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Did F&O or intraday trading last year? Your ITR filing due date isn't July 31

New Delhi, July 20 -- Profits from intraday trading and futures & options (F&O) trading are taxed differently from regular equity transactions in India. Under the income tax law, intraday trading is d... Read More


RBI swap facility brings nearly Rs.2 lakh crore in forex inflows since June

New Delhi, July 20 -- The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) concessional swap facility has attracted more than $20.7 billion ( Rs.2 lakh crore) in foreign exchange inflows till July 17, reflecting strong ... Read More


Will India raise ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20%? What state minister Suresh Gopi said

New Delhi, July 20 -- The government has not taken any decision to increase ethanol mix in petrol beyond the current 20% level or to introduce ethanol in diesel for commercial use, Minister of State f... Read More


Will India raise ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20%? What MoS Suresh Gopi said

New Delhi, July 20 -- The government has not taken any decision to increase the ethanol mix in petrol beyond the current 20% level or introduce ethanol in diesel for commercial use, Minister of State ... Read More


Claiming a deceased family member's mutual funds made less cumbersome: What SEBI has changed

New Delhi, July 20 -- The process of claiming a deceased loved one's mutual fund investments can be quite cumbersome for families, with even minor inconsistencies in investor records leading to additi... Read More


Aadhaar app crosses 4 crore downloads: Full list of services available on the new app

New Delhi, July 20 -- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced on Saturday that the Aadhaar App has crossed 40 million (4 crore) downloads, reflecting the growing adopt... Read More


No proposal under consideration to scrap LTCG tax on equities, government clarifies

New Delhi, July 20 -- The government on Monday said there is no proposal at present to abolish the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on equity transactions for retail and domestic investors, ending s... Read More


Automatic EPF transfer after changing jobs: Things to check before your balance is moved to the new account

New Delhi, July 19 -- Earlier switching jobs meant going through a separate process to transfer your provident fund balance from your old employer to the new one. This involved paperwork, potential de... Read More


ITR filing 2026: Secondary address field is now mandatory - here's how it can help taxpayers

New Delhi, July 19 -- The income tax department has introduced a mandatory secondary address field (if applicable) across all income tax return forms for AY 2026-27, making it one of the most notable ... Read More


Don't miss this tax benefit: How car buyers can claim a minimum Rs.10,000 refund

New Delhi, July 19 -- Buying a car is a major expense but many buyers don't realise they may be entitled to an income tax refund on the purchase. If the vehicle's value exceeds the prescribed limit, t... Read More