Finance

With the demonetisation drive in full swing, many people are beginning to realise the importance of having a PAN card. Read on to find out more about this increasingly important identification document, and how to go about getting one if you don’t have it already.

While countless dairy cooperatives across India are facing problems after demonetisation, Chennai-based Hatsun Agro's 3.1 lakh farmers have received their due payments against milk supplies on time through bank transfers.

During his reign, Muhammad Bin Tughlaq demonetised gold and silver coins and replaced them with copper and brass ones! Here is the fascinating story of how this unique currency change took place in 14th century India.

In a televised address to the nation, PM Modi announced that Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 will no longer be valid from today. Here's how this momentous move will impact you and what you can do about it in the coming days.

A cashless future is here with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) giving the green light for the United Payments Interface (UPI) to go live. This platform will allow people to make everyday payments by transferring money using mobile banking apps.

Chetna Gala Sinha is the founder of Mann Deshi Bank, a rural financial institution run by women, for women. Sinha is working towards women empowerment by ensuring financial independence of rural women

On Wednesday, the political parties of India showed rare unanimity in the Rajya Sabha to pass the long-awaited Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill. Here's how this tax reform can change India's fortunes forever.

The history of Indian currency not only spans centuries but also boasts quite a fascinating past. Read on for a brief glimpse of India’s – and your wallet’s – financial history.

All you need to know about the things you can do after you get your first salary, so your savings grow with you.

Top five investment lessons from Rajnikanth – the man who knows it all, including what came first – the egg or the chicken.