REIT, InvIT investors can benefit if trust switches income tax regime: Know how maximum effective tax rate of 34.94% under old tax regime comes down to 28.60% under new tax regimeEffective tax rate of 34.94% under old and 28.60% under new tax regime; know how REIT, InvIT unitholders can benefit if trusts' switch tax ...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Harper Lee: 'You never really understand a person until you consider...'- Inspiring life lessons on empathy, perspective and understanding others by To Kill a Mockingbird novelistHarper Lee's quote emphasizes understanding another's viewpoint. It encourages empathy by considering their life experiences. Perspective m...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Supreme Court asks Centre to consider mechanism against cybercrime and digital harmsIn a recent directive, the Supreme Court urged the Centre to confront pressing issues related to cybercrime, particularly regarding online ...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Most UPI transactions to stay free: FM Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said UPI transactions will remain free for consumers, with most low-value payments also staying free. A...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Best tax saving mutual funds or ELSS to invest in August 2026Tax -saving mutual funds or Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSSs) helps you to save income tax under Section 80C of the IT Act. You can inv...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Will the 70-20-10 budgeting rule keep you stuck in the middle class? CA Nitin Kaushik shares his blunt wealth-building adviceCA Nitin Kaushik argues that blindly following the 70-20-10 budgeting rule could keep young Indians “stuck in the middle class.” He says hi...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
Sold property for Rs 94 lakh despite a stamp value of Rs 1.93 crore, received an income tax notice under Section 50C; ITAT Chennai grants relief for this reasonChennai man sold property for Rs 94 lakh despite Rs 1.93 crore stamp duty value; so tax dept sent notice u/s Section 50C to tax the differe...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Healthcare costs overtake job security, EMIs as top financial worry for corporate IndiaCorporate India's biggest financial concern is now rising healthcare costs, a new survey reveals. Unexpected medical expenses cause financi...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Financial freedom for women begins with knowledge, not incomeIncome and equal pay are only parts of the equation. True financial empowerment begins with knowledge, enabling women to make informed deci...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
FIRE isn't the finish line: Escape from 9-5 with early retirement is fine but finding purpose after financial freedom is crucialVamsi Ayyagari and Gajendra Sharma are among professionals who are leaving corporate jobs to follow their entrepreneurial dreams. They focu...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
AU$100,000 salary sounds like Rs 67 lakh in India, but an Indian in Australia explains the realityAn Indian man in Australia explained salary conversion differences to his family. His AU$100,000 annual income appears large when converted...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
6 reasons you may get income tax notice even after meeting July 31 ITR filing deadlineFiling your income tax returns punctually doesn't guarantee immunity from tax department notices. Often, discrepancies arise between report...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Shah Rukh Khan has been to many restaurants but only considers one to be a ‘temple’: ‘When I came here…’Vikas Khanna has become a true-blue sensation in the world of cuisine today. His restaurant, Bungalow, which is located in NYC, is one of t...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Earnings from unexercised ESOP buyback is LTCG, not pay perk: ITATThe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled that vested ESOPs are not taxable as salary until exercised. It held that gains from Flipkart's rep...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
REITs are not fixed income: Radhika Gupta explains why they belong in the equity bucketREITs are often mistaken for fixed-income products, but Radhika Gupta, MD & CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, explains why they belong to the e...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
'You will be Ambassadors of Bangladesh in India': HC Dinesh Trivedi tells ICCR scholarship recipientsIndian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi congratulated Bangladeshi students receiving ICCR scholarships. These scholars will pursue higher e...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Unexercised ESOP buyback gains taxable as LTCG, not salary income: ITATThe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal determined that employee stock options are not considered part of salary perks until they are exercised. ...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST