You can file your income tax return for the assessment year 2026-2027, but you cannot file the ITR for A.Y. 2025-2026. If you opt for the old tax regime, you will be able to claim a deduction in respect of repayment of a home loan. In your case, your taxable income is higher than the exemption limit, so you will have to file your return of income
The longer you wait to buy term insurance, the more you may end up paying for the same cover, especially if age or health begins to work against you
Setting aside a compensation award, the Supreme Court held that compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act can be granted only when there is credible evidence establishing a clear causal link between the use of a motor vehicle and the death or injury.
In the week ahead, market participants will monitor derivative expiries, macroeconomic indicators, and corporate earnings announcements and their impact on trading activity on D-street:
The Assam Cabinet also approved compulsory registration of several property-related agreements and changes to medical college admission rules
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Gold prices eased from a two-week high as investors booked profits ahead of the US Fed meeting. Read on to understand the factors behind the decline
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AIF lock-in periods are designed to give fund managers time to build value and exit investments strategically. Here's how hard and soft lock-ins work, why they matter, and what investors should check before investing.
Insurance brokers now account for 42 per cent of general insurance business, up from around 30 per cent seven to eight years ago
You can file your income tax return for the assessment year 2026-2027, but you cannot file the ITR for A.Y. 2025-2026. If you opt for the old tax regime, you will be able to claim a deduction in respect of repayment of a home loan. In your case, your taxable income is higher than the exemption limit, so you will have to file your return of income
It’s important to check not just vaastu, title deeds and agreements, but also no-objection certificates on basic safety protocols. The recent fire incidents in some of the metros’ high-rises serve as a reminder
For homebuyers, skyscrapers and high-rises are symbols of security, amenities and a better quality of life. Yet every major fire incident exposes an uncomfortable reality: the infrastructure designed to protect residents often struggles to keep pace with the height and density of the buildings
People rarely think a fire will affect their building, until it does. With cases of fires rising, better to insure your home against unforeseen disaster
The recent US-Iran peace agreement and measures by the government and RBI have helped contain rupee volatility, but uncertainty remains. Here is what it means for you and why your financial strategy should be above and beyond such movements
InvITs are often viewed as equity investments that compound over time. But they are not equity or their substitute. Rather, they are a fixed-income alternative to generate cash flow
Some of India’s pandemic era equity investors have moved from chasing quick trading gains to embracing more disciplined, mutual fund-led wealth creation
For decades, prime property wealth was reserved for those who could write big cheques. The Reits revolution is making real estate investment more accessible
Each life event you cross merits a review of your term plan. Ensure that the sum assured covers your future income to support your family and liabilities
Retirement is a pivot and not the end, shows the life choices of Dr Kuldeep Singh, who started his second career three years after his retirement, at a medical college in Katra
Retirement is not a destination. You have to plan through it. Building up a retirement corpus is just one aspect, but figuring out your life and how you plan to spend your time is the other
As young earners face rising living costs, instant digital loans and lifestyle spending create a silent debt cycle that can compromise and delay wealth milestones
Even with a limited salary, disciplined investing through SIPs, an emergency fund and responsible credit use can help you build long-term wealth.
Think you've missed the opportunity to invest in equities? Learn how to transition from fixed deposits to mutual funds, rebalance your portfolio and build long-term wealth without taking excessive risk.
A share buyback allows a listed company to use its capital to buy its own outstanding shares from the secondary stock market. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) announced the reintroduction of open market share buyback on June 19, 2026. Now, listed companies will be able to undertake share buyback through the open market offer route from August 1, 2026. The reintroduction provides regular retail shareholders an additional avenue to sell their shares directly on stock exchanges during the active buyback period, thus enhancing transparent market prices.
A father’s commitment to his child begins long before milestones are achieved and continues long after they are reached. It is reflected in countless everyday decisions- from encouraging a child’s ambitions to quietly ensuring they have the confidence and resources to pursue them.
Most people begin their working lives with a fairly clear plan. Study, find a job, grow in that role, and keep pushing up their career growth path. But somewhere along the way, priorities can change. Work can start to feel repetitive, interests evolve, or personal circumstances change.
Business cycle funds help investors adapt portfolios as sectors rotate, economies shift, and volatility rises.
Multi-asset funds combine equities, debt, gold and alternatives to manage volatility and support long-term compounding.
Flexicap funds offer diversified equity exposure across market caps, reducing the need to time segments.
IDFC First Bank and IndusInd Bank revised FD rates during the week ending on July 25, 2026, offering a maximum of 7.75 per cent to senior citizens
