Taking a second loan for home loan repayment? Claim tax deduction on both under old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027Homeowners can now potentially claim tax deductions on interest paid for both their original home loan and a subsequent loan taken to repay...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Rs 1 crore apartment becoming Rs 1.8 crore while selling is an illusion?: CA explains the hidden math of real estate profitsA property expert reveals a common 'math illusion' surrounding real estate gains. Many investors overlook significant expenses like stamp d...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | As FD rates soften, AAA PSU and corporate bonds are gaining traction: BondScanner CEOAs fixed deposit rates dip, investors are turning to high-rated PSU and corporate bonds for better returns. Improved retail access and regu...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
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
FPIs pump record Rs 39,640 crore into Indian G-Secs in June so farOverseas investors have poured a record ₹39,640 crore into Indian government bonds this June, driven by tax exemptions and expanded access ...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.37 AM IST
Best German Proverb of the day: "The cheapest is always the most expensive." A life lesson on quality, value and long-term thinkingThe German proverb "Das Billige ist immer das Teuerste" ("The cheapest is always the most expensive") teaches that the lowest-priced option...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
US new single-family home sales post second straight monthly declineUS new home sales unexpectedly fell in May for the second straight month, hitting a seasonally adjusted annualised rate of 580,000 units, t...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
From Brazil to Southeast Asia: 5 exotic plants that make your home look luxuriousElevate your home's aesthetic without breaking the bank! Discover seven stunning plants from around the globe that bring an air of luxury t...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.59 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
Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Your father earned far less but built more wealth. Bengaluru CA explains how they turned their money into assetsMany high earners today struggle to build wealth, despite significantly higher incomes than previous generations. Chartered accountant Meen...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.05 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
Pakistan: Workers protest inflation, warn government of nationwide agitationProtesters in Lahore, including labour groups and transport workers, voiced anger over soaring inflation and utility costs, accusing the go...
20 Jun, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Income Rs 20 LPA, savings zero: 30-year-old techie says family responsibilities left him with no money, netizens weigh inA 30-year-old tech professional earning ₹20 lakh annually revealed on Reddit he has zero savings after funding a ₹14 lakh home renovation. ...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Rs 1 crore home today or Rs 1 crore portfolio later? 32-year-old weighs his financial options for long term wealth buildingA 32-year-old professional earning ₹2 lakh per month sparked a debate on Reddit after asking whether he should buy a ₹1 crore flat through ...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
'Many people thought I was crazy': Former Delhi Police Sub-Inspector quits secure govt job to become real estate agent in Australia, here's how can you become a realtor in OzA former Delhi Police Sub-Inspector, Nishant Tomar, left a secure government job in India to pursue a career as a real estate agent in Aust...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Property Astrology: Planning to Buy a Home? Here's What Your Birth Chart Says About Property OwnershipAstrology offers insights into property ownership, with the Fourth House representing home and security. Planetary influences like the Moon...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST