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Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 seek to increase tax-free meal benefit for employees to Rs 200 per meal

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Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 seek to increase tax-free meal benefit for employees to Rs 200 per meal

Currently, meals provided at workplace up to Rs 50 per plate are tax-free. The draft rules aim to significantly increase this threshold to Rs 200 per meal.

How falling repo rate reduce your home loan EMIs

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How falling repo rate reduce your home loan EMIs

As banks reduce their lending rate, following the RBI’s rate cuts, the principal component of EMI increases month-on-month, thereby affecting the overall loan tenure.

Bitcoin inches higher near $89,000 after prolonged sell-off; recovery still fragile

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Bitcoin inches higher near $89,000 after prolonged sell-off; recovery still fragile

Investors should stay disciplined and accumulate gradually near support rather than chasing rallies, suggest analyst.

Silver price on Feb. 9: Climbs nearly 5% to Rs 2,62,093 as investors step in to buy on dips

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Silver price on Feb. 9: Climbs nearly 5% to Rs 2,62,093 as investors step in to buy on dips

Silver is likely to consolidate in the $70–$90 range (Rs 2,25,000–Rs 2,85,000), says analyst

Gold price today: Opens 1.46% higher to Rs 1,57,703 as investors step in to buy on dips

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Gold price today: Opens 1.46% higher to Rs 1,57,703 as investors step in to buy on dips

Gold is expected to consolidate in the $4,550–$5,100 range (Rs 1,40,000–Rs 1,60,000) in the near term, says analyst.

RBI to issue guidelines on loan recovery, proposes stricter norms to curb mis-selling

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RBI to issue guidelines on loan recovery, proposes stricter norms to curb mis-selling

Analysts say that regulator is directly addressing practices that have long undermined consumer trust.

Silver slips behind NVIDIA to third place after sharp price crash

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Silver slips behind NVIDIA to third place after sharp price crash

Silver commands a market capitalisation of $4.177 trillion, and is behind Nvidia's $4.184 trillion.

Bitcoin drops near $60,000, erases $2 trillion off global crypto market since Oct. 2024

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Bitcoin drops near $60,000, erases $2 trillion off global crypto market since Oct. 2024

The total crypto market cap fell over 10% in a single day, an unusual correlation that signals leverage unwinds and margin-driven selling

Silver price on Feb. 6: Slides 5.18% to Rs 2,31,175 per kg as volatility returns

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Silver price on Feb. 6: Slides 5.18% to Rs 2,31,175 per kg as volatility returns

Silver is expected to trade weak and consolidate in the $74–$91 range (Rs 2,35,000–Rs 2,85,000). Traders should follow a buy-on-dips, sell-on-rallies strategy, suggests analyst.

Gold price today: Slips 0.73% to Rs 1,50,269 per 10 grams as market volatility resurfaces

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Gold price today: Slips 0.73% to Rs 1,50,269 per 10 grams as market volatility resurfaces

Gold prices in the short term are likely to remain weak and consolidate within the $4,550–$5,100 range (Rs 1,40,000–Rs 1,60,000), says analyst.

Silver price today: Ends 2-day rebound as prices fall nearly 10% in 24 hours

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Silver price today: Ends 2-day rebound as prices fall nearly 10% in 24 hours

IBJA pegged the price of silver at Rs 2,52,232 per 1 kilogram at its 12:30 pm rate session on February 5, a decline of nearly 9.64 percent in a day.

Bitcoin remains under pressure, hovers just above $71,000

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Bitcoin remains under pressure, hovers just above $71,000

The volatility reflects broader macro sensitivity rather than any crypto-specific weakness, says analyst.

Silver price today: Falls nearly 9% to Rs 2,46,257 as investors rush to book profits

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Silver price today: Falls nearly 9% to Rs 2,46,257 as investors rush to book profits

Silver is attempting to build a base and is expected to consolidate in the $72–$88 range, says analyst.

Gold price today: Under pressure, falls 1.34% to Rs 1,51,000 per 10 grams

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Gold price today: Under pressure, falls 1.34% to Rs 1,51,000 per 10 grams

The US Nonfarm Payrolls report won’t be released this Friday, but Wednesday’s ADP private-sector jobs data will provide key clues on labour market strength, analysts say.

UIDAI deactivates 2.5 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased to curb identity fraud: Here’s how to check status online

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UIDAI deactivates 2.5 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased to curb identity fraud: Here’s how to check status online

Here’s how to check the status of aadhaar number of a deceased relative.

Bitcoin struggles to retain world's top-10 most valued-assets as prices dip to 4-month low

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Bitcoin struggles to retain world's top-10 most valued-assets as prices dip to 4-month low

Data from companiesmarketcap shows that bitcoin has slipped to the 12th spot, with a market value of about $1.524 trillion.

Silver price today: Surges nearly 5% to Rs 2,80,754/kg; analysts suggest buy on dips, sell on rallies strategy

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Silver price today: Surges nearly 5% to Rs 2,80,754/kg; analysts suggest buy on dips, sell on rallies strategy

Analyst advises investors to buy on dips and sell on rallies amid elevated volatility.

Gold price today: Rebounds nearly 4% close to Rs 1.60 lakh per 10 grams amid renewed safe-haven buying

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Gold price today: Rebounds nearly 4% close to Rs 1.60 lakh per 10 grams amid renewed safe-haven buying

The breakout reflects renewed safe-haven buying and short covering at lower levels, says analyst.

Metals shine as gold, silver prices soar on India-US trade deal

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Metals shine as gold, silver prices soar on India-US trade deal

Whenever trade tensions ease, safe-haven demand for gold and silver tends to soften because investors shift allocation toward risk assets like equities and growth sectors, says analyst.

Silver price on February 3 gains nearly 9% at $83.79/oz, as global tensions rise

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Silver price on February 3 gains nearly 9% at $83.79/oz, as global tensions rise

Despite the pullback, prices remain supported by heightened geopolitical tensions, Trump's tariff threats, a firm dollar, and steady industrial demand.

Gold price on February 3 gains 4.17 percent at $4,846 amid strong dollar

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Gold price on February 3 gains 4.17 percent at $4,846 amid strong dollar

Market focus now turns to a heavy macro calendar later this week, including the RBI policy decision, U.S. jobs data, and global manufacturing and services PMI releases, says analyst.

Budget 2026 removes TDS on motor accident claim interest. What does it mean for insured taxpayers?

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Budget 2026 removes TDS on motor accident claim interest. What does it mean for insured taxpayers?

Earlier, insurers deducted TDS on the interest component of MACT-awarded accident compensation paid to insured taxpayers if the interest exceeded Rs 50,000.

Bitcoin slips below $75,000: Key reasons behind crypto market's correction

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Bitcoin slips below $75,000: Key reasons behind crypto market's correction

Investors should avoid chasing short-term moves, focus on staggered accumulation near key support zones around $74,000 to $76,000, says analyst.

Silver slides nearly 4% to Rs 2,56,343 on MCX amid strong dollar, profit-booking

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Silver slides nearly 4% to Rs 2,56,343 on MCX amid strong dollar, profit-booking

Analysts say that Warsh’s hawkish stance and his appointment as Fed chair have lifted the dollar, while Trump’s comments on a potential Iran deal have eased geopolitical worries, pressuring WTI crude.

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