Latest News Are you paying same insurance premiums even after GST cut?:Here’s why your insurer isn’t ready to pass on the benefits yet January 18, 2026 thegovernancepost.com When Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major GST relief on insurance, policyholders expected immediate savings. Following the GST…
Latest News Senior citizens in the spotlight!:Govt may announce more tax relief, health benefits ₹1 lakh standard deduction in Budget 2026, says report January 18, 2026 thegovernancepost.com India’s upcoming Union Budget 2026 might bring some welcome financial relief for senior citizens. According to Tarun Garg, a top…
Latest News HDFC Bank’s Q3FY26 profit rises 11.5% to ₹18,654 crore:Results surpass market expectations; ED Bhavesh Zaveri set to retire on April 18 January 17, 2026 thegovernancepost.com HDFC Bank, the country’s largest private sector lender, announced its third-quarter results for fiscal year 2025-26 (Q3FY26) on Saturday, January…
Latest News PFRDA prepares guaranteed return scheme under NPS:Committee to draft a framework ensuring minimum returns for risk-averse investors January 17, 2026 thegovernancepost.com The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is planning to introduce a guaranteed return option under the National Pension…
Latest News Gold and silver prices witness sharp weekly rise:Gold trades at over ₹1,41,000 per 10 grams, silver at ₹2.82 lakh per kg January 17, 2026 thegovernancepost.com Gold and silver prices saw a strong rise this week. Gold became costlier by ₹4,471, reaching ₹1,41,593 per 10 grams,…
Latest News Toll plazas to go cashless from April 1:Payments will be accepted only via FASTag or UPI; trials underway at 25 tollgates January 17, 2026 thegovernancepost.com From April 1, toll plazas across the country will become completely cashless. Once the new rules come into effect, vehicle…
Latest News Earn FD-like interest on savings accounts:Know the minimum balance, benefits and activation process – here’s a guide to ‘auto-sweep’ accounts January 17, 2026 thegovernancepost.com Savings accounts are commonly used for day-to-day transactions, and people usually do not maintain large balances in them because they…
Latest News Silver continues to scale fresh highs:Prices hit ₹2.83 lakh per kg, up ₹40,000 in 4 days; gold loses shine as threat of US strike on Iran eases January 16, 2026 thegovernancepost.com Silver prices are rising for the fourth consecutive day on January 16. According to the India Bullion and Jewelers Association…
Latest News ₹44 lakh fine on Amazon, Flipkart and 6 other e-sellers:Govt cracks down on illegal walkie-talkie sales citing threat to national security January 16, 2026 thegovernancepost.com The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed penalties totaling ₹44 lakh on eight e-commerce companies, including Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho,…
Latest News Indian markets rise after Trump posts positively about Gaza, Iran:Sensex settles higher at 83,570 points; crude oil prices ease January 16, 2026 thegovernancepost.com There was bullishness in the stock market on Friday, January 16, 2026. Sensex closed at 83,570.35 points up 0.23%. Nifty…
