Has Form 168 replaced Form 26AS for FY 25-26? Here's what taxpayers need to know for ITR filingForm 168: The Income Tax Department has unveiled Form 168, a comprehensive upgrade to the Annual Information Statement, effectively superse...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Retired employee claims tax exemption on Rs 19 lakh leave encashment; I-T dept issues notice and caps it at Rs 3 lakh; ITAT Chennai grants him full reliefWhen Mr Balasubramanian Venkatachalaperumal from Jagadamal Street retired from ONGC in FY 2019-20, he got Rs 19.05 lakh as leave encashment...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Agentic AI adoption drives stronger governance oversight, risk controlsIndia first: Firms prioritise domestic industry guidelines over global frameworks, remain confident on DPDP
18 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Paying rent but not receiving HRA? Here’s how non-salaried individuals can claim tax deductionSelf-employed individuals and salaried employees not receiving House Rent Allowance (HRA) can claim tax benefits for rent paid under Sectio...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
New Zealand finalises skilled migrant visa changes ahead of August rolloutNew Zealand is updating its skilled migrant and work-to-residence visa programs. New rules begin August 24, 2026. Wage thresholds are simpl...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Consumer groups oppose Trai plan to scrap advisory panel for telecom complaintsConsumer advocates are pushing back against the telecom regulator's plan to eliminate the advisory committee for complaint appeals. They ar...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contribu...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Tamil Nadu's excise revenue lags behind Karnataka, Maharashtra: GovtTamil Nadu's excise duty collections significantly lag behind Karnataka and Maharashtra, showing the lowest absolute collection and slowest...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
RIL AGM 2026 this week: Date, time, where to watch live and what to expectReliance Industries' 49th AGM on June 19 is expected to draw investor attention for updates on the much-awaited Jio IPO, Reliance Retail's ...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Decision-Day Guide: Warsh faces first big test as Fed ChairFormer Fed governor Kevin Warsh, if elevated to Federal Reserve Chair, faces his first major test amid heightened market sensitivity to US ...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Do you need to file ITR if you only incurred losses from equities or mutual funds? Check the detailsIndividuals earning below basic exemption limits (Rs 2.5 lakh old, Rs 4 lakh new regime) generally don't need to file ITR. However, mandato...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Best arbitrage mutual funds to invest in June 2026Arbitrage mutual funds offer attractive after-tax returns for investments held over a year, taxed at 12.5% like equity funds. These funds e...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Petrol, Diesel prices today (June 16, 2026): Fuel rates remain unchanged across major Indian citiesFuel prices held steady on June 16, 2026, providing relief after recent hikes. Global oil prices saw a rebound due to supply concerns and g...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Think property makes you rich? These 5 facts tell a different storyAs per a 2017 RBI report, a typical middle-class Indian family puts 70-80% of its net worth into realty. No asset class would be considered...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Bengaluru techie with Rs 18 lakh salary paying Rs 25,000 per month to wife as house rent to save tax, sparks debate onlineA Bengaluru IT employee's clever tax-saving plan is causing a stir online. He pays rent to his wife for a home she owns, aiming to reduce h...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
NDMC offers 10% rebate on property tax payments made by June 30The New Delhi Municipal Council announced a 10 percent property tax rebate for the financial year 2026-27. Property owners can avail this c...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
ITR filing 2026: 9 key checks every taxpayer must make for AY 2026–27India's income tax administration has become increasingly data-driven, with information from TDS/TCS reporting, SFT filings and other sourc...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.43 AM IST