PERSONAL-FINANCE
Widowed daughter-in-law can seek maintenance from father-in-law’s estate: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has made it clear that the liability to maintain a widowed daughter-in-law does not stop with the son alone but travels with every legal heir who inherits the father-in-law’s property
BUDGET
Budget 2026: Skilling, affordability, accountability top Gen Z wishlist
Gen Z also expects the budget offer support on mental health, climate and education
PERSONAL-FINANCE
Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank revise FD rates; know how much you can get
Effective January 15, Axis Bank offers a 7.20% interest rate to senior citizens for tenures ranging from 5 to 10 years.
PERSONAL-FINANCE
Bihar to launch doorstep property registration for senior citizens from April 1: How to apply
Applicants can submit their requests online, and the concerned department will complete the registration process within seven working days.
PERSONAL-FINANCE
What does Rs 580-crore Groww–State Street deal mean for investors
Groww will sell a 23 percent stake in its AMC to State Street Global Advisors. Post-transaction, the buyer will not hold more than 4.99% of the aggregate voting power in Groww AMC
BUDGET
Budget 2026: How joint ITR filing for married couples can reduce tax liability?
If implemented it will lead to reduced compliance burden, lower cost of tax filing, and significant savings in time and effort.
BUDGET
Budget 2026: Real estate waits for clear tax signals as buyer momentum weakens
With buyers delaying decisions amid capital gains uncertainty and rising GST costs, the real estate sector is looking to Budget 2026 for tax clarity, lower friction and faster infrastructure execution to revive housing demand.
PERSONAL-FINANCE
Home-loan growth shifts beyond metros, Tier-2, 3 cities drive volumes: Report
The findings indicate that housing demand growth is no longer concentrated within a few large metros or premium price segments
PERSONAL-FINANCE
From EMIs to keys: Completion of stalled Jaypee units offers hope to thousands of homebuyers
For other delayed projects in Noida and other parts of the country, buyers can draw confidence that resolution under the IBC is not merely theoretical but can deliver tangible possession and registration.
PERSONAL-FINANCE
Restaurant cannot charge above MRP for packaged water, rules Chandigarh consumer commission; diner awarded Rs 3,000 compensation
The State Commission held that restaurants have no authority to charge more than the printed MRP for sealed, pre-packaged commodities such as mineral water, irrespective of the venue of sale.
PERSONAL-FINANCE
Donald Trump’s proposes 10% credit card interest cap. Can India do the same?
In India, there is no statutory or regulatory cap on credit card interest rates. Credit card pricing is governed by the RBI’s regulatory framework
PERSONAL-FINANCE
PPF account after 15 years: Close, extend or withdraw? Know the rules
An individual can begin a PPF investment with as little as Rs 500 in a financial year. The total contribution in a year cannot exceed Rs 1.5 lakh
BUDGET
Union Budget 2026: Equity investors push for lower LTCG tax and STT
Equity investors seek predictability and lower friction as tax costs weigh on post-tax returns
PERSONAL-FINANCE
Income tax refund not credited? Here are the reasons and this is what you can do
For returns filed for FY25, the department has time till December 31, 2026 to process returns under Section 143(1) of the Income Tax Act
PERSONAL-FINANCE
Budget 2026: Tax relief on savings and FD interest back in focus as savers feel the pinch
Individual taxpayers, particularly senior citizens, are looking to the Union Budget 2026 for higher tax deductions as they face rising inflation and healthcare expenses.
PERSONAL-FINANCE
I-T notice under Section 133(6): Here's what employers should do
If an employee anticipates that their claims cannot be substantiated, they should consider filing an Updated Return (ITR-U) under Section 139(8A)
PERSONAL-FINANCE
Higher interest shocks taxpayers as Income Tax system flags 234B, 234C charges
For income not subject to TDS such as capital gains from shares or mutual funds taxpayers are required pay advance tax in instalments during the year. Delays can attract interest under Sections 234B and 234C.
PERSONAL-FINANCE
Old vs new tax regime: Which option should salaried employees choose while submitting investment proof?
Taxpayers who claim substantial tax-saving deductions, often summing up to several lakh rupees, generally find the old tax regime more beneficial, experts say.
PERSONAL-FINANCE
Switched jobs this year? Here's how to deal with multiple Form 16 while filing ITR
Verify that salary income and TDS from all employers appear correctly in Form 26AS and AIS, as employers calculate tax independently
PERSONAL-FINANCE
Maintenance must reflect earning reality, not assumptions: Allahabad High Court
Allahabad High Court reduced monthly maintenance after noting absence of evidence of steady earnings and the financial realities of early legal practice.
PERSONAL-FINANCE
LIC rolls out Jeevan Utsav Single Premium plan with lifelong income cover: Check details
LIC has also announced a limited-period revival scheme with late-fee concessions for lapsed individual policies.
PERSONAL-FINANCE
Which transactions are tracked by Income Tax Department and which aren't?
The key is to ensure that income is correctly disclosed and that high-value transactions are explainable and consistent with reported income.
PERSONAL-FINANCE
Disputes over sale deeds between business partners can be settled through arbitration: Kerala HC
The more evidence you have of the deed’s true purpose (for example, stating that it’s a security arrangement or conditional transfer), the easier it will be to resolve any dispute, whether in arbitration or court.
PERSONAL-FINANCE
New I-T Act comes into effect from April 1. Here's what you need to know
The new Act reduces complexity by cutting sections from 819 to 536 and chapters from 47 to 23. It applies to income earned from FY26 on
