India needs to remove tax friction for more FDIIndia is looking to boost foreign investment by reforming its tax system. Recent proposals aim to simplify taxes on foreign holdings. The c...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Why are newspapers so big? Industrialist Harsh Goenka shares a surprising 300-year-old secret you may not knowA British tax law from over 300 years ago shaped the large size of newspapers. Publishers printed on bigger sheets to pay less tax. Even af...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Can bonds replace rental income? The ₹40,000 monthly cash flow mathIndian investors traditionally favor rental income for passive earnings, but rising property prices and modest yields are prompting a shift...
29 May, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
From proud owner to regret after one year, Bengaluru flat buyer now feels the 'EMI noose' around his neck as he exposes the hidden cost of owning a property in India's Silicon ValleyA Bengaluru resident's Reddit post reveals the often-unspoken challenges of flat ownership, detailing stressful buying processes, unexpecte...
22 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
These large- mid- and small-cap stocks have an upside potential of up to 31% in 1 year, according to analystsAs nothing can be ruled out on the street, be prepared for anything. Now, what is the probability that the bears will be chased away from t...
14 May, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Buying vs renting a home: ₹1 crore home today or ₹6 crore corpus after 20 years - how the strategy of renting and investing may beat buying a house in IndiaBuying a home in Indian metros is an emotional decision, but financial realities are shifting. Renting and investing the difference between...
14 May, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Will registration at Rs 100 in Maharashtra: Why homeowners in cooperative societies, senior citizens should not delay estate planningA Will has always been optionally registrable under Section 18 of the Registration Act, 1908, and registration is not mandatory for validit...
08 May, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Up to 100% hike likely on property registration value in Telangana; even higher hikes in many regions like Kokapet, Gandipet, Mokila, Gachibowli, Gopanpally and othersTelangana's Registration and Stamp department is set to significantly increase property registration values, with hikes ranging from 20% to...
07 May, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Centre rolls out transparency, safety and other state laws for Chandigarh; check what's newChandigarh's legal framework is set for a major upgrade. The Centre has extended five state laws to the Union Territory. These reforms aim ...
07 May, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Carrier Global to invest ₹863 cr in chiller making plant in Andhra PradeshCarrier Global will invest ₹863 crore to build a state-of-the-art chiller and cooling systems manufacturing facility at Sri City near Tirup...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
Sebi eases FPI settlement norms, allows netting of funds in cash market to cut costs, improve efficiencySebi has allowed net settlement of funds for foreign portfolio investors in the cash market to reduce costs and improve efficiency. The mov...
24 Apr, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
CII proposes comprehensive reforms to streamline industrial land access in IndiaThe Confederation of Indian Industry has presented a plan to fix issues in India's industrial land system. This aims to boost manufacturing...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
CII calls for GIS-enabled national land bank to ease industrial acquisitionsThe Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is advocating for a unified national industrial land bank. This initiative aims to create an onl...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Establish 'GST-like' industrial land council for dispute resolution: CIIIndustry lobby CII proposes a National Industrial Land Council, mirroring the GST framework, to standardize regulations and resolve dispute...
19 Apr, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
CII suggests GIS-enabled land bank, uniform stamp duty to speed up acquisitionThe Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has proposed a unified national industrial land bank with a GIS-enabled system to streamline lan...
19 Apr, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Rajasthan government reduces stamp duty and district lease committee ratesOn the demand of the developers in the state, the CM announced to reduce stamp duty on housing units in multi-storey buildings from 6% to 4...
25 Feb, 2021, 11.25 AM IST
Karnataka reduces stamp duty on new flats by 3%The Kaveri software of the stamps and registration department will be integrated with the e-Aasthi (property) application of the state urba...
06 Mar, 2020, 01.32 PM IST