Sensex rises 166 points, Nifty tops 24,380 as Bajaj Finance jumps 8%

Benchmark indices ended higher on Friday, capping a second straight month of gains, as strong quarterly earnings from Bajaj Finance and Mahindra & Mahindra lifted financial and auto stocks, helping…

IRDAI’s new insurance intermediary rules explained: What changes for policyholders

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has approved a series of reforms that promise to make insurance selling more transparent, improve accountability among insurance distributors and strengthen…

Floods, heatwaves and water stress are changing what buyers look for in a home

As floods, heatwaves and water shortages become more frequent, developers are beginning to rethink what makes a premium property. The future of real estate may be less about luxury and…

From Tatkal ticket booking to CKYC 2.0: 3 big changes taking effect from August 1

A new month is about to begin, and with it come a few important changes that could affect your daily life. Whether you travel by train, use a credit card…

Plastic currency is finally coming to India. What took so long?

The Centre has formally cleared Reserve Bank of India’s proposal for launching a field This marks a huge step in India’s currency evolution. The proposal clarifies that the plastic currency…

Billions lost, thousands liquidated: Why South Korea is launching a debt hotline

A stock market correction is rarely expected to prompt a government to launch a nationwide debt counselling hotline. But that’s exactly what South Korea is preparing to do after a…

Rs 1,000, Rs 5,000 or more? Here’s the penalty for missing the July 31 ITR deadline

Still haven’t filed your Income Tax Return (ITR)? Then don’t wait any longer. for FY 2025-26, and missing the deadline could mean paying more than just a late fee. Many…

South Korea’s KOSPI surges over 18% after recent slump. Here’s why

South Korea’s stock market staged a remarkable comeback on Friday, with the KOSPI index surging more than 18% after three straight days of heavy losses. The sharp rise put the…

ITR filing deadline ends today: Make these essential checks before you file

If you have still not filed your Income Tax Return (ITR) for the financial year 2025-26, today is your last chance. Missing the deadline could mean paying a late filing…

Bajaj Finance shares hit record high, rally 7% post Q1 results: Should you buy?

Shares of Bajaj Finance surged nearly 7% to hit a record high of Rs 1,127 on Friday after the non-banking financial company (NBFC) reported better-than-expected June quarter earnings, prompting several…