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Dhirendra Kumar reflects on a compelling conversation with a friend about the future of space mining and manufacturing, suggesting potential shifts in industry that could change life on Earth. For once, he's not tell...

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.

The Income Tax Department has released the ITR-7 Excel utility for AY 2026-27, enabling eligible entities to prepare returns offline and upload them through the e-filing portal. Here's who can use the form, how the p...

New parents can strengthen their child's financial future through term insurance, health cover, emergency savings and SIP investments. Early investing helps build a ₹1.2 crore education corpus while protecting the ...

EPFO's new Service History feature lets members view their complete employment and PF records in one place. The update can help subscribers identify missing service records and trace old PF accounts before filing cla...

The governments hub-and-spoke model will allow airline passengers to check in baggage and complete customs and immigration formalities at spoke city airport (Tier-II and -III cities), and take onward flight from the hub ...

Public and private banks across India will remain closed today, 11 July, for the second Saturday holiday. Bank operations will remain suspended nationwide, but online banking services will remain accessible for transacti...

The Karnataka High Court has requested the Union government to respond to a petition challenging tax exemptions for gifts between spouses, which currently excludes same-sex couples. Details here.

With EPS 2026, the pension system for organized sector employees is reformed for transparency and efficiency. It mandates a 36-month wait for withdrawal benefits, enforces a 20-day claim processing deadline, and supports...

The EPFO has restored its passbook portal after a two-week outage due to a database upgrade. Members can access their accounts again ahead of 8.25% interest credit. 

Lenders consider factors beyond income when approving loans, such as repayment history and financial habits. Two individuals with identical salaries may experience different loan outcomes based on their overall financial...

The ITR forms have been revised for AY 2026-27, affecting ITR-1, ITR-4 and ITR-2. Taxpayers must ensure correct filing by reviewing income sources and changes to avoid complications. The filing deadline is 31 July 2026 f...

Taxpayers can reset their income tax e-filing portal password using various methods if they forget it, even if they don't have access to their Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Step-by-step guide here.

Building a solid retirement corpus is crucial for financial planning. Popular schemes in India include EPF, PPF, and NPS, each differing in eligibility, contributions, and benefits. Details here.

Value funds, notably HSBC and ICICI Prudential, have yielded strong returns. Experts suggest that investors adopt a mixed strategy, combining value and growth stocks, to enhance portfolio performance throughout different...

Employees who changed jobs during FY 2025-26 should report salary from all employers while filing ITR for AY 2026-27. Verify Form 16, Form 26AS and AIS, report total salary correctly, and avoid tax notices, interest char...

Your mutual fund's published return and your actual return are often not the same. Experts explain why investor behaviour, rather than fund performance, is usually responsible for the gap.

CBDT will upload foreign investment and overseas financial account information into taxpayers' AIS within 90 days under the AEOI framework. The move aims to improve tax transparency, simplify compliance, strengthen v...

Employee bodies have proposed contrasting approaches to determining the highest salary under the 8th Pay Commission, with some seeking a 1:12 cap between minimum and maximum pay while others oppose any such limit.

The 20x rule helps homebuyers compare property prices to rental values before deciding whether to buy or rent. Here's how the pricetorent ratio works, its benefits and limitations and how EMIs, appreciation and perso...

The biggest threat to your mutual fund returns may not be the fund you choose, but the decisions you make after investing. Experts identify three costly mistakes that investors should avoid.

Gold and silver prices today, 10 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, along with other important geo...