Hybrid SIFs lure wealthy investors with tax edge and stronger returnsAffluent investors are increasingly turning to newly launched hybrid specialised investment funds (SIFs) for their tax efficiency and bette...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.52 AM IST
HDFC Mutual Fund buys additional 10 lakh shares of Global Health for Rs 130 croreHDFC Mutual Fund has secured an additional 10 lakh shares of Global Health, which is known for operating Medanta hospitals, from co-founder...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
West Bengal FY27 Budget: SBI report hints shift to investment-led growth and economic transformationWest Bengal's FY27 budget signals a strong pivot towards investment-led growth, emphasizing industrialization and long-term economic transf...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Income tax dept identifies up to 20,000 cases of individuals who used the ‘swapped provisions’ trick to reduce net tax liability; Know what to do now to fix thisThe Income Tax Department has flagged 15,000-20,000 cases of individuals using a 'swapped provisions' trick to unfairly reduce their tax li...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM 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
On ESOP value over US$ 60,000 US estate tax up to 40% can be levied after death of even a non-US resident; Here’s how to manage its impact on legal heirsIndian professionals holding US ESOPs and RSUs face a significant risk of up to 40% US estate tax on assets exceeding $60,000 after their d...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
AI won’t replace Infosys, will amplify it: Nandan Nilekani bets big on $1 bn AI surgeInfosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani expressed confidence in the company's AI-driven future, stating AI will amplify, not replace, businesses t...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.55 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
Rs 17.25 lakh income of an employee was added as taxable salary despite working in UK; ITAT Delhi gives him relief under India-UK DTAAThe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has ruled that even if a non-resident salaried individual has received any ‘per-diem’ paymen...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Kolkata woman made Rs 26 crore profit in stocks and paid zero tax: Here's how she did it legallyA Kolkata businesswoman, Saroj Goenka, legally saved ₹26 crore in taxes by reinvesting long-term capital gains from share sales into constr...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
What is DTAA? How to avoid double taxation on foreign income and claim tax credit in IndiaIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
ITR filing for FY 2025-26: Key changes in due dates, ITR forms, and F&O disclosure rules taxpayers must knowThe deadline for filing income tax returns for FY2025-26 has arrived, with new rules and forms in effect. Notably, ITR 3 and ITR 4 filings ...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Tenant wins tax relief on Rs 38.62 lakh sale of landlord’s property, received for surrendering tenancy rights; know why ITAT Mumbai ruled in his favourA Mumbai tenant received tax relief after selling a property he obtained for surrendering his tenancy rights. The Income Tax Appellate Trib...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
AI-generated ads should be exempt from EU transparency rules, retail association saysThe European Union AI Act, which enters into force on August 2, requires companies to clearly label where artificial intelligence has bee...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
TDS Challan correction for Income Tax Act, 2025 needs to be done using the old TRACES portal; Here’s how to do itTaxpayers must correct TDS challans for Tax Year 2026-27 on the old TRACES portal. This is crucial if the challan was mistakenly filed unde...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST