Banks can offer loans for FCNR (B), rebook deposits, RBI clarifiesIndian banks can now lend against FCNR(B) deposits, with the RBI offering forex swaps only on the principal amount. This move aims to attra...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
RBI clarifies FCNR(B) loan, SBLC eligibility under swap schemeIndian banks can now offer loans to non-residents and issue standby letters of credit against FCNR(B) deposits under a new RBI swap facilit...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Social Security June Payments: Final payout set for this week - Check Date, Eligibility and Maximum BenefitSocial Security payments for June conclude this week, with beneficiaries born between the 21st and 31st receiving their checks on June 24. ...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
ITR filing AY 2026-27: 8 costly mistakes taxpayers should avoid this tax return filing seasonThe I-T Department’s growing scrutiny, using AI and data analytics tools, leaves little room for omissions and errors, making accurate tax ...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
FD rate up to 8.05% for senior citizens investing for five years; Know list of banksSenior citizens can now secure fixed deposit rates as high as 8.05% for a five-year term with select small finance banks. While these attra...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM 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
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
Has Form 168 replaced Form 26AS for FY 25-26? Here's what taxpayers need to know for ITR filingForm 168: The Income Tax Department has unveiled Form 168, a comprehensive upgrade to the Annual Information Statement, effectively superse...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
TDS Challan correction for Income Tax Act, 2025 needs to be done using the old TRACES portal; Here’s how to do itTaxpayers must correct TDS challans for Tax Year 2026-27 on the old TRACES portal. This is crucial if the challan was mistakenly filed unde...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Booked flat for Rs 24 lakh in 2010, paid Rs 40 lakh over time, still no possession in 2026; homebuyers awarded full refund and Rs 2.5 lakh compensation eachThe case dates back to 2010 when the two homebuyers had made bookings for 3BHK flats in a housing society project initially proposed in Noi...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
FCNR deposit rates up to 6.5%: Bank of Baroda, Indian Overseas Bank and others launch schemes for NRIs, OCIsFollowing RBI's measures to boost foreign currency inflows, several banks like Canara Bank, Federal Bank, Bank of Baroda, and IOB have laun...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Rs 25,000 monthly investment in 5-year RD: Check maturity in SBI, PNB, post office, HDFC Bank and other recurring depositsRecurring Deposits offer a safe way to build savings with fixed monthly investments. Investors can choose between banks and post offices fo...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Will Rs 32 lakh EPF corpus withdrawal be tax-free? Are there better options than withdrawing?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I contributed to EPF until 2021 while working at an MNC. Since moving to a startup in 2022 that doesn’t offer PF,...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Salaried employees beware! These 5 mistakes during ITR filing can trigger unexpected tax demandsWith the ITR filing season for AY 2026-27 now underway, many salaried taxpayers who faced TDS shocks in the last quarter of FY 2025-26 are ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Paying rent above Rs 50,000? Failure to deduct TDS can make you an assessee in default; know what to doTenants paying over Rs 50,000 monthly rent must deduct TDS. This applies to individuals and HUFs not requiring tax audits. The TDS rate is ...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
ITR filing 2026: 9 key checks every taxpayer must make for AY 2026–27India's income tax administration has become increasingly data-driven, with information from TDS/TCS reporting, SFT filings and other sourc...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
Rs 20,000 monthly income from SCSS: How senior citizens can earn regular interest income for at least 5 yearsThe Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) offers a stable 8.2% annual interest rate, ideal for retirees seeking predictable income. To earn...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST