'Nari shakti' is the strongest pillar of Viksit Bharat: PM Modi in VaranasiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that his government's policies have consistently accorded the highest priority to women's welfa...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Property in wife’s name? Ownership can’t be challenged without proof of family fundsThe Orissa High Court upheld a mother's right to evict her son and daughter-in-law from her self-acquired house. The court ruled that prope...
18 Mar, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Home loan interest rate: How much concession do women borrowers get on home loan interest rates?There are numerous banks and NBFCs that provide concessions to female borrowers. Here are a few banks that provide concessions to female ho...
07 Mar, 2023, 04.46 PM IST
Anarock survey: 65 pc women prefer investing in real estate, 20 pc stocks, 8 pc gold & 7pc FDsAt least 65 per cent women respondents prefer to invest in real estate, followed by 20 per cent favouring the stock markets.
05 Mar, 2023, 04.53 PM IST
Maharashtra offers 1% stamp duty concession to women homebuyersThe coronavirus pandemic had an unprecedented impact on the state's economy, said Pawar, informing that the tax revenue as per the revised ...
08 Mar, 2021, 08.42 PM IST
Sharp rise in bank accounts operated by womenIn 10 states and union territories, 80-90% of women account holders run their accounts themselves. Even in Nagaland, which is at the bottom...
14 Dec, 2020, 10.35 AM IST
Lessons from Murugappa: What are your inheritance rights as a woman?Succession and inheritance laws are still grey areas for many women, largely due to the lack of uniformity.
04 Jan, 2020, 10.01 PM IST
Inheritance rights of women: How to protect them and how succession laws varyWhether you are a wife, daughter or mother, find out what you are entitled to and how you can claim it.
29 Jul, 2019, 08.30 AM IST
Women to pay no stamp duty on property purchases: J&K GovtThe government decided to levy stamp duty of zero percent, if the property in both urban as well as rural areas is registered in the name o...
12 May, 2018, 09.46 AM IST
Buying property jointly? Get the paperwork right to avoid loss of tax breaksThe Bangalore bench of the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal has rejected the plea of a couple who were trying to separately claim exemption on...
26 Mar, 2018, 06.30 AM IST
Now, nameplates in Satara have both Mr & MrsThe idea that they could own their home was inspiring for women, Deshpande says, but the men were less enthusiastic.
12 Nov, 2017, 10.51 AM IST
Women now have more say in money matters, 38 per cent own house or land: SurveySurvey also shows only 3.3 per cent such women faced violence during pregnancy. This indicator seems to reflect a better awareness of their...
02 Mar, 2017, 12.16 PM IST
OYO WE: Budget hotels marketplace OYO Rooms launches exclusive brand for womenOYO Rooms has launched a new brand called OYO WE, a Women’s Exclusive for women travellers with all-women staff and special amenities for w...
15 Sep, 2015, 10.44 AM IST
More than 95% women actively participate in home buying and renting decisionsA study by property portal Housing.com has found that over 95% women actively participate in home buying and renting decisions.
30 Jun, 2015, 04.19 PM IST
Hindu woman absolute owner of property under Hindu Succession Act: Madras High CourtThe Madras High Court has made it clear that the moment property is given in favour of a Hindu woman, she becomes the absolute owner.
10 May, 2014, 09.32 PM IST
- Equal property rights for spouse?
Realising that the legislation could have a far-reaching impact, Gaikwad said her department plans to seek people’s suggestions.
18 Oct, 2011, 02.06 PM IST
- Home loans: Multiply your gains with joint ownership
Tax benefits on home loans have turned out to be an important aspect of homebuying . Here is how you can benefit from the same.
19 Nov, 2009, 03.09 AM IST