Transport ministry proposes Aadhaar-like number for EV batteries to improve traceability and recycling
BPAN will capture and store vital information starting from raw material extraction and manufacturing to its usage, recycling, or final disposal, as per the 'Guidelines For Implementation Of Battery Pack Aadhaar System'.
Coal India subsidiary Bharat Coking Coal to launch IPO on January 9
Bharat Coking Coal IPO | The offer consists of entirely offer-for-sale of 46.57 crore equity shares by promoter Coal India, with no fresh issue component.
The three-bucket retirement plan is easy to draw, harder to live with. Here’s how to do it
The three-bucket idea sounds neat in theory. The real challenge is translating it into Indian accounts, funds and tax rules without creating a complicated mess you won’t maintain.
Old income tax demands make comeback as digitisation throws up legacy cases: Report
While the demands themselves may be genuine, establishing that statutory notices and assessment orders were properly delivered years ago could prove difficult for the department
US stocks inch higher as chips bump offsets ‘expensive’ S&P 500
The benchmark index rose 0.2%, with eight of 11 sectors in the green, led by energy and industrials. Consumer discretionary, communications and consumer staples declined.
IndusInd Bank's two senior executives step down to pursue new opportunities
The bank’s head of customer management Rana Vikram Anand and head of wealth and para banking Anish Behl have stepped down, a statement said
Karnataka EVM survey lacks credibility, transparency: Congress' BK Hariprasad
Hariprasad also targeted the Election Commission of India (ECI), claiming its credibility has eroded
What to check before a loan app asks for your contacts and photos
The money may be quick, but the access you give can last much longer. A few careful checks before you tap “allow” can spare you a lot of stress later.
'People dying, Modi remains silent': Congress leader Udit Raj slams PM on Indore water contamination
This is the reality of the double-engine government, the Congress leader said
Rajasthan mandates newspaper reading in government schools
According to a December 31 order, students will be required to read newspapers for at least 10 minutes during the morning assembly
14 Naxalites gunned down in encounters in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region
Twelve ultras were gunned down in Sukma, while two were eliminated in the adjoining Bijapur district in the early hours of the day, police said
If your income is uneven, this budgeting approach works better
When income is uneven, a “monthly budget” can feel like a monthly fight. What helps is a simple system that smooths the ups and downs, so your household isn’t constantly reacting.
Delhi records low of 8.1 degrees Celsius, air quality 'poor'
A cold wave is expected to affect isolated places in the city between January 3 and January 6
Maharashtra’s first woman DGP Rashmi Shukla retires
Shukla was accorded the Guard of Honour at her farewell ceremony held at the Naigaon Police Ground in Bhoiwada in the presence of senior officers
Rs 41,863 crore investment, 33,791 jobs: How Foxconn, Samsung, Tata will power India's mega electronics push
Combined with earlier ECMS approvals and ongoing semiconductor initiatives, the move reinforces India's ambition to become a key player in global electronics supply chains
Dipu Das murdered in Bangladesh but BJP says Yunus running better govt than Bengal: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee
As TMC kickstarts its poll campaign for upcoming state polls, Banerjee asked if those who insult Rabindranath Tagore and Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay can save Bengal
Moneycontrol Pro Weekender | Looking Ahead: Key Themes For 2026
A softening dollar, declining oil prices, easing inflation, and dovish Fed stance created positive conditions in 2025 that should continue into 2026
How to use house sale proceeds to buy two flats and pass them to your children tax-free
Under Section 54, only long-term capital gains -- not the full sale proceeds -- need to be invested to claim tax exemption. You can buy two adjoining flats as one unit, add your children as joint owners, and bequeath the property to them tax-free.
Move over gold and silver: Copper, aluminium head for monster rally in 2026; Household goods to get costlier
Aluminum prices have been lifted by structural supply constraints, including caps on smelting capacity in China and reduced output in Europe due to persistently high-power costs
Market extends gain for second week, Nifty hits fresh high; rupee falls
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) extended their support as they bought equities worth Rs 17766.57 crore.
Dow closes higher on first day of 2026, still no Santa Claus rally
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 319.10 points, or 0.66%, to 48,382.39, the S&P 500 gained 12.97 points, or 0.19%, to 6,858.47 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 6.36 points, or 0.03%, to 23,235.63.
Do you still have Rs 2,000 bank note? Check what RBI says about its legal validity and how to exchange
The facility to deposit or exchange Rs 2000 banknotes at all bank branches across India ended on October 7, 2023.
How your credit limit is decided, and how to ask your bank to raise it without denting your score
Your credit limit is not a reward for being a “good customer.” It’s a risk number, set by the issuer’s models using your income, existing debt, and repayment behaviour. If you ask for an increase the right way, you can often get more headroom with minimal score impact.
India's 2026 outlook: Growth drivers and opportunities
India's economy showed resilience in 2025 despite global challenges, setting the stage for a balanced phase ahead. Fiscal measures and supportive liquidity conditions drove growth, with earnings tracking nominal GDP.
