He could easily afford a 2BHK but chose to rent. 2 years later, a sudden incident made him realise the true cost of rental housesA techie's housing experience has reignited the long-running debate over renting versus buying a home after an investor shared how the empl...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Techie served 15-day notice to vacate rented flat, sparks owning vs renting debateA finance professional's account of a friend forced to vacate a rented flat with just 15 days' notice, despite being financially capable of...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
From OpenAI to Sarvam, governments may want skin in the AI gameGovernments are exploring ownership stakes in leading AI firms like OpenAI and Sarvam AI, signaling a shift in viewing artificial intellige...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Think you don't need to file an ITR for FY 25-26? These 8 benefits may change your mindITR filing: Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) offers significant advantages beyond just tax payment. It's crucial for claiming refunds, c...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Delhi EV Policy aims to cut ownership costs, boost adoption: CM Rekha GuptaDelhi's new EV Policy 2026 aims to make electric vehicles economically attractive for citizens. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta highlighted that...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
NRI Talk| For a Rs 50 crore NRI portfolio, structure matters as much as stock selection: Tarun BiraniNRIs view India with cautious optimism, recognizing its long-term growth potential despite recent market flatness and rupee depreciation. D...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Foreign investments in your portfolio? Follow this ITR checklist to avoid tax scrutinyResident and Ordinarily Resident (ROR) taxpayers with foreign assets or income must carefully disclose overseas investments, dividends and ...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Oman clarifies existing rules on foreign property ownershipOman's Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has clarified that recent residency law changes do not grant foreigners expanded property own...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Why clean land records are key to India's property marketStates are rapidly digitizing land records to streamline India's complex property market. This move aims to curb disputes, speed up transac...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Lights, camera, AI: For entertainment companies, a prompt may come with copyright headacheIndian entertainment firms are heavily investing in AI for content creation, but a lack of clear copyright laws is creating significant own...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Who is Jonas Lauwiner? The self-proclaimed ‘King of Switzerland’ who claimed 110,000 sq metres of land for freeSwitzerland, a republic, now has a self-proclaimed king, Jonas Lauwiner, who has acquired over 110,000 sq metres of land without payment. H...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Taking a second loan for home loan repayment? Claim tax deduction on both under old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027Homeowners can now potentially claim tax deductions on interest paid for both their original home loan and a subsequent loan taken to repay...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Rs 1 crore apartment becoming Rs 1.8 crore while selling is an illusion?: CA explains the hidden math of real estate profitsA property expert reveals a common 'math illusion' surrounding real estate gains. Many investors overlook significant expenses like stamp d...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Saudi Arabia introduces online portal for foreign property ownershipSaudi Arabia has unveiled a new digital platform, "Saudi Properties," simplifying foreign property ownership. This initiative, aligned with...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Can me and my wife claim LTCG tax exemption on gains from residential property sold in 2025?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,...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Oman eases residency rules for foreign investors, expands family sponsorship eligibilityOman is boosting its appeal to foreign investors and property buyers with significant reforms to its residency laws. New "Owner Visas" simp...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Not a Rs 1.2 crore flat in Mumbai. He spent Rs 63 lakh building a house on family land. Was it the smarter move?Ankit Pandey ignited a debate by opting to build a Rs 1 crore house on family land over a Rs 1.2 crore Mumbai flat. He argues that owning a...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.05 PM IST