LTCG tax, STT rollback on the cards? What FM Sitharaman said on investors’ demands Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has made no commitment on changes to long-term capital gains tax or securities transaction tax ahead… October 13, 2026 19:00 IST
UPI MDR rollout deferred NPCI has postponed the rollout of Merchant Discount Rate on select UPI transactions until after Diwali, easing merchant operations during… Updated: October 13, 2026 21:02 IST
Man receives Rs 4 Cr interest on farm land compensation, gets in tax trouble: What went wrong? A man who received Rs 3.97 crore as interest on compensation for government-acquired agricultural land found himself in a tax… October 13, 2026 17:54 IST
Wrong PAN, Rs 1.46 Cr tax notice: How a Mumbai man earning Rs 3,500 fought back at ITAT A Mumbai taxpayer disputed transactions linked to a second PAN. Here is why the ITAT ruled in his favour in… October 13, 2026 17:19 IST
How you can use FD laddering for Rs 10 lakh investment after rate revision by banks? Planning to invest Rs 10 lakh in fixed deposits? Find out how FD laddering can help you manage interest rate… October 13, 2026 15:21 IST
UPI MDR rollout pushed beyond Diwali: What changes for merchants and customers? NPCI has deferred the rollout of MDR on select UPI merchant transactions till after Diwali. Here’s what the proposed charges… October 13, 2026 13:44 IST
Google Trends: MDR charges on UPI–What does it mean for you? UPI transaction charges explained: Find out which payments will attract MDR from October 15 and why regular users need not… October 13, 2026 12:22 IST
Up to 8.35% on FDs: Should you choose NBFC deposits over bank FDs? RBI’s repo rate hike has prompted Bajaj Finance and Shriram Finance to revise their FD rates. Should you lock in… October 12, 2026 20:55 IST
Man sells property, skips ITR filing, faces Rs 90 lakh penalty: Here’s what ITAT said A property sale from FY 2015-16 led to a Rs 2.65 crore short-term capital gains addition and a Rs 90.09… October 12, 2026 19:31 IST
RBI rate hike: Higher EMIs or longer loan tenure? Which option will cost you less RBI rate hike to 5.50%: Should home loan borrowers increase EMIs or extend tenure? Check the costs with a Rs… October 12, 2026 19:12 IST
Income tax penalty waiver: CBDT revises Form 161 to cover misreporting cases; check rules The CBDT’s revised Form 161 brings misreporting cases within the income tax penalty waiver framework. Here’s who can apply, how… October 12, 2026 17:53 IST
GPF vs PPF at 7.1%: Same interest, but which gives you better retirement benefits? GPF and PPF currently offer the same 7.1% interest rate. However, their eligibility criteria, withdrawal rules and tax treatment can… October 12, 2026 16:22 IST
Equity MF inflows jump 31%, SIPs hit record Rs 32,490 Cr in September: AMFI Equity mutual fund inflows surged 30.6% to Rs 38,307 crore in September 2026, led by small-cap and mid-cap funds. Large-cap… October 12, 2026 12:42 IST
Google Trends: EPFO EPS eligibility: Why earning over Rs 25,000 may get no pension? EPFO EPS rules explained: Employees earning over Rs 25,000 may not qualify for pension membership. Check who is eligible and… October 12, 2026 12:30 IST
Advantage NBFCs as deposit rates start moving up Spread funds across one- to three-year tenures in this phase of rate cycle October 12, 2026 00:56 IST
Changing jobs? Compare retirement benefits, not just salary When comparing job offers, don’t just look at salary hikes. Evaluate EPF contributions, Corporate NPS, and tax benefits to ensure… Updated: October 12, 2026 13:33 IST
Rs 4 Cr at 35, Rs 40 lakh salary, no dependants: 7 lessons from this Pune man’s wealth journey At 35, Shubh Patil has built a Rs 4 crore portfolio, earns Rs 40 lakh a year and has no… October 11, 2026 11:50 IST
Samir Arora’s Helios vs Utpal Sheth’s TRUST: The flexi cap showdown The performance of two relatively new flexi-cap funds from fund houses founded by asset management industry veterans — Samir Arora… October 10, 2026 05:20 IST
