Tax Benefits

2025's most overlooked tax-saving opportunities: See which ones you missed

From Section 80D to home-loan perks, here's what many taxpayers overlooked last year

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 1:57 PM IST

Budget 2026: FHRAI seeks tax perks to drive hotel expansion beyond metros

Pre-Budget representations made to finance ministry, tourism ministry

Updated On: 18 Nov 2025 | 11:50 PM IST

Ink used in printing lottery tickets liable to tax, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that ink and chemicals used to print lottery tickets qualify as goods under a works contract, upholding the Allahabad High Court order

Updated On: 07 Oct 2025 | 11:43 PM IST

In a clear change of strategy, govt turns to tax benefits to boost demand

The 'Festival of Savings' appears to be the new policy instrument to revive and sustain growth

Updated On: 24 Sep 2025 | 10:35 AM IST

75% consumers doubt firms will pass on GST rate cut benefits: Survey

LocalCircles' survey found that 42% of consumers were only "partially confident" and 33 per cent were "not confident" about companies lowering MRP in line with the revised GST rate

Updated On: 09 Sep 2025 | 12:01 AM IST

Gift, sale, planning: How one couple paid no tax on ₹3.85 cr capital gains

Gift deeds, registered sale deeds, and transparent banking channels can make even intra-family transfers fully compliant with the law

Updated On: 03 Sep 2025 | 11:06 AM IST

Participating life insurance plans: Suitable for steady, long-term goals

Be mindful of limited returns, low liquidity, and higher premiums than non-par plans

Updated On: 19 Aug 2025 | 4:34 PM IST

India's GCCs too big to bill lightly: Backend hubs face tax claims

The big question: Are these companies paying their fair share of taxes in India? That question has triggered a series of tax disputes between foreign firms and Indian authorities

Updated On: 06 Aug 2025 | 11:12 PM IST

Will UK bring back tax-free shopping? What retailers demand from govt

Making purchases exempt from VAT could result in £3.65 billion ($4.9 billion) of additional spending by visitors from the European Union

Updated On: 22 Jul 2025 | 2:11 PM IST

CBDT unlikely to offer tax relief for foreign data centres soon: Report

Currently, foreign companies operating or leasing data centres in India may be taxed at a higher corporate rate of 35 per cent, compared to 22 per cent for domestic firms, according to Moneycontrol

Updated On: 25 Jun 2025 | 7:17 PM IST

Filing ITR 2025? Key tax breaks senior citizens must not overlook

Those who sold land or building must observe the recent changes to indexation benefits for calculating capital gains tax

Updated On: 10 Jun 2025 | 11:32 PM IST

India must clarify tax rules for aviation liftoff, says IATA DG Walsh

IATA Director General Willie Walsh calls on India to provide clarity on tax laws affecting foreign carriers and highlights concerns over airport charges to unlock aviation sector potential

Updated On: 03 Jun 2025 | 10:46 PM IST

India to restore tax refund benefits for exporters from June to boost trade

The benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products were introduced on January 1, 2021, but ended on February 5 this year

Updated On: 27 May 2025 | 11:57 AM IST

Weekend retreats or tax retreats? India's elite use farmland to save crores

High-net-worth individuals (HNIs) in India are increasingly investing in agricultural land and farmhouses to claim tax-exempt income under Section 10(1) of the Income Tax Act.

Updated On: 20 May 2025 | 9:18 AM IST

68% of IT workers missed out Rs 49,000 in tax savings-How to avoid mistakes

Nearly 2 out of every 3 professionals could've saved taxes through legal strategies. 1 Finance research shows that tax-saving potential wasn't uniform; it varied widely by income.

Updated On: 13 May 2025 | 8:58 AM IST

Insurance industry feels the blues as growth slows amid structural issues

Growth has slowed significantly in FY25 as both life and non-life segment report single digit growth, partly because of changes in reporting norms, as well as lower credit by NBFCs and MFIs

Updated On: 18 Apr 2025 | 4:00 PM IST

Will money in hand from tax breaks in FY26 make its way to realty buys?

Realty majors hopeful of mid-level housing revival; But experts say education, savings may take priority

Updated On: 12 Apr 2025 | 12:45 AM IST

India to scrap 6% equalisation levy on digital ads, leading to revenue loss

This decision, announced in the Finance Bill 2025-26, will benefit global tech companies like Google, Meta, and Amazon by reducing their tax burden and operational costs in India

Updated On: 01 Apr 2025 | 4:30 PM IST

House tax waiver scheme for Delhi residents: What this means for homeowners

MCD's new house-tax waiver scheme offers full exemption for properties up to 100 square yards and partial relief for larger homes

Updated On: 31 Mar 2025 | 10:31 PM IST

Hurry! Grab your last chance today to invest in tax-saving instruments

If you have chosen the old tax regime, ensure that your tax-saving investments under Sections 80C, 80D, 80G, and others are made before March 31 to maximise tax benefits

Updated On: 31 Mar 2025 | 11:03 AM IST