Retirement planning often pits National Pension System (NPS) against equity mutual funds. While mutual funds offer flexibility and potentia...

Indians working abroad can now potentially avoid paying tax on selling Indian shares. The key is to have purchased these shares using conve...

A property expert reveals a common 'math illusion' surrounding real estate gains. Many investors overlook significant expenses like stamp d...

Affluent investors are increasingly turning to newly launched hybrid specialised investment funds (SIFs) for their tax efficiency and bette...

Income Tax AY 2026-27: Salaried individuals earning up to Rs 12.75 lakh annually may enjoy zero tax liability due to enhanced Section 87A r...

ET Wealth Reader's Query: In 2025, I sold a residential property, which was purchased in 2008 in the joint names of my wife and I. However,...

A Kolkata businesswoman, Saroj Goenka, legally saved ₹26 crore in taxes by reinvesting long-term capital gains from share sales into constr...

Investors must weigh extreme volatility, uncertain cycles and India’s harsh tax rules before adding exposure.

The I-T Department’s growing scrutiny, using AI and data analytics tools, leaves little room for omissions and errors, making accurate tax ...

Indian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise locali...

Zerodha Fund House has launched India’s first target-date Life Cycle Fund series, offering two schemes: 2036 and 2041 maturities. The NFO i...

Foreign funds are pouring into India's government bond market at a record pace this month, driven by tax exemptions on interest and capital...

Individuals earning below basic exemption limits (Rs 2.5 lakh old, Rs 4 lakh new regime) generally don't need to file ITR. However, mandato...

Arbitrage mutual funds offer attractive after-tax returns for investments held over a year, taxed at 12.5% like equity funds. These funds e...

The government has notified a revised common application form for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to streamline registration and account...

In a strategic step to lure foreign investment, India has eliminated taxes on capital gains and interest for overseas investors in its gove...

Wealth managers are favoring balanced advantage funds due to attractive large-cap stock valuations and high bond yields. These funds dynami...