Has government changed PPF, NSC, SCSS and other small savings interest rates for July-September 2026 quarter?Small savings scheme interest rates: The Finance Ministry has kept interest rates on all small savings schemes unchanged for the July–Septe...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
CA Day 2026: Why is it celebrated on July 1? Know history, this year's theme, mottoCA Day: July 1 marks the 77th anniversary of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the world's second-largest accounting ...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 gets EFC nod with ₹1.2 lakh crore outlayIndia's semiconductor ambitions are set for a major boost with the Expenditure Finance Committee approving nearly ₹1.20 lakh crore for the ...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
India's chip dreams get a Rs 1.25 lakh crore push with Semiconductor Mission 2.0India is significantly boosting its semiconductor ambitions with a Rs 1.25 lakh crore allocation for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, a sub...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
'Fear of scrutiny': India says those questioning global terror financing watchdog FATF have something to hideIndia has strongly defended the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), urging nations to cease exporting instability and prevent their territo...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
HDFC Bank appoints former financial services secretary Rajiv Kumar as new Non-Executive ChairmanHDFC Bank has appointed former IAS officer and ex-Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar as its Part-time (Non-Executive) Chairman. The ba...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
PFC-REC merger explained: Swap ratio, rationale, other key details as merger set to create Rs 11 lakh cr power financing giantThe proposed merger of Power Finance Corporation and REC will create India's largest power sector financing institution with a combined loa...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
PFC-REC merger approved! Here's what will happen to your existing shares after mega mergerPFC and REC boards approved their merger scheme with a share-swap ratio of 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC shares. The merger aims to creat...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Supply crunch lifts stablecoin premium above 8.5% in IndiaIndia is facing a significant shortage of stablecoins like USDT, causing its price to surge locally. This premium, usually modest, has ball...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Speaker Radhakrishnan denies backing low-alcohol liquor policy during LDF regimeKerala Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan refuted claims of supporting low-alcohol liquor sales during his previous tenure. He st...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Cabinet Secretariat cracks down on red tape, orders faster clearances for Centre's key projectsThe Cabinet Secretariat is pushing for faster government processes and reduced red tape to expedite key central projects. New directives ai...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Maharashtra cabinet clears draft bill to recognise women farmers, widen welfare accessMaharashtra's cabinet has greenlit a groundbreaking bill to legally recognize women farmers, even those without land. This initiative aims ...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
World MSME Day: Global trade risks weigh on MSMEs; industry seeks competitiveness-focused reformsIndian MSMEs are urging a policy overhaul to boost global competitiveness, citing challenges from geopolitical shifts and supply chain disr...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Finance ministry, NFRA officials brief Par panel on corporate laws amendment billParliament's joint committee received briefings on the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, from Finance Ministry officials and the Natio...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
'We need doctors in this country', says SC; dismisses plea concerning fee structureThe Supreme Court has declined to intervene in a petition challenging exorbitant fees in Rajasthan's private medical colleges, stating the ...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
SREI Finance withdraws plea against Nirmal Lifestyle Mulund’s revival plan at appellate tribunalA key creditor has withdrawn its appeal against Nirmal Lifestyle's resolution plan after the buyer, Mantra Properties, clarified a disputed...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Parliament panel to review India's economy amid global turmoil and growth concernsA key parliamentary committee will scrutinise India's evolving economic landscape in 2025-26, amid global conflicts and trade uncertainties...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST