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The Tamil Nadu government passed the Tamil Nadu Schools Regulation of Collection of Fee Amendment Act, 2026 to regulate private school fees and curb arbitrary hikes. A seven-member committee, including a parent representative, will set mandatory fees valid for three years, enhancing transparency and stability.
Former US President Donald Trump has warned Canada of imposing a sweeping 100% tariff on all imports if it enters into a trade agreement with China. Calling Canada a potential “drop-off port” for Chinese goods, Trump’s remarks have raised concerns over escalating trade tensions. The statement has unsettled global investors, highlighting renewed risks to supply chains, bilateral trade, and internat
Economist and Skyman Investments founder K. Rajesh has strongly criticised the latest Union Budget, warning that it could severely hurt India’s savings and investment culture. In a viral social media post, he argued that repeated taxes on investing, earning, and spending discourage wealth creation. Rajesh proposed a simplified flat tax system, urging the government to replace complex levies with
The Indian rupee has slipped to historic lows against the US dollar, raising concerns for households and investors alike. Persistent foreign fund outflows, global risk aversion, and currency pressure have weakened purchasing power. In such times, earning or investing partly in dollars, reducing excessive commissions, keeping liquidity productive, and holding select hard assets can help individuals
Gold prices in India differ across cities due to variations in local demand, transportation costs, jewellery-making charges, and regional market conditions. Southern states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala often see higher rates because of strong cultural demand for gold jewellery. Logistics, dealer margins, and craftsmanship costs also influence pricing. Understanding these factors hel
India’s small and family-run jewellers are facing a severe liquidity crunch as soaring and unstable gold prices slash demand by nearly 45 percent. Middle-class buyers are postponing purchases, inventory is piling up, and cash flows are tightening. While unorganised players struggle with limited reserves and hedging options, branded jewellery chains are gaining market share by offering lightweight,
This article outlines the central budgets of India and the contributions of leading finance ministers, including Morarji Desai, P Chidambaram, Yashwant Sinha, and Nirmala Sitharaman, emphasising fiscal discipline, tax reforms, GST, and growth-oriented policies.
Chennai led the premium housing market (properties over ₹1 crore) in 2025 with a 31% year-on-year supply growth, bucking a national sales decline, as reported by JLL. The city recorded 14,837 premium unit sales amid a shift toward high-end apartments driven by GCC expansion, manufacturing growth, NRI demand, and upper-middle-class wealth creation.
Air India is set to report a record annual loss of at least ₹15,000 crore for FY26, reversing its recovery momentum under the Tata Group. A deadly Dreamliner crash, Pakistan’s airspace closure forcing costly longer routes, and rising operational disruptions wiped out progress toward profitability. The setback comes after Air India was nearing operational break-even, highlighting the mounting chall
The Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026, mandate clearing unpaid National Highway toll fees—termed “unpaid user fee”—before issuing No Objection Certificates (NOC) for vehicle ownership transfers or interstate moves (required after 3 months).
