Car sales jump 36% in August, companies gear up for festive boomIn India, passenger vehicle sales achieved impressive double-digit growth last month, spurred by automakers ramping up factory dispatches t...
F&O tax rules: How derivatives traders should report profits, losses and expensesOne of the biggest misconceptions among retail traders is that profits from F&O are taxed like stock market gains. That is not the case. Un...
Lifecycle funds: Should you invest in target-date funds for your financial goals? Know the benefits, risks and limitationsGoal-based investing is not a new concept. Mapping investments to specific goals gives your outlay a defined purpose, helps you stay commit...
Wealth managers turn to hybrid SIFs for higher, tax-efficient returnsSpecialised investment funds are changing wealth manager portfolio structures. Hybrid SIF strategies are increasingly included in allocatio...
NRI can’t sell Indian property before October 1, 2026 if buyer does not have TAN; Know how to apply for TAN onlineThe TDS rulesfor NRIs say that there isno thresholdlimit for TDS deduction, whereas resident Indians get a threshold limit of Rs 50 lakh be...
The 'trustworthy' changes in the lives of India's middle classDigital payments and tax reforms have significantly altered middle-class spending habits. GST has streamlined consumption taxes, impacting ...
Divorce dispute turns into legal battle: The financial costs a husband may faceThe aftermath of matrimonial disputes often lingers long after a marriage has ended, imposing hefty financial and legal challenges on men. ...
ETMarkets NRI Talk | Rupee at 96: Why NRIs should think twice before sending more money to India, says Sachin SawrikarWhile a weaker rupee means more rupees for every dollar remitted, it can also erode the dollar value of INR-denominated investments over ti...
Freelancers filing ITR? Don't get these 5 things wrong: Form, expenses, 44ADA, foreign income, and moreFreelancers preparing for AY 2026-27 have a new ITR submission deadline, offering relief to many. Understanding tax audit requirements is e...
Rs 4.5 crore retirement corpus: Can you get Rs 4 lakh monthly income without losing your corpus?For retirees looking to maximise their post-tax earnings, allocating a Rs 4.5 cr corpus into mutual funds is a viable option. Utilising a b...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | How to invest ₹1 crore in bonds for 3 years: Vineet Agarwal’s playbookFor investors with a three-year horizon, the focus now shifts from chasing capital gains to earning steady carry while managing credit, liq...
Hidden risks of FCNR (B) deposit investment and leverage: Why high interest rates may not tell the full storyFCNR(B) deposits have become attractive to investors looking for significant returns in US dollars, largely thanks to government hedging st...
India growth seen slowing to 6.6% in FY27, says Fitch Group company BMIFitch Group’s BMI expects India’s economic growth to slow to6.6% in FY27, from 7.7% in FY26, as the boost from last year’s GST reforms fade...
Will the 70-20-10 budgeting rule keep you stuck in the middle class? CA Nitin Kaushik shares his blunt wealth-building adviceCA Nitin Kaushik argues that blindly following the 70-20-10 budgeting rule could keep young Indians “stuck in the middle class.” He says hi...
NPS for NRIs: Who can invest, tax benefits, eligibility, withdrawal rules explainedNon-Resident Indians have the opportunity to secure their retirement through investment in the National Pension System (NPS). This program ...
Why multi-asset funds are becoming investors' go-to choiceMulti-asset funds are becoming core holdings for investors seeking diversification. These funds invest across equity, debt, and precious me...
NRI selling property, shares or gold in India? Here's how you can manage your capital gains tax in a better waySelling Indian investments triggers capital gains tax for NRIs, with rules varying by asset type. Property sales offer significant tax redu...