Diesel Price Won’t Rise at the Pump After Windfall Tax Hike
India raised the windfall tax on diesel exports on 16 July 2026, and the announcement rattled a lot of vehicle owners. The reassuring part sits below the headline: the fuel you buy at the pump is not directly touched by this. Connect on WhatsApp Download Brochure Quick answer: No, your petrol or diesel does not […]
Reliance, ONGC in Focus as Diesel Export Duty Nearly Doubles to Rs 15.5
The government nearly doubled the diesel export duty from 16 July 2026 and cut the petrol levy at the same time. For exporters like Reliance Industries, ONGC and Nayara Energy, that single line in a Finance Ministry notification decides how much of a fat export margin they get to keep. Connect on WhatsApp Download Brochure […]
Diesel Export Tax Jumps to Rs 15.5 a Litre as US-Iran Conflict Lifts Crude
The government has sharply raised the windfall tax on diesel exports from Thursday, 16 July 2026. The move follows a crude oil spike triggered by fresh hostilities between the United States and Iran. Connect on WhatsApp Download Brochure Quick answer: The diesel export tax has been raised to Rs 15.5 per litre from Rs 8.5, […]
Hang Seng Index Rebounds to 24,213 After a 10.73% First-Half Fall
Hong Kong’s benchmark spent the first six months of 2026 losing ground, then turned in July. The Hang Seng Index has quietly become one of the most watched charts in Asia again, and a small slice of Indian money rides on it. Connect on WhatsApp Download Brochure Quick answer: The Hang Seng Index closed at […]
SBI Funds Management IPO Opens: GMP Slips to Rs 92 as Rs 9,813 Crore Issue Starts
India’s largest asset manager opened its three-day book on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, after mopping up Rs 2,663 crore from anchor investors a day earlier. The grey market premium, the unofficial number retail investors watch most closely, has cooled since the weekend. Connect on WhatsApp Download Brochure Quick answer: The SBI Funds Management IPO opened […]
EPFO Portal Is Back and PF Transfers Just Got Easier, But One Small Mismatch Can Still Kill Your Claim
A faster system does not mean a successful claim. Here is what actually changed on the EPFO member portal, what EPFO 3.0 really is, and the four checks that decide whether your money moves or bounces back. Connect on WhatsApp Download Brochure Most PF claims do not fail because of a big mistake. They […]
ITR Filing 2026 (AY 2026-27): Income Tax Slabs, Deadlines, Rebate & Full Guide
For AY 2026-27 (income earned in FY 2025-26), the ITR filing last date is 31 July 2026 for salaried filers using ITR-1 or ITR-2, and 31 August 2026 for non-audit business filers using ITR-3 or ITR-4. Under the new tax regime, income up to Rs 12 lakh is effectively tax-free thanks to the Section 87A […]
Sensex, Nifty Rally for a Third Day: Is India’s Next Bull Run Taking Shape?
After months of gloom, Dalal Street suddenly has a spring in its step. The Sensex and Nifty have climbed for three sessions in a row, and one word is back in every conversation: bull run. But is this the real turn, or just a relief bounce? Here is what is actually driving the Indian stock […]
EPF Scheme 2026 Explained: What the Employees’ Provident Fund Overhaul Means for Every Salaried Employee in India
For sixty years, the rules behind your PF barely changed. Then, almost overnight, they did. On 29 June 2026, the government notified the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, retiring the old 1952 scheme. This Employees’ Provident Fund overhaul has left nearly 8 crore salaried Indians asking the same thing: what exactly changed, and does my […]
Is India Witnessing a Gold Selling Boom? What It Means for the Economy and Investors
India usually makes headlines for buying gold, not selling it. So when households start handing in old jewellery in large numbers, it is worth asking what is really going on. The short answer is yes, India is seeing a gold selling boom, and it carries lessons for both the economy and everyday investors. Connect on […]