Senior citizens can now secure fixed deposit rates as high as 8.05% for a five-year term with select small finance banks. While these attra...

The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion financing package for India, aimed at accelerating structural reforms and stimulating private se...

Sebi approved a series of reforms to improve market efficiency and investor protection. Key changes include the return of exchange-based bu...

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

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

Tamil Nadu's excise duty collections significantly lag behind Karnataka and Maharashtra, showing the lowest absolute collection and slowest...

India's economy is experiencing a slowdown. High growth and low inflation mask underlying issues of weak demand and poor productivity. This...

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...

Arbitrage mutual funds offer attractive after-tax returns for investments held over a year, taxed at 12.5% like equity funds. These funds e...

Fuel prices held steady on June 16, 2026, providing relief after recent hikes. Global oil prices saw a rebound due to supply concerns and g...

Sebi is set to overhaul buyback rules, potentially reintroducing stock exchange routes and easing merchant banker requirements. Mutual fund...

As 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...

Taiwan has opened a new website for Chinese citizens to share intelligence. The platform encourages those who value democracy to report on ...

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...

The New Delhi Municipal Council announced a 10 percent property tax rebate for the financial year 2026-27. Property owners can avail this c...

A more balanced and predictable approach can help safeguard revenue, reduce disputes, enhance taxpayer confidence, and create a more effici...

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