Given the unique technology in electric vehicles (EVs), opting for a battery protection or replacement rider could be a smart choice when buying motor vehicle insurance for your EV. It can help prevent significant out-of-pocket expenses, particularly for those driving long distances regularly or residing in areas with extreme temperatures that can affect battery health.
The Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett, who is undoubtedly the biggest investor in the world, keeps dropping pearls of wisdom in his annual letters and rare interviews. His wisdom usually shared through quotes in his annual Berkshire Hathaway letters, feels like parental hand holding for investors everywhere. For young Indians navigating the unpredictability that is
The Central Government is planning to set up the Eighth Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) in advance of the current pay structure’s expiry in December 2025. The move, eagerly awaited by millions of central government employees and pensioners, comes amid reports that appointments to the new commission are expected soon, with a possible revision in
The Income Tax Department has notified ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms for Assessment Year 2025-26. These forms are meant for individuals and entities with an annual income of up to Rs 50 lakh, marking the beginning of the ITR filing process for Financial Year 2024-25. ALSO READIncome Tax Returns: New ITR-1 form explained – What are
The month of May will usher in several financial changes — from an increase in ATM cash withdrawal fees to updated rules for booking railway tickets. The recent RBI repo rate cut will prompt a dip in home loan interest rates while bank mergers in 11 states may affect others. Taxpayers will also be able
Akshaya Tritiya, as you may know, is one of the most auspicious days or muhurat to buy gold. The word Akshaya in Sanskrit means “never decreasing”, and since it is the third lunar day of the bright half of the spring season, it is called Tritiya. Akshaya Tritiya falls on the third day of the month of Vaishakh
Residential price growth may moderate to 3% to 4% in FY26 due to moderating demand and several planned launches, which could increase the inventory, said India Ratings in a report released on Monday. in the first nine months (9M) of FY25, the average price across the top eight cities increased at 8% yoy as compared
EPFO update: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has updated Form 13 to make it easier for its members to transfer their Provident Fund (PF) accounts when switching jobs. The updated version of Form 13 will also reflect the taxable and non-taxable components of PF interest separately. EPF has also introduced a feature to help
The last date for Income Tax Return (ITR filing AY 2025-26) is now just 4 days away. This deadline will end on September 15, 2025. In such a situation, crores of taxpayers would like to see another extension in the return filing deadline. The finance ministry extended the deadline for taxpayers in May this year
JSW Group companies have been in focus. While JSW Energy boosted its renewable push with capacity addition, JSW Infra has made a brownfield rail siding acquisition. Both companies are betting on big expansion. Here are all the details- JSW Energy commissions 317 MW RE Capacity JSW Energy, a JSW Group company, announced that it has
The Securities & Exchange Board of India (Sebi) plans to end weekly expiry hit stocks of brokerage firms, clearing houses and the only listed stock exchange – BSE – on Thursday. The stock price of BSE and Angel one were down l 4.5% and 4.9%, respectively. Nuvama Wealth’s stock price closed 3.4% lower. Share prices
After an exceptional July, when inflows into equity funds soared to Rs 42,702 crore – the highest this calendar year – in August, flows were more subdued at Rs 33,430 crore – a drop of 22%, according to data from Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi). Retail investors continued to tap the equity market
UltraTech Cement is stepping up its play in southern India, with the region emerging as a critical growth engine for the country’s largest cement maker. According to analysts, the company has increased the south’s share of its total grey cement capacity to about 27%, compared with 16% in FY23, while its share of the industry’s
