India's rank on Global Gender Gap Index unchanged at 131; Iceland retains top spotIndia remains at 131st on the Global Gender Gap Index 2026. Progress towards gender parity stands at 64.5 percent, below the global average...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Canara Bank ATM charges revised from September 1, 2026: Key changes about free transactions limit, insufficient balance fee and moreCanara Bank has revised certain automated teller machine (ATM) transaction charges with effect from September 1, 2026.Check latest ree ATM ...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Rs 30 carry bag charge costs shop Rs 26,000: Gurgaon Consumer Commission orders compensation to customerConsumer commission acts big on charging money for carry bags, tells shop to pay Rs 15,000 for mental harassment, pain and agony and Rs 11,...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Up to 8.50% interest rate on senior citizen FD: This bank revises rates on fixed deposit; check new rates and returns on Rs 1 lakh investmentSuryoday Small Finance Bank has made changes to its fixed deposit interest rates Senior citizens can benefit from an attractive rate of 8.5...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Latest SBI FD interest rates: State Bank of India has reduced rates by 25 bps on these fixed depositsSBI FD interest rates: The State Bank of India implemented a reduction in interest rates for select bulk term deposits. This change specifi...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda increase lending rates: Why loan EMIs for these borrowers may rise after hikesBank of Baroda and Canara Bank have raised their lending rates. These banks increased their Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rates by u...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
FD interest rates up to 7.50% in August 2026: These 3 banks have revised FD rates; senior citizens can now get up to 8.05% rateFixed deposit interest rates: Union Bank of India, DCB Bank and Indian Bank have revised their fixed deposit (FD) interest rates. These rev...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Will government raise Rs 21,000 ESIC wage ceiling? Here's what Labour Ministry saidThe ESIC wage ceiling is periodically increased by the government. The last revision raised the limit to twenty-one thousand rupees monthly...
30 Jul, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Is government planning to scrap Long Term Capital Gain (LTCG) tax on equities for domestic investors in FY 26-27? Minister respondsLong Term Capital Gain: The Finance Ministry has denied contemplating the scrapping of LTCG tax on equities for domestic investors. There i...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
EPS pension: These pensioners will automatically get their pension benefits under EPS 2026, minister clarifies in ParliamentThe government has notified the EPS pension 2026 scheme, superseding older plans. Existing pension fund benefits are protected under the ne...
28 Jul, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Sold multi-asset MFs? Before filing ITR, check the fund’s underlying asset mix as it determines tax treatment; know how to file return on such gainsMulti-asset mutual fund taxation depends on equity and debt exposure. Equity-oriented funds have specific tax rates and holding periods. De...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.29 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
Rahul Himalian takes additional charge as IRCTC CMD after Sanjay Kumar Jain's resignationRahul Himalian has been given additional charge as IRCTC Chairman and Managing Director. He will lead overall operations and strategic dire...
19 Jul, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Housing crisis threatens longevity and wealth as affordability gap persists through 2040: WEFHousing unaffordability will remain a defining economic and health challenge through 2040, with the World Economic Forum and Marsh warning ...
12 Jul, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Low-cost preventive health measures offer multi-trillion-dollar economic gains by 2040: WEFThree simple preventive health measures such as making homes safer to prevent falls, increasing physical activity and expanding access to h...
12 Jul, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
WEF Chief Borge Brende warns debt, geopolitics as key threats to global growthBrende also discussed the WEF's priorities for the upcoming meeting, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the situation in Gaza, and ...
17 Jan, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
WEF 2015 gets formal status in Switzerland as international institutionWEF gained a 'formal status' in Switzerland, confirming the role of non-profit organisation as an international institution for public-priv...
23 Jan, 2015, 09.42 PM IST