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Union Budget 2026: Esops tax pause may be opened to more startups

The Centre is considering widening the four-year Esop tax deferral to cover all DPIIT-recognised startups, significantly expanding a benefit that currently applies to around 4,000 firms approved by an inter-ministerial board. Extending the deferral would ease cash flow pressure on…

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Crude oil prices expected to decline to USD 50 per barrel by June 2026: SBI report

Global crude oil prices are expected to soften significantly in 2026, with Brent crude likely to decline to around USD 50 per barrel by June 2026, according to a report by State Bank of India.

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Small Finance Banks lead Indian banking job creation in FY25

Small Finance Banks (SFBs) emerged as the largest job creators in the Indian banking sector, with net hiring reaching a five-year high of 26,736 in FY25. This surge is driven by SFBs’ aggressive growth ambitions and plans to expand their…

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RBI injects Rs 50,000 crore, rejects 2040 bond bids

The Reserve Bank of India rejected all bids for its 8.30%, 2040 paper in its latest open market operation, while accepting the full ₹50,000 crore for other securities. Banks likely bid above market price for the rejected paper, seeking to…

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Torrent Pharma to raise up to Rs 12.5k cr by issue of securities

Torrent Pharmaceuticals has received board approval to raise a significant Rs 12,500 crore. This capital will be generated through the issuance of securities on a private placement basis. The company plans to issue secured, rated, listed, redeemable non-convertible debentures. This…

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Fresh curbs on insurance commissions likely as expense breaches mount in FY25

Insurance regulators are concerned about rising distribution costs inflating premiums. This follows the removal of product-wise commission caps. Several life and non-life insurers exceeded expense limits in FY25. A committee is reviewing compensation norms amid surging breaches. Discussions are underway…

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EPF wage ceiling may rise to ₹25,000, here's how it could boost your EPS pension and affect PF contributions
The Centre is considering raising the EPF wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, subject to Cabinet approval. If notified, the move could bring more employees under EPF and increase future EPS pension payouts.
Where does LIC invest your premium? Minister tells Lok Sabha how it picks stocks, why it won't name companies
LIC’s equity investment strategy explained as the Finance Ministry reveals how the insurer managed policyholders’ funds in listed companies over five years, including risk checks, regulatory oversight, portfolio review and investment decisions based on business performance and future prospects.
Found errors in your filed ITR? Check due date and whether revising attracts penalty
Taxpayers can file a revised return if they have made mistakes in their initial submission before the 31 July deadline. Know the due date and whether revising errors can lead to a penalty. 
Income Tax Department's NUDGE drive leads to 1.25 crore updated ITRs, ₹9,494 crore extra tax
The CBDT's technology-driven NUDGE campaign prompted 1.25 crore taxpayers to revise or update their ITRs over FY25 and FY26. The voluntary compliance drive also helped the Income Tax Department collect ₹9,494 crore in additional taxes.
EPFO e‑Office app unavailable today during scheduled upgrade; check details
EPFO's e-Office application will be unavailable from 6 pm to 9.30 pm today due to a scheduled system upgrade. Members may experience temporary service delays while key UMANG services remain available. Here's what EPF subscribers and employers need to know.
Stock market closing timings changed: What it means for index funds, ETFs and arbitrage fund investors
The stock market’s new closing auction mechanism changes how closing prices are determined for F&O stocks. The shift from VWAP-based closing prices to auction-based pricing could impact index funds, ETFs and arbitrage funds by improving transparency and reducing tracking errors.
Franklin India Short Term Fund opens NFO on 5 August: Scheme type, duration and risk — Here's all investors need to know
Franklin Templeton's new open-ended short term debt scheme, the Franklin India Short Term Fund opens NFO from 5th to 11th August. Here's all investors need to know about the scheme type, duration, minimum investment amount and potential risk class.
Factor investing styles: Momentum tops with over 24% returns in 10 years—but does it carry the highest risk?
Factor investing has gained significant traction as investors increasingly seek rule-based strategies over traditional market-cap investing. While momentum has delivered the strongest long-term returns, the data shows that higher returns do not necessarily mean the highest risk. 
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara's Arjun Saluja taught us to chase FIRE, but how to protect it for 50 years
An early retiree must build a larger retirement corpus by targeting a lower withdrawal rate in retirement and by maintaining a margin of safety in the corpus to account for swings during multi-decadal economic cycles
EPFO: Unresolved pending claims, KYC errors, incorrect balance? Here's how to register grievance online — Stepwise guide
Today, we look at how employees provident fund members can file a grievance with the retirement fund body, the step-by-step process to register a complaint, the customer care and social media alternatives.