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RBI MPC Faces High-Stakes Balancing Act Amid Surging Oil Prices and Geopolitical Tensions
RBI Monetary Policy April 2026: As the MPC convenes for the first review of FY27, all eyes are on Governor Sanjay Malhotra. With Brent crude soaring 48% and geopolitical tensions rising, find out if the RBI will hold the repo rate at 5.25% or take aggressive action to curb mounting
8th Pay Commission: JCM Demands OPS Restoration and Major Policy Reforms for Govt Employees
8th Pay Commission Update 2026: The National Council (JCM) has formally submitted its demands to the 8th Pay Commission, prioritizing the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).
Zero Tax up to ₹12.9 Lakh, New Income Tax Regime 2026-27 Slabs and Key Changes Explained
New Income Tax Rules 2026: Starting April 1, salaried employees can enjoy zero tax on income up to ₹12.9 Lakh under the New Tax Regime. Learn about the new ₹75,000 standard deduction, the Income Tax Act 2025 overhaul, and how to choose between the New and Old regimes for maximum
RBI Implements Stricter Two-Factor Authentication for Digital Payments from April 1
RBI New Payment Rules: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is implementing stricter two-factor authentication (2FA) for digital transactions from April 1, 2026. OTP alone will no longer be sufficient; biometrics or a dynamic PIN will be mandatory for UPI and card payments.
Upside Gold Corp Stock Analysis 2026: Upside Gold Boosts Exploration and Investor Push After Raising $800K
Upside Gold Corp. has updated its spending plans after a successful $800,000 private placement, doubling available funds to $1.7 million to expand work on its Kena Gold-Copper Project, launch strong investor awareness efforts in Europe, list on U.S. OTC Markets, and build extra working capital.
Trump Announces Hospital Ship to Greenland Amid Arctic Power Play
President Trump says he's deploying a U.S. Navy hospital ship to help sick people in Greenland, but locals push back as the move ties into his long push to control the resource-rich Arctic island.
Klarna Stock Crashes 27% After Weak Outlook Shocks Investors
Buy-now-pay-later giant Klarna hit its first $1 billion revenue quarter but saw shares plunge to an all-time low as cautious guidance for next quarter missed expectations and raised fresh doubts about profitability.
Silver Price Forecast 2026: Silver Surges Past $79, Breakout Signal or Trap Ahead?
XAG/USD Price : Silver Breaks $79 with Prices Charting Out of Consolidation Area. Time to Buy?
Big Changes Coming for Credit Card Users: 5 Key Income Tax Rules Start April 1, 2026
From April 1, 2026, new draft income tax rules will bring major updates for credit card users, including stricter reporting on high payments, mandatory PAN for applications, and tax on company-provided cards, aiming to increase transparency in spending and payments.
New “Form 130” and Tax Relief: What to Expect from the 2026 Income Tax Act
From April 1, 2026, the familiar Form 16 will be renamed Form 130 under India's new tax rules. The update aims to simplify filing by reducing total rules from 511 to 333 while offering better HRA and education benefits.
