Personal Finance

Taxpayers must be able to distinguish between matters where the old tax law still applies and those where the new one does

As LPG shortages disrupt kitchens amid West Asia tensions, induction cooktops are gaining ground. Here's a practical guide to choosing the right model for Indian cooking needs

Rising crude oil prices amid tensions in West Asia could affect inflation and the RBI's rate trajectory. Borrowers may consider locking in home loan rates before the financial year ends

Stay invested only if you have strong conviction, understand the sector, and can time your entry and exit

Last-minute choices made without considering needs could exact a high financial price

History shows that sharp falls are not unusual. Since 1980, the Indian stock market has corrected by more than 30 per cent on eight occasions

Arbitrage funds aim to capture the price difference between the spot price of a stock or index and its futures price when futures trade at a premium

Under the draft, an eligible victim will receive 85 per cent of the net loss amount, or ₹25,000, whichever is lower

Avoid panic selling, keep SIPs going: Past wars caused transitory selloffs

Incorrect assessment of status and failure to fulfil tax-related obligations can have serious consequences

Urban professionals are increasingly trading nightlife for fitness studios, run clubs and wellness cafes, signalling a shift in how India's city dwellers socialise, spend and recharge over the weekend

Carefully assess nature of grievance before choosing forum

Besides enjoying a share in the property, this will make them eligible for tax benefit

Sebi's new rule allows AMCs to offer both value and contra funds with limited portfolio overlap. Here's how the two strategies differ and which investors they suit

If an insurer wants to deny a claim based on an exclusion, it must provide clear evidence that the incident falls under that exclusion

If you are a conservative investor who invests primarily in bank fixed deposits but wants to boost your returns by 1-2 percentage points, consider investing in a corporate fixed deposit

Supreme Court clarified that decades of occupancy do not grant tenants ownership rights, orders the eviction of a shop's occupants

Annuities show that a 60-year-old couple needs a total of Rs 12 crore to be able to live in a two-bedroom apartment in Bangalore during retirement

If airlines cancel flights due to war or airspace closure, passengers can seek full refunds. But if travellers cancel voluntarily, contractual rules apply and insurance may not cover war

Identify correct court for filing complaint based on amount paid for goods or service