Can occasional smoking raise your health insurance premium? Here's what experts say
Someone who smokes just a handful of times a year may still reportedly be classified as a smoker and could face premiums that are 30% to 50% high
Two actively managed equity fund categories, each built on a distinct logic of portfolio construction - one defined by breadth, the other by deli
When reinvestment fails: A look at the tax implications of unused Capital Gains Account Scheme funds
Section 54F is a tax-saving provision designed to encourage residential housing investments by exempting LTCG on non-residential assets, capped a
Tajpur deep sea port declared unviable, Bengal proposes new site at Dadanpatrabar
Bengal is also advancing plans to connect Kolkata with the Water Metro network and has reviewed a 19,209 crore maritime investment roadmap aimed
U.K. fire crews battle blaze at Tata Steel's plant in Wales
The company said emergency services remain on site and are working with local teams to completely extinguish the fire
India, US had positive discussions on trade deal: Commerce Department
No clarity has been provided on when the India-US BTA is likely to be concluded
This is a misunderstanding says Rajesh Mehta in response to SEBIs interim order
We have not received any communication from SEBI in the last three months
Bengaluru to launch global water innovation network
Bengaluru Global Water Innovation Network is designed to function on a self-sustaining financial model by combining international grants, private
The 115/litre price for ATF applies to both domestic and international operations of Indian airlines.
Indias LPG Imports in March-May 2026: West Asias loss is Washingtons gain
Closure of the Strait of Hormuz forced New Delhi to turn to the US to fill the gap in imports left by its four top supplies in West Asia
Indias domestic LPG under-recovery rises to around 700/cylinder
Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in MoPNG, stated that the under recovery on LPG domestic cooking cylinders is nearly 700
IndiGo suspends flights to six Asian destinations
IndiGo will resume bookings for all the impacted services starting October 1
Rural, urban India stand almost neck-to-neck in video consumption: Meta
Poultry industry to cut production by 25% with immediate effect to offset input cost rise
Move follows sharp rise in soybean meal prices, a key ingredient in poultry feed
Govt targets 75 lakh households for rooftop solar by December 2026 under PM Surya Ghar
The Utility-Linked Aggregation (ULA) model is designed to accelerate implementation, particularly among underserved households, the Minister emph
Indias electronic gold receipts trade may run into GST hurdles
Buyers have the option to trade them further on the exchange platform or convert it into physical gold
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hits out at the government of ruining education system
Rahul Gandhi reiterated his demand for the government to take accountability in the wake of the NEET paper leak
FM inaugurates women-led agri processing centre at Yadgir
NABARD has established the Centre managed by Baddepalli Women FPC
GIFT City-based Marcellus Global Equities Fund to open on June 8
The new fund offer will open on June 8 and close on June 19
ICICI Bank receives SEBI warning over FPI fund repatriation lapse
The bank said SEBI issued the warning letter on June 1, 2026, which was received by the lender on June 2.
ED drops FEMA probe against Myntra after 2.88 lakh settlement
The central agency had initiated the probe last year following credible information alleging two infractions under the Foreign Exchange Managemen
PGIM MF caps SIP in global funds
Fresh systematic transfer plan into the schemes has been stopped from Thursday. However, existing SIP and STP will continue
AP Cabinet clears State Aviation Policy 2026
Approves new Excise guidelines for setting up beach shacks in Visakhapatnam and Cheerala to boost tourism
Parliamentary Panel expresses concern about slow private investment, FDI outflow
Committee discusses policy changes to attract investment and manufacturing shifts
Zepto likely to cross $ 1 billion-mark in net order value in June quarter
Sources said that the quick commerce platforms net order value is expected to grow to over $1 billion in June quarter from about $500 million in
India, Venezuela eye expanded energy, economic ties
Talks between PM Modi and Acting-President Delcy Rodrguez focus on oil partnerships, critical minerals, and resolving unpaid dividends
Centre makes 10,000 crore jet fuel support scheme optional, sets benchmark ATF rates
A day after clearing a 10,000 crore price stabilization fund, the government has set a pricing framework that could fix ATF rates, while leaving
TVS SCS forms JV with Italys ALA Group, eyes 2,000 crore in revenue by 2031
Hexagon Nutrition raises 41.7 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO
The company allotted shares to a group of institutional investors, with Bandhan Small Cap Fund leading the anchor book with an investment of arou
ChatGPT app crosses 1 billion active users in 3 years of launch; India 20% of this user base
ChatGPT has in many ways become synonymous to Generative AI being the first such tool experienced by customers
SEBI to sharpen tech-led surveillance as online investment frauds evolve
Regulator has facilitated takedown of over 1.4 lakh misleading posts in 18 months; more investor-protection tools in the works
About 48 per cent of respondents surveyed said they expect the economy to improve in 2026, down significantly from 60 per cent in January.
Climate resilience must become a national priority for agriculture, says farmers apex body
Calls for a dynamic mix of eco-friendly methods and tech innovations to secure the future of food and farming in India
HDFC MF restricts investments in gold ETFs, FoFs
Fund house restricts lump-sum subscriptions in its gold ETF schemes until further notice
Japanese robotics startup searching for manufacturing partners in India
Jinki-Ittai robots are used in Japan for maintenance of railway lines and other areas where human lives are at risk; startup is specifically expl
India has 78,000 crore in unclaimed bank deposits, 14,000 crore in unclaimed insurance funds, and 3,000 crore in unclaimed mutual fund investment
Blue Economy key to Viksit Bharat 2047: Experts
At the three-day international conference hosted by KUFOS, speakers emphasised that social inclusion, stakeholder engagement, and science-based p
Centre to replace ATF price cap with fixed-price mechanism under PSF scheme
Prices fixed at the free-on-board level for both domestic, global airline operations
India-Oman trade pact offers lifeline to Kashmir handicrafts sector
A wide range of Kashmiri shawls, including Pashmina, woollen, Sozni-embroidered and jacquard varieties, are exported to Oman and other Gulf marke
Truck rentals rate remain steady for now amid fuel price hikes: Shriram Mobility bulletin
Agricultural tractors posted healthy growth of 13 per cent y-o-y
IndiaUK critical minerals Global Supply Chain observatorylaunched
Addressing the gathering, Reddy emphasised that critical minerals are the backbone of modern economies and indispensable for clean energy technol
RBI issues compounding order for FEMA violations in Myntra Designs case
The order, involving a one-time payment of 2.88 lakh, has been passed following a no objection from the ED
India to conclude at least 2 to 3 substantive FTAs: Goyal
Goyal emphasised that India is not slowing down, it is growing more aggressive
Hyundai reaffirms Tamil Nadu commitment, plans to make State its flagship EV hub
The company will roll out two new models from the Chennai facility, including its first mass-market dedicated EV within this year
India was much more corrupt, less able to react 20 years ago: Google X co-founder Sebastian Thrun
Google X co-founder Sebastian Thrun said that India has made good progress, but is still not anywhere close to the U.S. or China in terms of AI
Crude oil falls 2% in futures trade amid weak global cues
The decline came after a conditional ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, which revived hopes for progress in negotiations to resolve
Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions should be developed to address challenges in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare and education, as ent
Sahyadri Farms to roll out B2C processed horticultural foods
Defers IPO plans due to unfavourable market conditions
Govt. rolling out 100 ethanol fuel stations in Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra: Hardeep Singh Puri
The Minister pointed out that if half the new (two-wheeler and four-wheeler) vehicles are flex fuel-compliant, then India can unlock 311.8 crore
Tamara Leisure takes a leap of faith, launches new hotel brand for religious tourism
The hotel and resorts chain are backed by families of Infosys co-founders S D Shibulal and Kris Gopalakrishnan
Draft SC rules prohibit use of AI for judicial outcomes, assessing bail eligibility
The draft rules underline that AI systems used in court processes must function solely in an assistive capacity and remain strictly subservient t
Nifty holds ground ahead of RBI decision; Midcaps outshine
The Sensex closed at 74,360.01, up 13.84 points or 0.02%, while the Nifty 50 settled at 23,416.55, gaining just 10.95 points or 0.05%
SC releases draft regulations on use of AI in courts, seeks comments from stakeholders, public
The necessity for such a regulatory framework has become increasingly evident as the top court and several High Courts have raised concerns about
AP invitesRussian space, techfirms to invest in state
IT Minister Nara Lokesh highlights investment potential at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026
Rajesh Exports chair asserts accuracy of financials after SEBI allegations
The regulators observations stemmed from differences in revenue calculations and did not consider the companys consolidated revenue, Chairman Raj
Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 95.83 against U.S. dollar
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.70 against the U.S. dollar, then touched an intra-day low of 95.85 and a high of
Agri sector stakeholders favour shared responsibility for transition to regenerative agriculture
Farmers are increasingly willing to adopt this and climate-resilient practices, say experts at meet convened by The Nature Conservancy and Confed
The minister said the government is now starting with about 5,200 ethanol dispensing stations and plans to expand the network in phases
4.9 million children died globally before turning five in 2024, study estimates
Pre-term birth complications and pneumonia were found to be the major causes of mortality among children under five
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is one of the most common metrics for valuing a stock. By incorporating earnings growth, the PEG ratio provides
Centre asks states to nominate civil servants for knowledge-sharing program at Statue of Unity
The move came following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's observation during the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries held in December 2025
India and Venezuela well-placed to forge strong partnership in energy sector: Ministry
Venezuela also presents a huge opportunity in mining, animal husbandry, transportation, agricultural equipment, the automotive sector and pharma,
Rupee closes marginally weaker ahead of crucial central bank rate review
The rupee closed at 95.7850 per US dollar, up from 95.7050 on Wednesday, fluctuating in a narrow range due to weaker Asian currencies and importe
India to implement 2-3 FTAs in next six months, 3-4 more in 2027: Goyal
NEW DELHI, June 4: India will implement at leat 2-3 free trade agreements (FTAs) over the next six months, while another 3-4 such pacts are expec
FOMO is reshaping investing behaviour. Are Indias financial advisers keeping up?
As traditional wealth management models begin to fray, the industry must pivot toward real-time engagement and behavioural coaching to stay relev
India important strategic ally; pretty close to getting trade agreement done: Marco Rubio
When asked by Rep. Bill Huizenga about his recent visit to India, Rubio called India an important strategic ally, noting the Trump administration
Meeshos AI discovery engine PRISM now drives over 75% of orders
PRISM is designed around browsing and discovery behaviour
ITR deductions reduce your taxable income by subtracting certain expenses from gross income. Today we take a look at the various medical and heal
Base and framework: On the latest Index of Industrial Production | The Hindu Editorial
Industrial fundamentals have remained resilient, but are not broad-based
Indias wealth boom has a problem: 84.8% of households do not have a will, study finds
1 Finance Magazine has found that 84.8% of Indians have no will, and 62.5% have no plans to make one, highlighting weak estate planning, limited
TN government signs MoU worth 18,600 crore with L&T
The three projects will generate employment for around 8,200 people.
Report says FY26 a watershed year for Indias solar growth; cumulative installed solar capacity reaches 150.26 GW as of March 31, 2026
Air India, Riyadh Air ink initial pact for codeshare partnership
This will enable customers to travel seamlessly across each other's networks with the convenience of a single booking and smoother onward connect
Indri Whisky maker Piccadily launches travel retail-exclusive Ilika at $80
Ilika is matured in a combination of ex-Spanish Sherry and ex-American Bourbon oak casks at the companys distillery near the Himalayan foothills
Record pulses buffer to act as shield against El Nino, says government official
The current buffer stock of pulses is more than double the 18 lakh tonnes held in May 2025, and significantly higher than the 21 lakh tonnes reco
India to use AI for machine-readable standards: Consumer Affairs Secretary
Machine-readable standards translate regulatory requirements into structured digital rules that computer systems can process directly, enabling a
India should reassess FTAs and move toward sector-based investment screening: Report
The report calls on India to audit existing FTAs, assess whether they have met intended objectives, and align future trade agreements more closel
Tata Communications stock rises 2%; new study exposes AI infrastructure gap in global enterprises
The stock has gained over 25% in the past month and trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 54.77, with a total market capitalisation of approxima
Need to reduce fossil fuel imports through alternative fuels, biofuels: Nitin Gadkari
From an economic standpoint, the minister stressed the need to reduce India's dependence on imported fossil fuels
BIS studying implementation challenges for mandatory silver hallmarking, says DG
Silver hallmarking has been voluntary since 2005 and from September 2025 onwards, hallmarked silver articles carry a Hallmark Unique Identificati
Employees Provident Fund: Who is eligible and non-eligible to be nominee?
The EPFO manages employees' provident fund and pension schemes in India. Members must add nominess for both with rules differing based on marital
Energy price shocks may slow down economic recovery but inflation to remain stable: Report
As per ICICI Bank Global Markets report, inflation is speedily increasing, majorly led by food which now should also be driven by energy prices
Silver drops in futures trade on weak global cues, inflation worries
On the MCX, the white metal for July delivery depreciated by 621, or 0.24%, to 2,62,337 per kg in a business turnover of 11,830 lots.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met people who were admitted to the Max Saket hospital, and directed officials to ensure best treatment and provide al
Goldman lifts MSCI EM target on AI boost, flags Iran deal relief for forex, bonds
The brokerage raised its benchmark index target to 2,000 from 1,850, implying a nearly 12% upside from its last close of 1,787.88
Govt sets up 6 sector-specific groups to identify products to boost mfg, cut imports
The groups will discuss the list of items for the purpose, and the final list prepared by them will be submitted to the cabinet secretariat withi
Flex fuel to help cut India's energy import bill, needs entire ecosystem: Maruti Suzuki MD & CEO
A flex-fuel vehicle has an internal combustion engine that is designed to run on alternative fuel made by combing petrol with ethanol or methanol
