The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced a revision in the cost of Aadhaar PVC cards. Starting 1st January 2026, the price for ordering an Aadhaar PVC card will rise from Rs 50 to Rs 75. This new rate includes all taxes and delivery charges. The change applies to all orders placed through … Read more
India is all set to replace the decades-old Income Tax Act, 1961 with the Income Tax Act, 2025 from 1 April 2026. The new law aims to simplify taxes, make them fully digital, and reduce friction between taxpayers and authorities. Officials say the updated system will minimise tax notices, speed up refunds, and reduce paperwork. … Read more
The IPO of Gabion Technologies India, a company that provides geotechnical engineering and infrastructure solutions, opened for subscription on Tuesday, January 6. The issue will remain open until January 8. The IPO received a strong response right from the start and was fully subscribed soon after opening. By 11 am on the first day, it … Read more
The year 2025 turned out to be a challenging yet opportunity-filled period for investors. Due to frequent market fluctuations, investors saw both gains and losses during the year. Several global and domestic factors such as international uncertainties, a weakening rupee, US tariffs, and other economic pressures restricted strong market movement. Despite these challenges, a few … Read more
The Post Office offers a range of government-backed savings schemes that provide guaranteed returns. These schemes are popular because they are safe, reliable, and available for all age groups, from children to senior citizens. The government announces interest rates every quarter, and for January-March 2026, rates have been updated for small savings schemes. Top 5 … Read more
With demand for electric vehicles (EVs) booming in India, Victory Electric Vehicles Limited (VEVIL) is launching its initial public offering (IPO). The IPO opens on January 7, 2026, and closes on January 9, 2026, with a fixed price of Rs 41 per share. VEVIL focuses on last-mile mobility and aims to provide affordable, clean, and … Read more
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Coal India, is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) on January 9, 2026. This marks the first IPO of the year. The IPO will be an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 47.47 crore equity shares by Coal India. Bids from anchor investors will open on … Read more
Residents of Delhi will soon be able to pay their property tax using just their Aadhaar card number. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is planning to introduce this new system later this year. Under this plan, the Unique Property Identification Code (UPIC) will be linked with the Aadhaar number of property owners. This move … Read more
Every family in Punjab is set to receive a major New Year benefit from the state government. Under the Chief Minister’s Health Scheme, residents will now get cashless medical treatment up to ₹10 lakh, doubling the earlier limit of ₹5 lakh. The scheme will be officially launched on January 15 and is expected to benefit … Read more
The Yajur Fibres IPO is scheduled to open next week and falls under the SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) segment. The IPO will be open for subscription from January 7 to January 9. The total size of the IPO is ₹120.41 crore, and it is a 100% fresh issue, meaning the company will issue new … Read more
The Securities & Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has rolled out new rules for merchant bankers (MBs) in a phased manner. The rules, first notified in December, will come into effect in two stages: January 2 next year and January 2, 2028. Under the new framework, merchant bankers are divided into two categories based on … Read more