 400-day FD: SBI runs Amrit Kalash as a 400-day special FD, while Indian Bank's 400-day FD is known as IND Super 400 Days. Both have March 31, 2025, as their deadline to invest. Know what returns you may get on investments of Rs 4,44,444, Rs 7,77,777, and Rs 9,99,999.

Two employees from Power Grid Corporation and KEC International named in a matter related to alleged bribery by the CBI were arrested. Read on to learn more about this news.

Top 5 ETFs With Highest Returns in 1 Year: Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are mutual funds that can be traded in a share market. These are passive funds with a low expense ratio that track an index, commodity, etc. Investors seeking ETF investments need a demat account.

Under the agreement, Bain Capital will invest about Rs 4,385 crore to buy an 18 per cent stake in Manappuram Finance.

UPS Regulations Set to Take Effect From April 1:Pension fund body PFRDA has notified rules for the Unified Pension Scheme, set to take effect from April 1, 2025. Enrolment and claim forms for all central government employees will be available in online and offline modes, according to an official notification. Read on to learn more about this development.

Accenture Q2 Earnings News Latest: Ireland-headquartered professional services company Accenture has staged a largely strong financial performance for the December-February quarter, with a 6.8 per cent year-on-year jump in net profit to $1.788 billion. Accenturewhose earnings are tracked closely on Dalal Street for gauging the impact of global technology trends on the Indian IT spaceraised its revenue growth forecast but revised its operating margin guidance slightly lower. Read on to learn abou

Old Pension Scheme: In the old pension scheme (OPS), a government employee gets an assured pension, but if they want, they can commute their pension and get a lump sum amount at retirement or a few years after that. In that case, they get a reduced pension for 15 years. What if you have an average basic salary of Rs 75,000 at retirement and your pensionable service is 27 years? How much monthly pension you may get and how much lump sum amount you may receive if you commute your 40 per cent pensi

Post Office KVP: Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) provides a 7.5 per cent interest rate per annum. In this, the minimum investment is Rs 1,000 and there is no limit on maximum.

SIP and PPF are popular investment options, but which builds a larger corpus with Rs 9,500 annually in 15 years? SIP offers higher returns with market risks, while PPF ensures stability with tax benefits.

The post office offers several investment schemes, amongst them is the Public Provident Fund (PPF). It is popular for its guaranteed returns and tax benefits on investments up to Rs 1.5 lakh in a year under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. It has a lock-in period of 15 years, but the depositor can also extend the account for a further block of 5 years, and so on.

Rs 1 Lakh NPS Monthly Pension: National Pension System (NPS) provides a monthly pension when you turn 60. If you are 40 years old and want a monthly pension of Rs 1 lakh at retirement, you can start with a monthly investment and raise your amount every year. Let's see what your monthly contribution can be.

Before retirement, EPFO memberscan withdraw part of their EPF for education, marriage, and house construction.

Retirement Planning via SIP:People who want to build a substantial corpus for their retirement need to start planning and investing during their earning phase.If you are looking for a consistent and disciplined investment strategy then an SIP in mutual funds can be a useful option.In this write-up, we will calculate the time required to build a retirement corpus of Rs 1 crore, Rs 2 crore, and Rs 3 crore with a monthly SIP of Rs 10,000.

In how many years can aRs 9,000 monthly SIP can help you build a Rs 1 crore corpus?Learn how systematic investing in mutual funds leverages compounding for long-term money creation.

You must have heard how investing in a systematic investment plan can help you build a sizeable corpus. Now, let's explore step-up SIP, which may create a larger corpus in comparison to regular SIP, that too in a shorter period than that of a regular SIP. Take a look.

Edelweiss Financial Services said that being a listed company, it remains committed to protecting shareholder value. We will pursue all legal avenues to recover our outstanding dues. We have encountered such tactics before where defaulters attempt to weaponize public platforms and misuse the legal system to evade financial responsibilitiesThis has become a common playbook for defaulting borrowers seeking to stall enforcement actions, the brokerage wrote in a statement dated March 16.

Rs 1,000 is just a nominal amount for those unaware of its power in investment. It may sound difficult to believe, but you can turn a small amount into a massive corpus. You can turn this dreamy concept into a reality with a consistent and disciplined investment strategy. Let's find out how you can make it happen.

As of 10:20 am on Thursday, Manappuram Finance stock was trading at Rs 212.80, down 0.52 per cent from its previous close, after opening at Rs 217.

Retirement Planning via One-time Investment: A sizeable corpus can come handy if you are aspiring to become financially free for retirement. A one-time investment made early in your career may create that corpus if you let it grow for years and withdraw it at retirement. Even a one-time investment of Rs 5,50,000 can grow to Rs 1,85,00,000 if one has a long-term investment horizon. But in how many years can one achieve this result? Know here-

According to Section 39 of the Central Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, and Rule 33 of the Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, it is mandatory to obtain a trade certificate for the sale and registration of vehicles.

Volvo has launched the 2025 XC90 facelift in India at Rs 1.02 crore, featuring design tweaks, new features, ADAS safety tech and a 2.0L mild-hybrid engine producing 250 hp with AWD.

BMW 3 Series LWB Launched:German luxury carmaker BMW has introduced a new model to its lineup in the Indian market: the BMW 3 Series Long Wheel Base (LWB). Fromprice, colour options to features, engine - here's everything you need to know

Kinetic Green revives the iconic Chal Meri Luna tagline with a new TV campaign for the E-Luna, blending nostalgia with modern electric mobility. The campaign highlights sustainability, innovation, and emotional storytelling.

Gujarat Budget 2025: Finance minister Kanubhai Desai did not propose any new tax in the budget which had an estimated surplus of Rs 859 crore.

The moves highlight Toyotas aggressive push in electric cars, a sector where some critics have said its fallen behind rivals like Tesla and BYD at a time when the Chinese EV market is booming and the world's concerns about sustainability are increasingly crucial.

The new platform is expected to improve gross margins by approximately 20 per cent over the next 12 months, according to Ola founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal.

Total revenue from operations grew to Rs 38,764 crore in the third quarter compared to Rs 33,513 crore in the year-ago period, Maruti Suzuki India said in a regulatory filing.

The auto major had reported a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 1,425 crore in the October-December period of last fiscal.

Currently, the automaker offers connected car features in 12 of the 14 models it sells in India.

Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 came to a close on Wednesday after witnessing around 200 product unveils across automotive, components and technology, with the government planning to seek industry views to make it an annual affair.

The Scram 440 retains its rugged, utilitarian design with minimal bodywork, an elevated seat for a commanding ride position, and advanced features that blend classic charm with modern conveniences.

LGES, the country's leading battery firm, is projected to have invested more than 1.1 trillion won in next-generation battery development last year, up 6 percent from about 1.04 trillion won the previous year, reports Yonhap news agency.

Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025:Electric vehicle manufacturer Numeros Motors has launched its multipurpose e-scooter - the Diplos Max at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.Alongside, the company introduced an exciting new platform, Indias first-ever Bike-Scooter Crossover.

The company's Executive Director Girish Wagh said it is presenting six zero-emission electric vehicles, ranging from mini trucks and pickups to intermediate and heavy trucks, alongside buses. In the passenger vehicles segment, Tata Motors unveiled 18 new cars & SUVs.

Lotus Centre launch:Lotus Cars, through its exclusive partner Exclusive Motors, has officially launched its first-ever Lotus Centre in India, located at the World Trade Centre in New Delhi. This marks a significant step in the British automakers strategy to expand its presence in the Indian luxury car market.

Auto Expo 2025:Motorcycle and scooter manufacturer Hero MotoCorp has launched four new products at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The new models include the Hero Xoom 125, Hero Xoom 160, Hero Xpulse 210, and Hero Xtreme 250R.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the new 2025 version of the Dio in the Indian market. Priced starting at Rs 74,930 (ex-showroom Delhi), the newly launched scooter is equipped with advanced features and improved performance. Here's all you need to know -

It boasts an illuminated start switch and auto-cancel winkers and. In terms of mileage the scooter has a capacity of 59 kmpl.

JeepIndia on Friday, January 10 announced the expansion to its MY25 Jeep Meridian lineup, adding more options for SUV enthusiasts across the country. The automaker has introduced the highly capable 4x4 Automatic Transmission (AT) in the popular Limited (O) variant. Check details -