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Indian benchmark indices ended sharply higher in the previous session, extending their rally for a second straight session. The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 685.34 points, or 0.95%, to settle at 73,067.81, while the 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 220.35 points, or 0.98%, to close at 22,776.10. Buying in banking stocks and Reliance Industries, along with a … Read more

He reported the Rs 65.21 lakh as advance salary in his ITR and sought tax relief under Section 89 of the Income Tax Act. (Image for representative purpose only) You choose to retire early and get money from your company for the VRS. But you mistakenly report it in a wrong way in your income … Read more

Emmys shift from ‘Wheel Deal’ to Amazon Prime The Emmys are leaving their decades-old broadcast TV rotation behind, with Amazon’s Prime Video set to become the awards show’s exclusive global streaming home from 2027.The Television Academy and Amazon announced a six-year agreement on Tuesday that will make the ceremony available live and free to audiences … Read more

Top stocks to buy today on October 7, 2026 Stock market recommendations: Zensar Technologies, Netweb Technologies India, and Nippon India ETF Nifty IT – these are the top stocks and ETFs to buy today on October 7, 2026 as recommended by Mehul Kothari, DVP of Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares. Let’s take a look:Zensar … Read more

Centre approves Rs 10,000 crore fund for equity capital of SME as FTAs open expansion opportunities NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the setting up of Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund (SGF), aimed at catalysing growth-oriented capital for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to enable the emergence of champion enterprises across manufacturing, … Read more

Smartphone prices (Image for representation) NEW DELHI: Costlier smartphones are slowing India’s shift to 5G. Rising component costs are driving a comeback for 4G devices as buyers seek better specifications at affordable prices.Shipments of 4G smartphones are expected to grow 3% in 2026 even as the overall market declines, according to Counterpoint Research. Their share … Read more

In this case the man who received the cash gifts formalised the transactions through gift deeds and deposited the money into his bank account. (Image for representative purpose only) You get a lot of gifts in the form of cash and you deposit the amount in your bank account. But, what if the Income Tax … Read more

IndiGo hikes fuel charges from October 6 amid rising ATF prices NEW DELHI: Flying this festive season will get more expensive as aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices now reach the highest level in the last decade amid the continuing US-Iran war and a weakening rupee. IndiGo will hike fuel surcharge due to mounting operating expenses … Read more

The warning comes as more than 1 billion barrels have been drawn from commercial oil stockpiles since the Middle East crisis began The global oil market is entering the winter with a much thinner safety cushion after more than 1 billion barrels were taken out of commercial stockpiles during this year’s supply disruptions, industry executives … Read more

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended sharply higher on Tuesday, extending their previous session’s rally, as a decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 per barrel mark and buying in bank stocks and Reliance Industries added to investors’ optimism. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 685.34 points, or 0.95 per cent, to settle … Read more

Currently, banks and certain nominated agencies are required to pay 3% GST when importing precious metals. (Image for representative purpose only) Government entities such as MMTC and the State Trading Corporation of India could soon be brought within the goods and services tax (GST) framework for imports of gold and other precious metals.The proposal is … Read more

The economy may have managed to sail through rough waters till now, but for how long without being hit? India has managed to maintain its tag of being the fastest growing major economy with its GDP growth beating estimates despite the US-Iran war posing major risks. For an economy that is dependent on the world … Read more

The Kurnool District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed the car manufacturer and its dealer to refund the ex-showroom price. (Image for representative purpose only) Buying a car is a dream, but what if you repeatedly face issues after purchase? In one such case the Kurnool District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has asked the car … Read more

Domestic airlines’ operating profit to fall 10-15% this fiscal amid higher fuel costs, airspace curbs: Crisil NEW DELHI: The government is weighing a fresh mechanism to stabilise aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices as the prolonged West Asia crisis pushes up fuel costs and puts increasing pressure on airline finances.A senior government official said the Centre … Read more

Union Minister for [Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw announcing the recent cabinet decisions The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved a series of measures spanning support for small and medium enterprises, integrated transport planning and logistics, and a resolution marking PM Modi’s completion of 25 years of continuous public service.The … Read more

Top stocks to buy or sell today on October 6, 2026 Stock market recommendations: Dixon Technologies, GAIL, and Prestige Estates Projects have been identified as the top stocks to sell by Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research, Mirae Asset ShareKhan on October 6, 2026. On the other hand, Adani Power is a buy call according … Read more

South Korea ships 150,000 tonnes fuel to Russia while funding Ukraine South Korea is backing Ukraine, but its fuel tankers are sailing in the opposite direction — towards Russia.In July and August, more than 176,000 tonnes of fuel, mainly diesel, was shipped from South Korea to Russia as Moscow turned to imports to make up … Read more

Gold tried to recover on tepid US nonfarm payroll data released Friday, too, but the rally once again proved to be abortive. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to be under pressure unless yields fall, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan. Here’s what he has to say: Gold Performance: … Read more

Indian Railways is working towards finishing the long-delayed Sivok-Rangpo railway project by December 2027. (Image for representative purpose only) Sikkim is moving closer to being on the railway map and now Indian Railways is stepping up efforts to bring Sikkim’s capital Gangtok onto the railway network by prioritising a proposed 34-km rail link between Rangpo … Read more

Cabinet may clear Rs 10,000 crore SME growth fund, integrated logistics authority NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet is likely to take up two proposals linked to the government’s growth and infrastructure priorities, including the setting up of an Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority and the Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund announced in the Union … Read more

Rupee slips 4 paise to 96.39 against US dollar Rupee remained under pressure against the US dollar on Tuesday, slipping 4 paise to 96.39 in early trade as higher crude oil prices and continued foreign investor selling weighed on the currency.The currency, however, found some support from gains in domestic equities and a softer dollar. … Read more

The second addition arose after the man transferred five of the six flats to his wife through sale deeds in 2020. (Image for representative purpose only) You enter into an agreement with a builder for your land and later transfer five flats from it to your wife. Is a capital gains tax applicable?In one such … Read more

Google to seal $1 billion-plus nuclear power Google is close to striking a deal to buy nuclear power from Constellation Energy Corp, for its data centres, as tech gaints look for more reliable electricity to support the rapid growth of artificial intelligence.The Alphabet Inc. company could pay $1 billion or more under a multi-year agreement … Read more

Oil prices remained close to $100 a barrel on Tuesday, with steady Middle Eastern oil exports helping to ease supply concerns. However, continued attacks in the region kept traders alert to the risk of disruptions to Gulf supplies.Brent crude was trading at $100.6 a barrel, up 24 cents or 0.24%, while WTI stood at $89.60, … Read more

US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) signed an executive order aimed to ease the burden of high diesel prices on farmers, truckers and other businesses, as fuel costs continue to put pressure on Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections.Trump announced the move during a campaign stop in Grand … Read more