Up to 7.25% senior citizen FD interest rate: What is the maturity amount on Rs 5 lakh in 5-year SBI, PNB, HDFC Bank & other FDs?For senior citizens seeking consistent returns, fixed deposits present an appealing option. Notably, Axis Bank currently leads the market w...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Corporate cover rates decline amid ample capacityInsurance rates for fire, cyber, professional indemnity and directors’ liability fell sharply in the June quarter as abundant capacity inte...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Income tax for senior citizens: No salary after retirement? These 7 incomes can still attract tax; know what is exemptRetirement is not synonymous with tax freedom. Your pensions, interest income, rental earnings, and capital gains may still incur taxes. It...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Presumptive taxation for professionals: The 50% rule remains-but what changes for deductions and losses under the new tax Act?The 50% presumptive taxation rule for professionals largely continues under the new Income-tax Act. However, Section 58(4) introduces a wid...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
FD interest rates up to 7.50% in August 2026: These 3 banks have revised FD rates; senior citizens can now get up to 8.05% rateFixed deposit interest rates: Union Bank of India, DCB Bank and Indian Bank have revised their fixed deposit (FD) interest rates. These rev...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Lower or nil TDS certificates to go fully online soon, rules being framedNew rules are being prepared for electronic applications for lower TDS certificates. Taxpayers can soon apply online for reduced or nil tax...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
6 reasons you may get income tax notice even after meeting July 31 ITR filing deadlineFiling your income tax returns punctually doesn't guarantee immunity from tax department notices. Often, discrepancies arise between report...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Can NRIs invest in RBI Floating Rate Savings Bonds offering 8.05% interest rate?Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are prohibited from making new investments in RBI floating rate savings bonds; however, those who are existing ...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Can you get income tax notice for making digital payments through UPI, NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS? Know when it can be triggeredDigital transactions like UPI and NEFT can trigger income tax notices. These notices arise when transactions do not match your declared inc...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
HC seeks govt reply on auto TDS refund pleaThe Delhi High Court has asked the government for its response on a plea. This plea seeks automatic tax deducted at source refunds for indi...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
RBI policy: Will high-interest rate cycle return for FD investors as RBI holds repo rate amid rising inflation?RBI MPC repo rate: The Reserve Bank of India maintained its repo rate at 5.25 percent today. Inflation is nearing the upper tolerance band,...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Building an emergency fund? Here's when a sweep-in FD beats a liquid fund & when it doesn'tSweep-in fixed deposits and liquid funds offer better returns than savings accounts. Sweep-in FDs provide immediate access for money needed...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
NRI selling property, shares or gold in India? Here's how you can manage your capital gains tax in a better waySelling Indian investments triggers capital gains tax for NRIs, with rules varying by asset type. Property sales offer significant tax redu...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.15 AM IST
FD rate up to 8.3% for senior citizens investing for three years; Know list of banksSelect banks offer senior citizens fixed deposit interest rates up to 8.3 percent. Jana Small Finance Bank provides this highest rate for a...
01 Aug, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
TDS deducted but you haven't filed your ITR yet? Here's what happens if you miss the July 31 deadlineFailing to file your income tax return by July 31, 2026, after TDS deduction has consequences. You will face interest charges and a late fi...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Senior citizen FD rates 2026: Use an FD calculator to maximise your retirement returnsSenior citizens can earn up to 7.75% p.a. on Bajaj Finance fixed deposits. An online calculator helps estimate maturity amounts for retirem...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
NRO FD interest rates: Earn up to 6.75%—SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB, ICICI Bank or Axis Bank, which offers the best rate for NRIs?Non-Resident Indians can park their Indian income in NRO fixed deposits. These deposits offer attractive interest rates, with some banks pr...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.45 AM IST