SBI increases home loan rates: How your Rs 30 lakh to Rs 1 crore home loan EMIs can be impacted; see calculationsIn response to a recent 25 bps hike, the State Bank of India has updated its home loan interest rates. Those linked to the External Benchma...
16 Oct, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Retired employee received income tax notice for Rs 9.04 lakh leave encashment; she wins case in ITAT Jaipur, know how leave encashment is taxedRetired employee sent income tax notice for Rs 9.04 lakh leave encashment, she wins case in ITAT Jaipur; Know how leave encashment is taxed...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Govt revises windfall gains tax for petrol and diesel exportsThe central government has increased the windfall tax on petrol exports to Rs 2.5 per litre. Simultaneously, the windfall tax on diesel has...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Social Security raises payroll tax cap to $192,300 for 2027 - Here's who will pay more after COLA announcementStarting January 2027, American citizens will witness notable changes in their Social Security benefits and payroll taxes. A cost-of-living...
15 Oct, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Higher EMIs ahead on SBI loans: State Bank of India revises lending interest rates; Check latest EBLR, RLLR and MCLR ratesIn response to the recent uptick in the repo rate, State Bank of India has elevated its External Benchmark-linked Rates and the Repo Linked...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
NITI Aayog proposes higher social discount rate for project appraisalNITI Aayog's working paper suggests increasing the social discount rate to 9.23% for project appraisal up to 30 years. This proposal aims t...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Social Security COLA 2027: Could your bigger benefit mean a higher tax bill? What retirees should checkThe Social Security Administration announces the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 14. Most forecasts land between 3.2% and 3.6%. Fede...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Centre set to cross Rs 80000 cr disinvestment target for first time since FY19 after IDBI Bank stake saleThe Indian government is expected to surpass its budgeted disinvestment target of Rs 80,000 crore for FY27. A significant contributor will ...
14 Oct, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Keralam sanctions Rs 63.37 crore to clear paddy procurement liabilityKeralam has sanctioned Rs 63.37 crore to clear Supplyco’s financial liability from paddy procurement during the 2022-23 season, Food and Ci...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
'Small' pains: Inflation squeeze likely to choke FMCG volume growth againIndia's fast-moving consumer goods sector is under pressure as inflation reshapes how consumers spend their money. Rather than splurging on...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Global Market: IMF urges governments to cut spending, reduce debt as borrowing costs riseThe IMF has urged governments worldwide to rein in spending, narrow budget deficits and reduce debt as global public debt approaches 100% o...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Has government imposed 5% GST on e-commerce delivery services ahead of Diwali? Income Tax Dept says thisRecent speculation on social media suggests that a new GST has been introduced for e-commerce delivery services. However, the Press Informa...
13 Oct, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Cabinet nod sought to extend power fund for 5 yearsThe power ministry is pursuing Cabinet approval for continuing the Power System Development Fund in upcoming finance cycles. The fund suppo...
13 Oct, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
Married couples, take note: The $32,200 standard deduction in 2026 could shrink your taxable income before you even start itemizing nowThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax adjustments for 2026, incorporating annual inflation updates alongside changes made under ...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Charting the Global Economy: Sentiment among US consumers wanesAs consumer sentiment declines in the US and Japan experiences weakening household spending, Europe faces challenges with rising bond yield...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Good news: If penalty is imposed for misreporting of income or other cases you can apply for waiver of penalty using revised Form 161; Check the detailsOn October 8, 2026, the Central Board of Direct Taxes introduced a revised Form 161 for taxpayers. This new form allows eligible individual...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Shriram Finance increases FD interest rates up to 7.85%: Check new rates on 1, 2, 3and 5-year fixed depositsStarting October 11, 2026, Shriram Finance Limited is set to increase interest rates on fixed deposits, enhancing returns for all depositor...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.11 PM IST