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JPMorgan turns bullish on life insurance stocks, picks Max Financial as top bet

JP Morgan has upgraded life insurance stocks to ‘overweight’ due to recent price drops and anticipated growth. The brokerage favors Max Financial, SBI Life, HDFC Life, ICICI Prudential, and LIC, expecting GST exemptions to boost retail protection sales and improve…

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Odisha retains No.1 position in the NITI Aayog’s fiscal health index 2026

NITI Aayog released its 2026 Fiscal Health Index for 2023-24. Odisha, Goa, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chattisgarh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh lead the top 10 fiscally-wise states. Arunachal Pradesh topped the north-eastern and Himalayan states category. The report…

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Antrix-Devas case setback: Dutch SC upholds $111 million award

In 2022, the Delhi HC set aside the ICC tribunal’s $562.5 m award of 2015, ruling that the 2005-era Antrix-Devas contract was fraudulent and violated India’s “public policy.” In January 2022, the Supreme Court affirmed the liquidation/winding up of Devas…

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Walmart-backed Flipkart to invite banks for IPO pitch in April

Flipkart IPO: Flipkart is moving towards a public listing. Banks will be invited to pitch for work on its potential initial public offering as early as next month. The e-commerce giant, backed by Walmart, is gauging investor appetite for a…

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Cybersecurity talent squeeze paints a big target on India Inc

According to staffing firm Quess Corp, India has about 380,000 cybersecurity professionals against the enterprise demand of more than 1.2 million.

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Cheques & balances: IDFC First brings in extra layer of security

IDFC First said it is implementing two new controls for government, banking and institutional accounts. Under the revised protocol, the bank will first send an email to the registered email ID of the concerned account holder and will clear the…

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EPFO mandates PF, pension claim settlement within 20 days — What to do if it's delayed?
EPFO employees will experience faster settlements for provident fund, pension, and insurance claims, with a 20-day processing rule. Delays incur a 12% penal interest. Here's how employees can submit their complaints. 
EPF interest credit delayed? What it means for your savings
EPFO members have begun receiving the annual interest of 8.25% for FY2025-26 in their provident fund accounts, starting July 15. Interest is credited annually, and updates may take time to display, but any delays do not affect the amount earned.
Gifting money to your spouse? Here's when tax applies and who pays it
Transferring money to a low-income spouse to reduce tax liability can backfire, as income may be taxed in your hands under clubbing provisions if invested. Details here.
EPF withdrawal tax rules explained: When your corpus is tax-free, when it is taxable and how TDS works
EPF withdrawals are tax-free if an employee completes five years of continuous service. Withdrawals before five years may be taxable, except in certain cases such as ill health or employer closure. TDS rules depend on the withdrawal amount. 
REITs vs REIT mutual funds vs physical property: A complete guide to capital gains tax, TDS and post-tax returns
The same real estate exposure can result in different post-tax returns. REIT mutual funds and listed REITs offer a shorter holding period for long-term capital gains than direct property, while differences in income taxation and TDS can further impact investor returns.
ITR filing deadline nears: Why the 31 July deadline is more important than you think
Missing the ITR due date can have consequences beyond a late filing fee. Delayed filing may lead to interest on unpaid taxes and the loss of key tax benefits, such as carrying forward capital losses. Knowing the applicable deadline can help taxpayers avoid unnecessary costs.
No international mutual funds left for fresh SIPs after Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua FoF closure: What investors can do now?
Indian investors no longer have any international mutual fund open for fresh SIPs after Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua FoF stopped accepting new investments. With overseas investment limits restricting fund houses, investors are left with alternatives like international ETFs or direct overseas investing. 
Income Tax e-filing login FAQs: Answers to common questions on PAN, Aadhaar, OTP, passwords and more
Taxpayers can log in to the Income Tax e-filing portal through multiple methods, even without their registered mobile number. While Aadhaar linking is not mandatory for login, it enables full access to portal services. Accounts are locked after five failed login attempts as a security measure.
Should you break an FD or take a loan against it when you urgently need money? Experts explain
Need urgent cash? Check whether breaking a fixed deposit or taking a loan against an FD is the better option. Compare costs, penalties, interest rates and repayment factors to make a smarter financial decision while protecting your long-term savings.
Social security: Want to register on e-Shram portal? Here's how unorganised workers can sign-up, top FAQs answered
Social security: Over 31.78 crore unorganised workers are registered on e-Shram porta till July 2026. Today, we take a look at how you can apply, the eligibility criteria and most frequently asked questions…