Public sector bank Union Bank of India on Friday announced waiving penalty charges for not maintaining the minimum balance amount in general savings accounts. The direction is effective from the quarter ending September 2025. “In alignment with the spirit of financial inclusion and customer-centric banking, Union Bank of India now waives charges for non-maintenance of
Federal Bank, in collaboration with fintech partners M2P and MinkasuPay, has introduced India’s first-ever biometric authentication solution for e-commerce card transactions, according to an official statement. With this solution, customers can now authenticate online purchases using just a touch or a look — their Fingerprint or Face ID. This solution not only enhances security but
The government will adopt a “prudent debt management” strategy while deciding on launching new tranches of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) since the priority now is to lower the cost of borrowings, the finance ministry has said. The last tranche of SGBs (Series IV 2023-24) was launched in February 2024. Since February 2024, the precious metal
Over 1.62 crore taxpayers have so far filed their income tax returns (ITRs) this assessment year (AY2025-26). The Income Tax Department website shows that as many as 1.13 crore verified ITRs have been processed by the department. Comparing this year’s data with last year’s over 9 crore ITRs, it can be said that more than
A parliamentary committee examining the new Income Tax Bill gave some important suggestions on Monday. The committee has recommended to the Finance Ministry that people who file income tax returns after the deadline should also be allowed to claim TDS refund without paying a penalty. Also, anonymous donations received by trusts with both religious and
Have you ever seen a building come up from scratch. I did see one come up from my window in the last 2 years. For almost over a year of it, all I saw was a huge crater being dug. It just kept growing. I was fed up of the noise throughout the day, but
Central government employees and pensioners across India are closely watching developments around the upcoming 8th Pay Commission, which is expected to significantly increase salaries and pensions. According to a recent report by Ambit Capital, the new pay structure could lead to a 30–34% hike in overall remuneration, impacting over 1 crore employees and retirees nationwide.
A Reddit post recently went viral in which a middle-class professional shared his 12-year career and financial journey with utmost honesty and detail. In the post, the Redditor talked about his middle-class background and how he started his career with a paltry salary of Rs 7,000 a month. Despite all the challenges, the person went
WHENEVER A NON-RESIDENT Indian (NRI) sells a property, the buyer has to deduct tax on the gross sale consideration rather than on the actual taxable gains. However, there’s a way out to ensure that tax is withheld only on the real capital gains arising from the sale and not on the entire transaction value. For this
After being formally separated from gambling-based segments, esports are now eyeing towards becoming a far more attractive proposition for mainstream corporate sponsors and institutional investors. Esports’ Rise vs. RMG’s Decline Esports, which traditionally depends on sponsorships and media rights, is now expected to grow fan-led monetisation through event ticketing, merchandise and digital engagement. Big brands
Shares worth Rs 1.75 lakh crore are set to be unlocked in the next three months (August 28-November 27), as the pre-listing lock-in period of promoters, anchor investors, and other shareholders in 57 companies is set to expire, according to a report by Nuvama Institutional Equities. While this unlocking will increase the supply of shares
Paving the way for an overhaul of the eight-year-old goods and services tax (GST) regime, a group of ministers on rate rationalisation has given its nod to the Centre’s proposal for a reduction in tax slabs and rates, even as some opposition-ruled state sought compensation for revenue losses. This is a shot in the arm
After the government unveiled a sweeping ban that could wipe out their businesses overnight, a shell-shocked online gaming industry has requested the government to reconsider and take a more calibrated stance on banning real money gaming (RMG). Some are also weighing the option of taking legal recourse. The Esports Players Welfare Association (EPWA) on Wednesday
