India, Nepal launch cross-border remittance mechanism; links UPI, NPIIndia and Nepal have launched a new system for money transfers. This links India's UPI with Nepal's NPI. Citizens can now send money instan...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
India warns citizens in Canada against fraudsters posing as consulate officialsIndian nationals in Canada are warned by the Consulate General of India in Toronto about fraudulent calls. Scammers are impersonating consu...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Indian-American arrested in California for allegedly defrauding bank of $100 millionAn Indian-American man, Mahender Makhijani, was arrested in California for allegedly defrauding a bank of nearly $100 million. He is accuse...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Indian 10-year bond yield down 0.10 pc on tax relief-driven FPI buyingIn a notable shift, Indian government bond yields have plummeted, primarily fueled by a wave of foreign investment flooding the market. Rec...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Annapurna Bhandar portal in Bengal: How to apply at socialregistry.wb.gov.in, eligibility, application process and how to check ₹3,000 payment statusWest Bengal's Annapurna Bhandar scheme can be accessed through socialregistry.wb.gov.in.. Eligible women will receive ₹3,000 monthly direct...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
India, Nepal launch UPI-NPI linkage for real-time cross-border remittancesIndia and Nepal have unveiled a direct payment link between their respective UPI and NPI systems, revolutionizing cross-border remittances....
09 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Hong Kong-based son gets tax notice after father buys insurance policy in his name with cash; he fights back and wins case in ITAT MumbaiAn NRI in Hong Kong faced an income tax dispute after withdrawing cash from his NRE account to give to his father. The father used this mon...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Toll collection against construction services provided to NHAI taxable: Rajasthan HCRajasthan High Court ruled toll collection rights are taxable consideration for highway construction. This decision impacts public-private ...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
India's current account surplus at $7.1 bn in Q4 FY26, aided by robust services exports and remittancesIndia achieved a current account surplus of $7.1 billion in Q4 FY26, driven by robust services exports and remittances. Despite a growing m...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Digital arrest: How India’s fastest-growing scam uses fake investigations and video calls to siphon off croresThey pose as the police, put you under ‘digital arrest’, and tether you to a video call till your savings are gone. How India’s fastest gro...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on June 6, 2026?Banks will be open today, June 6, 2026. This is the first Saturday of the month, a regular working day. Bank holidays vary by state, with t...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
Parimatch probe takes ED to Zepto's doorstepThe Enforcement Directorate is investigating offshore betting platform Parimatch. The agency has questioned quick commerce app Zepto regard...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
$35 million Newport beach mansion, near-zero declared income: How California techie supplied US equipment to Iran for over a decadeA dual Iranian-American tech executive, Jamshid Ghomi, was arrested at his $35 million mansion for allegedly running an illegal export oper...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Tokenisation could be the next big upgrade to India's market plumbingTokenisation represents financial assets as digital tokens on programmable blockchains, simplifying ownership and settlement. India's finan...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
How can I transfer or gift 800 grams of gold to my daughters?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am a 50-year-old widower. My wife passed away a few years ago. I currently have around 800 grams of gold that b...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Decentro secures final payment service provider licence at GIFT CityWith this, Decentro has become the first Indian payment aggregator to secure the approval. With the licence, Decentro has established an en...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Have unclaimed deposits, insurance, mutual funds? Government launches single portal to trace forgotten assetsThe Ministry of Finance has launched a new portal to help citizens find forgotten money. This initiative, called 'Your Money, Your Right', ...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.37 AM IST