Business

Indian Equity Markets Rise in Early Trade as IT and Auto Stocks Lead Gains Despite Weak Global Cues

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Equity Markets

Equity markets in India opened on a positive note , defying weak global sentiment as strong buying in information technology and automobile stocks lifted benchmark indices higher during early trade. Despite pressure from declining Asian markets and overnight losses on Wall Street, domestic investors remained optimistic, helping the Sensex and Nifty register healthy gains in … Read more

Income Tax Return (ITR) 2026-27 Introduces Smart Secondary Address Feature to Strengthen Tax Filing Accuracy

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income tax return

The Income Tax Department has introduced a significant change to the Income Tax Return (ITR) forms for the Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 by adding a mandatory ‘Secondary Address’ field across all major ITR forms. The move is part of the department’s broader effort to modernize tax administration, improve taxpayer profiling, strengthen communication channels, and ensure … Read more

India to Host 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting in Hyderabad, Focus on Future of Work

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BRICS

BRICS will take centre stage in Hyderabad as India hosts the 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting (LEMM) on July 15 and 16. The high-level gathering brings together labour ministers, senior government officials, and policy experts from BRICS member nations to discuss some of the most pressing challenges shaping the future of global employment. … Read more

Nifty Falls Below 24,100 as Geopolitical Tensions and Rising Oil Prices Weigh on Indian Markets

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Nifty

Nifty opened Tuesday’s trading session under significant pressure as investors reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, a sharp rise in crude oil prices, and weak global market cues. The cautious mood was visible right from the opening bell, with broad-based selling across sectors pulling both benchmark indices lower. While domestic economic fundamentals … Read more

Mercedes Benz Clarifies E20 Fuel Compatibility After Sourav Joshi’s Viral Video Sparks Discussion Among Car Owners

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mercedes-benz

Mercedes Benz Luxury carmaker Mercedes Benz India has issued an important clarification regarding the use of E20 fuel in its vehicles following widespread discussions triggered by a viral video from popular YouTuber Sourav Joshi. The clarification comes as many luxury car owners expressed concerns about whether their vehicles are compatible with India’s growing adoption of … Read more

Nirmala Sitharaman Reviews RBI Swap Schemes, Calls for Stronger NRI Outreach

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Nirmala Sitaraman

Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday reviewed the progress of the Reserve Bank of India’s special foreign currency mobilization schemes and urged banks to strengthen their engagement with the global Non-Resident Indian (NRI) community. The review reflects the government’s broader strategy to attract foreign currency inflows, enhance India’s foreign exchange reserves and maintain stability in the country’s … Read more

Kiren Rijiju, CM Dhami Launch 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv in Dehradun with 150 Artisan Stalls

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Lok Samvardhan Parv

Lok Samvardhan Parv has returned with a stronger national vision as Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami jointly inaugurated the sixth edition of the flagship cultural and entrepreneurship festival in Dehradun. Organized for the first time in partnership with a state government under the PM VIKAS Scheme, … Read more

EPFO Launches Six-Month Amnesty Scheme, Offers One-Time Relief for Exempted Provident Fund Trusts

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EPFO

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a significant compliance initiative aimed at helping exempted provident fund trusts regularise their legal status under India’s evolving social security framework. Through the newly announced Amnesty Scheme, 2026, the EPFO is providing a one-time opportunity for eligible establishments to align themselves with the revised provisions of the … Read more

India, New Zealand Elevate Ties with Landmark Agreement Package, Strategic Partnership and Roadmap to 2030

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Agreement

India and New Zealand have taken one of the biggest steps in their bilateral relationship by unveiling a wide-ranging agreement package that significantly expands cooperation across defence, maritime security, trade, disaster management, agriculture, tourism, sports, culture and scientific research. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit, the two nations formally elevated their relationship to a … Read more

Housing Society Fraud Probe Delivers Big Breakthrough; ED Seizes ₹6.63 Crore

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Housing Society

Searches Across Delhi, Gurugram and Faridabad Reveal Alleged Diversion of Society Funds, Forged Memberships, and Dual Payment Mechanism in Cooperative Housing Scam Housing Society fraud investigation: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its crackdown on alleged financial irregularities in the cooperative housing sector by conducting coordinated searches across multiple locations in Delhi-NCR in connection with … Read more