Business ‘Renewed US-Iran war to impact budgets of millions of Indians’:Expert warns fertiliser price rise may hit Indian farmers deepening agricultural crisis July 27, 2026 Special Correspondent The restart of the US-Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz may impact household budgets of millions of…
Business Finance Minister says IT department should not harass common:Don’t intimidate with your power; work for the welfare of the people, adds Sitharaman July 26, 2026 Special Correspondent Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has given strict instructions to the Income Tax Department to work for the welfare of…
Business Market cap of 9 out of top-10 companies shrinks:Top loser HDFC Bank’s value falls by ₹1.18 lakh crore this week July 26, 2026 Special Correspondent Amidst the downward trend in the share market, the market capitalisation of 9 out of the country’s top-10 most valuable…
Business Why companies hike Diet Coke prices, not cold drink rates?:US-Iran war led disruptions cause aluminium can shortage in India July 26, 2026 Special Correspondent Diet Coke has become more expensive for consumers in India. The price per millilitre of the drink has increased by…
Business Indians prefer desi home-made single malt whisky over foreign brands:Brands like Amrut, Rampur, Indri command lion’s share in domestic market July 26, 2026 Special Correspondent Indian single malt whisky sales are estimated to have grown to about 5 lakh cases in 2025, registering a growth…
Business Banks will not operate for 14 days in August:Branches will be closed for 7 days in different cities apart from 5 Sundays 2 Saturdays July 26, 2026 Special Correspondent Next month, i.e., in August, banks will remain closed for a total of 14 days in different states and cities.…
Business New ‘car-camping’ trend in China, high-tech EVs become ‘bedrooms’:Young people saving hotel expenses; cars with TV, kitchen, and AC with V2L technology July 25, 2026 Special Correspondent Amidst an economic slowdown in China, young people are considering car-camping on weekends as a cheaper and more exciting alternative…
Business Gold and silver prices register gains this week:Gold gains ₹2,622, reaches ₹1.44 lakh while silver climbs ₹7,247 to ₹2.23 lakh/kg July 25, 2026 Special Correspondent The prices of gold and silver increased this week. According to the India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), the price…
Business PF interest started coming into the account:You can check your PF balance in 4 ways including missed call and SMS, know the full process July 25, 2026 Special Correspondent The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has started crediting interest at the rate of 8.25% to the PF account holders’…
Business Less than 7 days left to file ITR:CA charging extra? Step-by-step guide on how you can file taxes on your own without paying fees July 25, 2026 Special Correspondent Less than seven days are left for filing the Income Tax Return for the Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26). Like always,…
