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High credit card spending that exceeds declared income often attracts Income Tax Department scrutiny in India, with banks reporting transactions over ₹10 lakh annually via AIS and SFT. Common red flags include sharing cards for rewards, disproportionate luxury or travel spends.
On the last trading day of 2025, precious metals corrected sharply after an extraordinary yearly surge. Silver March 2026 futures on MCX plunged 6%, losing ₹15,060 to close at ₹2,35,952 per kg, while gold February futures eased 0.4% to ₹1,36,124 per 10 grams. Global spot gold dipped to $4,334 per ounce and US futures fell to $4,346.50. The decline reflects heavy profit-booking near all-time highs,
இந்தியாவின் BSE NSE MCX NCDEX மற்றும் முக்கிய உலகச் சந்தைகளுக்கான 2026 வர்த்தக விடுமுறைகள் பற்றிய கண்ணோட்டம், மூடல்கள், அரை நாள் அமர்வுகள் மற்றும் பண்டிகை விடுமுறைகள் பற்றிய விவரங்கள்.
The 8th Pay Commission takes effect January 1, 2026, revising salaries for central government employees and pensioners via a fitment factor, projected around 2.15, applied uniformly across 18 pay levels for proportional hikes. While percentage increases remain similar for juniors and seniors, absolute gains favor higher levels like Level 18 (e.g., Cabinet Secretary).
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare clarified on December 26, 2025, that re-employed government servants, especially ex-military personnel, cannot claim a second gratuity if they already received one for prior service like superannuation or retirement gratuity.
This report assesses the 2026 third quarter revenue outlook for SBI, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank, focusing on net interest income, profit after tax, and loan growth. It highlights durable NIMs, asset quality, and CASA-driven funding as key factors shaping the sector’s trajectory.
Gold prices tumbled 4.5% on December 29, 2025, falling from record highs near $4,550 to around $4,330 per ounce, while silver plunged over 9% from $84 to $71.77. The sharp correction followed profit-taking in thin holiday trading and reduced safe-haven demand after positive developments in Trump-Zelensky Ukraine peace talks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to consult leading economists, sectoral experts, and NITI Aayog members including Vice Chairman Suman Bery and CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam on December 30, 2025, to gather insights for the upcoming Union Budget. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the 2026-27 Budget on February 1 amid global geopolitical challenges and potential 50% US tariffs on I
The article examines the growth of child mutual fund plans in India, driven by long-term education savings objectives, asset expansion, and increasing investor awareness. It discusses structure, lock-in features, and top fund families, highlighting how these plans offer discipline and stability amid market fluctuations.
Silver prices plunged dramatically on December 29, 2025, with MCX March futures dropping ₹21,000 per kg to ₹2,33,120 in an hour-long afternoon sell-off, following profit booking amid easing geopolitical risks. The sharp decline came after prices hit a record ₹2,54,174 earlier, driven by hopes of a Ukraine peace deal from productive Trump-Zelensky talks. Internationally, silver briefly topped $80/o
