Sunainaa Chadha
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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.
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.
Sunainaa Chadha
Money moves beyond equities: Commodities see ₹33,000 crore inflows
Multi-asset funds see ₹20,000 crore inflows in diversification push
 "Money moves beyond equities: Commodities see ₹33,000 crore inflows")
Gold, debt, flexi-cap funds attract investors in Jan, equity flows down 14%
Monthly SIP inflows stayed above ₹31,000 crore, showing that retail investors continue to invest regularly despite market volatility.
 "Gold, debt, flexi-cap funds attract investors in Jan, equity flows down 14%")
Over 24 lakh tax returns pending beyond 90 days; ITR delays continue
ut of 8.80 cr tax returns filed for AY 2025-26, 24.64 lakh pending for processing for over 90 days
 "Over 24 lakh tax returns pending beyond 90 days; ITR delays continue")
Sonu Sood leases out BKC unit to HDFC Bank for ₹11.8 lakh monthly rent
The lease agreement for the unit at Trade Centre BKC, located in Bandra East, was registered in February 2026.
 "Sonu Sood leases out BKC unit to HDFC Bank for ₹11.8 lakh monthly rent")
New tax rules may change how you deposit cash, pay bills, claim HRA
Your taxes, your transactions: Draft rules propose big changes
 "New tax rules may change how you deposit cash, pay bills, claim HRA")
EPFO may allow EPF withdrawal through UPI using new app from April
The move is aimed at making EPF access more convenient for the organisation's nearly 8 crore members, many of whom currently face a multi-step claim process to withdraw their own savings.
 "EPFO may allow EPF withdrawal through UPI using new app from April")
Renting a home may not get cheaper even as demand slows: Report
During the October-December quarter, rental demand fell 2.4% compared to the previous quarter, but rents still increased by about 2.2% across India
 "Renting a home may not get cheaper even as demand slows: Report")
The asset-class conundrum: Where should investors allocate money now?
The asset classes that seem to offer some comfort are the much-ignored debt (looks attractive relative to equities) and, to some extent, domestic large cap equities
 "The asset-class conundrum: Where should investors allocate money now?")
Ishaan Khatter buys 3,000 sq ft flat in Mumbai's Pali Hill for Rs 29.4 cr
According to property registration documents, the flat is located in Navroz Apartment in Pali Hill
 "Ishaan Khatter buys 3,000 sq ft flat in Mumbai's Pali Hill for Rs 29.4 cr")
Indian student crisis: 26 killed in Canada and US; deportations on the rise
Canada recorded the highest number of such deaths during the period at 17, followed by the United States with nine cases.
 "Indian student crisis: 26 killed in Canada and US; deportations on the rise")
New income tax rules coming soon - and taxpayers can now give feedback
I-T dept invites stakeholder views on draft rules, forms under new Income Tax Act
 "New income tax rules coming soon - and taxpayers can now give feedback")
Sebi proposal could simplify withdrawals from demat mutual funds
Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday proposed to extend the facility of standing instructions for Systematic Withdrawal Plans (SWP) and Systematic Transfer Plans (STP) to mutual fund units held in demat
Defence, semi-conductors, rare earths : Where to invest after Budget 2026
Real sinals are embedded in the Budget document-policy continuity, withdrawal of customs duties on manufactured goods, and a clear shift towards strategic sectors like defence, semiconductors
 "Defence, semi-conductors, rare earths : Where to invest after Budget 2026")
Flexi-cap equity, credit core bets for 2026: Motilal backs 50% large caps
Large caps/hybrids should be considered as portfolio anchors for 2026, complemented by staggered, selective exposure to mid and small caps on the back of improving sentiment
 "Flexi-cap equity, credit core bets for 2026: Motilal backs 50% large caps")
CBDT to issue new tax rules; 88% taxpayers already in new regime
The old tax regime refers to the income tax calculation and slabs that existed before the introduction of the new tax regime in 2020. Old tax regime has higher tax rates, but taxpayers get exemptions.
 "CBDT to issue new tax rules; 88% taxpayers already in new regime")
High-end Worli apartment with six car parks sold for ₹123.5 crore
The apartment has a RERA carpet area of 6,772.28 sq ft, along with an additional 367.05 sq ft of balcony and open terrace space, taking the total usable area to over 7,100 sq ft
 "High-end Worli apartment with six car parks sold for ₹123.5 crore")
Budget 2026 simplifies tax rules for PF trusts: What changes for you
EPFO said the rationalisation will serve the interests of all stakeholders by ensuring convergence between the Income Tax Act and EPF laws.
 "Budget 2026 simplifies tax rules for PF trusts: What changes for you")
₹46,599 for India-London round trip: Air India sale offers fares from ₹1499
One free date change on all bookings made during sale period
 "₹46,599 for India-London round trip: Air India sale offers fares from ₹1499")
Gold and silver's wild ride: From record highs to sudden shock explained
While the market was already stretched, one of the triggers for the selloff came from a sharp change in expectations around US monetary policy.
 "Gold and silver's wild ride: From record highs to sudden shock explained")
India's housing pips global peers as prices rise faster than most countries
India ranks 10 th in price growth with 9.6% annual growth; only APAC market in top 10
 "India's housing pips global peers as prices rise faster than most countries")