Stock traders' alert: When income tax audit becomes mandatory for AY 2026-27Stock market traders, especially those involved in intraday and F&O trading without a registered business, need to understand tax audit rul...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Keeping Rs 15 lakh in a savings account could quietly cost you lakhs, warns CA. Here's what you can do instead to double itChartered accountant Nitin Kaushik warns that keeping large sums in savings accounts, despite seeming safe, is a "slow financial suicide." ...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
Working abroad? You may pay zero tax on selling Indian shares if you meet this conditionIndians working abroad can now potentially avoid paying tax on selling Indian shares. The key is to have purchased these shares using conve...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Foreign investments in your portfolio? Follow this ITR checklist to avoid tax scrutinyResident and Ordinarily Resident (ROR) taxpayers with foreign assets or income must carefully disclose overseas investments, dividends and ...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
ITR filing 2026: Foreign income and overseas assets? Avoid these 7 costly disclosure mistakesReturning Indians face new tax filing complexities. Foreign retirement accounts now necessitate the more detailed ITR-2, moving away from t...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | AI and semiconductors remain the best global investment themes today: Niteen DongareAs Indian investors increasingly diversify globally, AI and semiconductors remain the most compelling long-term investment themes, accordin...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM 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
ITAT: Accrued interest component on non-convertible debentures sales is taxable as interest incomeThe ITAT has held that the accrued interest component embedded in sale proceeds from non-convertible debentures cannot automatically be tre...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Korea's AI crackdown may trigger healthy correction, India could benefit: Rahul ChadhaSouth Korean regulatory actions are prompting a reassessment of AI semiconductor valuations, though experts see this as a healthy correctio...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Income Tax AY 2026-27: Even if your salary income is below Rs 12.75 lakh, you still need to pay tax for these incomesIncome Tax AY 2026-27: Salaried individuals earning up to Rs 12.75 lakh annually may enjoy zero tax liability due to enhanced Section 87A r...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Can me and my wife claim LTCG tax exemption on gains from residential property sold in 2025?ET Wealth Reader's Query: In 2025, I sold a residential property, which was purchased in 2008 in the joint names of my wife and I. However,...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
US Stocks: GIFT City or traditional broker? Before you start overseas investing, know which route saves you more in taxes, costs, and hassleIndians now have easier access to global markets through direct overseas investing or GIFT City. Direct investing offers wider choices and ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.10 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
NSE IPO: Nithin Kamath explains why India has few businesses like this ‘cash generating machine’In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Kamath described NSE as a "cash generation and distribution machine", noting that the exchange earned mor...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
NRE vs NRO income tax rules: How these NRIs, OCIs can save up to Rs 20,500 on $10,000 FD investmentNRIs can significantly reduce tax on NRE deposits in India, as this income is tax-exempt. While NRO account interest is taxable in India, N...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
NFO Alert: Zerodha Fund House launches 2 target-date Life Cycle fundsZerodha Fund House has launched India’s first target-date Life Cycle Fund series, offering two schemes: 2036 and 2041 maturities. The NFO i...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Foreign investors may bet big on Indian stocks after regulatory clarity emergesIndia has opened its stock markets to direct investment by foreign individuals, aiming to broaden capital sources beyond FPIs. While a long...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.29 AM IST