Banking Rules to Change from April 1: Charges to be Levied for Minor Lapses
If you have a bank account, this news is crucial for you. Starting April 1, 2025, several banking rules across the country will undergo cha…
March 2025
Finance Bill Passed in Lok Sabha: Impact on Google Tax and Online Advertising
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the revised Finance Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha, which has now been passed...
One More Jolt to Commoners, Essential Medicines to Cost More from April 1
Starting April 1, the prices of nearly 400 essential medicines, including those used for diabetes, high blood pressure, infections, and pai…
EPFO Raises Auto-Settlement Limit to ₹5 Lakh, big relief to 7.5 Cr members
In a significant step to improve ease of access for its 7.5 crore members, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has decided to…
Complete Your Tax-Related Tasks Before March 31 or Pay 50% Extra Tax
March is nearing its end, and it’s crucial to complete several financial tasks before March 31...
Women Investing More in Mutual Funds Than Men: AMFI-Crisil Report
Women investors are increasingly dominating the mutual fund market in India, with their share reaching 25% of total investors...
Mukesh Ambani Remains India's Richest in Hurun Rich List; Gautam Adani Second, Roshni Nadar Enters Top-10
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has retained his title as India’s richest person in the latest Hurun Global Rich List 2025...
Trump’s Tariff Decision Hits Tata Motors Stock by 6%; 25% Import Duty to Impact Jaguar Land Rover
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on imported cars starting April 1...
Government to Borrow ₹8 Lakh Crore in Next Six Months: 54% of Annual Target
The Indian government is set to borrow ₹8 lakh crore from the market between April and September 2025, which accounts for 54% of the total …
EPFO Members to Withdraw Up to ₹1 Lakh via ATM, UPI From June
Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) members will soon be able to withdraw up to ₹1 lakh from their provident fund (PF) accounts u…
Government Discontinues Medium - and Long-Term Gold Monetisation Schemes, Existing Deposits to Remain Active
The Government of India has officially discontinued the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) for medium- and long-term deposits...
India’s Economy Doubles in 10 Years, Fastest Growth Globally, GDP Growth Outpaces Major Economies
India’s economy has doubled in the past decade, making it the fastest-growing economy in the world...
Fitch Revises Downward India’s FY 25 GDP Growth to 6.3 pc
Globally-renowned rating agency Fitch has pegged its GDP forecast for India for this fiscal (FY 25) at 6.3 per cent from 6.4 per cent...
Government Hikes MPs' Salary, Pension, and DA by 24%
The central government has announced a 24% increase in the salary, pension, and daily allowance (DA) of Members of Parliament (MPs)...
Get Up to ₹50 Lakh Loan for Business Under PM Employment Generation Program
Entrepreneurs looking to start a small business but facing financial constraints can benefit from the Prime Minister’s Employment Generatio…
Foreign Investors Return to Indian Stock Market, ₹27 Lakh Crore Surge in 6 Days, Stock Market Hits a New High
The Indian stock market has witnessed an extraordinary rally, surprising global investors...
Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to Roll Out from April 1, New Framework Notified
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has officially notified the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which will come int…
Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Closes on March 31: Last Chance to Invest at 7.5% Interest
The Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC), a special savings scheme designed for women, will stop accepting new investments after March …
India Seeks Extradition of Fugitive Diamantaire Mehul Choksi from Belgium Amidst ₹13,850 Crore PNB Fraud Allegations
Mehul Choksi, the fugitive diamond trader and owner of Gitanjali Gems, is currently under the spotlight as Indian authorities intensify eff…
UPI Will Not Work on Inactive Mobile Numbers from April 1: NPCI’s Move to Curb Cyber Fraud
If you use Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for transactions and your bank-linked mobile number has been inactive for a long time, you need…
Vodafone Idea Seeks Government Assistance Amid Mounting AGR and Spectrum Dues
Facing significant financial challenges, telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has approached the Indian government for additional support to…
India’s Growth Will Benefit the World: Bill Gates Says Nation Will Emerge as a Developed Country by 2047
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has praised India’s rapid innovation and economic growth, stating that the country’s progress will have a p…
India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Imports, Blow to China
To safeguard domestic industries, India has recently imposed anti-dumping duties on four Chinese products: soft ferrite cores, vacuum insul…
Air Travel Costs Set to Rise as Mumbai and Delhi Airports Propose Significant Fee Hikes
Air travelers passing through Mumbai and Delhi airports may soon face increased expenses, as both airports have proposed substantial hikes …
Ola Stores Raided in Maharashtra and MP: Over 50 Electric Vehicles Seized, Stock Drops 4.18%
Regional Transport Office (RTO) officials conducted raids at multiple Ola Electric stores in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, leading to the…
Tesla Recalls Nearly All Cybertrucks: Panels May Detach While Driving, Biggest Recall for the Model Amid Structural Issues
Elon Musk’s Tesla has issued a recall for almost all its Cybertrucks due to a structural defect in the outer panel...
India to Get Its Own Web Browser: Zoho to Develop ‘Made in India’ Browser
India is set to have its own web browser soon, with Chennai-based software company Zoho Corporation taking the lead in its development...
Silver Crosses ₹1 Lakh Mark: Expected to Reach ₹1.08 Lakh by Year-End, ETF Investment a Viable Option
Driven by a strong global trend and continuous buying by stockists and retail traders, silver prices in India have reached an all-time high…
Vodafone Idea Shares Surge 8% After 5G Launch in Mumbai, Eyes Satcom Partnership with Starlink
Telecom company Vodafone Idea Limited (VI) saw an 8% surge in its stock price on March 19, following the announcement of its 5G services la…
Last Chance to Save ₹1 Lakh in Tax Under the Old Regime, March is the Final Month for Tax Planning
As the current financial year approaches its end in March, taxpayers should begin their tax-saving measures...
Nationwide 48-Hour Bank Strike from March 23 Midnight, All Banks to Remain Closed
The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has announced a nationwide 48-hour strike starting from midnight on March 23...
Maruti Hikes Car Prices for the Third Time This Year
Maruti Suzuki has announced a price hike of up to 4% on its cars, effective from April 2025...
Retail Inflation Slides to 7-Month Low of 3.6 pc in February
Retail inflation in the country slid to a seven-month low of 3.61 per cent in February, as food inflation moderated below four per cent for…
LIC to Enter Health Insurance Business Soon: Stake Acquisition Announcement by March 31
State-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is set to enter the health insurance sector by acquiring a stake in a standalone heal…
Gautam and Rajesh Adani Get Clean Chit from Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on Monday acquitted Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) Chairman Gautam Adani and Managing Director Rajesh Adani in a cas…
Starbucks Ordered to Pay ₹434 Crore Compensation to Delivery Boy
Starbucks has been ordered to pay $50 million (approximately ₹434.74 crore) as compensation to a delivery boy in California...
Equity Mutual Fund Investments Drop by 26.1% in February; Overall Inflows Decline by ₹1.47 Lakh Crore
In February 2025, equity mutual funds saw an inflow of ₹29,303 crore, marking a 26.1% drop compared to January’s ₹39,687 crore...
RBI Assures Stability of IndusInd Bank, Says Sufficient Capital Available; Financial Condition is Stable
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has confirmed that IndusInd Bank has adequate capital and remains financially stable...
India’s Forex Reserves Rise by ₹1.33 Lakh Crore, Reach ₹56.86 Lakh Crore
India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves witnessed a sharp increase of ₹1.33 lakh crore ($15.26 billion) in the week ending March 7...
US SEC Summons Gautam Adani: Centre Transfers Notice to Ahmedabad Court Over ₹2,029 Crore Bribery Allegations
Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, has seen his net worth decline by ₹1.03 lakh crore since January 1 this year...
LG India to Launch ₹15,000 Crore IPO: SEBI Grants Approval; Among India’s Top 5 IPOs
South Korean electronics giant LG Electronics is set to launch the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of its Indian unit...
India’s Telecom Subscriber Base Increases to 1.18-bn in December
The country’s total telephone subscriber base increased marginally to 1,189.92-million in December 2024. Reliance Jio, the Mukesh Ambani-le…
IMF Says India to Remain Fastest-Growing Eco with 6.5 pc GDP Growth in FY 26
India is set to retain its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy with a projected GDP growth rate of 6.5 per cent in 2025-2…
JioStar to Lay Off 1,100 Employees Amid Restructuring After Disney Merger
JioStar, a subsidiary of Viacom18, is set to lay off 1,100 employees as part of its restructuring plan following its merger with Walt Disne…
Trump to Impose Reciprocal Tariffs on India from April 2, ₹61,000 Crore Annual Loss Expected
The United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on India starting April 2, mirroring the tariffs India places on American goods...
Deadline for UAN Activation Ends on March 15: Last Date to File Updated Returns is March 31, Key Financial Deadlines Approaching
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has set March 15, 2025, as the deadline for activating the Universal Account Number (UAN)…
Paytm Violated Foreign Investment Guidelines: ED Says RBI Was Not Informed About Foreign Funds, ₹611 Crore Notice Issued
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday issued a statement regarding the show-cause notice sent to One 97 Communications Limited (OCL), …
Modi: 40,000 Compliance Rules Removed to Simplify Business; Working on Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0, PM Addresses Post-Budget Webinar
For any country’s development, stable policies and a favorable business environment are crucial...
Reliance Receives ₹24,522 Crore Demand Notice from Government
The Indian government has issued a demand notice of $2.81 billion (₹24,522 crore) to Reliance Industries...
Paytm Violated Foreign Investment Guidelines, ED Says RBI Was Not Informed About Foreign Funds, ₹611 Crore Notice Issued
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused Paytm’s parent company, One 97 Communications Limited (OCL), and its subsidiaries of violating…