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Bank overcharged you or failed to reverse an unauthorised debit? Here's what you should do next

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- If your bank has charged you an incorrect fee, deducted money without your authorisation or failed to resolve an unauthorised transaction, you do not have to simply accept the lo... Read More


Rs.30 lakh salary, no ITR filed, Rs.3.74 lakh penalty: Why this employee won against the income tax department?

New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- Not filing income tax return (ITR) can prove costly, but a recent tax case shows that taxpayers may have a valid defence only when the delay is due to genuine circumstances. Prav... Read More


Over 6.5 crore returns filed so far; income tax department urges taxpayers to file ITR-3, 4, 5 and 7 before August 31

New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- More than 6.5 crore income tax returns have already been filed for assessment year (AY) 2026-27, including over 2 crore ITR-3 and ITR-4 returns. The deadline to file ITR for seve... Read More


Bank holiday today: Check if SBI, HDFC, ICICI are open or closed on Saturday, August 22 - RBI calendar here

Bank holiday today, Aug. 22 -- All private and public-sector banks across the country will remain shut today, August 22, as the date falls on the fourth Saturday of the month, which is an off for all ... Read More


SIP Calculator: I am 30 years old. How much monthly SIP do I need to build a corpus of Rs.5 crore by retirement?

New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- Building a Rs.5 crore corpus may seem like a distant retirement goal at first, but it is achievable through consistency and the power of compounding. If you are wondering how muc... Read More


Why is professional tax deducted from your salary; can you claim it as a deduction while filing ITR?

New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- In India, individuals have to pay different types of taxes depending on their income, profession and expenses. While income tax is levied by the central government, some taxes ar... Read More


ITR filing for freelancers: Form, foreign expenses, tax deductions, deadline - All FAQs answered

New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- The August 31 ITR deadline is just days away, prompting many freelancers to wrap up their income tax return (ITR) filing process. Unlike salaried employees who receive a From 16 ... Read More


PPF account for minors: What parents can and cannot do with their child's savings

New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- An recent case involving a legal conflict between a father and daughter over ownership of a PPF account has put the focus on parental financial boundaries. The daughter sued her ... Read More


Selling your old phone, furniture or jewellery? Know when you have to pay tax and what counts as 'personal effects'

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- If you make a profit by selling an asset, it it generally treated as a capital gain and income tax would be payable on such gains. However, what many people may not know is that ... Read More


Bitcoin demand turns positive in spot, perpetual markets as price rebounds above $70K; hits 11-week high

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Bitcoin demand has turned positive across both spot and perpetual futures markets for the first time since its last bull cycle in October 2025, according to CryptoQuant founder K... Read More