Category : Banking


FAST-DS Scheme: ₹1 Lakh Penalty for Foreign ESOPs

Budget 2026 introduces a one-time disclosure scheme for foreign assets. Taxpayers with undisclosed ESOPs can settle with a ₹1 lakh penalty under Category B, avoiding harsher penalties under the Black Money Act.

Gold Bull Run Intact Despite Steep Price Pullback

Gold prices plunged nearly 10% in a historic sell-off, but analysts remain bullish, forecasting new record highs above $6,200/oz later this year as the Federal Reserve's expected rate cuts support the metal.

STT Hike Won't Curb Speculation: Zerodha Founder

Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath states that the proposed hike in Securities Transaction Tax is unlikely to reduce market speculation, emphasizing the need for broader regulatory measures to ensure stability in India's financial markets.

Silver Drops 36% from Record High, Gold Falls

Silver prices have fallen for three consecutive days, dropping to Rs 2.6 lakh/kg, while gold declined to Rs 1.52 lakh/10g. The precious metal has lost nearly 36% from its all-time high recorded in late January.

Gold, Silver Prices Swing Wildly on MCX Amid Global Volatility

Gold and silver prices on MCX witnessed dramatic intraday swings on Monday, with gold recovering all losses and silver erasing most declines. Analysts cite Fed policy expectations, CME margin hikes, and Chinese speculation as key drivers behind the volati

Oracle Stock Dips 3% After $50B Fundraising News

Oracle shares dropped approximately 3% after announcing plans to raise up to $50 billion through debt and equity sales to expand cloud infrastructure for major AI clients like Nvidia and OpenAI.

LIC FPO Planned for Next Fiscal Year

The Indian government is considering a follow-on public offering for LIC in the next financial year to meet minimum public shareholding norms, with DIPAM evaluating the roadmap.

UCO Bank 2026 Recruitment: 173 Officer Posts

UCO Bank announces 2026 recruitment drive with 173 officer vacancies across specialist and generalist roles. Apply online by February 2, 2026, with salaries under 7th CPC pay scales.

Gold Prices Crash 6% on MCX, Hit Lower Circuit Limit

Gold prices tumbled sharply on Monday, extending losses for the third straight day on MCX. The yellow metal fell by 6%, losing nearly Rs 9,700 per 10 grams, while silver futures also declined significantly.

STT Hike to Shift Futures Traders to Options

Budget 2026's STT increase makes futures trading significantly costlier than options, prompting traders to shift strategies to maintain profitability in derivatives markets.

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