The United States has temporarily suspended visa appointments at its embassies and consulates around the world. The move is part of the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration measures. According to the US State Department, a global training program is being conducted for staff at embassies and consulates. Because of this, some visa appointments are being rescheduled. … Read more
The income tax return filing deadline is not the same for everyone for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27. While salaried employees and many other individual taxpayers had to file their returns by July 31, 2026, taxpayers earning income from a business or profession and not required to undergo a tax audit have more time. For these … Read more
Mold-Tek Packaging has announced its first-ever bonus share issue for shareholders. The company will issue bonus shares in a 1:1 ratio, which means investors will receive one free share for every one share they already own. The company has not yet announced the record date for the bonus issue. It said the record date will … Read more
If you still use cheques for banking transactions, you may need to check your cheque book carefully. Banks are adding new security features to cheque leaves to make transactions safer and reduce the risk of fraud. One such feature is an alphanumeric code, which contains a combination of letters and numbers. Bank of India (BOI), … Read more
If you are looking for a fixed deposit that offers attractive returns, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank’s special 666-day FD may catch your attention. The bank is offering interest rates of up to 8.25% per year on this special FD. The rate is higher for senior citizens, while regular customers can earn 8.10% interest. For example, … Read more
Waterways Leisure Tourism, the company that operates Cordelia Cruises, is in focus as its shares are set to undergo a 1:10 stock split. On Tuesday, August 25, the stock was trading almost flat at around Rs 104.20 per share on BSE at 1:32 pm. The company had a market capitalisation of around Rs 7,543.51 crore. … Read more
Missing an LIC premium can happen for many reasons. You may forget the due date, face financial problems, or simply miss the payment by mistake. But does one missed premium mean your policy is cancelled? The good news is that missing one premium does not immediately end your LIC policy. LIC gives policyholders extra time … Read more
The Rs 175 crore Annu Projects IPO has opened for subscription today, August 25. The engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company is looking to raise money for its growing infrastructure business. Annu Projects works on projects related to fibre-optic networks, sewerage systems and gas pipelines. But before investors apply, one important question remains: Is the … Read more
Investors looking to enter the stock market through IPOs have a busy week ahead. A total of 12 IPOs are opening this week, with companies aiming to raise around ₹3,742 crore. The list includes both mainboard and SME IPOs. Along with the new public issues, nine companies are also scheduled to make their stock market … Read more
Lalithaa Jewellery made a strong debut in the stock market on Monday, rewarding IPO investors with impressive listing gains. The company’s shares were listed at ₹265.30 on the BSE, a 31.99% premium over the IPO issue price. On the NSE, the stock opened at ₹265. The IPO was priced in the range of ₹190 to … Read more
Missed the July 31, 2026 deadline for filing your income tax return? There is no need to panic. Taxpayers can still file a belated ITR for Assessment Year 2026-27. The last date for filing a belated return is December 31, 2026. However, filing your ITR late can result in penalties, interest and the loss of … Read more