Gold and silver prices declined on Monday, March 30, tracking weakness in global commodity markets as rising bond yields, a stronger US dollar, and heightened geopolitical uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment. COMEX gold fell 0.96% to $4,449.40 per ounce. COMEX silver dropped 1.24% to $68.93 per ounce, with prices moving between $69.54 and $67.70 an…
With the financial year drawing to a close, March 31 marks a critical cut-off for both individual taxpayers and businesses to complete a range of tax-related actions. From locking in deductions to ensuring compliance, missing these timelines could lead to higher tax outgo, penalties, or delayed refunds. Final push for tax-saving investments For those opting…
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) marks a decade of operations, during which it has expanded from a digital payments system into a core layer supporting transactions, financial access, and product innovation. Scale and adoption milestones UPI’s growth over the past decade is reflected in both transaction volumes and user adoption. Akash Sinha, Co-founder and CEO…
As India prepares to step into the new financial year, a series of reforms across taxation, banking, loans, digital payments, and labour laws will take effect from April 1. These changes are designed to modernise the tax framework, improve transparency, simplify compliance, and enhance convenience for borrowers, investors, and employees. Here’s a detailed look at…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has partnered with Google to introduce verified badges for stock trading apps, aiming to help investors identify legitimate platforms and avoid fake or misleading applications. Under the initiative, apps operated by entities registered with SEBI will receive a “verified” badge on the Google Play Store. The program…
Gold and silver prices in India declined in early trade on March 30, tracking weakness in global markets, even as the rupee showed marginal strength against the US dollar following steps by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to curb speculative positions. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures fell 1.07% to ₹1.45 lakh…
Retirement planning in India has long been centred on one question: how big is the corpus? But financial planners say the more important question often gets overlooked—how that corpus will translate into a steady, inflation-resilient income over decades. According to Charu Pahuja, CFP CM and Group Director & COO at Wise Finserv, retirement planning does…
Gold’s sharp swing from record highs to a steep correction in early 2026 marks a break from the recent playbook that had steadily favoured the precious metal, according to a note by Axis Mutual Fund. After a powerful rally through 2025, the sudden reversal highlights how quickly macro drivers can shift—and how sensitive gold remains…
Income Tax offices across India will stay operational on March 31, despite the day being a public holiday, as authorities aim to ensure smooth completion of crucial year-end procedures. As the financial year 2025–26 comes to a close, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has directed all Income-Tax offices across India to remain operational…
With the financial year coming to a close, non-resident Indians (NRIs) can claim the Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) by submitting Form 67 to the Income Tax Department. This credit allows NRIs to offset taxes paid abroad against their Indian tax liability. The last date to claim the FTC is March 31. When an Indian resident…
