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Gift Tax Rules in India: Understanding Taxable Gifts Above ₹50,000

India Gift Tax: Taxable Gifts Over ₹50,000 Explained

Understand India’s gift tax laws. Learn which gifts (cash, jewelry, property) over ₹50,000 are taxable, wedding gift exemptions, and compliance tips.

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Robert Kiyosaki, an older man in a suit, leans over a large wooden desk, addressing three women. Financial charts and stacks of coins are on the table.

Kiyosaki Predicts 2026-27 Market Crash: Protect Your Wealth

Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 2026-27 market crash, sharing 6 ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ lessons to preserve wealth during economic downturns. Prepare now!

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Three Indian engineers intently working on AI hardware. One uses a microscope, another points at a tablet, and the third handles wires.

India’s AI Startup Scene: Reset or Failure?

India’s AI startup scene faces a ‘stress test’ with increased closures, not failure. Investors remain keen, but performance expectations are higher. Explore the trends.

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India to Phase Out Petrol, Diesel Vehicles: Gadkari

India to Phase Out Petrol, Diesel Vehicles: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces India’s move away from petrol/diesel vehicles, pushing for hydrogen and ethanol alternatives. Learn about the future of Indian auto.

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Google AI Hub in Vizag Boosts India’s Tech Future

Google AI Hub in Vizag Boosts India’s Tech Future

Google opens a new AI hub in Visakhapatnam, India, investing $15B to build a gigawatt-scale AI ecosystem and support local tech growth.

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Warren Buffett Gets Social Security Like Everyone Else

Warren Buffett Gets Social Security Like Everyone Else

Discover how billionaire Warren Buffett receives a Social Security retirement payment, calculated just like any other American retiree based on 35 highest-earning years.

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India’s Microfinance Sector Recovers: Loan Portfolio Expands

India’s Microfinance Sector Recovers: Loan Portfolio Expands

India’s microfinance sector rebounds with loan portfolio expansion in Q1, ending 11 quarters of contraction. Delinquency rates also decline, signaling a stronger industry.

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No Fuel Price Hike on May 1, Government Confirms

No Fuel Price Hike on May 1, Government Confirms

Government clarifies no plans to increase petrol and diesel prices from May 1, easing speculation and panic buying concerns.

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India Eyes Induction Cooktop Subsidy Amid Energy Crisis

India Eyes Induction Cooktop Subsidy Amid Energy Crisis

India considers subsidies, tax cuts, and import duty reductions for induction cooktops to promote a shift from LPG to solar electricity, amid global energy challenges.

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ED Attaches Raheja Developers’ Assets Over Rs 1,110 Cr in Homebuyer Fraud

ED Attaches Raheja Developers’ Assets Over Rs 1,110 Cr in Homebuyer Fraud

Enforcement Directorate seizes over Rs 1,110 crore in assets from Raheja Developers amid a money-laundering probe into alleged fraud against thousands of homebuyers.

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Indian Railways Switches to PNG, Cuts LPG Use Amidst West Asia Crisis

Indian Railways Switches to PNG, Cuts LPG Use Amidst West Asia Crisis

Indian Railways is replacing LPG with PNG in crew rooms to enhance efficiency and reduce reliance on LPG, especially due to the West Asia crisis. A strategic energy shift.

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Nirmala Sitharaman Empowers Gems & Jewellery Sector with New Skills

Nirmala Sitharaman Empowers Gems & Jewellery Sector with New Skills

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates Udupi institute and supports IIT Madras lab-grown diamond research, boosting skilled jobs and aligning with ‘Make in India’ & ‘Skill India’.

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TRAI Extends Deadline for Comments on Lower-Priced Mobile Plans Without Data

TRAI Extends Deadline for Affordable Voice/SMS Mobile Plans

TRAI has extended the deadline to May 5 for public comments on a proposal mandating affordable mobile plans with only calling and SMS services.

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A worker in blue overalls meticulously installing parts on a white small car on an active factory assembly line.

Maruti Suzuki: Small Cars Drive Growth Amidst Rising Costs

Maruti Suzuki bets on affordable small cars for growth in India’s price-sensitive market, navigating rising costs while expanding its SUV portfolio and export reach.

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Construction workers in hard hats and safety vests guide a large server rack being lowered by a crane into a concrete building.

Google AI Hub in Visakhapatnam: India’s Digital Future

Google breaks ground on new AI hub in Visakhapatnam, India, part of a $15B investment to boost digital infrastructure and economic growth.

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Cashify’s Circular Economy Fuels India’s Used Smartphone Market Growth

Cashify’s Circular Economy Fuels India’s Used Smartphone Market Growth

Cashify revolutionizes India’s used smartphone market with a trusted circular economy model, driving growth and aiming for an IPO with a focus on premium refurbished devices.

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Leela Hotels Profit Soars 46% on Luxury Demand

Leela Hotels Profit Soars 46% on Luxury Demand

Leela Hotels reports a 46% profit surge to Rs 403 crore in FY26, driven by robust luxury segment demand and strategic expansion. Operating revenue climbs to Rs 1527.3 crore.

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Three professionals in a modern office, one pointing at an interactive table displaying data and a circular 'R' logo.

Banks: Gatekeepers or Commoditization by 2030?

Traditional banks face a choice: become essential financial gatekeepers or risk commoditization as fintechs capture 35% of revenue by 2030. Learn how.

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A large oil tanker is shown from above, with a naval warship trailing closely behind it in the open ocean.

Oil Prices Surge: US-Iran Tensions Escalate Over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climb 1% as US-Iran tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump reportedly rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen the vital waterway amid blockade.

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Mercuria Invests $3B in Copper & Zinc Mining for Critical Materials

Mercuria Invests $3B in Copper & Zinc Mining for Critical Materials

Mercuria Energy Group invests over $3B in copper and zinc mining, securing critical materials through equity and pre-payment financing amid global supply chain disruptions.

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A man's hand holds a piece of gold jewelry, with gold bars and coins arranged on a blue cloth. Another man is blurred in the background, gesturing towards a screen displaying a financial graph.

Indian Gold Market: Investment Demand Surges

Investment demand is reshaping the Indian gold market, with ETFs and bar/coin purchases driving growth. Jewellery demand stays strong despite rising prices.

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A man in scrubs and a woman in business attire look at a computer screen at a hospital reception desk.

Insurance Trilemma: Balancing Costs & Quality Care

Explore the insurance trilemma: balancing insurers, hospitals, and customers. Trust, responsible billing, and honest engagement are key to quality care.

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Two men in suits talk in a bustling government hallway filled with stacked documents and laptops on tables.

Student Loan System Shifts to US Treasury

US shifts its $1.7T student loan system to the Treasury Department, impacting borrowers in default. Incremental changes pursued via inter-agency agreements.

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Indian government officials, men and women, review stacks of documents and tablets around a large wooden table in an office.

India Boosts Tourism with Trailer Caravan Rules

India finalizes draft rules for trailer caravans, revolutionizing tourism. New guidelines ensure recreational vehicles meet stringent safety and operational standards.

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Two engineers in hard hats adjust controls at an outdoor power substation, with transmission lines and towers in the background.

India Power Demand Hits Record 256 GW Amid Heatwave

India’s power demand surges to a record 256 GW amid a severe heatwave. IMD reports temperatures between 40-45°C across most regions. Details inside.

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A person sits at a wooden desk, pointing at a tax form with other financial documents, a calculator, and coffee nearby.

FIFO Method: Mutual Fund Capital Gains Tax Explained

Understand how the FIFO (First-In, First-Out) method impacts capital gains tax on mutual fund redemptions. Learn about tax implications and holding periods.

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A group of Indian officials and union members engaged in a serious discussion around a large wooden table in a formal office.

8th Pay Commission to Meet Unions in Delhi 2026

The 8th Central Pay Commission will meet with Unions in Delhi from April 28-30, 2026. Further meetings are planned nationwide. Employee input sought.

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A group of five older teachers, three men and two women, sit around a wooden table in a dimly lit room, engaged in a discussion. Papers, pens, and teacups are scattered across the table.

Teachers Demand ₹50,000 Minimum Pay in 8th Pay Commission

Teachers’ body PSNM seeks ₹50,000 minimum pay for Level 1 employees & ₹1,34,500 for Level 6 teachers under the 8th Pay Commission. Enhanced benefits & pension also requested.

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A group of Indian government employees, some in traditional attire, examining papers spread across a cluttered office table.

COVID-19 Arrears: DA, DR & 8th Pay Commission Update

Central Govt employees await COVID-19 DA/DR arrears. Finance Ministry yet to release payments. 2% DA/DR increase set for Jan 1, 2026. Read more.

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A central government employee, A. Singh from the Accounts Dept., diligently working at his desk, surrounded by stacks of currency notes and official documents, in an authentic, naturally lit office environment.

DA Hike: Central Govt Employees Salary Increase 2026

Central government employees to receive a salary boost in January 2026 with Dearness Allowance (DA) rising to 60% of Basic Pay. Details inside.

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