livemint.com - 17 May 2026 23:24

The Income-Tax department has notified all ITR forms for AY2026-27 and made excel utility for ITR-1 and ITR-4 for available to taxpayers. Here's a stepwise guide for how you can file your returns online
livemint.com - 17 May 2026 22:49

One of the biggest advantages of the PPF scheme is that it provides a combination of capital protection, guaranteed returns, and tax exemptions
livemint.com - 17 May 2026 22:34

SIPs: We explain how much monthly investment of ₹5,000, ₹10,000 or ₹15,000 can yield for you. Investors can build wealth and gather a retirement corpus of up to ₹XX crore by investing fixed amounts regularly.
livemint.com - 17 May 2026 21:18

EPFO members can easily download their EPF passbook online and verify all account transactions
livemint.com - 17 May 2026 21:02

A borrower must identify and document all credit score errors. Download credit report from CIBIL or another bureau and carefully review all entries
livemint.com - 17 May 2026 20:14

The credit system does not differentiate between the reasons behind a default, whether it results from travel expenses, temporary cash shortages, or delayed salary credits
livemint.com - 17 May 2026 20:02

EPFO is looking to automate final provident fund withdrawal claims to expedite money transfer to applicants' accounts and plans to allow auto-transfer of accounts during employer shifts. Here's all you need to kn...
livemint.com - 17 May 2026 18:58

The 8th central pay commission is consulting with stakeholders ahead of its recommendations that will significantly impact salaries of central government employees and pensioners, including railways and defence staff.
livemint.com - 17 May 2026 16:58

The Income-Tax Department has enabled Excel Utility facility for forms ITR-1 and ITR-4 for taxpayers filing returns for AY2026-27 (i.e. FY2025-26 on its official e-filing portal. Here's all you need to know
livemint.com - 17 May 2026 15:40

Retirement planning: We asked experts how much corpus a 27-year-old newly married couple, living and working in Mumbai, will require to meet long-term financial goals and retire by 60 years of age. Here's what they s...
livemint.com - 17 May 2026 13:00

Given the lack of standardization in maternity and newborn insurance products, careful comparison and close scrutiny of policy wording remain essential before purchase.
livemint.com - 17 May 2026 11:05

Blocked credit card problems can interrupt urgent transactions, but checking bank alerts, clearing pending dues, and contacting customer support can help restore credit card access quickly and securely.
livemint.com - 17 May 2026 10:55

There is no legal limit on the cash that you can keep at home. But you should explain how you got it and it should be through legal means.
livemint.com - 17 May 2026 09:31

States like Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Bihar have raised dearness allowance for government employees and pensioners, with increases ranging from 2% to 5%. West Bengal is expected to make similar decisions soon, while the Bi...
livemint.com - 17 May 2026 09:15

As gold prices rise amid West Asia tensions, India increases customs duty on gold to 15% to conserve foreign exchange. With gold imports hitting a record $71.98 billion, discussions on gold-backed stablecoins emerge as a...
livemint.com - 17 May 2026 09:05

CNG in Delhi will cost ₹80.09 per kg, while consumers in Noida and Ghaziabad will have to pay ₹88.70 per kg, following the latest revision.
livemint.com - 17 May 2026 07:15

EGRs give people the option to convert their physical gold into electronic format, hold it and enjoy the upside in gold prices, and later sell it or convert back to physical gold. The golds purity is assured and can be b...
livemint.com - 17 May 2026 07:00

For thirty years, I have told readers to ride out every crisis. The US-Iran war is the exception, and the reason matters more than the news itself.
livemint.com - 17 May 2026 06:30

Private and public sector banks in India will observe two holidays next week, on May 23 and 24, as per RBI's schedule. Customers are advised to check local branches for specific holiday applicability, while online ba...
livemint.com - 17 May 2026 06:15

The SEC has approved Nasdaq's proposal to expand trading hours for NMS stocks and ETPs to 23 hours, starting December 6. This change aims to meet global trading demands and will introduce a Night Session, allowing tr...