NRE vs NRO FD TDS rules: Tax rate for NRIs, PAN rules, DTAA benefit and repatriation limitWhen it comes to Non-Resident External (NRE) and Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) fixed deposits, understanding their distinct tax implications ...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Stocks in news: Tata Steel, KPI Green Energy, NLC India, Poonawalla Fincorp and Cummins IndiaIndian equity benchmarks faced a decline as both the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex hit six-month lows. The Nifty 50 saw a drop of 64.05 points, o...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Groom gets Rs 10 lakh cash and gold jewellery from wedding guests. Now he has to keep record of these gifts. But why?A wedding gift of ₹10 lakh in cash sounds like a reason to celebrate, but one woman's post about her cousin's gift has sparked a very diffe...
29 Sep, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
My NRI status changed. Will interest earned on my NRE FDs be taxable in India?ET Wealth reader's query: I was an NRI until FY2024–25. After relocating to India, my residential status changed to ‘resident’ from FY2025–...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Deadlines for income tax audit and ITR filing extended for AY 2026-2027 to these datesThe Central Government has extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns for the Assessment Year 2026-27. Taxpayers subject to audit ...
28 Sep, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Buying property from an NRI? Know the new TDS, PAN, and Form 141 rules effective October 1Beginning 1 October 2026, resident Indian buyers will enjoy simplified compliance when purchasing property from non-resident sellers. They ...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Can you save tax by gifting money to your HUF? How Section 99 changes the tax equationMoney or property gifted by a member to an HUF may not be taxable in the HUF’s hands because of the “relative” exemption. But the tax conse...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
FD rate up to 8.3% for senior citizens investing for three years; know the list of banksFor senior citizens aged 60 and above, numerous banks are offering fixed deposit interest rates as high as 8.5%. Jana Small Finance Bank ha...
26 Sep, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Fruit seller deposited large amount of cash in bank, got income tax notice of unexplained income; won case in ITAT Bangalore for this reasonIn Bangalore, Mr. Ramachandrababu found himself facing an income tax notice over unexplained cash deposits in his bank account. However, hi...
26 Sep, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
My sister gifted me Rs 37 lakh from land sale. Will she have to pay income tax?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My sister and I received Rs 37 lakh each from the sale of agricultural land in our native place. She has gifted h...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Stock-picking vs funds: Why professional management can be better for retail investorsThe internet and AI have made financial information more accessible than ever. However, access to information is not the same as acting upo...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
- Income Tax Rules 2026 amended: CBDT revises Form 169, Form 171; extends these deadlines
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has rolled out significant amendments to income tax regulations for 2026, particularly affecting electron...
19 Sep, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Tax Audit Report deadline: Who needs to upload it by September 30, 2026The deadline for uploading tax audit reports is set for September 30, 2026, specifically targeting certain taxpayers. Chartered accountants...
18 Sep, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Rs 1 crore foreign asset limit under FAST-DS 2026: What taxpayers must know about undisclosed incomeFAST-DS 2026 prescribes detailed rules for valuing foreign assets, but how should undisclosed foreign income be computed for the ₹1-crore l...
18 Sep, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
ITR filed under old tax regime by mistake, income tax paid under new regime: How a lady won case in ITAT DelhiFiled ITR under the old tax regime but paid income tax under the new tax regime; ladywins case in ITAT Delhi after proving her accountant m...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
SC to hear Centre’s plea against HC ruling on income tax reassessmentThe Supreme Court will hear a government appeal on Friday. This appeal challenges a High Court judgment striking down Section 147A. This se...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Student gets Rs 18.34 lakh stipend from university and pays no income tax; gets notice from Income Tax Department; she wins the case in ITAT Delhi for this reasonStudent gets Rs 18.34 lakh stipend from university for PG studies and pays no tax; Tax dept sent notice; She wins case in ITAT Delhi; Know ...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.47 AM IST