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UK based Aviva conspired to dodge India compensation and tax rules

An Indian tax investigation has revealed that British insurer Aviva breached commission regulations by using fake invoices and untracked cash payments. Between 2017 and 2023, Aviva’s India business paid $26 million to entities claiming to provide services but were actually…

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RBI imposes Rs 2.68 cr penalty on UCO Bank

The Reserve Bank of India has levied penalties on two banks: Rs 2.68 crore on UCO Bank for violating rules on current accounts, interest on deposits, and fraud classification, and Rs 2.1 lakh on Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd for…

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After CCI, NCLT Mumbai clears merger deal between Viacom18 and Star India

The Mumbai bench of NCLT has approved the merger of RIL’s Viacom 18 and The Walt Disney’s Star India, creating the largest media house in India. This follows the Competition Commission of India’s approval. Reliance will hold a 63.16% stake,…

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Growth momentum strong; slowdown in first quarter anticipated due to elections: CEA Nageswaran

Due to the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran noted that GDP growth momentum stayed robust, explaining that the slowdown observed in the first quarter was expected because of the electoral process.

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Sebi revises criteria for stocks’ entry and exit in derivatives segment

Under the new rules, the regulator has raised the median quarter sigma order size (MQSOS) over the previous six months on a rolling basis by three times to Rs 75 lakh from the existing Rs 25 lakh, citing that the…

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CFOs empowering their teams in the Finance 4.0 era

In a transformative era for finance, Deena Jacob, Cofounder & CFO of OPEN Financial Technologies, explores how Finance 4.0 technologies are reshaping the industry and redefining leadership for modern CFOs.

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Base plan isn’t enough: How top-up insurance protects you from medical catastrophe
A super top-up can multiply your cover 25 times at a fraction of the cost—if you understand deductibles, claims, and coordination with your base policy.
How to regain control when you’re caught in a credit card debt trap
Credit card issuance has doubled in five years and dues have surged. Are more Indians slipping into a debt trap—and how can borrowers break free before it spirals?
8th Pay Commission salary calculator scam alert: What it is and dos and don’ts to avoid getting duped
Any news about salary hike and implementation of the 8th Pay Commission naturally grabs the attention of government employees and pensioners, and this is why it is important to check for red flags before you trust anyone.
Claiming HRA on rent paid to parents and relatives will be harder from 1 April
New disclosure mandates and stricter documentation will require taxpayers to prove that rent paid to family members is a genuine transaction rather than a tax-saving tactic.
The thali that never changes
Nearly a century ago, experts were serving up the same buffet of market explanations. Nothing has changed.
Dividend-yield funds have beaten flexi caps over the past decade. Should you invest in them?
Even though these defensive funds typically lag during aggressive bull runs, they have beaten flexi-cap funds, an investor favourite, over the past three, five, and 10 years. Tempted to dive in headlong? Read this first.
PPF, SSY, other small savings schemes are not only about tax saving - Here's what you are missing
Small savings schemes like PPF, SSY, and NSC are relevant even for the taxpayers who have opted for the new tax regime. These schemes are being changed and recast as tools for long-term, tax-resistant, purposeful saving. They are not out of date; their role in Indian household finance is changing.
Account aggregator 2.0: The inflection point India has been waiting for
The Account Aggregator framework, introduced by RBI, enables secure, consent-based sharing of financial data. It allows individuals to control their data while facilitating faster credit decisions and reducing reliance on manual document uploads, thus enhancing the financial ecosystem in India.
What is property tax? From how to calculate to penalty on late payments — all you need to know
Property tax, imposed by municipal authorities on real estate, varies by location and property value. From how to calculate to penalty on late payments — full details here.
What is professional tax and who needs to pay it? Is it part of your CTC? All you need to know
While it is not discussed as widely as income tax, professional tax is crucial for individuals earning incomes from their professions in states where this tax is levied. Here is everything you need to know.