The Reserve Bank of India is drafting rules that could allow lenders to disable functions on smartphones and tablets only for loans overdue by 60 to 90 days, marking a significant shift in enforcement practices and borrower protections in digital…
As India’s savings account rates recalibrate in 2026, the disparity between public and private banks grows, prompting savers to reassess where they park their cash amidst varying yields and tiered structures. Savings account rates in India are moving again in…
The latest Purchasing Managers’ Index data for July indicates a solid recovery in business activity across major economies, though continued cost pressures raise questions about sustainability of growth, making PMI insights crucial for investors strategising ahead of harder data. For…
Experts highlight that effective diversification for small portfolios prioritises simplicity, clear asset roles, and understanding over sheer number of holdings, with recent guidance stressing ease of management and disciplined rebalancing. Diversification is often misunderstood as simply buying more investments, but…
Thor Fortune is prioritising diversification and active management to navigate a volatile market landscape, with a cautious but adaptable strategy designed to balance risk and reward amid macroeconomic uncertainties. Thor Fortune is presented as a vehicle for navigating a market…
Section 44AD, a key provision for small Indian entrepreneurs, sees adjustments in eligibility and compliance requirements for the assessment year 2026-27, affecting how small businesses report taxable income under the Income-tax Act 1961. Section 44AD remains one of the simplest…
As India considers reintroducing merchant fees on its flagship UPI system, the move risks stirring domestic political and international trade tensions, with implications for the future of its digital infrastructure and US-India economic relations. India’s debate over whether to reintroduce…
Kolkata’s D2CX Converge highlights the importance of operational systems and customer understanding for emerging Indian consumer brands aiming for growth amid intense competition and a expanding market. Kolkata’s consumer brand community gathered this week for a practical look at what…
India’s upcoming Income Tax Act, 2025, streamlines the withholding tax framework on commission payments from April 2026, introducing new thresholds and simplifications aimed at modernising the country’s tax compliance landscape. India’s new Income Tax Act, 2025, which takes effect from…
India’s government has approved a ₹23,731 crore package to fast-track the production of compressed biogas under the GOBARdhan programme, aiming to strengthen bioenergy, improve waste management, and meet ambitious renewable energy goals amid slow sector growth. India’s Cabinet has approved…
