EPFO pensioners alert: Members of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) frequently raise queries on social media platforms, including ‘X’, seeking information from the retirement fund body regarding EPF fund withdrawal and transfer, pension eligibility under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), and other PF-related matters. From time to time, the EPFO also issues clarifications to
Mumbai has emerged as the hub of the country’s most influential women leaders. The city is home to the majority of the Candere Hurun India Women Leaders list for 2025. Of the 97 most influential women leaders selected in the list, 38 hail from Mumbai. ALSO READHurun honours women leaders of India: Shanti Ekambaram, Radha
The Indian equity benchmarks ended Wednesday’s session on a positive footing. The Sensex wrapped up the day at 80,998.25, gaining 260.74 points or 0.32%, while the Nifty closed at 24,625.10, up 82.60 or 0.34%. Banking stocks also contributed to the uptrend, with the Nifty Bank finishing at 55,676.85, up by 0.14%. Here are some of
ITR Filing AY2025-26: With almost a two-month delay, the Income Tax Department has made available two Excel-based offline utilities for ITR-1 and ITR-4, which are applicable basically to individual taxpayers with less than Rs 50 lakh annual income. Ideally, taxpayers need an ITR form applicable to them based on their income status and a corresponding
Patanjali Ayurved, the company founded by yoga guru Ramdev, has come under fresh scrutiny from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), which has issued a notice seeking an explanation over a series of financial transactions flagged as suspicious by federal economic intelligence agencies. A report by Bloomberg reveals that the government is probing possible fund
The markets closed Friday’s session on a lower note. The Nifty 50 closed the session 83 points or 0.33% lower at 24,750, the Sensex fell 182 points or 0.22% to settle at 81,451. However, the banking stocks surged higher breaking ranks with the overall markets, the Nifty Bank rose 204 points or 0.37% to end
Ahead of the RBI’s monetary policy decision on June 6, in which yet another repo rate cut – ranging from 25 bps to 50 bps – is expected, Suryoday Small Finance Bank has announced a revision in its fixed deposit (FD) rates, effective June 1, 2025. Among all small finance banks (SFBs), Suryoday Small Finance
Leena Gandhi Tewari, chairperson of pharmaceutical giant USV, has bought two luxurious sea-facing duplex apartments in Mumbai’s upscale Worli area. The deal is worth Rs 639 crore, making it the most expensive residential property sale ever recorded in India. The two duplexes are located in Naman Xana, a 40-storey premium tower on Worli Sea Face.
In a significant relief for taxpayers who had filed income tax returns (ITRs) late but with proper condonation from the Income Tax Department, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has allowed processing of such returns and issuance of refunds by March 31, 2026. The tax department’s move is aimed at addressing cases where valid
Amazon India is gearing up for a higher penetration in the interior of India as it opens new fulfillment centres in the tier-2 cities. On Thursday, the company said that it has launched 5 new fulfillment centres in India, with 4 located in tier-2 cities, Indore, Bhubaneshwar, Kochi, and Rajpura (Punjab). While the global e-commerce
Motilal Oswal has a ‘Buy’ rating on Coforge, with a target price of Rs 2,200, implying an upside of 18%. The brokerage expects that the company has a strong executable order book and resilient client spending across verticals that bodes well for its organic business. Motilal Oswal on Coforge: Management confident of organic growth Coforge’s
ITR Filing AY 2025-26: One common question most taxpayers grapple with every year when they file their income tax return (ITR) is if they can claim both House Rent Allowance (HRA) and home loan interest deduction benefits. So, the answer is ‘yes’, it is legally possible since many taxpayers live on rent and also pay
In a major development in India’s private retail energy sector, Adani Total and Jio BP have partnered to integrate each other’s energy products at their retail outlets. According to an Adani Total Gas statement, while Adani Total Gas outlets will offer Jio BP’s petrol and diesel at their outlets, Jio BP will integrate Adani Total
