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Madhya Pradesh has transferred ₹317.86 crore in Rabi 2025-26 crop insurance payouts to eligible farmers under PMFBY, benefiting nearly 16.70 lakh applicants. Details here.

Indias insurance regulator has extended the deadline for feedback on proposed insurance distribution reforms to October 31, 2026, from October 25. Details here.

The Council has decided to amend the return filing mechanism so that tax declared as payable by a supplier, which is then passed on as ITC to the recipient, must actually be paid.

The ITAT has ruled that two adjoining flats may qualify as one residential house for Section 54F capital gains tax exemption if they are physically connected and used as a single home. The benefit remains subject to veri...

The Income Tax Department has reminded deductors that deducting TDS is only the first step. Filing quarterly statements, depositing tax, and issuing certificates are equally important. Here are the applicable forms, comp...

Central government employees and pensioners are awaiting the July 2026 DA and DR revision. The increase could be announced after the next Cabinet meeting, possibly October 28. The final rate and timing remain subject to ...

Small-cap mutual funds with the largest assets under management have posted negative one-year returns, while some smaller schemes have performed better. What explains this difference? Experts discuss the role of fund siz...

Taxpayers subject to audit requirements now have until November 21, 2026, to file returns for AY 2026-27, following a CBDT extension. Details here.

An Etihad Airways passenger has claimed they were downgraded from business class to economy despite paying the full fare. A reported airline letter cited high demand and offered a 75% refund for the affected flight secto...

With the Nifty 50 still below its January peak, equity mutual fund investors may be wondering whether to stay invested or trim their portfolios. A recent study reveals why market corrections and recovery periods are impo...

Learn six common investing mistakes to avoid, from chasing quick returns and following stock market rumours to ignoring diversification, risk and costs. Discover practical investing dos and don'ts to make informed de...

The Income-tax Act, 2025, came into effect on April 1, 2026, raising questions about losses carried forward under the old tax regime. CBDT FAQs explain the transition rules, including what taxpayers should check before a...

The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana helps families save for a girl childs future and permits accounts for two girls per family. Here's what happens if you have triplet daughters.

Received cash, property, or jewellery as a gift? Under the Income Tax Act 2025, gifts exceeding ₹50,000 in a year are fully taxable, not just the excess amount. Know which gifts are tax-free and how marriage exemptions...

NFO for the Motilal Oswal Nifty Midcap150 Plus 8-13 Yr G-Sec 70:30 Index Fund closes on October 26. The fund combines 70% Midcap with 30% Government Securities in one portfolio. Here's all you need to know 

The Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card offers up to 5% cashback for Prime members, 3% for non-Prime members and no joining or annual fee. Check its rewards, charges, eligibility criteria, application requirements and cash...

The Bombay High Court has ruled that EPFO cannot reject eligible private sector employees EPS 95 higher-pension applications solely because their employers PF trust rules cap contributions. It directed EPFO to process an...

Calculate gratuity after 10 years of service on ₹50,000, ₹1 lakh and ₹1.5 lakh monthly wages. Understand the gratuity formula, estimated payouts, eligibility rules and payment deadlines under the Code on Social Sec...

Gold, silver prices today, 24 October: Check the price of 18K, 22K and 24K gold and 999 Fine silver in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai today. 

EAAA India Alternatives IPO saw 65.42% of its anchor investor allocation go to domestic mutual funds. SBI Midcap Fund and ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund received the highest allocations. Heres the complete list of scheme...

EPFO: Here's how pensioners can avail the doorstep digital life certificate (DLC) service from India Post to submit their Jeevan Praaman Patra.

ICICI Bank and Indian Bank have revised fixed deposit (FD) interest rates from 23 October 2026. Check the latest FD rates for general depositors and senior citizens, including higher returns on select long-term deposits ...