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Emergency fund: Today, we explain the 3-6-9 rule that salaried individuals and even those without stable income can use to build their savings for a rainy day or to safeguard against extenuating circumstances.

Private wealth managers are parceling out pieces of the 21,350 crore unrated, unlisted debt issue, selling investors a future payoff tied to Tata Sons' potential IPO.

In July, the FSSAI privately gave the companies 90 days to drop energy drink or any similar description from high-caffeine beverages, saying there were no Indian standards for such products and that using that term breached regulations.

The top court agreed to hear the government's appeal against the verdict quashing retrospective dues, but refused to halt the release of 3,300 crore in bank guarantees to the telecom operators.

The Centre claims Reliance recovered costs in the Panna-Mukta and Tapti offshore oilfields beyond the contractual limit, allowing it to retain more revenue than it was entitled to

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has ordered mandatory drug testing and stricter screening for pilots after a Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested in Indonesia with 26 kg of MDMA.

The FAA on Thursday (local time) ordered inspections of 471 Boeing 737 Max jets over concerns about possible cracks in a structural component. Boeing said it supports the directive and is working on fixes. The order comes amid past safety scrutiny of the aircraft

Gold and silver prices today, 7 August: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.

Taxpayers can pay income taxes online using credit cards through the e-filing portal. While convenient, they should be aware of potential convenience fees and interest charges if debts aren't cleared on time. Details here. 

EPFO settled over 8.3 crore claims in FY26 and scrapped the imageupload requirement for cheque leaves in online claims. The reform, the Ministry of State for Labour and Employment told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply, has already benefited 7 crore members.

The Allahabad High Court ruled that police cannot resolve civil property disputes and should only intervene to maintain public order. The court emphasised that ownership and possession issues must be settled in civil courts.  Allahabad

EPFO has reminded members about inoperative EPF accounts and withdrawal timelines. Understanding these rules can help subscribers avoid interest losses, manage retirement savings and ensure their provident fund corpus remains secure after retirement.

Narendra Bharindwal says mandatory salesperson tagging, perpetual registration and stronger governance norms are expected to reshape insurance distribution and improve customer trust.

The company, which is among the worlds top biosimilars manufacturers, remains in a wait-and-watch mode, while exploring partnerships for manufacturing in the US if required, Shaw said.

While JSW Steel is expanding its production capacity aggressively through new projects and joint ventures, Tata Steel is betting on higher-margin, value-added products. Their strategies are more nuanced than stark and present different choices being made in a red-hot market for steel.

AIG-RESULTS/ (PIX):Insurer AIG beats second-quarter profit estimates on robust underwriting

Shares in United Wholesale Mortgage fell by as much as 49% Thursday, a record slide after the countrys biggest mortgage lender announced a net loss of $452 million and suspended its dividend for the first time.

Dabur says it has submitted a revised response to the USFDA outlining corrective measures to resolve the issues identified during the inspection.

The lender is targeting higher-yielding segments to improve spreads, sees affordable and emerging businesses contributing half of assets by the end of FY28.

LIC expects pressure on household savings to continue, weighing on premium growth, while a shift towards higher-margin non-par products helped boost profitability and strengthened the insurer's capital position in the June quarter.

Fisdom co-founders Subramanya S.V. and Anand Dalmia will have completed one year with Groww by the time they exit, following the closure of the transaction.

To capture Indias booming conversational AI market, the firm is cutting model costs, tackling local voice challenges, and deepening ties with local startups.

The ED alleges former Kotak Mahindra Bank executive diverted Municipal Corporation of Panchkula funds through fake accounts before routing the money into luxury assets and properties.

Microsoft Corp. generates most of its artificial intelligence revenue from OpenAI, according to new disclosures from the company.

The Indian tax law does not provide any special exemption or relief for losses or gains arising solely due to depreciation of the Indian rupee against the foreign currency during the investment period.

As part of the partnership, Reliance Brands will operate SKIMS in India through both physical stores and digital platforms. The brand's first stores in the country will open in Delhi and Mumbai.

Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO. Here's a look at the key challenges awaiting Campbell Wilson's successor, from losses to safety concerns and geopolitical disruptions.

The Adani Groups 1.53 trillion capex plan for FY26 is emerging as a major growth driver for smaller listed engineering and construction companies. For some, the conglomerate accounted for over 80% of new orders last year, reflecting its growing influence on Indias EPC ecosystem.

The stock markets new closing auction mechanism changes how closing prices are determined for F&O stocks. The shift from VWAP-based closing prices to auction-based pricing could impact index funds, ETFs and arbitrage funds by improving transparency and reducing tracking errors.

Strong volume growth and lower input costs boosted margins in the June quarter, with the company saying it does not expect further pricing action in the near term.

FSN E-Commerce's Q1 net profit rose to 80 crore as higher order frequency sustained quick-commerce margins, while its fashion arm turned Ebitda-positive.

The primary distinction between rum and whisky lies in their base ingredients and permissible colouring agents, according to the food regulator.

The 31 August ITR deadline is meant for specific taxpayers, including freelancers, professionals, traders and small business owners filing ITR-3 or ITR-4 without a tax audit. Eligibility depends on the applicable return form and whether audit provisions apply.

The Centres interim takedown of the Honey Trehan film starring Diljit Dosanjh has created a stir of its own. Heres the basic trade-off that the panel reviewing it under Indias IT Rules must weigh.

India should let data flow upward to get a clearer picture of ground realities. We must also resist the temptation of making district data add up to numbers we already havefor thatll defeat the purpose.

The solution is not to resist innovations in payment protocols, but rather to ensure that innovation remains connected and interoperable.

As India invests heavily in transport infrastructure, it mustnt neglect the cost imposed by patchy final-stretch connectivity. For those reliant on public transport, it could be the difference between a brighter future and missed opportunities.

As urban incomes and spending ascend, a new report by PRICE and Tata Sons shows how Indias 100 top cities are driving the economy ahead. With their diversity, dynamism and resilience, they could serve as an urbanization lab for the world.