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As speculative hype fizzles out and global central banks slow their purchases, the sharp drop in gold and silver highlights the danger of trading commodities for short-term gains.

With the July 31 deadline approaching, only a small percentage of taxpayers have filed their returns. Cleartax CEO Archit Gupta warns against assuming an extension this year, as slower filing rates could lead to increase...

Income-tax returns: Today we explain the circumstances under which taxpayers can appoint authorised representative, the requirements, eligibility criteria and other important factors.

A returning NRI who invested overseas savings in a US startup may not face tax on the purchase itself, but discounted acquisitions and annual foreign asset disclosures can trigger tax and compliance obligations.

VPF allows employees to contribute more than the mandatory EPF rate for a larger retirement corpus. Contributions over ₹2.5 lakh face taxation on excess interest. VPF matches EPF's interest rate and qualifies for t...

A Delhi taxpayer was denied a ₹17 lakh tax refund due to late e-verification of his ITR while caring for his ill father. ITAT ruled that denying the refund on technical grounds violates Article 265 of the Constitution,...

The Tamil Nadu state government has today hiked the salaries of employees working at its TASMAC liquor outlet by 25% with aim to bring in reforms - curb corruption and overcharging at these stores. Here's all we know...

HDFC Bank's revised MCLR now ranges from 8.05% to 8.70%, affecting borrowers linked to the one-year or three-year rates. While the overnight rate decreased slightly, other tenures remain unchanged. Details here.

8th pay commission: The All India NPS Employees Federation (AINPSEF) has demanded HRA revision, minimum monthly transport allowance, DA hike, and salary increase for central government employees and pensioners.

DA hike: Kerala is considering a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance for state government employees to be disbursed in their August salaries, ahead of Onam festivities. An official order is awaited.

The income tax department has launched Form 68 under the Income-tax Act, 2025, for specified investment funds to file exempt income statements and claim tax benefits for eligible non-resident investors. Details here.

Active share measures how different a fund's portfolio is from its benchmark index, expressed as a percentage between 0% and 100%.

Stretching a ₹35,000 monthly pension requires careful planning, especially in smaller cities like Lucknow and other similar urban areas. A structured budget, pre-built emergency savings, healthcare planning, and low-ri...

Money market funds invest in money market instruments with a maturity of up to 1 year. Based on one-year performance, Union Money Market Fund has emerged as the best-performing scheme in the category with a 6.63% return,...

Tax compliance goes beyond filing your income tax return on time. Several provisions under the Income Tax Act, 1961, set limits on cash transactions and high-value financial dealings. Staying within these limits can help...

PAN-Aadhaar linking is essential for eligible taxpayers to keep their PAN active and avoid disruptions in tax-related services. Taxpayers with unlinked PANs can complete the process by paying the applicable fee through t...

With crude prices cooling after the West Asia truce, the monsoon-and its impact on food inflation-may become the biggest factor shaping RBI's interest rate decisions in the months ahead.

Fill a health insurance proposal form correctly with this step-by-step guide. Understand required details, medical disclosures, nominee information and important checks to avoid claim problems while ensuring smoother pol...

The India-UK FTA is set to come into effect on 15 July. One of the biggest takeaways for Indian consumers is the gradual reduction in prices of imported Scotch whisky and gin. Under the agreement, tariffs on imported whi...

For AY 2026-27, the earlier Other Exempt Income field in Schedule EI has been removed. In its place, the department has now introduced a new reporting option titled Receipts not in the nature of income.

Gold and silver prices today, 7 July: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.

Under the EPF Scheme, 2026, withdrawals have been simplified into three categories: essential needs, housing needs and special circumstances.