Personal Finance

Disclose high-value property gifts, taxable or exempt, in tax return

With high-value immovable property gifts now under SFT reporting, scrutiny will rise, making accurate disclosure of such transactions in income tax returns increasingly important

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

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

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

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

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

Correction in silver funds: Enter gradually with minimum five-year horizon

Existing investors who have become overweight after the bull run of the past year should book partial profits and rebalance

ATM rule changes from April 1: UPI withdrawals, limits, fees reset

ATM withdrawals get costlier from April 1 as banks tighten limits and free-usage rules

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

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

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.

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%

Sara Ali Khan leases Andheri bungalow to Montessori school at ₹6.5L/month

Starting from the third year, the rent will increase by 5% annually.

Gold's 25% fall after record highs: What 2025-26 cycle means for investors

By late March, gold had given up all its year-to-date (2026) gains, falling back to Dec 2025 levels - roughly $4,100-4,300/oz - a drop of about 20-25% from the peak of Jan 2026

Motor insurance claims: Small lapses that can lead to costly rejections

Everyday mistakes, from delayed reporting to unauthorised vehicle use, can lead to a claim being denied

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

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

Loan rule changes in 2026: faster scores, zero charges you should know

RBI's loan rule changes roll out in phases, from zero charges to faster credit score updates

Delhi-Meerut tolls to rise 5% from April 1: Check revised charges here

Toll on Delhi-Meerut expressway rises about 5% from April 1; car users to pay ₹175 one way, digital payments only via FASTag, UPI

Women's wages rise 7.2-8.8% in 2025, but pay gap remains wide: Govt Data

Women earn 76% of men in salaried roles, 69% in casual jobs, and just 36% in self-employment, highlighting a wide pay gap across segments

₹100 cr bet on South Delhi: AIF targets ₹25 cr per floor in Gulmohar Park

South Delhi's Luxury Realty Bet: Golden Growth Fund Eyes ₹100 Crore Project in Gulmohar Park