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High-value transaction not disclosed? Tax officials may still spot it

Cash deposits, property deals and investments above set limits are automatically reported to the Income Tax Department under SFT rules

High-value transaction not disclosed? Tax officials may still spot it
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 1:11 PM IST

Delhi expands Ayushman cover to widows, disabled people: Check details

Delhi expands Ayushman Bharat scheme to provide a critical financial safety net against rising healthcare costs for 550,000 families

Delhi expands Ayushman cover to widows, disabled people: Check details
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

$113 bn campus: Higher education is India's newest high-yield asset class

India could retain an estimated $113 billion in foreign currency by 2040, significantly reducing the remittance outflows currently lost to overseas education.

$113 bn campus: Higher education is India's newest high-yield asset class
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

Claiming HRA? You may need to disclose your relationship with landlord

Currently, you only declare the rent amount paid. Under the new rules, you must also state if the landlord is a relative.

Claiming HRA? You may need to disclose your relationship with landlord
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 10:16 AM IST

In 2025, gold rose 72%, silver 122%, Nifty 500 7%. What does 2026 hold?

Gold held its gains on multiple structural supports. Silver ran harder because it's caught between tightening supply and surging industrial demand.

In 2025, gold rose 72%, silver 122%, Nifty 500 7%. What does 2026 hold?
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 9:32 AM IST

Ticket size squeeze: Average spend per credit card falls 13% to ₹17,060 YoY

The top four banks (HDFC Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank) continued to dominate, accounting for 76.5% of total industry spends

Ticket size squeeze: Average spend per credit card falls 13% to ₹17,060 YoY
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

Bitcoin correction calls for decisions based on risk, allocation, horizon

If you are underweight, continue with systematic purchases

Bitcoin correction calls for decisions based on risk, allocation, horizon
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 10:23 PM IST

Why salaried professionals pay higher tax than wealthy? Expert explains

Certified financial analyst lists multiple options to lower effective tax rates under Income Tax rules

Why salaried professionals pay higher tax than wealthy? Expert explains
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 4:56 PM IST

NPS Vatsalya allows data sharing, full equity option: Impact explained

By combining full equity exposure with data-driven engagement, the regulator aims to transform NPS Vatsalya into a high-growth, customised investment vehicle

NPS Vatsalya allows data sharing, full equity option: Impact explained
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 4:01 PM IST

Kerala approves Rs 10 lakh disaster insurance for homes: Check details

The state pivots from ad hoc relief to a dual-trigger insurance model to secure fiscal stability and provide ₹10 lakh coverage for vulnerable households.

Kerala approves Rs 10 lakh disaster insurance for homes: Check details
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

Bank account suddenly blocked? Why it happens and what's the solution

From compliance gaps to legal mandates, understanding the specific trigger behind a restricted account is the first step toward restoring your financial access

Bank account suddenly blocked? Why it happens and what's the solution
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 2:39 PM IST

Rs 19.5 lakh return on Rs 18,000 investment? Govt flags fraud online scheme

Fact-check unit warn that the fraudulent pitch uses AI-generated content and impersonates the Finance Minister to target victims via social media

Rs 19.5 lakh return on Rs 18,000 investment? Govt flags fraud online scheme
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

The new gold standard? Motilal Oswal explains the rise to $5,000 per ounce

Motilal Oswal continues to maintain buy on dips stance from medium to long-term perspective.

The new gold standard? Motilal Oswal explains the rise to $5,000 per ounce
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 9:50 AM IST

Shadow titans: India's top 100 unlisted gems worth more than Finland's GDP

The Reliance Retail Reign: Leading a New Breed of ₹1,000 Crore Unlisted Powerhouses

Shadow titans: India's top 100 unlisted gems worth more than Finland's GDP
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 9:16 AM IST

Corporate bond funds: Overlook recent outflows, invest with 3-5-yr horizon

The outflows were due to liquidity tightness and consequent rise in yields, not due to a deterioration in the category's risk-return profile

Corporate bond funds: Overlook recent outflows, invest with 3-5-yr horizon
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Over 40% salaried Indians say AI has improved their incomes: Report

One in five has faced financial setbacks due to the technology's impact, according to BankBazaar Aspiration Index 2025-26

Over 40% salaried Indians say AI has improved their incomes: Report
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 5:05 PM IST

Inherited, ancestral property can be attached under PMLA: Delhi HC

Ruling clarifies that assets can be seized if illicit funds are sent abroad, effectively ending the immunity previously assumed for family-held assets

Inherited, ancestral property can be attached under PMLA: Delhi HC
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 4:30 PM IST

Got a text message to redeem SBI reward points? Govt says it's a scam

Fraudsters are sending messages urging people to download an unknown app, it warns

Got a text message to redeem SBI reward points? Govt says it's a scam
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 4:08 PM IST

From locker to loans: 90% surge in gold financing leads India's credit boom

Higher-ticket loans show better credit performance compared to small-ticket loans.

From locker to loans: 90% surge in gold financing leads India's credit boom
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 1:46 PM IST

Tired of fake, AI travel posts? This platform for explorers can verify

Explurger founder Jitin Bhatia says the platform's Nebu AI and auto travel log are built to make travel sharing more authentic and discovery-led

Tired of fake, AI travel posts? This platform for explorers can verify
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 1:21 PM IST