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Senior Citizen Savings Scheme: Have Rs.30 lakh to invest? Check your quarterly interest, tax and maturity benefits

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Retirement may bring an end to regular salary income, but household expenses, medical bills and other financial commitments continue. For senior citizens looking for predictable ... Read More


CBDT notifies Form 173A for government securities: New tax exemption rules for eligible foreign investors

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has made it mandatory for eligible foreign investors and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) to submit Form 173A to claim income... Read More


Indian equities vs gold vs US stocks: Which asset class delivered the highest returns in 2026 so far?

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Indian equities have been the worst-performing asset class in 2026 so far, while US stocks and gold have delivered double-digit returns. The divergence highlights how differently... Read More


Emergency fund: Earn Rs.1 lakh a month? Here's how much you should save for 6, 9 or 12 months, experts explain

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- An emergency fund should be based on essential household expenses and how long it could take to replace lost income, rather than salary alone. While six months of expenses may be... Read More


Land dispute lasted 23 years and ended in a Rs.1.5 crore payout. Why did ITAT classify it as capital gains?

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- A person who receives money after giving up rights to a disputed property may have to pay tax on the receipt. But how that money is classified can make a significant difference t... Read More


DA hike 2026: Will government employees get a festive salary boost after Dussehra? October 21 holds the key

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Central government employees hoping for a festive salary boost are waiting for the Centre to announce the next dearness allowance (DA) hike. With Dussehra on 20 October and the n... Read More


1 Finance gets in-principle SEBI approval for MF Lite: Will investors get more choice in index funds and ETFs?

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- 1 Finance has received in-principle approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an asset management company (AMC) licence under the regulator's Mutual Fun... Read More


Home loan borrowers: Pay higher EMI every month or extend your loan tenure? How to choose after a rate hike

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- A rise in home loan interest rates presents borrowers with a choice that can affect their finances for years. They can increase their equated monthly instalment (EMI) to repay th... Read More


Gold and silver investments: Should you buy physical gold, ETFs or mutual funds? Liquidity, costs and risks compared

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Indian investors can buy gold and silver in several ways, from physical coins and bars to exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds and Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs). While these ... Read More


Bitcoin investor faces Rs.88.55 lakh tax addition despite Rs.3.34 lakh loss; how an ITAT ruling helped the investor

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- A taxpayer who said he invested about Rs.9.63 lakh in Bitcoin and incurred a loss of Rs.3.34 lakh faced an income tax addition of Rs.88.55 lakh after the tax department questione... Read More