Shelf-life norms for imported drugs may be relaxed to reduce wastageIndia is set to revise rules for imported medicines, proposing a 12-month minimum residual shelf life instead of the current 60% rule. This...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Swatch claiming $170 million in damages against Samsung over trademark infringement: FTSwiss watchmaker Swatch is demanding $170 million from Samsung, alleging the tech giant facilitated digital replicas of Swatch's iconic wat...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Is your SIP giving FIIs an easy exit? AMFI CEO says mutual funds will actually lure them backForeign investors have withdrawn over $60 billion from Indian equities, prompting concerns that retail investors are funding their exits. H...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Government hikes passport application fees across categories from July 1Passport application fees are set to increase significantly from July 1, 2026, as the Centre amends the Passports Rules, 1980. A standard 3...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Oil falls to pre-war levels on rising Middle East supplyOil prices have dropped to pre-Iran war levels as increased Middle Eastern supply overshadows demand worries. Flows through the Strait of H...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Rs 15 lakh, Rs 20 lakh or Rs 25 lakh CTC? Check your exact TDS under new vs old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-27Understanding Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on your salary is crucial. Employers calculate your annual tax liability based on declared incom...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Oil prices fall as tankers exit Strait of HormuzOil prices are dropping significantly as tankers resume passage through the Strait of Hormuz following a preliminary peace accord between t...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
Centre extends Old Pension Scheme (OPS) benefit to compassionate ground appointees: Application date to decide eligibility; who will benefit?Central government employees appointed on compassionate grounds before 2004, but joining after, can now opt for the Old Pension Scheme (OPS...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Filing ITR? Don’t ignore the ‘nature of employment’ field; it can affect NPS & retirement tax benefitsThe "Nature of Employment" field in the ITR is more than a routine disclosure. An incorrect selection can affect certain tax benefits, incl...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Filing pension complaints gets easier as PFRDA rolls out AI-enabled Pension Sahayak: Key features explainedPFRDA has launched Pension Sahayak, an AI-powered platform simplifying pension grievance redressal. This upgrade from the old CGMS offers w...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Annuity flexibility, tax tweaks can accelerate NPS growth: Axis Pension Fund CEO Sumit ShuklaA senior executive believes greater flexibility in retirement withdrawals and restored tax incentives could significantly boost the Nationa...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
PFRDA launches AI-powered portal to transform pension grievance redressalThe PFRDA has unveiled 'Pension Sahayak,' an AI-powered platform designed to streamline pension services. This initiative aims to boost inc...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Started investing in your 40s? You can still achieve your financial goals, but focus on these priorities firstAshish Mishra is currently focussing on two primary financial goals — his child’s education and an early retirement at 51. Here’s what the ...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
PFRDA tightens NPS audit rules: Pension body orders regular audit checks for PoP service providersThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority now requires Points of Presence offering National Pension System services to undergo ...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contribu...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
How Life Cycle Funds aim to simplify long-term wealth creationIndian mutual fund houses are launching Life Cycle Funds, a new goal-based investment product. These funds automatically adjust asset alloc...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
Will Rs 32 lakh EPF corpus withdrawal be tax-free? Are there better options than withdrawing?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I contributed to EPF until 2021 while working at an MNC. Since moving to a startup in 2022 that doesn’t offer PF,...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST