livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 09:00

Dhirendra Kumar reflects on a compelling conversation with a friend about the future of space mining and manufacturing, suggesting potential shifts in industry that could change life on Earth. For once, he's not tell...
livemint.com - 6 Jul 2026 01:00

Discouraging investors from blindly chasing returns, Buffett reiterated his view that the stock markets are like a church (long term investments) with a casino (quick, short-term bets) attached and many investors are tak...
livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 23:59

A study by DBS Bank India explored how female earners in the country engage with digital payments, banking, credit and investment platforms and found that over half of the rural women earners now use UPI.
livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 21:22

Bank holidays next week: UPI and bank apps allow 247 transactions. Banks will be closed on Sundays and second Saturdays, with online services available during holidays. Customers must verify local branch holiday schedule...
livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 19:59

Delhi's new electronic vehicles policy provides ₹1 lakh scrapping incentive for four-wheeler owners who switch to EVs from petrol and diesel vehicles. We explain how the incentives work and steps to apply
livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 19:09

Based on 10-year returns, Nippon India Small Cap Fund emerged as the best-performing diversified equity scheme, delivering a CAGR of 21.81% over the past decade. The rankings also highlight that Quant Mutual Fund had thr...
livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 19:09

Among ETFs tracking the Nifty PSU Bank Index, Nippon India ETF Nifty PSU Bank BeES is the biggest fund with assets under management (AUM) of ₹4,078 crore. It is followed by Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF, while DSP Nifty PSU...
livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 18:54

Own Damage cover protects vehicles from storms and floods, but payouts shrink sharply without add-ons like zero depreciation. A Mumbai case shows how skipping the fine print can cost thousands in unexpected out-of-pocket...
livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 18:36

The top aggressive hybrid funds generated annualised SIP returns of up to 18.57% over the past decade. Here's how the category's best-performing schemes fared across three-, five- and 10-year investment horizons....
livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 17:34

Today we take a look at the top 5 DA related demands made by central govt employee representative groups, unions and stakeholders who collectively represent a large number of staff and pensioners, including defence and r...
livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 16:42

For equity, hybrid, and most debt funds, the cut-off timing is 3:00 PM, while liquid and overnight funds follow different timelines, with a 1:30 PM purchase cut-off and a 3:00 PM redemption cut-off (extended to 7:00 PM f...
livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 16:33

ITR rules for AY 2026-27 make taxpayers with foreign assets, overseas retirement accounts or foreign income ineligible for ITR-1 in many cases. Here's who may need to file ITR-2 instead, the reporting requirements, a...
livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 15:01

The Delhi ITAT has ruled that a genuine income tax refund cannot be denied merely because an ITR was e-verified late, if the delay has already been condoned by the Central Processing Centre (CPC). Here's what taxpaye...
livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 13:41

Taxpayers can legally take assistance for ITR filing through the Income Tax Department's e-filing portal from three types of professionals or entities. These include Chartered Accountants, e-Return Intermediaries, an...
livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 13:29

AI is transforming industries, but concerns grow over inflated valuations of AI stocks. Big Tech's investments in AI signal a shift, yet the risk of a market correction could impact Indian investors, especially if fo...
livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 13:25

Income is not the only factor that determines whether an ITR must be filed. Several other conditions, including high-value transactions, bank deposits, business turnover, professional receipts and foreign assets, can als...
livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 12:26

Most international mutual funds remain closed after overseas investment limits were exhausted. Here's which schemes are still open and how they've performed over the past year.
livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 12:11

Gold and silver prices rose in India last week amid positive global cues. Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 18K, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other cities.
livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 11:35

Gas prices surged, prompting questions about investing in EV stocks like Tesla. However, valuations may not align with sales. Experts advise focusing on long-term EV adoption trends and diversifying investments rather th...
livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 11:04

More than 30.9 lakh inactive EPF accounts held ₹9,330 crore as of March 31, 2026, according to official data. The figures come even as the Centre rolls out the new EPF Scheme, 2026 to simplify provident fund rules and ...
livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 10:00

Germany offers a good combination of affordable education (low or no tuition fees at many top-ranked public universities), scholarships, high-skilled job opportunities after course completion, and a path to residency.
livemint.com - 5 Jul 2026 09:00

Gold loans in India are booming as rising gold prices drive bigger borrowings. Average ticket size jumped 39% YoY to ₹1.96 lakh in FY26, doubling in three years. The portfolio has surged nationwide, reflecting stronger...