A letter from Bhadohi: The human cost of Trump tariffs and the lesson of an emergency fund When tariffs ripple across oceans, small export towns feel the shock. My story shows why steady finances, and not soaring… By Sneha VirmaniSeptember 6, 2025 05:30 IST
Star Health, Niva Bupa may need 1–4% price hike to offset ITC loss Despite the recent GST exemption on health and life insurance policies, a Kotak Institutional Securities report suggests health insurers may… By Narayanan VSeptember 5, 2025 18:58 IST
Joint holders can get tax notices Jointly held investments, while convenient for succession, are causing tax headaches for non-earning holders like homemakers and seniors. By Saikat NeogiSeptember 5, 2025 18:34 IST
Looking for best SIPs? Top 5 mutual funds that delivered up to 37% annualised returns in 3 years In the last few years, the equity market has given tremendous returns and riding the wave many SIP schemes have… By Mithilesh JhaSeptember 5, 2025 18:31 IST
Last DA hike in 7th Pay Commission: Central govt employees set for salary boost ahead of Diwali – Check likely increase The Centre hikes DA twice every year – first revision before the Holi festival for January-June cycle and the second… By PF DeskSeptember 5, 2025 16:30 IST
GST cut backfired? your health insurance premium may go up by up to 5 pc, says report Individual life and health insurance policies, including reinsurance thereof, will be exempt from GST from September 22, 2025. Currently, health… By PF DeskUpdated: September 6, 2025 12:01 IST
Govt extended ITR AY 2025-26 deadline, but only 4.56 crore returns filed so far More than 4.56 crore people have filed ITR, out of which more than 4.33 crore have also e-verified their returns.… By PF DeskSeptember 5, 2025 12:42 IST
Zero GST to raise insurers cost; hike in premiums unlikely for now The recent GST exemption on individual life and health insurance, while beneficial for consumers, poses a challenge for insurers who… By Narayanan VSeptember 5, 2025 08:17 IST
The second home trap: Why that dream flat could become a financial nightmare A flat that stays empty is not an investment but a monthly drain. Maintenance, taxes, and small repairs keep coming,… By Parth ParikhSeptember 5, 2025 05:30 IST
GST 2.0: Insurance now tax-free, houses, cars and gadgets get cheaper – 10 big changes explained In a historic move, the GST Council has simplified India’s tax structure to just two slabs – 5% and 18%,… By Mithilesh JhaSeptember 4, 2025 20:01 IST
Buying a home to get easier? GST cut on construction materials promises lower prices The real estate industry has welcomed the move to lower tax rate on cement, stating that this will bring down… By PF DeskSeptember 4, 2025 18:05 IST
Income tax refund delay: It may take up to 9 months to receive ITR refund in bank account According to the Income Tax Department’s claim, usually the refund is received within 4 to 6 weeks after e-filing and… By PF DeskSeptember 4, 2025 15:18 IST
GST exemption on health and life insurance isn’t all good news — premiums may still go up At first glance, it promises cheaper insurance and lower costs. But experts warn that the move could backfire. With insurers… By PF DeskSeptember 4, 2025 13:22 IST
Top 4 mid cap funds for SIP If you are looking to do SIP in midcaps, here are possibly the 4 best mid cap funds for SIP. By EquitymasterUpdated: September 4, 2025 11:36 IST
The gold loan trap: How your family’s jewellery is silently disappearing Families pledge bangles and chains thinking it is only for a while. One renewal leads to another, until the jewellery… By Parth ParikhSeptember 4, 2025 05:00 IST
56th GST Council Meeting: Life and health insurance premiums get full GST exemption, big relief for policyholders The move is also part of the broader GST rationalisation plan, under which the Council has tried to simplify the… By PF DeskSeptember 3, 2025 23:33 IST
‘We should be less…’: Ruchir Sharma points out at India’s tax paradox on Nikhil Kamath’s podcast He further endorsed a simpler regime, adding, “Studies have shown that a flat tax tends to be the best way… By Shubham ChhabraSeptember 3, 2025 20:55 IST
Filing ITR for AY 2025-26? 5 free online tools to calculate tax liability The Income Tax Department provides a free tax calculator on its official website. It is considered the most reliable as… By PF DeskSeptember 3, 2025 18:14 IST
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