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Form 130 replaces Form 16: Experts explain what's changing in 'tax year'

New document become the statutory tax deduction certificate, introducing a three-part structure and shifting reporting from the 'assessment year' to a 'tax year' framework

Updated On: 03 Apr 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

New Zealand dependent child visa rules: Age, eligibility rules for families

Country updates eligibility criteria for dependent child visas, introducing stricter age limits for temporary applicants and new restrictions on the recognition of international adoptions

Updated On: 03 Apr 2026 | 2:34 PM IST

Carrying gold or extra gadgets into India? What new baggage rules allow

The Baggage Rules 2026 introduce weight-based gold allowances and clearer electronics limits while mandating stricter declarations via digital platforms like the Atithi app

Updated On: 03 Apr 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

New train rule allows last-minute boarding station change: Know more

Indian Railways eases boarding station rules while tightening cancellation refund windows

Updated On: 03 Apr 2026 | 11:27 AM IST

FY27 bring new real estate tax rules: What stays, what gets easier

Real estate investors gain long-term certainty as new tax rules prioritise policy stability and streamlined compliance for NRI transactions

Updated On: 02 Apr 2026 | 4:26 PM IST

Canada raises provincial immigration quotas by 31%, boost residency chances

Canada's 31% boost in provincial immigration quotas is set to open new doors for Indian professionals, offering a vital 600-point Express Entry advantage in high-demand sectors

Updated On: 02 Apr 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

Young investors drive crypto futures surge as trade sizes double: Report

Traders aged 18 to 25 make large bets but they are disciplined and mature, it says

Updated On: 02 Apr 2026 | 1:31 PM IST

New PAN rules implemented: New forms, application and KYC rules explained

New Income Tax rules enforce stricter identity verification for applicants while raising thresholds for routine financial transactions

Updated On: 02 Apr 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

ITR forms for AY27: What's changed, how to choose, mistakes to avoid

Experts explain how to choose the correct form, avoid mistakes and use compliance mechanism

Updated On: 01 Apr 2026 | 5:45 PM IST

Property transfer after a co-owner's death: What personal law says

Property ownership doesn't automatically pass on: Succession laws and Will decide who inherits share

Updated On: 01 Apr 2026 | 3:56 PM IST

Gold loans boom, first-time borrowers add push to credit growth: Report

Despite a post-festival dip in short-term lending, a surge in gold loans and a rising influx of younger, first-time borrowers bolster retail credit market

Updated On: 01 Apr 2026 | 12:37 PM IST

April 1 tax reset: New I-T law, TCS cuts, higher F&O levy explained

Income Tax Act, 2025, replaces decades-old law to simplify language and improve ease of compliance

Updated On: 01 Apr 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

April 1 financial changes: From take-home salary to tax-filing deadlines

New financial year marks a decisive shift towards stricter compliance and structural transparency, prioritising long-term fiscal discipline over immediate tax relief

Updated On: 01 Apr 2026 | 8:09 AM IST

New income tax law from Wed: ITR, HRA, PAN and tax rules explained

Shift to a unified tax year and streamlined compliance aims to simplify the code, though it introduces tighter verification for claims and higher transaction costs for active traders

Updated On: 31 Mar 2026 | 7:31 PM IST

Canada invites 356 applicants in latest PR draw as cut-off spikes to 800

Cut-off marks the minimum score to get invited, based on draw size and competition in the applicant pool

Updated On: 31 Mar 2026 | 4:12 PM IST

3 yr deal: Malaika Arora Khan gives Bandra West flat on rent for Rs 1.2 cr

Actor's three-year lease agreement in Bandra West highlights robust demand and high rental yields in Mumbai's luxury property market

Updated On: 31 Mar 2026 | 2:18 PM IST

Switch banks without changing account number: RBI's planned payments push

Proposed framework aims to eliminate 'sticky' banking by allowing the seamless migration of salary, EMI, and SIP mandates to new providers.

Updated On: 31 Mar 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

April-June small savings rates announced: PPF, NSC status explained

Key small savings rates notified: PPF at 7.1%, NSC 7.7%, MIS 7.4%, Sukanya 8.2%

Updated On: 31 Mar 2026 | 11:25 AM IST

Housing sales down 13% YoY, slip below 1 lakh after 18 quarters: Report

Launches fall 19% to 92,411 units with supply crunch

Updated On: 30 Mar 2026 | 4:55 PM IST

Canada hikes citizenship and PR fees in March-April window: New fee listed

Citizenship fee rises from March 31; PR costs go up from April 30 across streams

Updated On: 30 Mar 2026 | 4:43 PM IST