Sunainaa Chadha

Sunainaa Chadha

Sunainaa writes on all things wealth and money for Business Standard. She has formerly worked with ToI, Splainer, HT Digital, Times Now, Firstpost and ET.

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Property boom beyond metros: 11 cities see 63% price rise in five years

Residential prices in 11 emerging markets rose 63% in five years, compared with 42% in India's top eight cities, finds CII-Knight Frank report

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 1:04 PM IST

IDFC FIRST Bank removes forex markup on all credit cards: What you save

Existing as well as new cardholders will get zero forex markup automatically, without upgrading their cards or meeting a spending threshold

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 12:43 PM IST

Tax planning with parents: 6 legal ways to reduce your tax outgo

Rent to parents, insurance premiums, gifts: Your tax-planning checklist

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 9:44 AM IST

₹50 lakh-1.5 cr is sweet spot, 50% of home buyers plan to buy within 2 yrs

2 or 3 BHK? Ready home or under construction? What buyers prefer in 2026

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 3:24 PM IST

6.76% vs 11.59%: What adding equity and gold did to portfolio returns

WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund's "Chemistry of Investing" study examines how combinations of debt, equity and gold have historically influenced portfolio risk and return outcomes.

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

New Zealand visa applications go online from October 1: Key changes decoded

Indian travellers applying for several New Zealand visitor and transit visas will have to move to Immigration New Zealand's enhanced online system as the country phases out paper applications from Oct

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 9:56 AM IST

US to overhaul PERM green card process: What Indian workers need to know

Once the proposal is published in the Federal Register, DOL will accept public comments for 30 or 60 days.

Updated On: 16 Sep 2026 | 3:26 PM IST

UPI, net banking or bank transfer: What does funding your broker cost?

UPI may remain free for investors, but brokers could face a new cost every time customers move money into their trading accounts - even if they never make a trade

Updated On: 16 Sep 2026 | 1:08 PM IST

UPI charges explained: What happens when you pay ₹5,000, ₹50,000 or ₹1 lakh

The government estimates about 96% of merchant payments will remain unaffected by the changes. The network processed 24.51 billion transactions valued at 29.9 trillion rupees in August.

Updated On: 16 Sep 2026 | 10:02 AM IST

Rakesh Roshan leases Andheri office to BeingU Studios for ₹7.3 lakh a month

With the 5% annual escalation, the initial ₹7.3 lakh monthly rent will rise to ₹7.67 lakh in the second year and about ₹8.05 lakh in the third year,

Updated On: 15 Sep 2026 | 4:01 PM IST

Credit-card cashback, referral bonus, online wins: What's taxable in India?

Is your credit card cashback taxable? Know the tax rules for rewards, referrals and online sales

Updated On: 15 Sep 2026 | 3:18 PM IST

Cleartrip Elite launch: ₹9 flight date change, 20% hotel discount and more

Flipkart Gold and Myntra Insider members will receive Elite benefits by default, without having to complete the two-booking eligibility milestone~

Updated On: 15 Sep 2026 | 12:43 PM IST

EPF Scheme 2026: Can govt cut your PF contribution for 3 months? Explained

The EPF Scheme, 2026 provides the Central Government with the power to defer or reduce contributions in the event of a pandemic, endemic or national disaster.

Updated On: 15 Sep 2026 | 10:51 AM IST

Want to own a car in Europe? These are the 10 most expensive countries

Iceland tops the list, while Luxembourg has Europe's highest annual servicing and repair bill

Updated On: 14 Sep 2026 | 6:30 PM IST

New Zealand announces new work visa route for international graduates

The new visa opens on November 16, 2026; it gives eligible graduates six months of open work rights, while the expanded Post-Study Work Visa can provide a much longer pathway for eligible graduates

Updated On: 14 Sep 2026 | 1:04 PM IST

Brent crude at $108: What does it mean for India and your investments?

Brent at $108 a barrel is certainly negative for India, but its ultimate damage depends on whether the spike is brief or sustained and whether it disrupts physical supply.

Updated On: 14 Sep 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

H-1B shortage, rising costs and delays: 7 US immigration challenges in 2026

Policy uncertainty, rising visa costs, tougher scrutiny and H-1B shortages are forcing US employers to rethink how they recruit and retain foreign talent

Updated On: 14 Sep 2026 | 11:47 AM IST

How much tax will you pay on ₹2 lakh stock, mutual fund or crypto gains?

Earned ₹2 lakh from stocks? Here's how much tax you may have to pay

Updated On: 11 Sep 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

Kailash Kher's BKC property flip: Bought for ₹10.5 cr, sold for ₹10.75 cr

Kailash Kher sells BKC office for ₹10.75 crore after 10-month holding period

Updated On: 11 Sep 2026 | 2:08 PM IST

Where are MF Investors putting money? Small-caps, mid-caps and gold lead

₹32,297 Crore in SIPs, ₹29,329 Crore in Equity: How Investors Bet in August

Updated On: 11 Sep 2026 | 11:36 AM IST