Govt opens tax disclosure window for foreign assets, incomeThe government has opened a limited window for taxpayers to disclose specified foreign assets and income. Two routes offer eligibility thre...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
India cuts windfall tax on exports of petrol, diesel, aviation fuelIndia has reduced windfall taxes on petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel exports. The duty on diesel exports is now 24 rupees per litre, while...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
SRA targets over 5 lakh rehabilitation homes by 2030, plans 19 cluster redevelopmentsThe SRA has set an ambitious goal to construct over 500,000 homes by the end of 2030. To facilitate this, annual targets will hasten slum r...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
Sebi broadens scope of online bond platforms, permits IFSCA-regulated products and tax-saving bondsSEBI has expanded the scope for Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs), allowing them to offer IFSCA-regulated products and specific tax-sa...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Can NRIs invest in National Savings Certificate (NSC) and avail tax benefits?The National Saving Certificate (NSC) is one of the popular small savings schemes among Indians investors with a low-risk appetite as the s...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
Debt grows slower than GDP, CAG says; revenue lapses persistGovernment debt servicing remains positive, with loan accumulation below GDP expansion. However, irregularities worth ₹603 crore were found...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.31 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
India’s EV charger network crosses 67,600 as FAME-II supports 16.7 lakh vehiclesIndia has installed over 67,000 electric vehicle chargers nationwide. The FAME India Phase-II scheme supported 16.72 lakh electric vehicle ...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM 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
India's net direct tax collections jump 23% to Rs 8.11 lakh crore, non-corporate taxes lead gainsIndia's net direct tax collections surged 23.09 percent to ₹8.11 lakh crore as of August 10. Non-corporate tax collections rose significant...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
India's net direct tax collection rises 23% to Rs 8.11 lakh crore as of August 10India's net direct tax collections grew 23.09 percent year-on-year to Rs 8.11 lakh crore. Gross direct tax collections increased 19.75 perc...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
How should my NRI children disclose gifts received from relatives in ITR-2?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My two NRI children are unable to find a field in ITR-2 to disclose gifts received from relatives. The Income Tax...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Best tax saving mutual funds or ELSS to invest in August 2026Tax -saving mutual funds or Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSSs) helps you to save income tax under Section 80C of the IT Act. You can inv...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
The Wealth Company launches GIFT City Fund to offer overseas investors India mutual fund exposureThe Wealth Company has launched an open-ended Category III AIF in GIFT City, offering eligible non-resident investors, including NRIs, a US...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Can NRIs open Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana account offering 8.2% interest rate?Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana provides a favorable tax regime for parents budgeting for their daughters. Only resident Indian girls aged below t...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
RBI's FCNR(B) scheme attracts $41 billion, Jefferies says inflows may double to $80-100 billionThe Reserve Bank of India's deposit scheme has attracted significant foreign currency inflows. This scheme is expected to mobilize up to on...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
China faces backlash over arrest of activist in Tibet for Dalai Lama photoChinese authorities arrested activist Zhang Yi in Tibet on July 28. He faces charges of inciting separatism after displaying a Dalai Lama p...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST