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
Dhan launches US stocks, ETFs investing via GIFT City routeThe offering is being provided through Raise IFSC Private Limited, Dhan's wholly-owned subsidiary and a member of India INX operating under...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Rs 1.50 lakh/month income from Rs 1.5 crore corpus? Easy retirement strategies explainedRetiring with Rs 1.5 cr can provide a monthly income, but the amount depends on risk appetite and investment returns. Experts suggest withd...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.01 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
Don't put InvITs, REITs on the MATIn India, the backbone of infrastructure funding is built on listed business trusts. However, recent tax reforms have introduced uncertaint...
08 May, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
RSU vs ESOP: Which is better for you as employee? Pros and cons explainedFrom vesting-day perquisite taxes to a 40% US estate levy that most Indian professionals never see coming, your employer’s stock is not the...
04 May, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
NRI but using resident savings account? Here’s what you must know about NRE, NRO, and FEMA rulesNRIs must update their Indian bank accounts to NRE or NRO status to comply with FEMA regulations. Failing to do so can result in significan...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Company's income not taxable in shareholders' hands: HCThe Delhi High Court ruled shareholders do not own company assets. They only own shares. Therefore, they cannot be taxed on a company's inc...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
GIFT City vs Dubai vs Singapore: What you need to know while choosing your investment hubIndian wealth is increasingly seeking global anchors, with GIFT City, Dubai's DIFC and Singapore emerging as key contenders. Each hub offer...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Stock market investors, take note of these 6 key changes that come into effect from April 1From April 1, investors face key regulatory and tax changes including higher STT on derivatives, removal of interest deduction on dividend ...
01 Apr, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Dividends are taxed at nearly 50%: Will Budget 2025 reduce income tax rate on dividends?Income tax on dividends: The current income tax rules make dividends to be taxed at nearly 50%. The income tax rates are higher than what i...
14 Jan, 2025, 12.23 PM IST
Budget 2025: Dividend Distribution Tax - What it was & how it's taxed nowDividend taxation in India underwent a significant change starting in FY21. Previously, companies paid a dividend distribution tax, exempti...
20 Dec, 2024, 04.06 PM IST
RIP dividend distribution tax! But are you still feeling a hangover?The plan was to shift incidence of taxation of dividend income in the hands of investors.
08 May, 2020, 04.15 PM IST
If I opt for the existing tax regime for FY21, will equity dividend be tax-free?Every week, an expert selected by ET answers queries from our readers on taxation.
18 Feb, 2020, 12.50 PM IST
- HC to decide on taxing expenditure on dividends
The Bombay High Court has recently admitted a writ petition that challenges an Income-Tax rule allowing the taxation of expenditure incurre...
03 Feb, 2010, 03.20 AM IST
- Time for overhaul?
Dividend distribution tax (DDT) was introduced by the Finance Act 1997. From June 1, 1997, DDT burden shifted from shareholders to Indian f...
27 Feb, 2007, 02.35 AM IST
- Double-shooters target dividend and rule
Over the years, dividends have moved from one end of the tax spectrum to the other. This time around there is a clamour for the elimination...
21 Feb, 2003, 01.24 AM IST