I have said this before: Inspector Raj is a reality. Managements sustain it. And, as wind feeds the rain, a section of enforcement officers across departments ends up siding with…
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Using UPI daily? Here’s why your monthly budget feels tighter
It often starts with small amounts. A quick coffee, a grocery top-up, a cab ride, or a late-night snack—paid instantly through UPI. Each payment feels harmless. But by the end…
Warner Bros investors approve Paramount’s $111-billion takeover
An has received shareholders’ stamp of approval, propelling a deal that could vastly reshape Hollywood and the wider media landscape closer to the finish line. Per a preliminary vote count…
Are you using your no claim bonus smartly or losing money?
The No Claim Bonus (NCB) serves as a vital financial instrument, providing a substantial discount on your car insurance premium for every year you avoid filing a claim. These savings…
Thought UAE free zones meant 0% corporate tax? Here’s the reality
Setting up a business in a UAE free zone is often seen as a straightforward way to enjoy zero corporate tax. But the reality is more nuanced. According to CA…
Bikaji Foods founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal dies at 75
Shiv Ratan Agarwal, founder of Bikaji Foods International, died on Thursday at the age of 75, marking the end of an era for one of India’s most prominent packaged snack…
Sensex sinks 852 points, Nifty slips below 24,200; Dr Reddy’s jumps nearly 9%
Benchmark indices ended sharply lower on Thursday as broad-based selling in financials, IT and consumption stocks weighed on sentiment, even as selective buying in pharma names helped limit deeper losses.…
Just 1-2% traders drive 70% India’s F&O volumes: Nithin Kamath warns of imbalance
India’s derivatives market often makes headlines for its rapid growth and rising risks. But according to Zerodha founder and CEO, Nithin Kamath, the reality is quite different. Despite the buzz,…
Tax clearance for foreign travel: Do you need it every time you leave India?
With the new Income-tax Act, 2025 coming into effect from April 1, 2026, leading to confusion among taxpayers about compliance requirements. One such area of uncertainty is whether individuals travelling…
Crude oil above $100 again: Will petrol, diesel get costlier soon?
Global crude oil prices rose above $100 per barrel on Thursday, crossing a key mark that could bring fresh pressure on India’s long-unchanged petrol and diesel prices. For now, there…