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Oil Price Today (April 22): Crude oil prices hover near $100 despite Iran war ceasefire extension. Here’s why

Crude oil prices saw little movement as President Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran, though Iran described the continued blocking of ships as an act of war. Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz remains stalled, with analysts expecting prices…

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Strait of Hormuz open or closed? Trump has a warning for Iran if deal with US fails

US President Donald Trump has extended the Iran ceasefire while simultaneously escalating tensions with Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz crisis and an ongoing US naval blockade targeting Iranian oil shipments and maritime routes. Soon after the announcement, Trump posted…

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US will indefinitely extend ceasefire, unclear if Iran agrees

President Donald Trump has extended a ceasefire with Iran indefinitely for peace talks. This move comes as Pakistani mediators facilitate discussions. However, the U.S. Navy’s blockade of Iran’s sea trade will continue. Iran has reacted skeptically, with some officials threatening…

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HDFC Life board reappoints Vibha Padalkar as MD, CEO for 5 years

The board meeting further stated that Padalkar “has not been debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other such authority.”

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NSE IPO back on track as Sebi panel clears Rs 1,800 crore settlement proposal

The four-member expert committee on settlement orders is chaired by Jai Narayan Patel, former chief justice of the Calcutta High Court. The other members are N Venkatram, country chair of Canadian pension fund CDPQ; SK Mohanty, former Sebi member; and…

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Moody’s Ratings cuts India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6% on higher energy costs

Moody’s has lowered India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6% due to weaker private consumption and industrial activity, driven by higher energy prices from the Iran war. Elevated energy costs are expected to widen the trade deficit and increase fiscal pressures,…

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NPS to OPS switch for central government employees: Who could benefit from NC-JCM’s demand over pre-2003 vacancies?
NC-JCM has sought OPS benefits for certain NPS-covered central government employees recruited against vacancies sanctioned before 22 December 2003. Here’s who could benefit if the government accepts the demand and how it differs from the existing OPS eligibility rules.
Gold, silver prices today, 8 September: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata
Gold and silver prices today, 8 September: 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.
Income-tax refund not received after filing ITR? Check these 6 things if refund is delayed, failed or not credited
Filed your ITR but the income-tax refund has not reached your bank account? Here are six things to check if the refund is delayed, failed or marked as issued. From checking your refund status and bank-account validation to requesting a refund reissue, here’s what taxpayers should do next.
Income Tax Dept seized gold and silver from Mumbai woman; here’s why ITAT deleted ₹11.23 lakh tax addition
Income Tax Dept seized gold, diamonds and 11.2 kg silver from a Mumbai woman’s home and bank lockers. ITAT Mumbai deleted ₹11.23 lakh tax addition after accepting her explanation of marriage gifts and inheritance.
Can you nominate a minor for insurance or mutual funds? Here's what you need to know
Investing in mutual funds or insurance requires nominating a person to receive proceeds upon death. Here's whether minors can be nominated and everything else you need to know.
Public insurance registry explained: What policyholders need to know
The registry could bring several changes for policyholders, from putting all their insurance policies in one place and making health insurance portability easier to enabling product comparisons, simpler servicing and better visibility into agents and intermediaries
Mutual funds vs direct stocks: The hidden tax advantage on dividends that investors need to know
Mutual fund dividends enjoy a tax edge: unlike direct stock payouts, which are taxed at slab rates, fund dividends are untaxed at the scheme level and compound within the NAV, with investors paying capital gains only at redemption.
Only 20 of 320 active fund managers have 10+ years of experience: Why investors should look beyond past returns
Mutual funds often come with 10- or even 20-year performance histories, but the manager currently making investment decisions may have been running the scheme for much less time. A September 2026 analysis found average manager tenure below three years across every equity-fund category.
Is your SIP in the red after 2 years? Know when 69% of these weak starts entered double-digit return territory
A weak or negative SIP return in the first two years may not be a reason to exit. An analysis of two decades of Nifty 500 TRI data found that nearly 69% of cases with negative two-year SIP returns delivered double-digit annualised returns by year five, while none remained negative. 
Saving money for no reason? 5 luxuries you must spend on once essentials, emergencies and future goals are covered
Investing in experiences and comfort can enhance life satisfaction. Here are 5 luxuries you must spend on once essentials, emergencies and future goals are covered.