Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India and the United States are close to finalising the first phase of their proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), adding that “99% of…
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LPG prices, solar rules, tax and more : 5 big financial changes this June
June has arrived with a series of financial changes that could affect households, businesses and taxpayers across India. From higher commercial LPG cylinder prices and stricter UPI security checks to…
India tightens solar import rules from June 1. Here’s what it means for consumers
From June 1, India has introduced a major change in its solar policy that could reshape the industry. The government now requires certain solar projects to use only domestically manufactured…
US tightens curbs on Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese firms operating overseas
The US Department of Commerce on Sunday moved to close a potential loophole that may have led companies to export the world’s most advanced chips – like Nvidia’s most sophisticated…
India, US begin latest round of talks to finalise details of interim trade pact
A high-level delegation from the United States is set to begin its today (Monday), with the aim of finalising the details of the interim trade pact and taking forward negotiations…
Have retail investors become the real gatekeepers of India’s IPO market?
The Indian IPO market has long run on a simple assumption: if QIBs subscribe and the grey market premium holds, retail investors will follow. That assumption has been breaking down…
Can a 10-year SIP really make you rich? Here’s the truth you need to know
Every few weeks, I come across another post promising the same thing. “Invest Rs 5,000 every month and become a crorepati.” The formula almost always sounds simple: start a mutual…
Commercial LPG cylinders become costlier from June 1, Delhi price up by Rs 42
The price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders has been increased by Rs 42 in Delhi, taking the retail price to Rs 3,113.50 per cylinder with effect from June 1,…
Indians are buying homes with money they haven’t earned yet
There was a time when buying a home came after years of saving. Families would build a down payment over time, buy within their means and take a home loan…
India reduces diesel and ATF export duties, keeps domestic taxes unchanged
The government has reduced export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the fortnight beginning June 1, 2026, as part of its periodic review of levies imposed…