As the Income Tax Department starts relying heavily on AIS, Form 26AS, SFT data and analytics, salaried taxpayers also start getting notices even if salary income is reported correctly.
Sensex, Nifty Today: Indian equities remained rangebound as falling crude prices and the prospect of higher US interest rates pulled sentiment in opposite directions. Here's what it means for investors
Banks can now offer market-linked rates on certain NRI deposits until September 30 as the RBI seeks to attract overseas funds
One of the key changes this year is that taxpayers using ITR-1 can now report income from up to two house properties
Sebi has cautioned the public against sharing sensitive personal details on such websites and platforms. The regulator also reiterated its advisory regarding virtual trading platforms that offer virtual trading, paper trading, and money-related fantasy games
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Amid the buzz around the NSE IPO, investors are in a dilemma as they are actively considering whether it is wiser to accumulate BSE shares at current levels or keep the powder dry for a chance to bid in the upcoming NSE IPO
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For depositors, there is no real shift in how TDS on bank interest will be applied. The threshold-based system continues, and banks will deduct tax only when interest exceeds the prescribed limits
The first few years of working life are usually full of competing demands. There is rent to pay, deposits to arrange, office clothes to buy, travel costs to manage, and sometimes pressure to upgrade lifestyle after years of student life
The Chennai bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal held that Dolly Khanna was an investor and not a trader in shares and securities
We need to acquire cockroach-like qualities of being adaptable and resilient to be able to conquer our fear of market volatility and its effects on our portfolios
A list of top-rated mutual funds in terms of performance
While it is advisable to stay invested in volatile markets and not give in to panic selling, it’s also important to keep an eye on how your portfolio of funds is faring
The difference between those who earn well and those who become wealthy is not necessarily intelligence, access, or even opportunity, it is behavioural errors and incorrect choices. Fixing those can be a sure shot way to achieve the crorepati goal
The broking industry is now in a price-war phase, but cost is no longer the key differentiator. The choice will depend on how you plan to use a broking platform
SIFs are the new kid on the block. Kundan Kishore, deputy editor, Outlook Money spoke to Kailash Kulkarni, CEO, HSBC MF, to understand the nuances of these emerging investment strategies. Here are the edited excerpts from the interaction.
PFRDA has proposed a Retirement Income Scheme, RIS Steady, under NPS. The scheme allows regular payouts through two withdrawal options. We explain how it works and what you can expect
Retirement planning solutions must reach the middle- and lower-income groups, for whom the crisis is most acute
For years, personal finance conversations have focused on how much to build. But less attention has been given to what that number is meant to do once it is reached
The stock market always pushes you to act irrationally. The key, however, is to not let your emotions get the better of you and force you to turn your paper losses into actual losses
The need to indulge in fun activities is real for some individuals. The key is to balance out these wants-turned-needs by budgeting smartly and becoming a conscious spender
Electronic gold receipts are dematerialised securities backed by physical gold, which is verified for purity, and stored in vaults approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). EGRs allows investors to buy and trade gold in smaller quantities, making participation easier. They also differ from ETFs as investors can withdraw physical gold against their EGRs from any of the different locations of the three Sebi-registered vault managers.
Insurance leaves gaps. A SIP-built emergency corpus covers deductibles, recovery and income loss, so a health shock never becomes a permanent wealth setback.
Tariffs, debt and shaky growth are back, so knowing the cycle tells you what wins
Stop guessing which segment leads next and let one strategy move across the whole market
PMS, AIFs open doors beyond regular funds for investors who understand the trade-offs
Investors who pause during a downturn usually miss the recovery, and that’s where the real gains hide
SIFs are a new product class, and this one goes long on winners, short on losers
Can the Supreme Court’s recognition of unpaid domestic and care work pave the way for matrimonial property rights?
