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Budget 2026 makes SGBs taxable: Here are 3 investment schemes that attract zero taxes

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- In a setback for investors, Budget 2026 imposed capital gain taxes on Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) that have not been directly bought from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), after ye... Read More


Uttarakhand housing secretary reviews HRDA projects, flags pending housing files and Unity Mall timelines

India, Feb. 2 -- Uttarakhand's Housing Secretary, Dr R. Rajesh Kumar, on Friday reviewed ongoing projects and administrative processes of the Haridwar-Roorkee Development Authority (HRDA), with a focu... Read More


Blackstone controlled-IGI to buy US gemstone testing firm

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Diamond certification firm International Gemmological Institute (India) Ltd has struck a deal to acquire US-based gemstone testing company American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) ... Read More


Delhi gets Rs 1,348 cr allocation in union Budget: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said the union Budget presented by the Centre reflects the vision of "Viksit Bharat" and will strengthen the country's economy while cre... Read More


Msafe Equipments IPO allotment likely to be finalised today; Latest GMP, 5 steps to check status

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Msafe Equipments SME initial public offering (IPO) share allotment will take place on Monday, February 2. The investors who applied for the issue can check the allotment statu... Read More


'Ghost of the Mountains' spotted in Ladakh: Watch the rare glimpse shared by BRO

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 2 -- A rare and captivating video of a family of snow leopards navigating the snowy heights of the Himalayas in Ladakh has taken social media by storm, offering a glimpse into one of... Read More


What is buyback tax? Income Tax Dept explains Budget 2026 changes

India, Feb. 2 -- The Income Tax department on Saturday clarified how the taxation of share buybacks has changed following announcements made in the Union Budget 2026, explaining that the revised frame... Read More


Barometers pare gains; PSU bank shares decline for 2nd decline

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- The key equity benchmarks reversed all gains and traded with small cuts in the early afternoon trade, extending their Budget Day losses. Major indices, which had opened modestly high... Read More


Budget 2026: Five university townships to boost learning, jobs

India, Feb. 2 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the setting up of a new National Institute of Design (NID) in eastern India, five university townships near industrial co... Read More


Big tax change for investors! Budget 2026 sets new rule for interest against MF, dividend income

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026 has proposed a significant change that directly affects investors who borrow funds to invest in dividend-paying stocks or mutual funds. The proposal removes ... Read More