Managing financial services is set to become simpler for customers with the launch of CKYC 2.0 (Central Know Your Customer 2.0) from August 2026. The upgraded system will allow people to complete their KYC verification only once and use the same verified details for multiple financial services. Currently, customers often have to submit the same … Read more
Manipal Health Enterprises, one of India’s leading healthcare companies, is launching its initial public offering (IPO) for investors from Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The subscription window will remain open until Friday, July 31, 2026. The company plans to raise Rs 9,275.22 crore through this public issue, making it one of the major IPOs in the … Read more
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released a new guidance note to help crypto platforms understand their tax reporting responsibilities under the Income Tax Rules, 2026. The guidelines are mainly aimed at Indian crypto exchanges and foreign crypto platforms operating in India. They explain how crypto transactions should be reported and who is … Read more
There is good news for officers and non-unionized supervisors working in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), under the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, has announced revised Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) rates. The new IDA rates are effective from July 1, 2026, and will increase the take-home salary … Read more
Alldigi Tech Ltd. has announced another reward for its shareholders. The company has declared a ₹30 dividend per share, marking the 12th dividend in its history. The announcement was made on Friday through a stock exchange filing. Investors who qualify on the record date will be eligible to receive the dividend. Record Date for the … Read more
The US government has changed the rules for the F-1 student visa and the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. These changes will come into effect from September 15, 2026, and will impact how international students stay and work in the US after graduation. The new rules require some students to apply not only for work … Read more
The Maharashtra government has introduced a new policy to make app-based cab rides safer and more reliable across the state. The new rules aim to stop unnecessary ride cancellations, especially for important trips to airports, railway stations, and hospitals. Drivers who cancel such bookings without a valid reason will now face much stricter penalties, and … Read more
If you’re a freelancer or work as a doctor, lawyer, chartered accountant, architect, engineer or another eligible professional, there’s a tax provision that could help reduce your tax burden. Under Section 44ADA of the Income Tax Act, eligible professionals can declare only 50% of their professional income as taxable. The remaining 50% is treated as … Read more
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced a major rule change to strengthen the protection of National Pension System (NPS) subscribers. Under the new rules, pension funds will now be fully responsible for any mistakes made by third-party companies they hire to provide services. Even if an external agency is involved, the … Read more
Lohia Corp Ltd has opened its Rs 1,101.28 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) for subscription today, July 23, 2026. Investors can apply for the IPO until July 27, 2026. The public issue is entirely an Offer for Sale (OFS), meaning the company will not receive any money from the IPO. Instead, the proceeds will go … Read more
The Central Government has made it much easier for retiring employees to get their CGHS Pensioner Card. The Union Health Ministry has linked the CGHS portal with the Bhavishya portal, so pension-related details will now be transferred automatically. Earlier, employees had to enter the same information twice while applying for the CGHS Pensioner Card. With … Read more