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
₹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
Mutual Fund PMS vs direct mutual funds: Why the smarter option may not be the more expensive oneIf you’re considering mutual fund portfolio management services (MF-PMS), ask three questions. First, can the manager show post-fee returns...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 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
PM Modi denies proposal to impose surcharge on foreign travelAddressing concerns about reports suggesting a new tax on international travel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was quick to clarify that such...
16 May, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
PM Modi dismisses media report on possible tax on foreign travel as ‘totally false’Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly refuted media reports suggesting a new tax on foreign travel. He stated there is absolutely no tr...
15 May, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
Gold import duty hike to hurt jewellery trade, spur grey market: GJCGold import duty hike: The Indian gems and jewellery sector anticipates difficulties following a significant increase in gold import duty t...
13 May, 2026, 10.46 AM 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
Delhi government to introduce smart cards, cess portal to benefit construction workersDelhi government is introducing chip-enabled smart cards for construction workers. This initiative will streamline registration and welfare...
23 Apr, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Are cess and surcharge funds truly reaching their intended purposes?Government revenue from cesses and surcharges is substantial. While intended for specific schemes, concerns persist about their actual usag...
12 Feb, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Centre expects Rs 5.91 lakh cr from cess and surcharge in FY26The Finance Ministry anticipates collecting ₹5.91 lakh crore from cess and surcharge in the current fiscal year, marking a 9.43% increase f...
30 Jul, 2025, 12.26 AM IST
Govt aims to collect Rs 4.18 lakh cr from cess, Rs 1.72 lakh cr from surcharge in FY26The central government anticipates increased revenue from cess and surcharges. The target is over Rs 4.18 lakh crore from cess and over Rs ...
29 Jul, 2025, 04.18 PM IST
Cess, surcharge collections rose 133% between FY'18 and FY'23Cess and surcharges are levied by the Central government for the purposes of the Union under Article 271 of the Constitution of India. The ...
07 Mar, 2023, 08.46 PM 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