Razorpay, India’s omnichannel payments platform, has announced a collaboration with OpenAI to integrate its payment solutions directly into Codex, OpenAI’s AI-powered coding platform. The integration allows developers to embed payments in their apps in under five minutes. With this integration, developers using Codex can move from concept to revenue quickly. By enabling Razorpay’s MCP Server…
Amid the escalating West Asia war, India is witnessing a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, impacting restaurants, hotels and roadside eateries across several cities. Businesses that rely heavily on LPG for daily cooking are facing rising costs and irregular supply, with reports of long queues and black-market sales at inflated prices. In this backdrop, a…
Gold and silver prices in India edged lower on Monday (April 6), reflecting a combination of global macro pressures and domestic trading sentiment. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), 24-karat gold futures fell 0.01% to ₹1.49 lakh per 10 grams, while silver declined 0.29% to ₹2.31 lakh per kilogram. The pullback comes amid a stronger…
For Indian travellers, hotel loyalty programmes have evolved from simple points-collection schemes to lifestyle-focused reward ecosystems that can save money, enhance stays, and offer unique experiences. Leading hotel chains and boutique properties are now offering ways for guests to earn points on stays, dining, wellness services, and even everyday spending, making loyalty programmes atool for…
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified updated Income-tax Return (ITR) forms for assessment year (AY) 2026–27, introducing a wide range of reporting changes aimed at improving transparency, compliance tracking, and data matching. According to an analysis by Taxmann, the revised forms incorporate over 20 changes across ITR-1 to ITR-7, ITR-V, and ITR-U….
The global diamond industry is evolving as lab-grown diamonds gain wider acceptance alongside traditionally mined stones, according to industry experts Chaitanya V Cotha, Executive Director, C Krishniah Chetty Group, and C Vinod Hayagriv, Managing Director at the same group. They say changing consumer preferences and price accessibility are reshaping the market. Chaitanya V Cotha notes…
Retirement planning is often thought of as a far-off worry, one that many people assume they can put off giving thought to. However, financial security in retirement is not acquired ͏by chance. It takes thoughtful planning, disciplined investing and regular monitoring of your investments. The sooner you start, the easier it gets to build a͏ substantial retirement fund….
HDFC Bank is set to roll out a series of changes to its Regalia Gold and Diners Privilege credit cards in the coming months, tightening some existing benefits while introducing new travel-linked features. The revisions, effective May 15 and July 1, signal a shift toward more spend-driven rewards and conditional perks. From May 15: Lower…
Many people begin investing via a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) as it provides a convenient and disciplined approach to investing in mutual funds. You contribute a fixed sum every month, and as time passes, you earn through compounding on your money. However, with a rising income, if you choose to continue with the same SIP…
Gold and silver prices traded in a narrow range on Wednesday, March 18, as investors stayed cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision and monitored inflation risks driven by elevated crude oil prices. In international markets, COMEX gold hovered near $5,009.50 per ounce, up marginally by 0.03%. Silver, however, slipped 0.57% to $79.465…
