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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
Under the proposed changes, the exemption will apply only to investors who purchase the bond at its original issue price set by the RBI and hold it until maturity
According to estimates shared by Edelweiss Mutual Fund, the incremental increase in STT could lead to an annualised impact of around 0.32 percentage points on arbitrage fund returns.
In the past year, gold has risen about 92 percent and silver around 236 percent, driven by rising trade uncertainties, volatile markets, and rising industrial demand
Taxpayers who claim substantial tax-saving deductions, often summing up to several lakh rupees, generally find the old tax regime more beneficial, experts say.
Lower repo rate can lead to lower fixed deposit rates. Depositors can adopt strategies like laddering and consider alternatives to FDs for better returns on their investments.
Today's repo rate cut lowers home loan interest rates, reducing EMIs by Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000 for a Rs 50-lakh loan.
The rupee has hit an all-time low of 89.76 against the US dollar on December 1, impacting students planning to study abroad and people looking forward to international holidays
Under the new wage rules, companies must ensure that wages form at least 50% of CTC, which could pull various allowances including certain bonuses into the PF-eligible bucket.
The Supreme Court urged women, especially Hindu women, to draft wills to prevent disputes over self-acquired properties
With UK-based Marrowbone Lane Irish Whiskey offering investments to Indian investors, whiskey is no longer just a drink but a global asset too.
The Indian Market Terrorism Risk Insurance Pool (IMTRIP) was established in April 2002 by all non-life insurers in India after international reinsurers withdrew terrorism coverage following the 9/11 attacks.
Sovereign Gold Bonds offer tax-free gains and steady income, but investors must weigh premature exit for liquidity requirement, or hold till maturity for maximum benefits.
Eighth Central Pay Commission to revise salaries from 2026 for a 10-year period
Members can now apply for final PF settlement only after 12 months of leaving employment, compared to the earlier two-month window. Similarly, pension withdrawal will now be allowed after 36 months of unemployment.
Seventy-five percent of the amount can be withdrawn immediately after leaving the job, and the full amount can be withdrawn after being unemployed for one year
Members can now withdraw up to 75 percent of their EPF corpus while maintaining the mandatory minimum balance of 25% percent.
H-1B Visa Policy: Indian students face uncertainty due to a new $100,000 fee for fresh H-1B visa petitions, but experts advise strategic planning, skill-building, and exploring alternatives like Canada, the UK, and Australia.
Early tax filing has several advantages, as it allows the taxpayer to carry forward losses, avoid late fees and ensures that refunds, if any, are processed faster.
So far, 6.29 crore returns have been filed for AY 2025–26 (till September 13, 2025), against 7.28 crore returns filed in total for AY 2024–25. With ITR filings registering a steady growth the number could cross 7.8 crore this year
Your guide to decoding the GST exemption on life and health insurance policies
The cost of homeschooling can range from Rs 45,000 to Rs 2 lakh a year but beyond the finances, families must weigh its trade-offs — greater flexibility and innovative learning on one hand, and potential gaps in discipline, quality of education and social skills on the other
Moneycontrol’s Ask Wallet-wise initiative offers expert advice on matters related to personal finance and money-related queries
Tariff wars usually spark global uncertainty and that is when gold and silver shine. These metals act as safe‑haven assets, rising whenever equities turn volatile or geopolitical risk increases
The insurance premiums for Tesla’s Model Y variants can range from Rs 60,000 to Rs 1.25 lakh, depending on the insurer and coverage chosen.
