A strong CIBIL score can play an important role when a borrower applies for a home loan, personal loan, car loan or credit card. While lenders consider several factors before approving a loan, a borrower’s credit history and repayment behaviour can significantly influence how financial institutions assess creditworthiness. A healthy CIBIL score generally reflects responsible … Read more
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW), under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, has resolved 2,306 long-pending pension grievances, claims and related issues through the third edition of its annual Special Campaign 3. The campaign achieved a 72% redressal rate among the cases taken up for action, marking a significant effort … Read more
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has delivered strong financial numbers in several key areas, but its stock has moved in the opposite direction in 2026. The Mukesh Ambani-led conglomerate has seen its shares decline by around 17% this year, underperforming the broader Nifty 50, which has fallen by roughly 8% over the same period. The disconnect … Read more
India’s foreign exchange reserves have received a significant boost from a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) initiative designed to attract overseas dollars and strengthen the country’s ability to manage pressure on the rupee. The central bank’s special foreign-currency deposit and borrowing measures have generated an estimated $136.38 billion in foreign exchange inflows, helping push India’s … Read more
India has delivered a stronger-than-expected economic performance despite a turbulent global backdrop, with real GDP growing 7.8% year-on-year in the April-June quarter of FY2026-27. The figure exceeded the Reserve Bank of India’s 7% forecast and economists’ expectations of around 7.1%. PM Modi welcomed the numbers, describing the performance as a reflection of the determination and … Read more
HSBC Mutual Fund has reopened subscriptions in three international equity schemes, giving Indian investors another opportunity to build exposure to global markets through SIPs and lump-sum investments. However, the reopening comes with a monthly investment cap of ₹2 lakh and should not, by itself, be treated as an investment signal. HSBC Mutual Fund has reopened … Read more
ITR Filing can be confusing for freelancers, particularly when it comes to choosing between ITR-3 and ITR-4. Unlike salaried taxpayers, freelancers generally earn income from professional or business activities, which means their tax return requirements can differ depending on the nature of their work, income, expenses and the taxation scheme they choose. For the Assessment … Read more
The Aadhaar app has crossed the landmark of 5 crore downloads, signalling growing adoption of smartphone-based Aadhaar services and a broader shift towards digital-first identity management in India. The milestone was announced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), which highlighted the increasing use of the app for updating Aadhaar-related information and accessing … Read more
Indian-origin entrepreneur and Better.com CEO Vishal Garg, who became internationally known after announcing the termination of around 900 employees during a brief Zoom call in 2021, has reportedly lost his position at the digital mortgage lender following consecutive years of financial losses. Garg’s departure marks another major development in the controversial corporate history of Better.com, … Read more
Gaja Alternative Asset Management IPO GMP , the investment management company operating under the Gaja Capital brand, is making a significant transition from India’s private-market ecosystem to the public markets. After more than two decades of operating largely away from public-market scrutiny, the company has launched its mainboard initial public offering (IPO), offering investors an … Read more