For years, a steady monthly salary was considered a sign of safety. Paydays brought comfort, EMIs felt manageable, and financial planning often focused just on basic savings and home loans. But as 2026 begins, that feeling of stability is tested. Rising living costs, changing job patterns, and major labour law reforms are pushing Salaried Indians

The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) officially asked Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to remove late fees for filing GST annual returns (GSTR-9) and reconciliation statements (GSTR-9C) for the fiscal year 2024-25. GCCI Seeks Waiver of Late Fees on GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for FY25 The GCCI specifically requests that the Ministry extend the

Several taxpayers have recently reported on social media that they received emails or SMS messages from the Income Tax Department. These messages claim their Income Tax Refund are on hold due to “mismatches” in their tax return filings. Screenshots shared online show that the messages inform taxpayers their return processing paused after flagged under the

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) accused Pranav Adani, the nephew of Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, of breaking insider trading rules connected to the takeover of New Delhi Television (NDTV) in 2022. SEBI claims Pranav shared unpublished price-sensitive information (UPSI) about the Adani Group’s open offer for NDTV with his relatives. SEBI

The Union Cabinet approved the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on Friday. It allows the Bill to introduced in the Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament. The Bill included in the Lok Sabha bulletin along with other important legislation for discussion. This approval is a significant step in the government’s plan to reshape

The Union Cabinet approved a significant change in India’s insurance rules on Friday by allowing full foreign ownership in insurance companies. This decision attract more capital, boost competition, and improve customer services in the sector. Cabinet will introduce New Insurance Bill 2025 in winter session The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025 will introduced during the

Home loan EMIs appear to be easing further after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its repo rate by 25 bps on December 5, bringing it down to 5.25%. Overall, the bank has reduced the key rate at which it lends to commercial banks in India by 125 basis points in 2025. RBI Policy

SEBI banned Avadhut Sathe, founder of the Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy (ASTA), from the securities market and has ordered the seizure of Rs 546 crore. The regulator stated this money was raised through unregistered investment advisory activities that misled thousands of retail investors. The order, issued on December 4, represents a significant step in Sebi’s

The RBI cut the Policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% today. As a result, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate will be set at 5 %. The marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate will be adjusted to 5.5 %. The six-member committee voted for the rate cut. RBI reduce

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%. This move ends its two- RBI MPC Meeting pause and continues the monetary easing cycle that started in February. So far, the central bank has made 125 basis points of cuts in 2025. Governor Sanjay Malhotra said this