Presently, the income tax laws have the concepts of two different years. One is the previous year and the other is the assessment year. Both cover a period of 12 months. The income earned during the previous year is taxed in the assessment year.

Tariffs may have eased, but they don’t capture the full complexity of the India–US trade discussions. A key underlying factor is energy sourcing and whether India can diversify its crude imports without raising costs or disrupting supply chains. The real constraint isn’t policy intent, but commercial feasibility; availability, pricing, and logistics ultimately shape what’s possible.

Rising lifestyle diseases and high out-of-pocket costs are driving Indians towards preventive healthcare. This increasing awareness is seeing the coming together of technology and tradition, making health and wellness accessible to everyone regardless of where they live in India. Here’s how Indians are changing their approach to health and wellness.

In FY25, India Inc. demonstrated remarkable resilience amid global headwinds. The sharpest rebound came in Q4, marking a recovery from earlier earnings softness. A defining theme of the year was the significant earnings outperformance of mid- and small-cap (SMID) companies compared to large-caps, with SMIDs leading in 15 out of 19 sectors. The article deep dive into sectoral and segmental key factors that drove FY25 earnings.

A few technical formations are as popular or sought after as the elusive ‘Cup and Handle’ formation. A bullish signal, it helps identify high-potential trading opportunities. Learn its structure and see a practical application through PAYTM, poised for a potential breakout. While powerful for identifying strategic entry points and projecting targets, always remember that no pattern is foolproof.

Starting FY26 at just 0.2% of GDP, India’s current account deficit is projected to widen to 1.1 - 1.5% later this year, citing rising imports, higher precious-metal prices, and global trade uncertainties. But what do the underlying numbers reveal? This article examines whether fears of a sharply widening CAD could be, and whether a 1.5% CAD is really something to worry about.

Dixon Technologies and Vivo India have announced a joint venture to establish an OEM facility in India, focusing on manufacturing smartphones and electronics for Vivo. The facility may also offer OEM services to other brands like Samsung, Xiaomi, Motorola, Oppo, Transsion, Google, and Nothing.

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, part of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, is generating significant attention ahead of its highly anticipated IPO launch. Expected to be the largest IPO in India’s history, it is set to surpass Hyundai Motor India's ₹27,870 crore ($3.3 billion) IPO from October 2024. Jio's IPO could set new records on Dalal Street and boost investor confidence in India’s equity markets.

In many cases, investors practising DIY investing typically look at the short-term performance of these funds and invest in schemes that have done well for the past few years. And some of them tend to bet pretty heavily on short-term performance.