finance

on August 16, 2026 at 9:12 am 21 lakh EPF accounts with ₹8,500 crore balance are inactive: How is the govt fixing it?​

The government reported over 21 lakh inoperative EPF accounts with ₹8,505 crore in 2023-24, primarily due to members not filing claims after leaving service. Here’s how it aims to fix the issue.

The government reported over 21 lakh inoperative EPF accounts with ₹8,505 crore in 2023-24, primarily due to members not filing claims after leaving service. Here’s how it aims to fix the issue.

on August 15, 2026 at 8:21 pm From 5 lakh to 1.30 crore: Trial and error, discipline and boredom — Investor shares how portfolio grew over 7 years​

A process of trial and error and self-learning led this investor from ₹5 lakh portfolio to ₹1.30 crore over a seven-year period, he shared online. Here’s how the investment journey went…

A process of trial and error and self-learning led this investor from ₹5 lakh portfolio to ₹1.30 crore over a seven-year period, he shared online. Here’s how the investment journey went…

on August 15, 2026 at 7:57 pm Widow denied ₹1 crore claim after husband passed away, later receives payment: Why court sides with the family​

Tata AIA rejected a ₹1 crore life insurance claim from a widow, alleging nondisclosure of prior insurance issues. 

Tata AIA rejected a ₹1 crore life insurance claim from a widow, alleging nondisclosure of prior insurance issues. 

on August 15, 2026 at 7:18 pm 8th pay commission: Full recommendations to come in May 2027? Here’s how the timeline works​

8th pay commission: We can expect an announcement of the full list of recommendations sometime near May 2027 after completion of discussions with stakeholders and employee groups. Here’s a look at how the timeline works…

8th pay commission: We can expect an announcement of the full list of recommendations sometime near May 2027 after completion of discussions with stakeholders and employee groups. Here’s a look at how the timeline works…

on August 15, 2026 at 7:03 pm Anish Shah-led Mahindra renews global push after cutting losses​

Mahindra wants to pursue a two-pronged strategy: expanding in global markets while simultaneously increasing volumes in the domestic market

Mahindra wants to pursue a two-pronged strategy: expanding in global markets while simultaneously increasing volumes in the domestic market

on August 15, 2026 at 6:30 pm Paytm shares jump 11% this week, biggest weekly gain in 4 months; what’s driving rally?​

Paytm’s parent, One97 Communications, saw an 11% gain this week, attributed to positive investor sentiment after favourable developments. Bernstein raised its target price to ₹2,200, while JM Financial lifted it to ₹1,950, highlighting potential earnings growth from UPI monetisation.

Paytm’s parent, One97 Communications, saw an 11% gain this week, attributed to positive investor sentiment after favourable developments. Bernstein raised its target price to ₹2,200, while JM Financial lifted it to ₹1,950, highlighting potential earnings growth from UPI monetisation.

on August 15, 2026 at 9:41 am How much cash can you deposit in a savings account in a year? Here’s what happens if you cross the limit​

Large cash deposits in savings accounts can attract scrutiny from banks and tax authorities. Deposits exceeding ₹10 lakh in a financial year must be reported, requiring depositors to disclose their sources to avoid potential tax implications.

Large cash deposits in savings accounts can attract scrutiny from banks and tax authorities. Deposits exceeding ₹10 lakh in a financial year must be reported, requiring depositors to disclose their sources to avoid potential tax implications.

on August 15, 2026 at 9:33 am RVNL vs IRFC vs IRCON vs IRCTC: Which railway stock to buy after Q1 results 2026?​

RVNL vs IRFC vs IRCON vs IRCTC: Market experts believe IRFC is a proxy for railway capex with sovereign backing, RVNL and IRCON are EPC contractors, while IRCTC is a monopoly company

RVNL vs IRFC vs IRCON vs IRCTC: Market experts believe IRFC is a proxy for railway capex with sovereign backing, RVNL and IRCON are EPC contractors, while IRCTC is a monopoly company

on August 15, 2026 at 8:33 am Income-tax penalty over ₹3.71 lakh political donation deduction: ITAT Ahmedabad deletes ₹2.31 lakh penalty​

ITAT Ahmedabad has deleted a ₹2.31 lakh income-tax penalty imposed on a taxpayer over a ₹3.71 lakh political donation deduction claimed under Section 80GGC. The tribunal said the tax department failed to clearly establish how the claim amounted to under-reporting or misreporting of income.

ITAT Ahmedabad has deleted a ₹2.31 lakh income-tax penalty imposed on a taxpayer over a ₹3.71 lakh political donation deduction claimed under Section 80GGC. The tribunal said the tax department failed to clearly establish how the claim amounted to under-reporting or misreporting of income.