Zerodha's Nithin Kamath warns equity deliveries will no longer stay free due to MDR on UPI, says brokers cannot absorb the additional cost foreverZerodha founder Nithin Kamath has said the proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions could end free equity delivery trades,...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Canadian landlord asks tenant to vacate India property for personal use; Punjab & Haryana High Court rules in tenant’s favour; know whyTenant wins eviction case filed by Canadian landlord who cited personal reasons as the need for this property; Know how landlord lost the c...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Indian property is an NRI favourite—but is it the smartest way to build wealth?For years, buying a home in India has been almost synonymous with investing for many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). A flat in Mumbai, Delhi, ...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
India’s current account deficit more than doubles to $7 billion in July as trade gap expandsIndia's current account deficit grew to seven billion dollars in July. This widening gap occurred as merchandise imports outpaced exports s...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
NRI woman declared Rs 43,796 income in ITR but didn’t report Rs 14 lakh interest; faced 200% penalty – how she got it reduced to 50% in ITATThe NRI woman's advocate explained that she is a 57-year-old lady with limited technological knowledge and had entrusted an accountant with...
15 Sep, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Rs 1.17 crore interest income of minor child: Father faces Rs 12.83 lakh penalty; ITAT Delhi cancels itSatbeer Singh Godara, judicial member and Amitabh Shukla, accountant member of ITAT Delhi, in a recent judgement ruled that a father can’t ...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Earning in dollars doesn’t make NRIs better investors: Currency advantage alone isn’t enoughFor NRIs earning in stronger foreign currencies such as dollars, pounds or dirhams, investing in India can offer greater rupee purchasing p...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
NRO account for NRIs: Which funds can be deposited, tax on interest and repatriation rulesFor NRIs, establishing or converting an existing bank account is vital upon confirming non-residence status. An NRO account facilitates the...
10 Sep, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Student or parent: Who should be the primary borrower for education loan? Check repayment and tax implications before decidingDetermining whether a parent or a student should take on an education loan is an important decision. Although the student is the main borro...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
SC gives govt two weeks to file list of black money cases pending in HCsThe Supreme Court granted the government two weeks to list cases. These cases challenge provisions of the Black Money Act, including Anil A...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Indians can use crypto to buy groceries, fuel and gold through overseas gift-card platformsIndians can use cryptocurrencies to buy goods and services domestically through overseas fintech platforms that convert stablecoins and oth...
08 Sep, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
How to get Rs 3 lakh/month from my Rs 2 crore EPF corpus?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I retired at 53 and have Rs 2 crore in my EPF account. I understand that I can continue to earn interest on the b...
08 Sep, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Returning to India from the UK? Capital gains and inheritance tax may still applyNon-resident Indians should note that leaving the UK doesn't automatically terminate tax residency. Retaining connections might keep your t...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Can NRIs gift money to an HUF and save tax? Check these income clubbing and tax rules before transferring fundsNRIs have the opportunity to gift money to their Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) without incurring immediate tax obligations. However, it's im...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Can an NRI be a nominee for PPF, NSC or SCSS? Here’s what happens to the money after the account holder diesNRIs can now be nominees for India's small-savings schemes like PPF and NSC, a change from 2023. While they can receive proceeds, repatriat...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Will I inherit my family’s land in India if I become an NRI?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I would like to understand what happens to my rights over inherited agricultural land in India if I acquire forei...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
NRI selling inherited property in India? Agricultural land, farmhouse, and plantation property have stricter sale and repatriation rulesNon-Resident Indians (NRIs) hold the right to inherit property in India; however, selling such assets involves navigating a complex set of ...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.55 AM IST