Banking And Finance

India banks turn cautious on MSME lending as stress signals emerge: Report

have turned cautious on lending to small businesses as early signs of stress emerge in the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) segment, prompting tighter underwriting and a moderation in…

Switched jobs? Here’s why you should transfer your EPF balance instead of leaving it behind

When you change companies or organisations, it is common to end up with multiple EPF accounts linked to the same UAN. While the Unique Universal Account Number can remain the…

Wrong EPF nominee can make your nomination invalid; Who is eligible and how to update or change it

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is one of the most popular long-term retirement savings option for salaried employees. When opening an EPF account, members are required to nominate a person…

Can investing in an under construction property help you save capital gains tax? Check Section 54 rules

Taxpayers who earn long-term capital gains from the sale of a residential property can reduce or even eliminate their tax liability by reinvesting the gains in another residential house. The…

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US-Iran peace deal: How are falling crude oil prices likely to impact petrol, diesel prices?

US-Iran peace deal: Brent crude prices edged higher on Friday but remained on track for a weekly decline of nearly 8%, as a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah eased…

US-Iran talks, crude prices, trading activity of FIIs key drivers for markets this week: Analysts

Movement in the stock market will hinge on the outcome of talks between the US and Iran, crude oil prices and trading activity of foreign investors in the holiday-shortened week…

US-Iran talks, crude oil movement, macro data to dictate bullion trend next week: Analysts

Developments surrounding US-Iran negotiations, movement in crude oil prices and key global economic data are expected to steer gold and silver prices next week, analysts said. The focus will squarely…

Market cap of 9 of top 10 most-valued firms jumps ₹2.15 lakh crore; Airtel, LIC biggest gainers

The combined market capitalisation of nine out of India’s 10 most-valued companies increased by ₹2.15 lakh crore last week, driven by improving global risk appetite, with Bharti Airtel recording the…

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CCPA fines Storia Foods, English Oven ₹1 lakh each for misleading ‘100% claim’

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Sunday said it has imposed penalties of ₹1 lakh each on Mrs Bectors Food Specialities, known for brand English Oven and Storia Foods…

No truth in missing coal stock allegations, says SCCL

The Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) on Sunday dismissed recent allegations that coal stocks had gone missing from the company, saying there was “no truth” in the claims. In a…

CCPA fines Storia Foods, Mrs Bectors ₹1 lakh each over ‘100%’ claims

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed penalties of ₹1 lakh each on Storia Foods and Beverages Pvt. Ltd and Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Ltd for allegedly misleading consumers…

Tata Motors secures orders for over 3,400 electric commercial vehicles

Commercial vehicle major Tata Motors on Sunday said it has secured orders for over 3,400 electric commercial vehicles (eCV) across freight, logistics and passenger mobility segments. The orders comprising around…
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