Sales bookings of 28 major listed realty firms fall 21% to Rs 40,000 crore in Apr-Jun; Godrej tops chartA recent analysis revealed that leading Indian real estate firms experienced a twenty-one percent decline in sales bookings, primarily due ...
23 Aug, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Govt cannot force private landowners to execute sale deeds for acquisition of land: Allahabad HCThe Lucknow bench of the court said on Friday that land can be purchased through a sale deed only when the owner voluntarily agrees to sell...
23 Aug, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Employee got Rs 30 lakh salary after job switch, did not file ITR, Income Tax dept imposed Rs 3.74 lakh penalty; he fought and won the case in ITAT DelhiEmployee switched job and got Rs 30 lakh salary on which TDS was deducted, forgot to file ITR, Tax dept sent notice and imposed Rs 3.74 lak...
23 Aug, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
In their 60s, they found love. What they kept separate was their moneyOlder Indians are forming new relationships and seeking companionship in later life. These couples often prioritize financial independence ...
23 Aug, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
NRI selling Indian assets? US, UK, UAE, Canada, Australia or Singapore - how your country of residence could decide the income tax billWhen selling Indian assets, be cautious of the potential tax implications linked to your country of residence. Tax obligations can vary bas...
20 Aug, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
‘I bought 2 houses at 24, but my kids might never buy one’: Founder says people need to move beyond 9 to 5 for building wealth that can beat inflationEntrepreneur Riya Upreti has argued that rising property prices and uneven salary growth are making traditional wealth-building increasingl...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Should I make my foreign national son a co-owner of my properties for inheritance?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I’m a single parent and my only son is now a foreign national. I want to safeguard his interests and am wondering...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
At 86, a Pennsylvania farmer turned down more than $15 million from data-center developers and accepted $1.9 million instead, sending his land down a very different path: keeping the farm alive rather than turning it into a server campusAn 86-year-old farmer turned down a staggering $15 million for his Pennsylvania farms, choosing instead to accept $1.9 million via a conser...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
Man constructs a house before selling his old property and claims income tax exemption under Section 54; Income Tax Department sends notice; he wins case in ITAT DelhiConstructs house for Rs 47 lakh in Tilak Nagar, sells old property in Paschim Viharfor Rs 53 lakh, pays no tax, tax dept sent notice, man w...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Succession Planning: 8 key tax considerations you should take into accountSuccession planning involves connected legal and tax events, not just death. Income earned before death must be reported by the deceased's ...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
SBI's error in depositing TDS cost landlord Rs 2.7 lakh in TDS credit; Landlord fights in ITAT Agra and wins the caseSBI paid Rs 40.62 lakh rent to three landlords but erroneously reported entire TDS against one landlord's PAN, leading to tax dept denying ...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Sale deed vs gift deed vs Will: Why witnesses matter differently for eachDo you need witnesses for a registered sale deed? Know what determines the validity of a registered sale deed. Know what the law says
18 Aug, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
Inherited mother's land, converted it into business stock, and invested over Rs 5 crore in a new home; ITAT Surat grants Section 54F tax exemption relying on a 1983 CBDT circular; Know whySon inherited 50% of mother’s land and took it in his real estate business as business stock; brought an even larger plot for Rs 2 crore cl...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Ryanair co-founder’s 951-acre estate with 7-bed mansion, 268 horse stalls listed for $57.5 millionRyanair co-founder Tony Ryan's family is selling Castleton Farm for $57.5 million. This historic 951-acre estate in Kentucky dates back to ...
15 Aug, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Pirojsha Godrej: The fourth-generation scion taking the reins at century-old Godrej IndustriesPirojsha Godrej, the youngest of Adi Godrej’s three children, has taken a winding path from politics to property and now the Godrej Industr...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
NRI selling property in India: Should sale proceeds go to an NRE or NRO account? Know repatriation limits and RBI rulesAre you an NRI looking to sell your property in India after relocating abroad? It's essential to understand the process of repatriating you...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.00 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