Sensex down over 10,800 points in 2026. Should mutual fund investors stay invested, increase SIPs or wait for clarity?The BSE Sensex has experienced a notable drop, raising concerns among investors. Financial analysts recommend avoiding attempts to time the...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Billionaires abound in California. Why not tax their wealth?No state may be a more natural fit for a tax on billionaires than California. The state leans left politically, needs funds for healthcare ...
20 Sep, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
€70k salary, €1.5k rent, 40% tax: Bengaluru techie who lived in Germany for 6 years gives reality check on moving abroad. ‘Think twice’.A Bengaluru-based tech professional opened up about his six-year stint in Germany, highlighting how taxes and everyday expenses affected hi...
20 Sep, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Karnataka HC dismisses Genpact's plea against ED seizure of Gurugram officeThe ED alleges that the resulting entity repaid about Rs 7,800 crore, including principal and interest, to Genpact Luxembourg between 2018 ...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Draft note favours rupee payments for SEZ services provided domesticallyThe current provision under Section 2(z) of the Act mandates that proceeds from SEZ-to-DTA supplies of services must be realised in foreign...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
UPI MDR could cost 47.2 bps with GST for merchantsThe new framework introduces a 0.4% MDR on person-to-merchant UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, capped at Rs 300 on transactions of Rs 75,00...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling hiked to Rs 25,000: How much employees gain and what it costs the governmentIn a significant move, the government has lifted the provident fund wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 monthly, bringing over 51 lakh new employees ...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
AI, tech to scan cargo without disrupting trade: CBIC ChairmanThe shift is aimed at moving customs enforcement from physical inspection towards intelligence-led, technology-driven risk assessment, he s...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
FinMin allays fears of increase in cash transactions post UPI MDR levy: SourcesThe Finance Ministry anticipates no rise in cash transactions following the UPI MDR implementation. Only a small percentage of total UPI vo...
17 Sep, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
UPI MDR may attract 18% GST; eligible merchants can claim input tax creditEffective October 15, UPI payments to merchants (P2M) above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4% merchant discount rate with an overall cap of Rs 3...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
UPI MDR above Rs 2,000 to attract 18% GST, merchants can claim input tax creditUPI payments to merchants above two thousand rupees will attract a zero point four percent merchant discount rate. Merchants will pay eight...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
UPI fee: Why govt is putting a price on big merchant paymentsThe National Payments Corporation of India, which operates the UPI network, said the revenue will support investment in infrastructure resi...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
No more tax wishlists? FM Sitharaman asks experts to make the case for what should goFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged tax professionals and industry bodies to move beyond demands for exemptions and rate cuts, asking...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Best arbitrage mutual funds to invest in September 2026Arbitrage funds are taxed like equity mutual funds. This means they qualify for long term capital gains tax of 12.5% if investments are hel...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
ICICI Prudential MF, Kotak MF top buyers in SS Retail's Rs 146 crore anchor round before IPOSS Retail has secured Rs 146 crore from anchor investors before its upcoming IPO. Domestic mutual funds were the largest participants in th...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Should I take education loan or break my investments to pay Rs 21 lakh for my son’s MBBS degree?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am 48, planning to fund my son’s MBBS degree at a private medical college. The fee is about Rs 21 lakh a year f...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
IAMAI wants 5% GST dropped for app-based ridesApp-based mobility firms want GST exemption on their platforms. They argue the five percent tax applies unfairly to technology connectors. ...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.23 AM IST