PPF interest rate October- December 2026: Has Public Provident Fund interest rate hiked for this quarter?The Ministry of Finance has reviewed interest rates for small savings schemes including the Public Provident. The rates will stay the same ...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Rs 9.91 lakh income tax refund for senior citizen after proving that he mistakenly paid income tax on tax-free bonds; ITAT Delhi order explainedMr Ajay Kumar Bakaya a senior citizen from Gurgaon faced a significant tax issue when he accidentally overpaid income tax on his tax-free b...
30 Sep, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
ALPA India seeks tax relief for pilots in FY28 BudgetALPA India has called for tax relief measures to address the ongoing attrition of Indian pilots. The organization argues that the current t...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
NRE vs NRO FD TDS rules: Tax rate for NRIs, PAN rules, DTAA benefit and repatriation limitWhen it comes to Non-Resident External (NRE) and Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) fixed deposits, understanding their distinct tax implications ...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Carbon credits need more than a nodBritain recognised India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) as a qualifying carbon-pricing mechanism under its Carbon Border Adjustment ...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Buying property from an NRI? Know the new TDS, PAN, and Form 141 rules effective October 1Beginning 1 October 2026, resident Indian buyers will enjoy simplified compliance when purchasing property from non-resident sellers. They ...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
FD rate up to 8.3% for senior citizens investing for three years; know the list of banksFor senior citizens aged 60 and above, numerous banks are offering fixed deposit interest rates as high as 8.5%. Jana Small Finance Bank ha...
26 Sep, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
My sister gifted me Rs 37 lakh from land sale. Will she have to pay income tax?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My sister and I received Rs 37 lakh each from the sale of agricultural land in our native place. She has gifted h...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Missed ITR deadline and TDS refund is due? Know how to claim your refund before it’s too lateMissed the ITR filing deadline? Don't panic! You might still claim your TDS refund. Learn about filing belated returns, potential fees, int...
21 Sep, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling: SC says plea needs no further hearing as Cabinet raises limit to Rs 25,000A plea concerning the Employees Provident Fund wage ceiling was dismissed by the Supreme Court. The Cabinet's recent decision to raise this...
18 Sep, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Can NRIs save income tax by gifting shares to their resident parents? Know these tax rules before transferring sharesWhile giving shares to your parents who reside in your home country might appear as a thoughtful gesture, it has substantial tax considerat...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
Advance tax deadline of September 15, 2026: What will be the consequences if you miss the due date?The second advance tax instalment deadline is September 15, 2026. Failure to pay by this date incurs penal interest charges. Advance tax is...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Who pays MDR on UPI and who does notStarting on October 15, banks and payment applications will begin earning revenue from select merchant UPI transactions. Transactions under...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
No more tax wishlists? FM Sitharaman asks experts to make the case for what should goFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged tax professionals and industry bodies to move beyond demands for exemptions and rate cuts, asking...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Should I take education loan or break my investments to pay Rs 21 lakh for my son’s MBBS degree?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am 48, planning to fund my son’s MBBS degree at a private medical college. The fee is about Rs 21 lakh a year f...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
FD rate up to 8.5% for senior citizens investing for five years; know the list of banksSelect small finance banks offer senior citizens fixed deposit rates up to 8.5 percent. Suryoday Small Finance Bank provides 8.5 percent in...
12 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
8th Pay Commission news: Pensioners demand 67% of last pay drawn, Rs 69,000 minimum pay, 3.83 fitment factor8th Pay Commission latest news: Pensioners proposed a 67% pension of last pay drawn and a minimum pay of Rs 69,000. They also recommended o...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.39 PM IST