New Delhi: Private sector lender IDFC First Bank has reported a suspected fraud of around Rs 590 crore at its Chandigarh branch, raising serious concerns. The bank said the irregularities…
Category: Economy
SBI simplifies deceased claim process: How nominees and legal heirs can apply online
New Delhi: If you have a savings or deposit account with State Bank of India and the account holder has passed away, you may be eligible to claim the funds…
New credit card rules from April 1: 5 changes that may impact you
New Delhi: Credit cards have become a go-to payment option for everything from everyday shopping to travel bookings and big-ticket purchases. But as their usage grows, tax authorities are paying…
Nifty-500 clocks highest earnings growth in 8 quarters
New Delhi: India Inc delivered its strongest earnings performance in the past eight quarters in the third quarter of FY26, driven by broad-based sectoral growth and improving demand trends, a…
Budget 2026: Defence, critical minerals and infra may get major boost
New Delhi: As the countdown to Union Budget 2026 begins, expectations are building around a sharper push for growth-driven sectors. A report on Wednesday suggested that the government is likely…
India–EU trade pact expected to boost spice exports, value realisation: Spices Board
New Delhi: The proposed India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to significantly enhance export opportunities for Indian spices, with improved market access, regulatory cooperation, and greater trade predictability…
Gold, silver prices touch new highs amid sharp decline in US dollar
New Delhi: Gold and silver prices continue to scale record highs on Wednesday, amid strong buying demand, weakening dollar, and rising geopolitical tensions, raising safe haven demand. MCX gold February…
Massive layoff at Amazon, company to reduce 16,000 workforce globally
New Delhi: US tech giant Amazon announced on Wednesday that it was cutting 16,000 jobs globally. This is the company’s second major round of layoffs since October. Beth Galetti, Senior…
Big Update for NPS Subscribers! PFRDA Launches Swasthya Pension Scheme; Eligibility, withdrawal rules & charges
New Delhi: In a move that could reshape how Indians plan for both retirement and medical needs, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced the ‘NPS Swasthya…
You thought Rs 2 lakh/month is a good salary? CA explains why middle class Indians in metro cities are still facing difficulty
New Delhi: For many middle class Indians, earning Rs 2 lakh a month in a metro city seems like a win-win scenario. However, many Tier-1 city earners find that their…