When Mr Balasubramanian Venkatachalaperumal from Jagadamal Street retired from ONGC in FY 2019-20, he got Rs 19.05 lakh as leave encashment...

Tokenised gold is emerging as a new investment option in India. It uses blockchain to represent physical gold digitally. Investors can trad...

After posing in front of Versailles' golden doors, Trump enjoyed a private tour of the chateau's glittering interior. And in a surprise mov...

Tax-free income: Unlock tax savings with these eight income sources exempt from income tax in India. From agricultural earnings and provide...

Self-employed individuals and salaried employees not receiving House Rent Allowance (HRA) can claim tax benefits for rent paid under Sectio...

The Supreme Court has declined to hear a petition questioning the income tax exemption for Scheduled Tribes in certain north-eastern states...

Foreign funds are pouring into India's government bond market at a record pace this month, driven by tax exemptions on interest and capital...

India faces economic vulnerabilities from external crises. Five reforms are proposed to build resilience. These include reducing gold and c...

Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contribu...

India's insatiable thirst for gold remains resilient even in the face of increased import duties. Prior to the tax increase, there was a no...

Individuals earning below basic exemption limits (Rs 2.5 lakh old, Rs 4 lakh new regime) generally don't need to file ITR. However, mandato...

ET Wealth Reader's Query: I contributed to EPF until 2021 while working at an MNC. Since moving to a startup in 2022 that doesn’t offer PF,...

A 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...

Assam's government has decided to stop issuing Aadhaar cards to individuals over 18 years old. This measure aims to prevent illegal immigra...

Small savings schemes, popular for conservative investors, will retain their interest rates for the April-June 2026 quarter, offering retur...

India's income tax administration has become increasingly data-driven, with information from TDS/TCS reporting, SFT filings and other sourc...

India will consider extending import tax exemptions on petrochemicals ⁠used ⁠for making plastics and pharmaceutical goods beyond June 30 to...