With the start of the new financial year on April 1, 2026, salaried taxpayers have received good news. The government has made an important change in the rules related to House Rent Allowance (HRA). Under the Income Tax Rules, 2026, issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), more cities have been included where … Read more
April is starting with a bang for many! Banks across India will be closed on several days this month. Apart from Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays, banks also observe gazetted holidays. Here’s a quick guide so you know when your local bank will be closed. Major Bank Holidays in April April 1: … Read more
Aster DM Health, IREDA, TVS Holdings, Crisil, Chennai Petroleum, and Sundaram-Clayton are giving dividends to their investors, and their ex-date is April 2. This means investors have only tomorrow, April 1, to buy these shares and become eligible for the dividend. If you buy the shares on April 1 and hold them, you will receive … Read more
Are you tired of poor service or high charges from your bank, but still not switching because updating your account details everywhere feels like a headache? There’s good news. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is working on a new system that could completely change banking in India. Soon, switching banks may become as easy … Read more
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a strategic partnership with S&P Global Energy (Platts) to launch NSE Dated Brent Crude (Platts) futures in its commodity derivatives segment. Trading is scheduled to begin on April 13, 2026. Subject to approval from market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India, this move will allow Indian refineries … Read more
Banks across India will remain closed for multiple days next week due to holidays like Mahavir Jayanti and Good Friday. Between March 30 and April 5, 2026, both government and private banks will remain shut for up to six days in different states. If you have any important bank work, it is better to … Read more
The last days of March are here, but bank holidays are making things difficult for customers. Due to continuous holidays, banking services are getting affected. This situation is expected to continue into early April, so if you are planning to visit a bank, it may be better to wait. The holiday period started around … Read more
If you are planning to buy an electric scooter or an e-rickshaw, there is good news for you. The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended the subsidy deadline under the PM E-DRIVE scheme. Now, the subsidy for electric two-wheelers will be available until July 31, 2026. For e-rickshaws and e-carts, the deadline has been extended … Read more
Due to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the stock market is not performing well today. This has made many investors nervous. In such uncertain times, safe investment options become more important. Experts often suggest maintaining a balanced portfolio with both risky and safe investments. Why Fixed Deposits Are Still Popular Safe options … Read more
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has asked all Income Tax offices across India to remain open on March 31, 2026, even though it’s a holiday for Mahavir Jayanti. This is a significant administrative move because March 31 marks the end of the financial year 2025-26. Officials say the decision is meant to clear … Read more
Patients with health insurance will no longer need to wait long for treatment or hospital discharge. The insurance regulator, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, has introduced new rules. According to the Ministry of Finance, these rules set fixed timelines for processing cashless health insurance claims to better support policyholders. IRDAI has directed insurers … Read more