NRE vs NRO: One account can make your interest tax-free, the other can attract over 30% TDSNRIs and OCIs can use NRE accounts for overseas income and NRO accounts for India-sourced income, but tax treatment differs sharply. NRE in...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contribu...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
₹50 lakh to ₹1.4 crore: How extending your PPF can add lakhs to your corpus and who should do itPPF maturity presents a choice: withdraw or extend for continued tax-free compounding. While government backing and tax benefits remain att...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Maximum 39% marginal rate of income tax applicable for these individuals in Tax Year 2026-2027Individuals and certain entities will face a maximum 39% income tax rate under the new tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027. This Maximum Marg...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Why investors are ready to play in global equity leagueIndian investors are increasingly looking overseas as global markets outperform domestic equities, driven by themes like AI. While internat...
29 May, 2026, 05.48 AM IST
Parliamentary panel expresses concern over investments in cryptocurrenciesA parliamentary panel has expressed alarm over thousands of crores invested in virtual digital assets. The committee is studying global app...
20 May, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
India rolls out new gold math with import duty hike. Who will foot the bill?India has sharply raised import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb demand, protect the rupee and preserve foreign-exchange re...
13 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Wipro is buying back shares at Rs 250. What your tax bill looks like depends on this factorWipro's share buy-back offers Rs 250 per share, a premium over market price. New tax rules effective April 1, 2026, treat buy-back proceeds...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Coal India Q4 Results: Profit rises 12% to Rs 10,908 crore; co declares Rs 5.25 dividendCoal India reported a 12% rise in Q4 profit driven by better realizations and higher income, despite cost pressures. Margins improved, thou...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Meal vouchers at Rs 200 per meal: Who gets income tax benefit and how the ‘working hours’ rule appliesThe increase in the tax-exempt limit for employer-provided meals to ₹200 per meal under Rule 15 of the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 marks a signi...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
How your business structure affects taxesRelevant business structure attracts a certain tax liability and it is important to consider the tax implications before finalizing the for...
07 Sep, 2019, 11.47 AM IST
How much tax can you save via tax saving investments, expenditures?The amount of tax you can save via tax-saving investments and expenditures depends on the tax bracket you fall in after claiming all the de...
04 Jun, 2019, 03.49 PM IST
Budget 2018 hikes cess on income tax to 4 per cent from 3 per cent: Here's how much more you will payAs per the current income tax slabs, taxation of income of resident individuals below 60 years is as follows: Income up to Rs 2.5 lakh is e...
19 Dec, 2018, 11.05 AM IST
Budget 2018: Extra 1 per cent cess to hit top 1 per cent taxpayersThe additional 1% education cess on tax proposed in the budget will push up the overall tax of the top 1% of Indian taxpayers.
02 Feb, 2018, 11.05 AM IST
Government expects to raise Rs 2,82,212 crore from cess in 2017-18"The estimated revenue likely to be generated through cess and surcharge in the financial year 2017-18 is Rs 2,82,211.98 crore," FM Arun Ja...
17 Mar, 2017, 06.14 PM IST
Budget 2016: Surcharge rate increased from 12% to 15% on income of Rs 1 crore or moreFinance minister has increased the surcharge on income tax levied on individuals earning income of Rs 1 crore or more from 12% at present t...
29 Feb, 2016, 01.04 PM IST