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Why confidence is the missing piece in women's financial freedom

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Financial independence is often thought of as earning your own money. But for many Indian women today, it means something more: having enough to meet your goals, feeling secure a... Read More


Bought a term insurance plan in India but moved abroad? Here's what happens to your cover

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Many young professionals purchase a term plan in India while working here. But what if, a few years later, they take up a job overseas and their tax status changes from resident ... Read More


You can invest in direct mutual funds for your child. Here's how.

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- For parents looking to build long-term wealth for their children, mutual funds can be a powerful tool. Investing in your child's name can help instil financial discipline early, ... Read More


Amfi imposes 12-month lock-in on commissions to curb distributor misuse, protect investors

Mumbai, Aug. 8 -- India's mutual fund industry body has tightened rules governing distributor switches and commission payouts to curb misuse and improve transparency. The Association of Mutual Funds i... Read More


Selling your property? The 12.5% tax may push you into a higher surcharge bracket

New Delhi, July 30 -- A change introduced by the government in 2024 to ease capital gains tax on real estate has inadvertently created a tax trap that could leave many individuals paying more than exp... Read More


Selling property? The 12.5% tax may push you into a higher surcharge bracket

New Delhi, July 30 -- A change introduced by the government in 2024 to ease capital gains tax on real estate has inadvertently created a tax trap that could leave many individuals paying more than exp... Read More


Selling property? Know what counts as 'cost of improvement' for capital gains calculation

New Delhi, July 29 -- When you sell a residential property, the profit earned-known as capital gains-is taxable. However, this tax can be significantly reduced by claiming allowable deductions such as... Read More


These bonds offer tax exemption on long-term capital gains. But are they right for you?

New Delhi, July 27 -- When you sell property or assets and make substantial capital gains, your instinct is to minimise the tax you'll pay. One instrument that can help with this is a capital gains bo... Read More


How to transfer FASTag account from one bank to another

New Delhi, July 16 -- Since 2021, FASTag has been mandatory for all four-wheelers in India. It has become an essential part of highway travel, enabling seamless toll payments through RFID-based techno... Read More


Income tax filing: How to deal with inaccuracies in annual information statement

Mumbai, July 10 -- The annual information statement (AIS), introduced by the Income Tax Department to enhance transparency, is instead creating hassles for taxpayers by reporting incorrect incomes, ac... Read More