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Want to skip the crowded streets of Hanoi, the commercialised beaches of Phuket, and the high prices of Dubai, and still enjoy a memorable international trip? Here's where you can go instead

TATA AIGs MediCare Reserve super top-up provides 90-day cover for salaried without deductibles, base cover

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund doubled its holdings in IGL and MGL while increasing exposure to ITC, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, without introducing any new stocks.

As surging platinum costs and strict price caps force manufacturers to halt production, doctors warn that impending treatment delays could put lives at risk. 

In May, traders sought lesser-known tokens. While Bitcoin and Ethereum struggled, digital assets such as HYPE and BNB gained. Here's why major tokens failed to entice investors, and some tokens emerged as winners. 

The air fryer was launched in India in 2012, offering to cook food with little or no oil. Indians, who love to eat food drenched in oil, found proposition hard to digest. Today, however, that expensive curiosity has become relatively affordable, and moved from the margins to the mainstream.

While the old tax regime offers a wider range of exemptions and deductions, the new tax regime still provides several tax benefits. Salaried taxpayers can benefit from the standard deduction of 75,000, making income up to 12.75 lakh effectively tax-free in the new regime.

HDFC Bank's MCLR has increased by up to 10 basis points as of June 8, 2026. Check latest lending rates here.

Balwant Jain, tax and investment expert, said taxpayers should avoid rushing to file immediately after the utilities become available, as AIS records continue to evolve.

The Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO manages thousands of crores for investors, but her personal wealth strategy relies on an annual ritual that keeps emotion out of the market.

Large- and mid-cap funds are equity mutual funds that are required to invest at least 35% of their assets in large-cap stocks and at least 35% in mid-cap stocks. Check the list of the top 5 large- and mid-cap funds that have generated the highest alpha in this category.

APY offers guaranteed monthly pensions for unorganised sector workers, while NPS is a flexible, market-linked retirement savings option for a wider audience. Details here.

The 8th Pay Commission, chaired by former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, is reviewing pay structures and allowances for central government employees. Amid this, here are calorie and food expenses related demands from employee groups, explained

One of the most closely watched components of government employees' salaries and pensions, here's a look at if DA is subject to income-tax, whether it must be reported in your income tax returns filing and more.

Decades after legendary investor Peter Lynch coined the term to warn against overcrowding a portfolio, Indian mutual fund investors are making the same costly error by investing in 20-30 schemes, many of which hold the same stocks.

With inflationary pressures building and many analysts expecting rate hikes later in FY27, investors are reassessing their investment strategies. But what should mutual fund investors do in such a scenario? Let's find out what experts have to say.

If the salary stopped tomorrow, not because of a job loss, but by choice, how long could we actually live the life we're living today?

When filing your ITR, the first step is to calculate your taxable income. Taxable income is the portion of your total income on which tax is actually levied after considering eligible exemptions and deductions.

PhonePe and CRED may soon resume rent payments through credit cards under a marketplace model, testing pilots with select users. The new model aims to address compliance and verification issues.

The future of artificial intelligence is anything but settled, which is the best reason to use these tools rather than bet on them.

The objective of the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (Bhavya) scheme is to make it easier for companies to set up manufacturing operations, expand domestic production, deepen local supply chains and improve integration with global value chains

A small reduction in home loan interest rates can lead to significant savings. Strategies to lower borrowing costs include maintaining a strong credit score and choosing the right lender. 

As part of its latest policy measures, the central bank announced that NRIs and OCIs will be allowed to invest more in listed Indian companies without SEBI registration.

Gold, Silver Rate Today: Here is how much gold and silver costs in key Indian cities on Tuesday, 9 June 2026. Check the price of 18K, 22K and 24K gold and silver in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai.

Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd has launched a 150 crore public issue of secured non-convertible debentures, with a total size of 300 crore. 

A Kolkata fast-food stall generates 3 lakh monthly with a 20% profit margin. Strategies to increase profitability include menu optimisation, upselling and operational efficiency. 

Taxpayers might not need to file an Income Tax Return if their income is below the exemption limit, but filing can provide financial benefits, such as official records and eligibility for refunds. 

The Union Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has indicated that subsidised LPG cylinders for households under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) have been reduced from nine to four. Check details here.

All EPF members must register a nominee under the EPF Scheme, 1952, to ensure smooth settlement of benefits upon the member's death. Members can check nominee status and complete e-nomination online, ensuring to e-sign the document for it to be valid.

If the Central Government Employees' Association's demands are accepted, the minimum basic salary under the 8th Pay Commission could rise to nearly 69,000, significantly influenced by the fitment factor, which converts pre-revised salaries to new structures.

Indias plan to deploy connected vehicle technology V2X to improve road safety has sparked a tussle over the spectrum needed to run it. Telcos want the airwaves auctioned, while tech and automotive groups favour shared access, warning that delays could slow the deployment.

Cryptocurrency futures and options involve trading derivative contracts based on digital assets, enabling price speculation without ownership. Here's how the gains are taxed.

India's rupee is under pressure, hitting record lows against the US dollar due to economic uncertainty and high import bills. The government and the RBI have implemented several measures to stabilise the currency and attract foreign inflows. 

AICPDF urged FMCG companies to revise distributor margins due to rising operational costs. It warns that without changes by July 2026, a collective protest may occur in August. Details here.

The RBI has fixed the premature redemption price at 15,512 per unit for SGB 2021-22 Series III due on 8 June 2026.

NRE accounts allow NRIs to deposit foreign income in Indian rupees, facilitating free repatriation. Interest on NRE fixed deposits is exempt from Indian income tax, enhancing their appeal.

The Jan Dhan initiative guarantees that welfare payouts, affordable insurance, and retirement pensions are delivered seamlessly without any leakages, according to a post on X from the finance minister's office.

India anticipates a decline in petroleum and gas costs shortly, as ample supplies remain intact despite the ongoing US-Israeli conflict, Puri stated.

RBI has recognized Sahamati as SRO for India's account aggregator ecosystem, giving the network formal governance. While AAs have transformed lending through faster data sharing, the next growth phase lies in insurance, wealth management, tax and pension data integration.

Nifty Midcap150 Momentum 50 Index includes 50 mid-cap stocks that have delivered the strongest momentum, thereby combining the growth potential of mid-caps with the momentum factor's ability to identify market leaders.

India has implemented strict standards for tea bags, prohibiting harmful chemicals like epichlorohydrin and chlorine bleaching. This initiative aims to enhance consumer safety and boost the country's growing tea bag market, ensuring quality and transparency for millions of tea drinkers.

The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is the average annual rate of return of a lump-sum investment over a specific period. The Extended Internal Rate of Return (XIRR) is a return calculation method used for investments with multiple cash flows occurring on different dates.

Government securities (G-Secs) are debt instruments issued by the RBI on behalf of the central and state governments to raise funds from investors. These securities can be purchased in the primary market during government auctions or in the secondary market. 

Gold ETF inflows are at record highs, but fund houses are becoming more selective about fresh subscriptions. Here's why the rupee, gold imports and bullion supply are driving the decision.

Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is a way through which tax is collected in advance by deducting a certain amount from specified payments. A TDS refund becomes applicable when the amount of tax deducted from your income during a financial year is more than the tax you are actually required to pay.

Consumers are renting mango trees and buying so-called mango bonds to secure premium fruit directly from farms. But are these genuine investments or simply a smarter way to buy mangoes?

EPF members can update their nomination online at any time. This allows them to change beneficiaries. Here's the full process and what to do to make your nomination valid.

Are you looking for a multi-cap fund that charges low fees and delivers benchmark-beating returns? Here are the top 5 multi-cap funds that combine low expense ratios with strong return performance.

Direct mutual funds allow you to buy units directly without involving or routing the investment through any distributor, broker, or agent. On the other hand, regular mutual funds are purchased through intermediaries such as brokers, agents, or financial advisors. 

Electric trucks and buses are capital-intensive, with nary an avenue for affordable financing. The heavy industries ministry now aims to change that.