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
Rs 15 lakh, Rs 20 lakh or Rs 25 lakh CTC? Check your exact TDS under new vs old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-27Understanding Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on your salary is crucial. Employers calculate your annual tax liability based on declared incom...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
ITR filing AY 2026-27: 8 costly mistakes taxpayers should avoid this tax return filing seasonThe I-T Department’s growing scrutiny, using AI and data analytics tools, leaves little room for omissions and errors, making accurate tax ...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
What is DTAA? How to avoid double taxation on foreign income and claim tax credit in IndiaIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
NRE vs NRO income tax rules: How these NRIs, OCIs can save up to Rs 20,500 on $10,000 FD investmentNRIs can significantly reduce tax on NRE deposits in India, as this income is tax-exempt. While NRO account interest is taxable in India, N...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
NRE vs NRO: One account can make your interest tax-free, the other can attract over 30% TDSNRIs and OCIs can use NRE accounts for overseas income and NRO accounts for India-sourced income, but tax treatment differs sharply. NRE in...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Think property makes you rich? These 5 facts tell a different storyAs per a 2017 RBI report, a typical middle-class Indian family puts 70-80% of its net worth into realty. No asset class would be considered...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Bengaluru techie with Rs 18 lakh salary paying Rs 25,000 per month to wife as house rent to save tax, sparks debate onlineA Bengaluru IT employee's clever tax-saving plan is causing a stir online. He pays rent to his wife for a home she owns, aiming to reduce h...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
₹50 lakh to ₹1.4 crore: How extending your PPF can add lakhs to your corpus and who should do itPPF maturity presents a choice: withdraw or extend for continued tax-free compounding. While government backing and tax benefits remain att...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Paying rent above Rs 50,000? Failure to deduct TDS can make you an assessee in default; know what to doTenants paying over Rs 50,000 monthly rent must deduct TDS. This applies to individuals and HUFs not requiring tax audits. The TDS rate is ...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Inside Zepto’s IPO filing — the key takeawaysQuick commerce platform Zepto has filed its updated draft papers for public listing, revealing detailed financials and operational metrics....
09 Jun, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
Zepto IPO: Founders Aadit Palicha, Kaivalya Vohra skip OFS as Nexus Ventures leads share saleZepto’s founders, Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, will retain their stakes and not participate in the Rs 9,500 crore IPO’s offer-for-sale...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Wealth wisdom of the day: ‘It's not how much money you make, but...’ – ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ fame Robert Kiyosaki on assets that work for youWealth wisdom of the day: Working for money is not the key to wealth; it should be the other way around, is what Robert Kiyosaki suggests -...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.00 AM 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
Shopping malls investment: Up to 20% appreciation in these retail mall rentals in Delhi NCR & Mumbai; what retail commercial property investors should knowRetail rental yields in Delhi NCR and Mumbai's Grade A and A+ malls have seen significant appreciation, with Mumbai recording 15-20% year-o...
29 May, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Filing your ITR early for AY 2026–27? Why you should wait till June 15With the utilities for ITR filing for AY 2026–27 being available now, many taxpayers are planning to file their returns early. However, inc...
22 May, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
25-year-old earning ₹1L/month asked to take ₹92 lakh loan for parents’ property deal; family expects flat value to soar in 5 years; sparks debt trap concernsA 25-year-old earning ₹1 lakh a month has sparked debate online after revealing how his parents want him to become the primary borrower for...
18 May, 2026, 05.58 PM IST