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New Income Tax Act 2025: 11 Key Changes From April 1
Taxes
New Income Tax Act 2025: 11 Key Changes From April 1
India's new Income Tax Act 2025 kicks in from April 1, 2026, replacing the 63-year-old law. Here are 10 things every taxpayer needs to know — from the Tax Year concept to simplified forms and TDS consolidation.
8 min read11 March 2026
Advance Tax Deadline March 15: Last-Minute Guide for Taxpayers
Taxes
Advance Tax Deadline March 15: Last-Minute Guide for Taxpayers
The March 15 advance tax deadline is just days away. Here's everything you need to know — who must pay, how to calculate your liability, penalty sections 234B and 234C, and what happens if you miss it.
6 min read11 March 2026
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Resigns Abruptly After December Crisis
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IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Resigns Abruptly After December Crisis
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned following the airline worst operational crisis. 4,500 flights cancelled in December, Q3 profit crashed 78%. No successor named.
6 min read10 March 2026
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 6.25%: What It Means for Your EMI and FD
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RBI Holds Repo Rate at 6.25%: What It Means for Your EMI and FD
RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.25% amid oil crisis and rupee pressure. Your EMIs stay the same for now, but FD rates may dip. Here is the full impact analysis.
9 min read10 March 2026
UPI New Rules from April 2026: Higher Limits, Inactive ID Cleanup
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UPI New Rules from April 2026: Higher Limits, Inactive ID Cleanup
Starting April 1, 2026, UPI gets higher transaction limits for taxes and education, inactive ID deactivation, boosted UPI Lite, and a new fraud alert system. Here is what changes.
6 min read10 March 2026
SEBI Mutual Fund Reforms: Lower Fees, Better Transparency
Investments
SEBI Mutual Fund Reforms: Lower Fees, Better Transparency
SEBI has announced major mutual fund reforms including lower expense ratios, stricter fund manager accountability, and enhanced disclosures. Here is how it affects your SIP investments.
8 min read10 March 2026
4 IPOs Opening This Week: ₹6,300 Crore Worth of Opportunities
Investments
4 IPOs Opening This Week: ₹6,300 Crore Worth of Opportunities
Four new IPOs worth over ₹6,300 crore are opening this week, including the massive ₹6,000 crore Raajmarg Infra InvIT. Here is everything you need to know before investing.
7 min read10 March 2026
Sensex Surges 640 Points as Oil Crashes from $120 to $88
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Sensex Surges 640 Points as Oil Crashes from $120 to $88
Indian markets staged a massive relief rally on March 10 as Brent crude plunged over 10%. Aviation, paints, banking, and auto stocks led the recovery. But is the crisis really over?
7 min read10 March 2026
India Eases FDI Rules for Chinese Investments: 60-Day Approval Timeline
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India Eases FDI Rules for Chinese Investments: 60-Day Approval Timeline
The Cabinet has eased Press Note 3 rules with a 60-day approval timeline for Chinese investments. Manufacturing and electronics sectors to benefit most. What it means for markets.
5 min read10 March 2026
LPG Crisis Deepens: Essential Commodities Act Invoked, Refill Gap Now 25 Days
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LPG Crisis Deepens: Essential Commodities Act Invoked, Refill Gap Now 25 Days
The government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act for LPG, extended refill booking to 25 days, and halted commercial gas in 6+ states. Domestic cylinder now ₹913.
7 min read10 March 2026
How India Is Shock-Proofing Itself Against Oil Price Crises
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How India Is Shock-Proofing Itself Against Oil Price Crises
India imports 85% of its crude oil and any Middle East disruption sends the economy into shock. Here are 5 concrete steps the government is taking to reduce this vulnerability.
7 min read10 March 2026
AC Prices Rising 10-15% from April — Should You Buy Now or Wait?
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AC Prices Rising 10-15% from April — Should You Buy Now or Wait?
AC prices are going up 10-15% from April due to rising copper, aluminium costs and new BEE regulations. Here is whether you should buy before the hike or wait for off-season deals.
6 min read10 March 2026