Have a US 401(k)? Indians must report withdrawals and maturity details in ITR schedules FSI and FAIndian taxpayers with US 401(k) accounts must now report withdrawals and maturity details in ITR schedules FSI and FA. Failure to disclose ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Sebi plans buyback via SEs again, easier MF borrowing rulesSebi is set to overhaul buyback rules, potentially reintroducing stock exchange routes and easing merchant banker requirements. Mutual fund...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.40 AM IST
IT needs selectivity, not blind bargain hunting; Energy, defence and healthcare offer better opportunities: Gurmeet ChadhaMarket expert Gurmeet Chadha advises investors to be selective in the IT sector, despite attractive valuations, focusing on stock-specific ...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
At Big 4 firms, AI is starting to reshape the tax professionMajor accounting firms in India are embracing artificial intelligence for tax services. AI is automating routine tasks, research, and draft...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Worked in the US, UK or Canada? Form 40 can help Indians defer income tax liability on foreign pension accountsIndian residents with foreign pension accounts like 401(k) from working in the US, UK, or Canada can now defer India tax liability. By fili...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
New NPS withdrawal plan: Retirement Income Scheme offers an orderly exit, but no return guaranteeThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced the Retirement Income Scheme (RIS) under NPS, allowing retiree...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Jane Street may take Singapore route to sort out India tax rowWith the Income Tax (I-T) department questioning the tax benefits it had claimed, the Wall Street firm is understood to be working on initi...
25 May, 2026, 05.51 AM IST
“AI Is not a fortune teller”: Rahul Ghose on the limits of algorithmic investingSynopsis - With AI increasingly entering the investing space, Rahul Ghose discusses how platforms like Hedged.in are using technology to im...
13 May, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
India explores steps to mobilise dollar inflows as rupee slides, sources sayIndia's central bank is actively seeking methods to attract dollar inflows. This move aims to bolster foreign exchange reserves and stabili...
04 May, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Warren Buffett: Why ‘risk’ doesn't mean what Wall Street says it meansIn a letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett declared war on one of finance's most sacred concepts: Beta. The academics had it backwards, he...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Karnataka plans excise policy that aims to cut alcoholic beverages consumption by 8-9% over six yearsKarnataka has released a draft excise policy proposing to cut alcohol consumption by 8–9% over six years, while shifting towards lower-stre...
30 Apr, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
From Rs 6.8 lakh to Rs 4.5 lakh: Redditor explains how to save Rs 2.3 lakh in income tax in a year legallyA Redditor demonstrated significant income tax savings under the new regime by strategically restructuring their salary with components lik...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Concerns settled, share buybacks could flow via exchanges againSebi is proposing to bring back share buybacks via stock exchanges. This reverses a decision made a year ago. New tax rules have resolved e...
03 Apr, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Taxation reforms: CBDT to hire a private consultant for recastThe consultant would advise the Central Board of Direct Taxes on restructuring, bringing in an outsider’s perspective to the department tha...
30 Oct, 2015, 05.06 AM IST
Manmohan Singh sets up committee to review taxation of Development Centres and IT sectorThe Committee will engage in consultations with stakeholders and govt departments to finalise the Safe Harbour provisions announced in Budg...
30 Jul, 2012, 12.24 PM IST
- Taxation: Pros and cons of being a consultant
The deduction of work-related expenses and depreciation on assets can lower the taxable income of a consultant significantly. But they are ...
31 Jan, 2011, 03.06 AM IST