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NRI Guide: 6 things non-resident Indians should keep in mind before investing in real estate back home

India, Aug. 26 -- Property purchases from abroad can be complex, and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) need to weigh several factors carefully before finalising a deal back home. The most important step is ... Read More


NRI Guide: 6 things non-resident Indians should keep in mind before investing in real estate back home

India, Aug. 26 -- Property purchases from abroad can be complex, and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) need to weigh several factors carefully before finalising a deal back home. The most important step is ... Read More


Reverse mortgage: Unlocking home equity without selling, what seniors and heirs need to know

India, Aug. 23 -- In 2019, a retired couple in Pune used a reverse mortgage on their bungalow for extra income. After the husband died, the bank asked the children to repay the loan to keep the house.... Read More


Reverse mortgage: Unlocking home equity without selling, what seniors and heirs need to know

India, Aug. 23 -- In 2019, a retired couple in Pune used a reverse mortgage on their bungalow for extra income. After the husband died, the bank asked the children to repay the loan to keep the house.... Read More


Don't trip up on taxes: A guide for returning NRIs

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Rahul Fernandes, 43, moved back to Mumbai after living in California for nine years, where he worked at multinational companies. Before returning, he learned about 'resident but ... Read More


Will the government's proposal for two GST slabs-5% and 18%-under a revamped tax regime benefit homebuyers?

India, Aug. 16 -- justify;">The Central government has proposed two tax rates of 5% and 18% in the revamped goods and services tax (GST), slated to replace the current indirect tax regime by Diwali th... Read More


Will the government's proposal for two GST slabs-5% and 18%-under a revamped tax regime benefit homebuyers?

India, Aug. 16 -- The Central government has proposed two tax rates of 5% and 18% in the revamped goods and services tax (GST), slated to replace the current indirect tax regime by Diwali this year, a... Read More


Bancassurance and your wallet: Spot the traps before you sign

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Insurance mis-selling at banks is an open secret. Even Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra have acknowledged it at ... Read More


From kitchen makeovers to balcony extensions: How home renovations can reduce capital gains tax for property sellers

India, Aug. 11 -- In 2023, Neha Mehta sold her 1,020 sq ft flat in Pune's Kothrud for Rs.78 lakh. Two years earlier, she had invested Rs.6.5 lakh in major renovations, installing a modular kitchen, re... Read More


From kitchen makeovers to balcony extensions: How home renovations can reduce capital gains tax for property sellers

India, Aug. 11 -- In 2023, Neha Mehta sold her 1,020 sq ft flat in Pune's Kothrud for Rs.78 lakh. Two years earlier, she had invested Rs.6.5 lakh in major renovations, installing a modular kitchen, re... Read More