Software developer fired by toxic boss without warning gets full 20 vacation days after termination letter mistake, leaves critical project unfinishedA software developer faced daily abuse from his boss after a bug in his code. He was eventually fired without warning. However, a terminati...
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From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprintIn a series of measures, many revealed here for the first time, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) is giving banks policy incentives and beh...
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Challenging times for Indian auto even as long-term demand trends hold: Assocham's Nirmal MindaIndia's automotive industry is facing the dual challenge of escalating costs and uncertainties in global trade. Yet, the future looks good ...
20 May, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Himanta 2.0: How Assam’s strongest BJP leader tightened his grip on powerEntering his second term as Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma exemplifies a fusion of regional identity and national aspirations...
12 May, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
SBI pitches for review of affordable home definition, cites jump in average loan sizeChairman C S Setty said that the bank, which has the highest market share in the highly competitive affordable housing segment, has seen th...
08 May, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
From AI to subsidies: Bernstein’s candid open letter to PM Modi flags 8 critical fault linesGlobal brokerage Bernstein has cautioned India against becoming a mere user of future technology. The firm suggests that continued reliance...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Started investing in your 40s-50s? Compensate for lost years with higher savings and disciplined investingThe good thing is that you would be earning well in your 40s and 50s. Combine this with the fact that many of your other goals would have b...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
500 GW of renewable energy by 2030: What India must do nowWith policy certainty, innovative financing, accelerated manufacturing, and modernised grids, India can deliver clean, affordable, and home...
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Union Budget 2022: Five things you should know about home loan incentivesNo notional rent will be added to the taxable income for your second self-occupied house property. Thus, if you don’t find a ready tenant y...
02 Feb, 2022, 04.41 PM IST
Budget 2022: Five areas for some relief to householdsThere is a case for some relief to households. Here are some areas in which this is possible.
30 Jan, 2022, 07.53 AM IST
Five things about home loan tax incentives you should knowEven a loan taken from an employer, friend, private lender is eligible for deduction — but only on the interest and not principal. And you’...
02 Feb, 2021, 11.41 AM IST
Budget 2016: A house from Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is no longer fictionFM has incentivised the small home loan borrower by providing an increased Rs 50,000 deduction pa on the interest component of a home loan.
01 Mar, 2016, 01.20 PM IST
Home prices hit roof, but affordability near its best: HDFCThe affordability ratio equals the average property price divided by the annual income and determines how affordable a housing unit is for ...
17 May, 2015, 01.06 PM IST
Budget 2014: Tax incentives on home loans to ensure housing for allUnion Budget 2014-15 sprang a pleasant surprise on home loan borrowers by hiking deduction on home loan interest under Section 24 from Rs 1...
11 Jul, 2014, 02.12 AM IST
Getting loan against property more cost-effectiveWith lower interest rates and longer tenures, bank loans against property are more cost-effective than personal loans.
01 Apr, 2013, 02.53 PM IST
Budget 2013: Investors want a balanced budget with no tax cutsAn online survey conducted by Economictimes.com reveals that most people want a balanced budget and, surprisingly, no tax cuts. Here are th...
11 Feb, 2013, 11.24 AM IST
- Home loan, an incentive to save on tax while acquiring an asset
Everyone dreams of buying a house. An investment in a house is large, it takes a lot of financial planning and discipline from the investor.
05 May, 2012, 02.21 PM IST