Live Updated: April 7, 2026, 4:50 PM IST. The 22nd installment was released on March 13, 2026, crediting ₹2,000 to 9.32 crore farmers. The 23rd installment is expected in July 2026 but millions of farmers may not receive it due to a major re verification drive. The government transferred approximately ₹18,640 crore under the 22nd … Read more
Live Updated: April 7, 2026, 4:20 PM IST. The RBI Monetary Policy Committee is meeting from April 6 to 8 and the decision on the repo rate will be announced by Governor Sanjay Malhotra on April 8 at 10 AM. Here is what it means for your EMI, FD rates, and savings. The Reserve Bank … Read more
Live Updated: April 7, 2026, 4:06 PM IST. Gold prices in India witnessed a correction of approximately ₹820 per 10 grams for 24 karat gold as a stronger US dollar and profit booking by investors weighed on bullion markets. Domestic gold prices fell for the second consecutive day on Tuesday as international spot gold traded … Read more
Last Updated April 6, 2026, 09:02 PM IST Cash logistics experts predict a 20% slowdown in ATM replenishment cycles starting this Friday. As India hits a rare “triple-holiday” alignment, we expect residential area ATMs to face “Out of Cash” status by Sunday afternoon. As the second week of April 2026 begins, a predictable liquidity gap … Read more
Last Updated: April 6, 2026 | 03:00 PM IST The Union Cabinet is expected to meet this week to finalize the pending Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners. With the new financial year officially underway, the focus has shifted from the delay to the exact date of the … Read more
Last Updated: This guide was live-updated on April 5, 2026, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) begins its first high-stakes policy meeting of the financial year. With global crude oil prices crossing $100 and the Middle East crisis shifting market dynamics, all eyes are on the Repo Rate decision expected this Wednesday, April 8. … Read more
Live Updated: April 4, 2026 • 11:48 AM IST The wait for the PM Kisan 22nd installment has finally ended as the government released the funds into the bank accounts of eligible farmers across India this April 2026. However, a wave of worry has spread among the farming community because nearly 2 crore beneficiaries have not … Read more
Live Updated: April 4, 2026 • 10:25 AM IST The arrival of the new financial year on April 1, 2026, has brought a wave of relief for conservative investors across India. The Ministry of Finance has officially confirmed the interest rates for small savings schemes for the first quarter (April to June) of 2026. Among these, … Read more
Live Updated: April 4, 2026 • 10:10 AM IST The start of the 2026-27 financial year has brought a renewed focus on India’s traditional artisans and the growing network of rural self-help groups. As of April 4, 2026, the PM Vishwakarma Yojana has entered its next phase of expansion, specifically integrating “Jeevika Didis” and women-led micro-enterprises … Read more
Live Updated: April 2, 2026 • 9:35 PM IST Today, April 2, 2026, marks a historic shift in India’s financial landscape. The six-decade-old Income Tax Act of 1961 has officially been replaced by the Income Tax Act 2025, which came into full effect yesterday. While the government has simplified the language of the law, the simultaneous … Read more