Five public sector insurance firms are set for a windfall pegged at about ₹7,200 crore from the sale of 40 million National Stock Exchange shares in the bourse’s proposed IPO, according to the draft prospectus, based on an assumed valuation of ₹1,800 a share.
Come September 1, several rules, deadlines, and financial changes will take effect that could impact your money, taxes and budgeting plans. Here’s a look at what’s changing next month. ITR Deadline: Business or people with professional income need to act now The August 31 deadline forms part of the revised return-filing calendar introduced through changes…
The 8th Pay Commission will soon complete ten months since its constitution on 3 November 2025. The consultation, discussion and administrative functioning of the commission have now entered its business end, with the commission building up towards its upcoming meeting in Jaipur on 31 August and 1 September 2026. The last date of form submission…
Bank holiday today: Most public and private banks across India will remain open today, on Saturday, 18 July. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s holiday calendar, bank operations will continue as normal since it is the third Saturday of the month. Hence, SBI, HDFC, ICICI, PNB, and other banks will remain open today….
Gold and silver prices: The price of the yellow metal in India’s retail market declined on Friday, 14 August, after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed that the US will use ‘never-before-seen’ economic measures against Iran. Bessent said in an interview with Newsmax, without elaborating further, “It will be a combination of economic isolation like…
NEW DELHI: For Indian dating apps and services, small cities and towns are now driving the growth more than the metros.According to companies like Aisle and Truly Madly, which have millions of users and position themselves as “serious” dating apps, and bespoke high-end dating services like Sirf Coffee, a lot more users from such places…
The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is a government-backed investment and retirement savings option in India. Salaried individuals are eligible to open an EPF account when basic pay and dearness allowance are up to ₹15,000. You can further opt for voluntary provident fund (VPF), if the basic pay and DA exceed ₹15,000 per month. For FY26,…