Individual taxpayers often struggle with determining the correct reportable value of foreign assets. (AI image) India’s foreign assets reporting is no longer evolving quietly in the background; it has entered an era of assertive enforcement. Budget 2026 reinforced that overseas income/ asset disclosure is not merely a procedural obligation to disclose in the Income tax […]
‘Some countries have monopolized them’: G Kishan Reddy eyes self-reliance in critical minerals; says rare‑earth permanent magnet production by year-end
Demand for rare earth permanent magnets in India is projected to double by 2030. Stressing on the importance of self-reliance, Union Minister of Mines and Coal G Kishan Reddy on Thursday said that India aims to begin domestic production of rare earth permanent magnets by year-end through collaboration with private industry.Reddy stressed on the strategic […]
Stock market today: Which are top gainers and losers on NSE and BSE? Check list
Stock market today: Benchmark equity indices snapped a three-day winning streak on Thursday, with the Sensex plunging over 1,200 points and the Nifty closing near the 25,450 mark amid a broad-based sell-off triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,236.11 points, or 1.48 per cent, to settle at […]
Applying for PMAY-Urban? Check the complete list of required documents
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) remains one of the government’s flagship housing schemes aimed at improving home ownership affordability across urban India. The programme provides interest subsidies and financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries, particularly those in the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Low Income Group (LIG), and Middle Income Group (MIG) categories.For applicants, documentation plays […]
Bharat Petroleum, HMEL turn to Venezuelan crude as India reduces Russian oil purchases: Report
India’s state-owned Bharat Petroleum Corp (BPCL) and private refiner HPCL Mittal Energy Ltd (HMEL) have each bought one million barrels of Venezuelan Merey crude oil, marking BPCL’s first-ever purchase and HMEL’s first in two years, according to Reuters sources on Wednesday. The deals, arranged through trader Vitol, will increase India’s Venezuelan oil imports to at […]
Gold, silver price prediction today: Will gold hit Rs 1.63 lakh/10 grams & silver cross Rs 2.60 lakh/kg soon? Here’s the outlook
Gold and silver price prediction: Gold may extend its rally to the Rs 1,63,000 per 10 grams mark and silver has managed to sustain support, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. MCX Gold Price Outlook On the weekly chart, MCX Gold has been moving in a consolidation phase after […]
AI boost! Tata Group announces partnership with OpenAI; TCS stock rises around 2%
After days of heavy selling in IT shares, Tata Consultancy Services offered investors a glimmer of relief on Thursday, with its shares trading in the green, rising almost 2%. The rise comes after Tata Group IT arm announced a strategic alliance with OpenAI to build artificial intelligence infrastructure in India and roll out joint market […]
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for February 19, 2026 – check list
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: Sona BLW Precision Forgings, PFC, and NLC India are the top stocks that Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research of Nuvama Professional Clients Group recommends buying today. Here is the expert’s view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for February 19, 2026:Index View: NiftyNifty […]
Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Gold, silver prices well below record highs; what’s the outlook now?
Gold rose and hovered once again around 5,000 driven by renewed geopolitical tensions and a rebound after a sharp fall at the start of this week. Also a dip buying ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting minutes was seen, while mixed economic data kept the fed officials bias also divided. Prices are steady in the […]
‘No reason to believe’: Russia says India has not changed stance on buying oil, rejects US claims
AI image used for representative purposes Russia’s foreign ministry firmly claimed on Wednesday that it has “no reason to believe” that India changed its stance on purchasing Russian oil, despite US claims suggesting otherwise. The ministry emphasised that the oil trade benefits both nations and helps maintain global energy market stability, while dismissing recent statements […]