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NRE vs NRO: One account can make your interest tax-free, the other can attract over 30% TDSNRIs and OCIs can use NRE accounts for overseas income and NRO accounts for India-sourced income, but tax treatment differs sharply. NRE in...
FCNR deposit rates up to 6.5%: Bank of Baroda, Indian Overseas Bank and others launch schemes for NRIs, OCIsFollowing RBI's measures to boost foreign currency inflows, several banks like Canara Bank, Federal Bank, Bank of Baroda, and IOB have laun...
Stuck in acres of mediocre: External shocks expose India's slide into middle-income stagnationIndia's economy is experiencing a slowdown. High growth and low inflation mask underlying issues of weak demand and poor productivity. This...
India bonds muted as sparse US-Iran deal details cap oil-led gainsTuesday saw Indian government bonds holding firm amidst a backdrop of market anticipation surrounding a possible U.S.-Iran peace negotiatio...
Rs 25,000 monthly investment in 5-year RD: Check maturity in SBI, PNB, post office, HDFC Bank and other recurring depositsRecurring Deposits offer a safe way to build savings with fixed monthly investments. Investors can choose between banks and post offices fo...
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...
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,...
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...
AI could automate 80% of jobs, urges major tax reform: Vinod KhoslaSilicon Valley investor Vinod Khosla predicts AI will soon perform 80% of human economic work, with gains primarily benefiting investors. H...
Salaried employees beware! These 5 mistakes during ITR filing can trigger unexpected tax demandsWith the ITR filing season for AY 2026-27 now underway, many salaried taxpayers who faced TDS shocks in the last quarter of FY 2025-26 are ...
India to remain fastest-growing major economy at 6.6 pc in FY27, down from 7.2 last year: World BankIndia will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy. Growth is projected to slow to 6.6 percent in fiscal year 2026-27. This modera...
Paying rent above Rs 50,000? Failure to deduct TDS can make you an assessee in default; know what to doTenants paying over Rs 50,000 monthly rent must deduct TDS. This applies to individuals and HUFs not requiring tax audits. The TDS rate is ...
Social Security crisis 2032: Could a 22% benefit cut slash retirement income for millions of Americans if Congress fails to act?Social Security crisis 2032 is no longer a distant warning. Current projections show the trust fund could face depletion by 2032, triggerin...
India's bond tax exemptions set to boost foreign debt inflows and global index inclusion bidIndia is turning heads in the financial world by scrapping taxes on foreign investments in government bonds. This groundbreaking change aim...
RBI "opens the floodgates": Dhawal Dalal on why now may be the best entry point for debt investors in two yearsIndia is attracting foreign debt capital by removing taxes and easing borrowing rules. This move is expected to inject significant liquidit...
Top corporate bonds, long gilts can be a good play as RBI holds ratesThe RBI maintained its repo rate at 5.25% and a neutral stance, raising inflation forecasts due to West Asian conflict-driven oil price hik...
Maximum 39% marginal rate of income tax applicable for these individuals in Tax Year 2026-2027Individuals and certain entities will face a maximum 39% income tax rate under the new tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027. This Maximum Marg...