Beast Industries Buys Step Fintech to Teach Youth Money Skills

YouTube star MrBeast's company Beast Industries has acquired Step, a fintech firm focused on money management for young people. The deal aims to leverage MrBeast's massive audience to provide accessible financial education tools to millions of users.

Fed Nominee Warsh Expected to Shrink Balance Sheet Gradually

Citigroup strategists predict Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh will adopt a cautious, gradual approach to quantitative tightening to avoid money market volatility, focusing on Treasury bill purchases and portfolio maturity adjustments.

Chouhan: India-US Trade Deal Safeguards Farmers

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that the India-US trade agreement prioritizes national interest and protects farmers by excluding sensitive agricultural items from tariff concessions.

FJCCI Urges Jharkhand to Form Mahua Board for Rural Growth

The Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries has urged the state government to establish a mahua board to organize markets, boost production, and create jobs in rural areas, with the minister agreeing in principle.

New I-T Rules: PAN Limit Up, Meal Allowance Hiked

The draft Income-tax Rules 2026 propose raising the PAN threshold for bank deposits to ₹2 lakh and increasing tax-exempt meal limits. Rules aim to simplify filing and reflect current economic realities.

Railway Ministry Expedites 7 High-Speed Rail Corridors

The Indian Railway Ministry is fast-tracking the implementation of seven new high-speed rail corridors, with plans for system standardization, dedicated project teams, and pre-construction activities to boost connectivity and efficiency.

India-US Trade Deal: Auto Quotas, Alcohol Tariffs, Export Gains

India will grant quota-based duty concessions in automobiles and offer market access to alcoholic beverages under tariff reduction in the trade pact with the US. The agreement cuts tariffs on $30.94 billion of Indian exports from 50% to 18%, with $1.36 bi

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