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Will your minor child's income be clubbed with yours while filing ITR? Know when and how it is taxed

New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- A minor may have income from investment, gifts, interest, their own skills or other such sources. While most parents may assume that such earnings will automatically be added to... Read More


Income up to Rs.12.75 lakh? Know whether you pay zero tax on capital gains too under the new tax regime

New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- In the Union Budget for 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that from financial year 2026-27, individuals earning up to Rs.12 lakh a year would pay no income ... Read More


Why your SIP may not be delivering the returns you expect: Mistakes that mutual fund investors should avoid

New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- A systematic investment plan (SIP) allows individuals to invest a fixed amount in mutual funds at regular intervals. However, just because you are putting money in one or multip... Read More


EPF money withdrawal: When can employees claim their provident fund amount in advance?

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- There can be situations when you need to access your retirement savings before exiting the workforce, especially if you do not have enough money set aside for emergencies. These... Read More


Father faces Rs.12.83 lakh penalty over minor child's Rs.1.17 crore interest income; ITAT Delhi grants relief

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- A Rs.1.17 crore interest income earned by a minor led to a Rs.12.83 lakh penalty for his father, even though the income declared in the man's income tax return (ITR) matched the... Read More


Can NRI nominees claim financial assets of deceased investors in India? Here's all you need to know

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- When an Indian resident holding mutual funds, shares or other financial assets passes away, their nominees act as a custodians of those assets until they are transferred to the ... Read More


Bank holiday today: Are HDFC, ICICI and SBI branches closed on Saturday, September 12?

Bank holiday today, Sept. 12 -- Banking services were disrupted on Friday due to a nationwide bank strike. If you have pending bank-related tasks to complete now, then it's important to check whether ... Read More


Pool, park and gym missing: Karnataka homebuyers get relief from RERA after builder fails to provide promised amenities

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- A swimming pool, senior citizen park, gym and a spa can make a housing project look like a complete lifestyle package on paper. But for some homebuyers, the promise turns into d... Read More


Hawkins Cookers FD opens on September 16; Know interest rates, minimum deposit required and other details

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Hawkins Cookers Ltd. is set open a fresh fixed deposit (FD) scheme on September 16, offering investors interest rates of up to 8% for a 36-month tenure. Investors can apply from... Read More


Advance tax deadline September 15: What happens if you missed the previous instalment payment?

New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Taxpayers who missed the first advance tax instalment deadline on June 15, 2026, still have options to limit the financial impact. While certain individuals are required to pay ... Read More