India has got a $5 trillion sleeping giant: Can govt wake it up?India holds an estimated $5 trillion worth of gold in households and temples, yet continues to spend billions importing more every year. As...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
West Bengal rolls out 500 24x7 cybercrime help desks across stateWest Bengal has launched 24/7 Cybercrime Help Desks in 500 police stations and women's safety initiatives, including a specialized Durga Su...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
PPF interest rate for July-September 2026: Has government changed 7.1% rate? Here's what investors should knowPPF interest rate: The Finance Ministry has maintained the Public Provident Fund (PPF) interest rate at 7.10% for the July-September 2026 q...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
SIP in stocks or mutual funds: Which strategy offers better returns?Should investors choose SIPs in stocks or mutual funds? According to Hercules Advisors founder Aditya Shah, while direct equities may offer...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
RBI floating rate bond : Has 8.05% interest rate changed? Here's what investors should knowThe Reserve Bank of India has maintained the Floating Rate Savings Bond interest rate at 8.05% following the Finance Ministry's decision to...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
These 7 private and public banking stocks have an upside of up to 24% in one year, according to analystsAt the end of the day, both private and PSU banks are equally impacted by what goes on in the economy. If they are behaving differently in ...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Karnataka begins Gruha Jyothi verification; BJP questions PAN, caste certificate requirementKarnataka's Gruha Jyothi scheme, offering free electricity, is facing a door-to-door verification process. Senior BJP leader R Ashoka has a...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
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
US Justice Department directs prosecutors to prioritize 'birth tourism' following court rulingThe U.S. Justice Department is now prioritizing investigations into "birth tourism" schemes, directing federal prosecutors to pursue crimin...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
ITR filing guide: Know when tax return filing is mandatory, who needs to file and who is exemptIndividuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) are required to file income tax returns (ITR) if their total taxable income before the appl...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
5-year Senior citizen FD interest rates up to 8.05%: SBI vs PNB vs HDFC Bank vs other banksSenior citizens seeking secure investments are finding attractive options in fixed deposits, especially for 5-year tenures. Small finance b...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Mind the gap: Financial products that women in India need but don’t haveIf India is serious about women-led growth, it must move beyond credit access and design finance for the agency of women.
27 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Senior citizen mistakenly paid tax on tax-free VRS compensation; wins complete relief from ITAT Chennai on this groundA senior citizen wrongly paid tax on Rs 24 lakh retrenchment compensation received under a BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme. Despite a sign...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Bandhan Bank raises FD rates by up to 20 basis pointsBandhan Bank has boosted fixed deposit interest rates by up to 20 basis points, with senior citizens now earning a competitive 7.95% on sel...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Senior citizens can now earn up to 7.95% FD interest at Bandhan Bank as lender hikes fixed deposit rateSenior citizen FD interest rates: Bandhan Bank has boosted fixed deposit interest rates, offering senior citizens a compelling up to 7.95% ...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Rs 20 lakh investment for senior citizens: SBI FD vs SCSS vs RBI floating rate bond- which pays the highest?Investment options for senior citizens: Senior citizens seeking steady retirement income can choose between Senior Citizens Savings Scheme ...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
5 small savings schemes offering up to 8.2% interest rate in 2026: SCSS, PPF, NSC and moreSmall savings schemes, popular for conservative investors, will retain their interest rates for the April-June 2026 quarter, offering retur...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST