India's net direct tax collections rise 13% to Rs 12.1 lakh crore till September 17 of FY27India’s net direct tax collections rose 12.96% year-on-year to Rs 12.12 lakh crore as of September 17, government data showed. Gross collec...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.51 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
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
HSBC, ICICI Bank emerge as biggest FX lenders to India’s diaspora in GIFT CityHSBC and ICICI Bank led lending under a special foreign-exchange swap program. These two banks disbursed a combined $19.3 billion through t...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Student gets Rs 18.34 lakh stipend from university and pays no income tax; gets notice from Income Tax Department; she wins the case in ITAT Delhi for this reasonStudent gets Rs 18.34 lakh stipend from university for PG studies and pays no tax; Tax dept sent notice; She wins case in ITAT Delhi; Know ...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.47 AM 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
NRI woman declared Rs 43,796 income in ITR but didn’t report Rs 14 lakh interest; faced 200% penalty – how she got it reduced to 50% in ITATThe NRI woman's advocate explained that she is a 57-year-old lady with limited technological knowledge and had entrusted an accountant with...
15 Sep, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
GIFT City Unlocked: What investors need to know about accessing global marketsGIFT City is emerging as a gateway for Indian investors seeking global exposure, with new fund structures and financial products. The evolv...
14 Sep, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Indian moves to US for job, forgets to file ITR, Income Tax Dept imposes Rs 8.29 lakh penalty; ITAT Jaipur cancels penalty and gives full reliefIndian employee working in US imposed with Rs 8.29 lakh penalty for missing to file ITR after moving to US; ITAT Jaipur cancels penalty and...
14 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Taxable income below Rs 12 lakh: Will you pay zero income tax if this income includes LTCG and STCG for Tax Year 2026-27?Indian residents and HUFs can use the basic exemption limit to lower capital gains tax. This provision under the Income Tax Act, 2025, rema...
12 Sep, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Rs 1.17 crore interest income of minor child: Father faces Rs 12.83 lakh penalty; ITAT Delhi cancels itSatbeer Singh Godara, judicial member and Amitabh Shukla, accountant member of ITAT Delhi, in a recent judgement ruled that a father can’t ...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.13 AM 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
Will you pay lower income tax on mutual fund capital gains after retirement? Know 7 ways to reduce your tax burdenRetirement doesn't mean tax-free mutual fund income. Understand how capital gains, IDCW payouts, and SWPs are taxed. Discover strategies li...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Income Tax Dept seized gold, diamonds and silver in a tax search operation from lady’s house and bank locker; she wins case in ITAT MumbaiHow wife’s 35 yrs old marriage and inheritance helped her win case in ITAT Mumbai after Income Tax Dept seized her gold, diamond, silver it...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Can NRIs gift money to an HUF and save tax? Check these income clubbing and tax rules before transferring fundsNRIs have the opportunity to gift money to their Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) without incurring immediate tax obligations. However, it's im...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
REITs and InvITs: Despite tax-free dividends, non-resident investors may need to file ITR to claim a refund of TDSThe Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026 addresses existing dividend tax discrepancies for unitholders by granting unconditional e...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST