Finance

Economic Survey 2026 Charts India’s Growth Roadmap: FY27 Outlook, Market Signals

Economic Survey 2026 Charts India’s Growth Roadmap: FY27 Outlook, Market Signals, Global Risks and Budget Direction

The Economic Survey 2026, tabled in Parliament ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, presents a detailed and data-backed assessment of India’s economic position in a volatile global environment. Projecting real GDP growth of 6.8% to 7.2% in FY27, the Survey highlights India’s resilience driven by domestic demand, public investment and ...

Hindustan Copper Shares Deliver Historic Rally as Record Copper Prices

Hindustan Copper Shares Deliver Historic Rally as Record Copper Prices, Strategic Mine Win and Investor Frenzy Power Best Run Since 2012

Shares of Hindustan Copper Ltd staged a historic rally in January 2026, rising to fresh life-time highs and marking their strongest January performance in more than a decade. The surge has been driven by record-breaking copper prices globally, the company’s emergence as the preferred bidder for a key copper block ...

Budget 2026 Date, Time, Expectations and Key Events

Budget 2026 Date, Time, Expectations and Key Events: Why February 1 Will Be a Defining Day for India’s Economy

As India moves closer to its most important annual fiscal exercise, attention has firmly shifted to the Union Budget 2026. Scheduled to be presented on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM, the Budget for the financial year 2026–27 carries historic, economic, and policy significance. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will ...

RBI Minimum Balance Rules 2026: What Indian Bank Customers Should Know

RBI Minimum Balance Rules 2026: What Indian Bank Customers Should Know

RBI Minimum Balance Rules 2026: As 2026 approaches, confusion has spread among Indian bank customers regarding minimum balance requirements. Social media posts, short videos and even some news reports claim that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced new compulsory minimum balance rules for all bank accounts.However, the reality ...

India Overtakes Japan to Become World’s Fourth-Largest Economy

India Overtakes Japan to Become World’s Fourth-Largest Economy

India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, according to the government’s year-end economic review. The review said India’s nominal gross domestic product (GDP) has reached about $4.18 trillion, placing it behind only the United States, China, and Germany.  The report highlighted strong domestic demand as the main ...

PAN-Aadhaar लिंक डेडलाइन

PAN-Aadhaar लिंक डेडलाइन: 31 दिसंबर 2025 तक जरूरी, नहीं तो PAN होगा इनऑपरेटिव

PAN को Aadhaar से लिंक करना अनिवार्य है, ताकि PAN इनऑपरेटिव होने से बचाया जा सके। आयकर विभाग के अनुसार, कुछ विशेष व्यक्तियों के लिए PAN–Aadhaar लिंक करने की अंतिम तारीख 31 दिसंबर 2025 तय की गई है।  तय समयसीमा तक लिंक न करने पर 1 जनवरी 2026 से PAN ...

Income Tax Refunds Stuck for Many as December 31 Revised Return Deadline Nears

Income Tax Refunds Stuck for Many as December 31 Revised Return Deadline Nears

A large number of taxpayers have reported delays in receiving their income tax refunds for Assessment Year 2025–26 after receiving SMS and email alerts from the Income Tax Department stating that their returns have been put on hold.  The Department said refunds were paused under a risk management process due ...

Income Tax Alerts, Refund Delays and Interest Rules

Income Tax Alerts, Refund Delays and Interest Rules: What Taxpayers Need to Know About Discrepancies and Delayed Refunds

The Income Tax Department (ITD) has issued a clarification on recent communications sent to certain taxpayers regarding income discrepancies and delayed refunds. The department stated that these messages were advisories, sent only in selective cases, and were intended to raise awareness rather than enforce compliance.  At the same time, many ...

Fed’s Third Rate Cut of 2025 Sparks New Debate: Will Mortgage Rates Finally Break Below 6%?

Fed’s Third Rate Cut of 2025 Sparks New Debate: Will Mortgage Rates Finally Break Below 6%?

Mortgage Rates Today: As the U.S. Federal Reserve executed its third consecutive rate cut of 2025—lowering the federal funds range to 3.50%–3.75%—borrowers, homeowners, and markets are weighing what this shift truly means. Mortgage rates have eased from their early-year peaks, yet remain sensitive to Treasury yields and market uncertainty.  While ...

ITR Refund Delays Why Processing Is Slow and What You Can Do

ITR Refund Delays Surge Nationwide: Why Processing Is Slower This Year and What Taxpayers Must Check Now

ITR Refund Delays: India is witnessing an unusual wave of frustration among taxpayers as Income Tax Return (ITR) refunds for FY 2024–25 (AY 2025–26) remain stuck for months. Even after successful e-verification, thousands report their returns still “under processing,” with many stating they have received no movement despite raising grievances ...