India’s import dependence continues to be shaped by economic growth, manufacturing base: Govt to ParlIndia imported goods worth $131.63 billion from China in FY26, accounting for nearly 17% of total merchandise imports, the government told ...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Gold alone isn't enough for your daughter’s Streedhan. Wealth manager Aarti Gupta explains whyWealth manager Aarti Gupta urged women to diversify beyond physical gold by building goal-based, multi-asset portfolios with SIPs, index fu...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
AB-PMJAY guideline violations: Over 2,000 hospitals de-empanelled, 1,200 suspended, says NaddaOver two thousand hospitals faced de-empanelment for scheme guideline violations. Automated triggers detect suspicious claims within twenty...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
NPS for NRIs: Who can invest, tax benefits, eligibility, withdrawal rules explainedNon-Resident Indians have the opportunity to secure their retirement through investment in the National Pension System (NPS). This program ...
06 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
PPF rules for NRIs: Can non-resident Indians open PPF account in India?A Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a long-term, small savings scheme offered by the government of India. The PPF offers an attractive interes...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
RBI policy: Will high-interest rate cycle return for FD investors as RBI holds repo rate amid rising inflation?RBI MPC repo rate: The Reserve Bank of India maintained its repo rate at 5.25 percent today. Inflation is nearing the upper tolerance band,...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Will FD investors get higher interest rates as Iran-US war continues and inflation shoots?Rising inflation and increased credit demand are pushing banks towards higher fixed deposit rates. Banks are also facing competition from s...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana offers Rs 1.6 lakh housing aid: here's who is eligible and how to applyNanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana is a Gujarat government scheme that offers Rs 1.6 lakh in financial assistance to registered construction worke...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Union Cabinet approves Samudra Manthan scheme, Rs 84,084 crore push for deepwater oil and gas explorationThe Union Cabinet has approved the Samudra Manthan mission with a financial outlay of Rs 84,084 crore, aimed at boosting deepwater and ultr...
31 Jul, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Rajasthan footwear artisan earning Rs 15,000 a month received Rs 6 cr tax notice: A fake export firm in TN with Rs 6.7 crore GST dues was allegedly registered using his PANRajasthan footwear artisan Jitendra Kumar Jingar, who earns Rs 10,000 to 15,000 a month making traditional leather shoes in Balotra distric...
31 Jul, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana eligibility: Check who can apply for Rs 2,500 monthly aid, who will not qualify and registration starting dateWho is eligible for Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Delhi cabinet has approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, a scheme promising Rs 2,500 per month to eli...
29 Jul, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Delhi govt approves Lakshmi Yojana scheme to provide financial assistance to womenThe Delhi government has approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana scheme. This initiative will provide financial support of Rs 2500 to eligible wo...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Rs 2 lakh accident insurance to guaranteed minimum pension up to Rs 3,000: Key govt schemes like APY, PMJAY that help the poorIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
GPF interest rate for government employees: Has Finance Ministry changed GPF rate from 7.1% for July-September 2026 quarter?The Ministry of Finance has announced the GPF interest rate for the upcoming quarter. General Provident Fund and similar government funds w...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Only Rs 1,000 in hand, rest earmarked for savings accountUnder the proposed Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, women beneficiaries will receive only ₹1,000 in cash from the promised ₹2,500 monthly assistance, ...
19 Jul, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
RBI seeks banks’ views on introducing education savings plan with better returnsThe Reserve Bank of India is exploring a new savings product for education. Banks are discussing this proposal and will submit their recomm...
13 Jul, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Sukanya Samriddhi Account interest rate: How you can create Rs 50 lakh corpus for your girl childSSY interest rate: The Sukanya Samriddhi Account offers an 8.2% annual interest rate, compounded yearly. Parents can invest up to Rs 1.5 la...
11 Jul, 2026, 06.25 PM IST