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Can your landlord refuse to return your security deposit without any damage? Know your rights as a tenantWorried about your security deposit? Landlords can't keep it for normal wear and tear or upgrades. Learn what legitimate deductions are, wh...
Dredging Corporation tells Delhi HC it faces cash crunch over ₹51-crore Mercator Award; court warns of coercive actionThe disclosure came in an additional affidavit filed by the Corporation in execution proceedings before Justice Om Prakash Shukla. Accordin...
Bengaluru flat security deposit is 'volunteered robbery': Landlord's surprise deductions leave tenant with just Rs 7,500 out of Rs 40,000 advanceA Bengaluru tenant’s Reddit post has sparked a debate over rental deposits after he claimed that his Rs 40,000 advance was reduced to just ...
Why are Registered Investment Advisers so rare in India? The big reason may surprise investorsIn the Indian investment landscape, a stark difference exists between mutual fund distributors who earn commissions and fee-only advisors w...
Dubai-based homebuyer cancels 2 Mumbai flats after long delay, but builder kept him waiting for refund and wanted to deduct charges: MahaREAT orders full refund + Rs 1.33 crore in interestDubai based homebuyers books two flats in Mumbai from Dubai office in Sheikh Zayed Road of Sion, Mumbai based builder; but builder delays p...
F&O tax rules: How derivatives traders should report profits, losses and expensesOne of the biggest misconceptions among retail traders is that profits from F&O are taxed like stock market gains. That is not the case. Un...
Can the IRS EITC 2026 really deliver up to $8,231? Check these income and child rules before filing Form 1040The IRS EITC 2026 can put up to $8,231 back into the hands of eligible workers. But it is not a payment for everyone. Your earned income, f...
Social Security Payment alert: Social Security Administration updates key list, major points you need to knowSocial Security payments play an important role in the financial lives of millions of Americans, providing a source of income for retirees,...
Income tax for senior citizens: No salary after retirement? These 7 incomes can still attract tax; know what is exemptRetirement is not synonymous with tax freedom. Your pensions, interest income, rental earnings, and capital gains may still incur taxes. It...
Labourer finds Rs 50 lakh diamond in Panna mine abandoned for a year, says it was ‘right on top’In a remarkable turn of events, seven miners in Panna unearthed a stunning 16.96-carat diamond that is projected to yield over fifty lakh r...
GIFT City investment for NRIs: Know your options, tax benefits, and how to invest in India in dollarsGIFT City offers NRIs and OCIs a dollar-denominated investment ecosystem. This financial hub provides access to global and Indian investmen...
The ultimate ITR checklist before you click ‘submit’Taxpayers must file income tax returns by the July 31 deadline to avoid penalties. Accuracy is paramount, and mismatches in the Annual Info...
Renting a home? Key rights every tenant and landlord should knowA recent Supreme Court ruling bolsters landlord positions in eviction disputes across India. This decision clarifies ownership proof requir...
EPFO paid lesser EPS money than what was shown in passbook; Consumer commission orders it to pay Rs 1000 compensation and 9% interestEPFO underpaid school employee's EPS; he files case and wins in consumer commission as commission ruled that the correct factor for his per...
Landlord can keep your security deposit if you vacate early? Here's how tenants can get the full amount backLeaving a rented home before the lock-in period ends can put your security deposit at risk, depending on what your rent agreement says. Ind...
How ULIP plans can help you with legacy planningLegacy planning helps Indian families transfer wealth smoothly across generations. Unit Linked Insurance Plans offer life cover and market-...
How a Meerut slum woman masterminded a Rs 357 crore income tax return fraud from a 25-sq-yard homeThe Income Tax Department has uncovered a large tax refund fraud racket. A 30-year-old woman allegedly created fake deductions worth crores...
Did you claim a minimum Rs 10,000 income tax refund for your car bought in FY26? Here's how to claim your 1% TCS nowAccording to the income tax rules, car dealers are required to deduct 1% TCS if the ex-showroom value of the car exceeds Rs 10 lakh. Howeve...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Selling property in India? Here's how NRIs can avoid excess TDS: Trilegal's Himanshu SinhaNRIs face complex tax rules when selling Indian property, often leading to excess tax deductions. Obtaining a Lower TDS certificate can pre...
Rented house damaged in a flood or earthquake? Do you still have to pay rent to your landlord? Here's what the law saysCan tenants stop paying rent after floods, earthquakes, or other natural disasters? Here's what the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, and the...