Indian travellers in Spain may soon be able to use UPI for payments

Indian travellers in Spain may soon be able to use UPI for payments

For Indian travellers heading to Europe, making payments could become easier in the future as India explores wider acceptance of its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) across international markets. During Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s recent visit to Europe, India and Spain agreed to move ahead with technical discussions on enabling interoperability between UPI and…

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ITR filing: What to know about Leave Travel Allowance rules, eligibility and exemption

ITR filing: What to know about Leave Travel Allowance rules, eligibility and exemption

With the July 31 income tax return (ITR) filing deadline approaching, many salaried taxpayers must be reviewing the exemptions reflected in their Form 16 before filing their returns. One such exemption is Leave Travel Allowance (LTA), which allows eligible employees to claim tax relief on certain travel expenses incurred while on leave. However, LTA is…

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Healthcare beyond pharma: Where family offices see investment opportunities

Healthcare beyond pharma: Where family offices see investment opportunities

India’s growing pool of family offices and high-net-worth investors is looking beyond traditional investments, with healthcare, longevity and wellness emerging as long-term themes. According to The Indian Family Offices Report 2026 by 1Lattice, an AI and technology-enabled market intelligence and decision support platform, India has more than 300 family offices managing over $30 billion in…

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From AI to guaranteed income: Edelweiss Life lists 5 trends shaping insurance sector

From AI to guaranteed income: Edelweiss Life lists 5 trends shaping insurance sector

India’s life insurance sector is likely to see significant changes over the next few years, driven by regulatory reforms, evolving customer preferences and technology adoption, according to Edelweiss Life Insurance. The insurer identified five key trends that could shape the industry, including product innovation, wider access, AI adoption, changing savings behaviour and greater focus on…

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From gold to equities: How Indian women are changing their investment habits

From gold to equities: How Indian women are changing their investment habits

For generations, Indian women have been known as careful savers. They managed household budgets, built emergency funds and preserved wealth through traditional avenues such as gold and fixed deposits. But that money rarely moved beyond safety. That is changing. Indian women are stepping into equity markets, moving from simply saving money to actively investing it…

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PM Kisan 24th instalment: Release date awaited; here's how to check payment status

PM Kisan 24th instalment: Release date awaited; here’s how to check payment status

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme provides financial assistance to eligible farmer families across India through regular instalments. The money helps beneficiaries meet farming expenses, purchase seeds and fertilisers, and manage other household needs. The Centre has not yet announced the release date for the 24th PM-KISAN instalment. Beneficiaries should keep an eye…

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Mutual fund transmission process eased: What changes for nominees

Mutual fund transmission process eased: What changes for nominees

The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has revised the standard operating procedure (SOP) for transmitting mutual fund units after the death of an investor, introducing measures aimed at reducing documentation-related delays for nominees and legal claimants. The updated procedure takes effect immediately and has been shared with all asset management companies (AMCs), AMFI…

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