PPF, SCSS and NSC have outperformed equity in last 2 years, but should you write off equities?Small savings schemes vs Nifty indices: While equities have shown muted returns recently, small savings schemes have offered stable returns...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Hong Kong-based son gets tax notice after father buys insurance policy in his name with cash; he fights back and wins case in ITAT MumbaiAn NRI in Hong Kong faced an income tax dispute after withdrawing cash from his NRE account to give to his father. The father used this mon...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
₹36 lakh job offer vs ₹25 lakh salary: Gurugram techie says higher package brings lower take-home, flags Mumbai cost worriesA Gurugram-based tech professional faces a career crossroads. A new job offer in Mumbai promises a higher annual salary but a reduced month...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
BHEL, SAIL at risk of losing Maharatna tagTwo major Indian public sector companies, BHEL and SAIL, face a one-year deadline to improve their financial performance. Failure to meet p...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Rs 20,000 monthly income from SCSS: How senior citizens can earn regular interest income for at least 5 yearsThe Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) offers a stable 8.2% annual interest rate, ideal for retirees seeking predictable income. To earn...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
South Korea labour minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staffIn an interview, Kim Young-hoon told Reuters that companies like Samsung Electronics that outperform profit targets should consider sharing...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
Pension is salary, family pension is not: Key tax rules pensioners must know before filing ITR for AY 2026-27Pension and family pension are taxed differently under the Income-Tax Act, yet many taxpayers continue to confuse the two while filing retu...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
NPS growth, performance, market-linked annuities; Sriram Iyer, CEO of HDFC Pension, talks about India’s changing retirement landscapeIndia's retirement planning is evolving with rising private sector NPS participation and evolving annuity products. While government contri...
25 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
FD rate up to 8% for senior citizens investing for three years; Know list of banksSenior citizens can secure fixed deposit interest rates up to 8 percent for a three-year investment. Several small finance banks are offeri...
23 May, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Man pays zero tax on Rs 5 crore land sales despite filing ITR after deadline; ITAT Mumbai rules in his favour for this reasonA Mumbai man successfully claimed a tax exemption on Rs 5 crore land sales despite filing his ITR after the deadline. The ITAT Mumbai ruled...
22 May, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Rs 2.46 lakh yearly income from SCSS: How senior citizens can earn regular interest incomeThe Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) offers a high 8.2% interest rate for the April-June 2026 quarter, with a five-year tenure extenda...
16 May, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Zero income tax on Rs 15 lakh CTC? Here’s how these allowances and perks can cut your tax under new tax regimeSalaried individuals can significantly reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime by strategically utilizing allowances and perqui...
13 May, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
New Income Tax law aims to build transparent, tech-driven ecosystem for taxpayers: OfficialPune's Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Vivek Wadekar, announced the new Income Tax Act, 2025, aims to simplify compliance and f...
12 May, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
The true cost of PMS returns: Disclosing the hidden gap between headline numbers and real investor gainsFrom glossy returns to tax drag, what an equity PMS earns investors often trails what is advertised.
11 May, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
FD rate up to 8.05% for senior citizens investing for five years; Know list of banksFor senior citizens looking to maximize their savings, attractive fixed deposit rates are still within reach. Suryoday Small Finance Bank p...
09 May, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
12 key income tax form changes every taxpayer should know: From Form 16 to Form 168A new Income-tax Act arrives on April 1, 2026. It brings fresh income tax forms and replaces many old ones. Taxpayers will use these new fo...
08 May, 2026, 10.09 AM IST