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Filing your ITR needs to be a careful process to avoid triggering any unwanted scrutiny. It’s the last week of July and like every year the income tax return filing deadline is nearing. For salaried taxpayers July 31, 2026 is the last date on which they can file their ITR within the due date.Taxpayers who…

India’s electronics manufacturing sector has seen a major expansion over the last decade, with mobile phone exports recording a 165-fold increase between 2014-15 and 2025-26, the government said in Parliament on Wednesday.Mobile phone exports, which stood at around Rs 1,500 crore in 2014-15, have now reached approximately Rs 2.59 lakh crore in 2025-26, according to…

The year’s deadlines, late nights and endless to-do lists all lead to one prized moment — appraisal season. The big question: who gets the biggest slice of the payday pie?Salary hikes may not be hitting double digits across the board next year, but for professionals in electric vehicles, fintech, healthcare and engineering, the pay outlook…

State-owned fuel retailers in India are expected to increase purchases of US LPG from 2027. India’s largest refiner, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), is planning to acquire a 50% stake in very large gas carriers (VLGCs). The move comes amid preparation to step up imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States, according to…

A screen shows the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the Korea Exchange in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP Photo) South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index plunged 6% on Wednesday, dragged down by a sharp selloff in chipmakers after SK Hynix reported quarterly earnings that, despite surging nearly sixfold from a year…

With IT services stocks having borne the brunt of concerns surrounding artificial intelligence, Jefferies believes the cooling of the AI trade could open the door for a tactical rebound in the sector. Indian IT sector stocks after declining for the most part of this year have been rallying strongly over the last few sessions. They…

The spotlight this week is firmly on today’s FOMC policy decision, which is expected to set the tone for gold’s next major move. Gold price prediction today: Both gold and silver prices are expected to be volatile this week ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies,…

Rupee extended its rally for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, gaining 5 paise to trade at 95.77 against the US dollar, supported by a softer dollar and lower crude oil prices.The currency also drew strength from improved sentiment in domestic equities, with foreign institutional investors turning buyers in Indian stocks, forex traders said.At the…

Top stocks to buy or sell today Stock market recommendations: United Breweries, and Max Healthcare are the top stocks to buy recommended by Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares for July 29, 2026. Adani Enterprises has been identified as a sell call.United Breweries: Bullish Divergences Signal Potential ReversalBuy: Rs 1,430–Rs 1,410…

Gold Rate Today: Analysts point to caution ahead of Fed decision Market experts said investor caution remained the dominant theme in bullion markets. Saumil Gandhi, Senior Analyst – Commodities at HDFC Securities, said gold retreated from the previous session’s gains as traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy outcome. Analysts believe that even if the central…