Investing for your child's future through PPF? Here's what every parent should know before opening a PPF accountParents can open a Public Provident Fund (PPF) account for their minor children to secure their future, benefiting from compounding over th...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Filing ITR? Here's what AIS and Form 26AS tell the income tax department about youAs taxpayers gear up for ITR filing in AY 2026-27, understanding the consolidated Form 168 (formerly AIS and Form 26AS) is crucial. This un...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
No sudden shelter from storms: What protected India's oil supply during Hormuz crisisIndia successfully navigated the Hormuz Strait closure, avoiding fuel shortages despite initial fears. This resilience wasn't due to last-m...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Delhi EV Policy 2026: New measures get Cabinet nod, govt to invest Rs 15,000 crore to boost green mobility; here's all you should knowDelhi EV Policy 2026: Delhi's Cabinet has greenlit an electric vehicle policy, set to launch by July 1, with a substantial Rs 15,000 crore ...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Working abroad? You may pay zero tax on selling Indian shares if you meet this conditionIndians working abroad can now potentially avoid paying tax on selling Indian shares. The key is to have purchased these shares using conve...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
NRI Talk| For a Rs 50 crore NRI portfolio, structure matters as much as stock selection: Tarun BiraniNRIs view India with cautious optimism, recognizing its long-term growth potential despite recent market flatness and rupee depreciation. D...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Foreign investments in your portfolio? Follow this ITR checklist to avoid tax scrutinyResident and Ordinarily Resident (ROR) taxpayers with foreign assets or income must carefully disclose overseas investments, dividends and ...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Trump clean energy tax credit cutoff drives project rush as prices set to soarThe phaseout of the 20-year-old subsidies, accelerated under President Donald Trump's 2025 tax law, could drive contract prices for wind ...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
Assam State Budget 2026-27: FINER suggests higher devolution share and tax net wideningAhead of Assam's 2026-27 State Budget, industry body FINER urges higher central fund devolution and tax net expansion. They praise the Prof...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Will the ITR filing deadline for AY 2026-27 be extended? Here's what taxpayers need to knowTaxpayers can breathe easy as the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline for AY 2026-27 is unlikely to be extended. Unlike last year's tec...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Senior citizens can now earn up to 7.95% FD interest at Bandhan Bank as lender hikes fixed deposit rateSenior citizen FD interest rates: Bandhan Bank has boosted fixed deposit interest rates, offering senior citizens a compelling up to 7.95% ...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
No Form 16? Here's how salaried taxpayers can file ITR using AIS and Form 26AS for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals awaiting Form 16 for ITR filing can still proceed without it. Employers must issue this TDS certificate by June 15th. ...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Do taxpayers need to file two ITRs for FY 25-26 income? I-T Department explainsAY 26-27 and TY 26-27: Confusion surrounding the new Income Tax Act, 2025, and its transition from Assessment Year (AY) to Tax Year (TY) is...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Filing ITR? Don’t ignore the ‘nature of employment’ field; it can affect NPS & retirement tax benefitsThe "Nature of Employment" field in the ITR is more than a routine disclosure. An incorrect selection can affect certain tax benefits, incl...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Have a US 401(k)? Indians must report withdrawals and maturity details in ITR schedules FSI and FAIndian taxpayers with US 401(k) accounts must now report withdrawals and maturity details in ITR schedules FSI and FA. Failure to disclose ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
ITR filing AY 2026-27: 8 costly mistakes taxpayers should avoid this tax return filing seasonThe I-T Department’s growing scrutiny, using AI and data analytics tools, leaves little room for omissions and errors, making accurate tax ...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
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