India’s securities regulator has issued a fresh warning about the dangers of real-time trading advice on social media, highlighting the potential for rash decisions and significant losses among retail traders amid increased regulatory scrutiny. India’s markets regulator has renewed its…
Taxpayers are experiencing longer wait times for income tax refunds amid increased scrutiny and system bottlenecks. The Finance Ministry aims to address these delays through the launch of Project Insight 2.0, leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline processing times. Income tax…
The Allahabad High Court has clarified that taxpayers cannot later oppose GST show-cause notices on jurisdictional grounds after an adverse penalty decision, emphasising the importance of pursuing statutory appeals and the doctrine of election. The Allahabad High Court at Lucknow…
Despite growing awareness, misconceptions and rising medical expenses continue to hinder effective health coverage in India, prompting calls for more informed decisions among buyers. Health insurance myths still shape how many Indians think about medical cover, even as the cost…
Regional rural banks in India expanded their lending by 10.3% in 2025-26, surpassing priority sector targets and achieving a record net profit, highlighting their increasing role in rural development and financial inclusion. Regional rural banks expanded their lending sharply in…
The Indian government assures that the Unified Payments Interface will stay free for consumers, while considering nominal charges for high-value transactions by large merchants to ensure system sustainability and growth. The Indian government has sought to calm speculation that the…
India introduces a unified framework under Section 270 for processing tax returns and conducting scrutiny, aiming to simplify compliance and increase transparency from April 2026. India’s new Section 270 puts return processing and scrutiny assessment into one framework, setting out…
The Uttar Pradesh real estate regulator has consolidated and tightened rules across housing projects, boosting transparency, standardising financial handling, and enhancing buyer safeguards through a series of comprehensive updates effective till 2026. Uttar Pradesh’s real estate regulator has tightened and…
The PM CARES Fund reported over ₹8,450 crore in receipts for 2024-25, with more than 99% of the funds sitting idle, highlighting concerns over transparency and limited utilisation despite declining contributions and increased reliance on investment income. The PM CARES…
A modest daily investment of ₹195 in the Post Office recurring deposit, with its compounding benefits over ten years, can turn routine savings into a substantial corpus, highlighting the scheme’s appeal for disciplined, low-risk savers. The numbers behind a Post…
As new mutual fund offers hit the market without a performance track record, investors are urged to focus on portfolio construction, manager commitments, and diversification potential to make informed decisions. A new fund offer has no performance history at the…
Motorists are often unaware of crucial policy details until they make a claim, highlighting the importance of understanding cover, exclusions, and conditions before an accident occurs. Many motorists only discover what their car insurance policy really says after a claim…
