BUSINESS
Forgot to disclose foreign income? You have 6-month window to avoid black money act penalties
The six-month FAST-DS 2026 window is meant for Indian residents who failed to disclose foreign income or assets in earlier ITRs and wish to regularise their position before enforcement begins
BUSINESS
Why Indian investors are increasingly buying property in Dubai
Dubai continues to draw Indian real estate investors on the back of its robust and diversified economy, tax-free investments, attractive rental yields, world-class infrastructure further add to its appeal
BUSINESS
Sold agricultural land and bought new one in wife’s name: Know why ITAT denied capital gains exemption
To claim exemption from capital gains tax under Section 54B of the Income tax Act, 1961, the new agricultural land must be purchased in the name of the same Assessee who has sold the original land
BUSINESS
How buyback taxation has changed post-Budget 2026. Can it lead to paying more taxes?
One of the significant tax changes in recent years has been how share buybacks are taxed in India.
BUSINESS
How gold and silver are taxed post-Budget 2026
With Budget 2026 tightening the tax treatment of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs), investors now need to reassess their gold strategies more carefully while selling gold
BUSINESS
From study abroad to creator careers: what Gen Z’s money equation looks like after Budget 2026
From cheaper overseas education remittances to creator and sports careers, Budget 2026 improves cash flow and income opportunities for Gen Z
BUSINESS
Budget 2026| Tax exemption, deduction and rebate: What they mean and how they reduce your tax
Exemptions, deductions and rebates may sound similar, but they work at different stages of tax calculation and directly influence how much tax a taxpayer finally pays
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: Taxpayers can now update their returns even after reassessment proceedings; Check additional tax to be levied
Taxpayers will be allowed to update returns even after reassessment begins by paying an extra 10% tax. The assessing officer will rely only on this revised return for further proceedings.
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: Capital gains tax rules explained to avoid filing-time surprises
From LTCG vs STCG to indexation and loss set-off, here’s a simple guide to how capital gains are taxed across assets
BUSINESS
How your capital gains will be taxed after Budget 2026
SGBs bought from the secondary market will not qualify for capital gains exemption
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: Standard deduction remains same for FY 27
Standard deduction remains same for Salaried taxpayers and pensioners
BUSINESS
Union Budget 2026: Section 80C investment limit remains same for year
Section 80C is among the most widely used tax-saving provisions, covering contributions and payments such as PF deposits, life insurance premiums, ELSS, PPF, NSC children’s tuition fees and principal repayment on home loans
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: FM announces New Tax Act to come into effect from April 1
Budget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharama announced that the new Income Tax Act, notified in July 2025, will take effect from April 1, 2026
BUSINESS
How Budget 2026 could influence silver demand
One of the most direct ways the Budget could influence silver prices and demand is through import duty adjustments
BUSINESS
Union Budget 2026: Equity investors expect relief on STT
Any relief in Securities Transactions Tax (STT) would be a welcome step for retail investors and a positive move towards making markets more accessible
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: Time to reboot tax breaks for long-term savings and retirement security
With Section 80C limits frozen and inflation rising, tax professionals want Budget 2026 to separate retirement savings from short-term tax planning
BUSINESS
Looking to book an FD? Check which banks are offering the highest rates in January
Small finance banks are offering FD rates of up to 8 percent, while private lenders top out at around 7.2 percent. PSU banks offer up to 6.7 percent, and foreign banks up to 7 percent on select tenures
BUSINESS
Lower TDS, faster refunds: What taxpayers want in the new tax system
Beyond rate cuts, Budget 2026 expectations centre on administrative ease, reduced TDS burdens
BUSINESS
What happens when you lose your bank locker key: Know the process to open it and costs involved
Upon loss of the key, the locker-hirer is obliged to immediately inform the bank, whereupon the bank is entitled to follow a prescribed ‘break-open’ procedure strictly in accordance with its standard operating protocol.
BUSINESS
What middle-class taxpayers want from Budget 2026?
Middle-class taxpayers want targeted income tax relief, primarily under the new regime, to boost disposable income amid rising living costs
PERSONAL-FINANCE
PF withdrawal rules: know how and when you can take money out
In the event of unemployment, members can withdraw up to 75 percent of their PF balance right away, while the remaining 25 percent becomes accessible after one year.
BUSINESS
Selling gold or silver? Here is how it is taxed
Gold and silver are not a single asset for tax purposes, its tax impact depends on the form, holding period, and exit timing, and a small mistake in timing can significantly increase your tax burden
BUSINESS
Denied free water and forced to buy a Rs 40 bottle, a diner sues a restaurant and wins Rs 3,000 compensation and refund
Restaurants are free to sell bottled water as an optional product; they cannot refuse free drinking water to force such sales.
BUSINESS
Compassionate appointment meant for immediate relief, not delayed claims: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The court held that compassionate appointment is not a right, but a limited exception meant only to deal with an immediate financial crisis after the death of a government employee while in service.
