How to select the right ITR form based on your income for AY 2026-2027Choosing the right income tax return form for AY 2026-27 depends on income sources. Individuals can now report two house properties using I...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
ITR filing: Claimed capital gains exemption? The 3-year tax trap that may trigger income-tax noticesMany taxpayers wrongly believe that capital gains deposited in the Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS) become taxable only on withdrawal. T...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
How MTech alumnus’ gift turned into Rs 112 crore IPO jackpot for IIT MadrasA share gift from Indo-MIM founder and IIT Madras alumnus Krishna Chivukula is set to generate a Rs 112 crore windfall for the institute th...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
D-St set for a negative opening as GIFT Nifty signals weak startDomestic equities extended losses for a second consecutive session on Tuesday. Higher crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions pressured ...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
RBI plans unified code for foreign investment in equity instrumentsThe Reserve Bank of India proposed new rules for overseas fund flows. These draft norms will replace existing regulations governing foreign...
22 Jul, 2026, 05.58 AM IST
Psychology says people who always circulate the gifts received aren't ungrateful: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who always circulate the gifts received aren't always being rude or ungrateful. Studies suggest this habit can be li...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
D-St set for a negative opening as GIFT Nifty signals weak startEquity markets faced pressure as Nifty declined, while broader markets showed gains. Analysts expect sideways to mixed trading due to geopo...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
ITR filing: How Bitcoin, NFTs, airdrops, gifted crypto, and overseas wallets are taxed in India and how to report themIndia's virtual digital asset taxation remains among the world's toughest. Investors face a flat thirty percent tax on gains and one percen...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Income tax return: How to report capital gains correctly to avoid ITR filing mistakesAll disclosure of capital gains must be filed in Schedule CG. This schedule houses separate sections for different types of gains. For accu...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
D-St set for a negative opening as GIFT Nifty signals weak startDomestic equities ended the week on a strong note, with Nifty rising. Analysts expect a gradual uptrend next week, driven by strong Q1 earn...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
Psychology says people who always give expensive gifts aren’t trying to show off, they may just be being generousThe meaning of a gift often depends less on its price than on the thought, timing, and emotional significance behind it. An expensive prese...
18 Jul, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Explained: Why 11 international mutual funds halted fresh SIPs and how investors can still invest globallyFresh SIP options in international mutual funds have narrowed sharply, with only Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua FoF accepting new investments afte...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Cost Inflation Index: How it can help you file your income tax returnThe Income Tax Department has announced the Cost Inflation Index for the upcoming tax year. This index, set at 384, will adjust asset acqui...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Income tax on gifts: Received cash, property or shares? You may have to pay tax and report it in your ITR in these casesGifts from specified relatives are fully exempt from income tax. Non-relative gifts exceeding certain values become taxable under specific ...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
India Cost Inflation Index at 384 in FY27, up from 376 a year earlier, CBDT notifiesIndia's Central Board of Direct Taxes has set the Cost Inflation Index at 384 for the financial year 2026-27. This index is pivotal in gaug...
16 Jul, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Selling property in India? Here's how NRIs can avoid excess TDS: Trilegal's Himanshu SinhaNRIs face complex tax rules when selling Indian property, often leading to excess tax deductions. Obtaining a Lower TDS certificate can pre...
13 Jul, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Gifted a house to your spouse? You may still have to pay tax on the rental income: Know 7 key things before filing ITR for AY 2026-27Many taxpayers mistakenly believe that rental income from a house gifted to a spouse is taxable in the recipient spouse's hands. This artic...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.08 PM IST