SBI reduces lending rates, EMIs likely to drop: Check new home loan rates

Home loan borrowers are likely to see some relief as the State Bank of India (SBI) has cut its lending rates after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) . With…

India’s exports jump 19% in November, trade deficit hits 5-month low

India’s exports staged a strong recovery in November, rising 19.37% to $38.13 billion after contracting in October. The , helping bring the country’s trade deficit down to a five-month low…

Gold and silver at record highs. Should investors buy now or wait?

Gold prices edged higher on Monday, December 15, supported by a softer US dollar and easing bond yields. Investors remained cautious as they assessed the US Federal Reserve’s policy direction…

December 15 advance tax deadline is here: Who must pay and what happens if you don’t

The December 15 deadline for paying advance tax has arrived, and it is an important date for many taxpayers. This is the third instalment of advance tax for the financial…

Claimed tax refunds using fake donations? Here’s what income tax department is doing

The Income Tax Department has stepped up action against taxpayers who claimed tax refunds using fake donations to political parties and charities. Officials say a network of middlemen helped people…

4-day work week under new labour codes? Here’s what Labour Ministry clarified

The idea of a four-day work week in India has once again caught public attention after a recent clarification from the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Many workers are asking…

Hindustan Zinc shares may climb to Rs 660. Here’s why Jefferies is bullish

Shares of Hindustan Zinc have been gaining attention again after global brokerage firm Jefferies initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 660.…

Sensex opens 200 points lower, Nifty below 26,000; NTPC down 1%

Benchmark stock market indices opened lower on Monday, as markets continued to be sluggish due to the absence of any positive triggers, especially the delayed US-India trade deal weighing on…

Want to save tax? Here’s how gifting mutual funds can help you with it

Indians are always searching for new ways to save tax, especially when it comes to the profit they earn from mutual funds. Now, a lesser-known method is gaining attention, gifting…

Park Medi World IPO: Check allotment status as GMP falls to its lowest

Allotment for the Park Medi World IPO will be finalised today after the issue received strong interest from investors, despite its grey market premium (GMP) slipping to its lowest level…