While it’s simpler to open a new business or a small venture in India, the shutdown process can be a nightmare. Simplifying the exit process is crucial to give an opportunity to failed founders to learn from their mistakes and try again. We give you a lowdown on how to open a start-up and how to close one should you lose interest or are unable to sustain it.
Gold and silver prices plunged by as much as 11 per cent in early trade on the MCX before paring losses later in the session as buyers stepped in to capitalise on the dip
Almost 88 per cent of individual taxpayers have moved to the new tax regime. The government will not set a deadline for the old regime, says CBDT Chairman. Among companies, about 60 per cent of total taxable income is now reported under the new tax regime
DSP’s first and clearest message is restraint. “At this price, it is not possible to calculate risk-reward for precious metals,” the note says. When risk-reward cannot be framed even imperfectly, the asset no longer qualifies as an attractive opportunity.
A sharp cut in Tax Collected at Source on overseas spends eases cash-flow pressure for travellers, students and families. Budget 2026 replaces steep slabs with a flat 2 per cent TCS, making foreign travel and remittances significantly less cash-intensive.
Sebi has relaxed order-to-trade ratio norms for algorithmic trading by widening exemptions for equity options and excluding market makers’ algorithmic orders from penalties
Yield to maturity is a key metric used by bond investors. Learn how important it is and what the calculation is to arrive at it
With global growth moderating, inflation dynamics shifting and financial market signals mixed, SBI Research believes the central bank will prefer continuity over change for now.
Almost 88 per cent of individual taxpayers have moved to the new tax regime. The government will not set a deadline for the old regime, says CBDT Chairman. Among companies, about 60 per cent of total taxable income is now reported under the new tax regime
Any plunge you take needs to be well-planned because the middle-class can often not afford to take the risk of leaving a regular income stream
While it’s simpler to open a new business or a small venture in India, the shutdown process can be a nightmare. Simplifying the exit process is crucial to give an opportunity to failed founders to learn from their mistakes and try again. We give you a lowdown on how to open a start-up and how to close one should you lose interest or are unable to sustain it.
The FM made small tweaks to ease the lives of the common people, but income tax slabs, deductions and other tax benefits remain the same. Here’s how the changes will affect investors, taxpayers, consumers and seniors
Coupled with the implementation of the Income-tax Act, 2025, the proposals announced in Union Budget 2026 are expected to simplify tax laws and enhance overall ease of compliance by overcoming practical challenges
As the country’s GDP grows, the size of the Union Budget grows as well. This time, the Budget announced no big-bang measures, like the previous Budget. Instead, Budget 2026 touches you subtly through small measures and a thrust on long term
Retirement is not just about cavorting on the beach with a glass of wine, but also about coming to terms with loss and trauma, and re-picking yourself to find a purpose. Riley Moynes, TED speaker, podcaster and author, discusses the challenges retirees face and how they can overcome them, in an interview with Nidhi Sinha, Editor, Outlook Money
It’s common to assume that buying during market dips can enhance returns. We ran numbers to see what happens if you invest in a plain SIP and compared it with scenarios when you topped up during market dips. The results will shock you
An analysis of Nippon Indian Large Cap Fund
Base policies are proving to be inadequate because of rising medical costs and premiums. To ensure a large coverage at affordable rates, they need to be combined with a super top-up insurance that takes care of rising family claims
At 63, Murli Sundrani doesn’t come across as the typical retired gentleman. He treks, goes on world tours, is pursuing multiple courses, and is financially savvy, too
A step-by-step guide to withdraw funds from NPS account
The issue is not that we consume more than our grandparents did, the issue is when we link our identity and self-worth to our lifestyle
SIP Returns Beat Bank FDs’ Over Long Term
Invest 5-10% In Silver Through SIPs For Portfolio Diversification
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has changed how mutual fund expenses are disclosed by introducing the base expense ratio (BER). Previously, investors kept a track of their mutual fund expenses through the total expense ratio (TER), which combined fund management fees with taxes and statutory charges, such as goods and services tax (GST) and securities transactions tax (STT). This made it difficult for investors to see what fund houses actually charged. In contrast, BER includes only the core expenses of running a mutual fund scheme, and statutory charges are disclosed separately.
With a rising elderly population, the government needs to set up a supportive infrastructure and ecosystem for seniors, so that their old-age needs are well taken care of
