Several states, including Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Bihar, have announced hikes in (DA) for government employees and pensioners, while West Bengal is also expected to take a key decision on…
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Credit card blocked? Follow these 5 simple steps to unblock it quickly
A blocked credit card can become a major inconvenience and cause significant psychological stress. Especially when a user is looking to make urgent payments, book timed products or services such…
Undisclosed cash, gold or investments? Pay up to 78% tax under income tax rules
If you have cash, investments or gold that have not been reported in your ITR (Income Tax Return), not recorded in your books of accounts with no credible income source…
What are gold-backed stablecoins and can they become the future of digital gold investing?
With gold prices surging amid escalating West Asia tensions, concerns over rising imports and pressure on foreign exchange reserves have intensified. Days after Narendra Modi urged citizens to avoid non-essential…
Nasdaq’s round-the-clock trading dream sparks debate over when markets ‘close’: What SEC suggests
is moving closer to around-the-clock stock trading, as SEC last month approved its proposal to extend its trading hours for NMS stocks and exchange-traded products. If implemented, this move could…
Bank holiday next week: SBI, HDFC, others closed on these days between 18 and 24 May; check here
Bank holidays next week: Private and public sector banks in India will remain closed for two days in the upcoming week between 18 and 24 May, 2026. The (RBI) has…
India shaping global thinking on digital finance: PK Mishra
India is helping shape global thinking on inclusive , with several countries closely studying its architecture, said , principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “A digital payment system is…
ITR Filing 2026: Foreign assets in your portfolio? Here’s why you should not miss Schedule FA disclosure
Many taxpayers hold investments in foreign stocks, ETFs, ESOPs, overseas bank accounts, and RSUs. In such cases, disclosure under Schedule FA while filing the income tax return (ITR) becomes important.…
Transport allowance exemption for employees: Who can claim tax relief of up to ₹1.80 lakh a year?
Many companies provide conveyance allowance as part of an employee’s salary component to cover the travel expenses between home and workplace or for official duties. However, many people may not…