Kotak Mahindra to buy Deutsche Bank’s retail business in India for $30 million

Kotak Mahindra Bank will acquire Deutsche Bank’s retail banking and wealth management business in India in a deal worth around $30 million, reported Reuters. The acquisition will help Kotak expand…

Govt extends customs duty relief on key petrochemical imports until July 15

Businesses that rely on imported petrochemical products have received some relief from the government. The Centre has extended the full customs duty exemption on certain critical petrochemical imports until July…

UK may challenge $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger

The UK government is preparing to scrutinise Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, with Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy saying she is minded to intervene over concerns…

Noel Tata to step down as Voltas Chairman, announces decision at AGM

Tata Group veteran Noel Tata has announced that he will step down as Chairman of Voltas. He shared the decision with shareholders during the company’s 72nd annual general meeting (AGM),…

Govt extends CBDT chairman Ravi Agrawal’s term by six months

The Union government has extended the tenure of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman Ravi Agrawal by another six months. His new term will begin on July 1, 2026,…

Centre pushes GST Appellate Tribunal appeal filing deadline by 1 month

If you were racing to file your GST appeal before the June 30 deadline, there is some relief. The Central government has extended the last date for filing appeals before…

Indians love gold. So why is there a rush to sell it?

There was a time when Indians bought gold for weddings, inherited it from their parents and locked it away for decades. Selling family jewellery was often a last resort, reserved…

Filed your ITR? Complete this step within 30 days of filing or it may be rejected

Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) is a big milestone during the tax season, but it is not the finish line. Many taxpayers believe that once they click the ‘Submit’…

Guaranteed returns, zero risk: How a $60 million investment scam fooled 300 people

Imagine being told you could earn 10% to 15% returns every year without worrying about losing your money. No risk. Guaranteed returns. Your principal protected. Even government approval. For more…

Gold prices fall: Biggest monthly drop since 2008. Is this the best time to buy?

Gold’s glitter has, leaving investors with a key question: Is this correction the buying opportunity they have been waiting for? After hitting an all-time intraday high of Rs 1,92,991 per…