Centre may issue nearly 3 crore more ration cards after states delete ineligible entries: Union Food Minister Pralhad JoshiUnion Food Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that approximately 3 crore new ration cards can be issued. This follows state governments remov...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Psychology says people who save shopping bags inside other shopping bags are responding to an ancient survival instinctAt its heart, this habit is rarely about the bags themselves. It is more about psychological efficiency. The brain naturally seeks to reduc...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Indian crypto traders are moving to futures. Here's where the math actually worksWazirX Futures brings direct INR access, the lowest fees in the domestic market, and built-in risk guardrails to a segment that has quietly...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
Germany's Freelance Visa explained: Who can apply, eligibility criteria, documents required and how the process worksGermany's Freelance Visa offers a pathway for foreign nationals to live and work independently, catering to both 'Freiberufler' (liberal pr...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Why keeping your AC on while away could actually save moneyExperts suggest leaving your air conditioner on at a higher temperature when you step out. This can save electricity and money by preventin...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
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
Do you need to file ITR if you only incurred losses from equities or mutual funds? Check the detailsIndividuals earning below basic exemption limits (Rs 2.5 lakh old, Rs 4 lakh new regime) generally don't need to file ITR. However, mandato...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM 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
Best arbitrage mutual funds to invest in June 2026Arbitrage mutual funds offer attractive after-tax returns for investments held over a year, taxed at 12.5% like equity funds. These funds e...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman calls Karnataka's stand on Jan Aushadhi Kendras as Congress pettiness, rejects tax devolution chargeThe Jan Aushadhi scheme had made medicines up to 60% cheaper and helped families save nearly Rs 40,000 crore across the country, Sitharaman...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Bengaluru techie with Rs 18 lakh salary paying Rs 25,000 per month to wife as house rent to save tax, sparks debate onlineA Bengaluru IT employee's clever tax-saving plan is causing a stir online. He pays rent to his wife for a home she owns, aiming to reduce h...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
5 small savings schemes offering up to 8.2% interest rate in 2026: SCSS, PPF, NSC and moreSmall savings schemes, popular for conservative investors, will retain their interest rates for the April-June 2026 quarter, offering retur...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Revised common application form for FPIs notifiedThe government has notified a revised common application form for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to streamline registration and account...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
PPF, SCSS and NSC have outperformed equity in last 2 years, but should you write off equities?Small savings schemes vs Nifty indices: While equities have shown muted returns recently, small savings schemes have offered stable returns...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Best tax saving mutual funds or ELSS to invest in June 2026Taxpayers can save income tax up to Rs 1.5 lakh annually by investing in Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS). These tax-saving mutual fund...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
FPIs get tax relief on gilts, ease of InvestmentIn a strategic step to lure foreign investment, India has eliminated taxes on capital gains and interest for overseas investors in its gove...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
India plans to scrap capital gains tax on FPI investments in government securitiesIndia is set to eliminate capital gains tax for foreign portfolio investors on government securities to boost overseas capital inflows. Thi...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.21 AM IST