Personal Finance

Union Budget 2026: Are you eligible for standard deduction in FY27?

Standard deduction cannot be claimed on freelance, interest, rental or business income, say experts

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

Budget 2026 extends immunity to misreporting, but with key trade-offs

The proposal extends relief from penalty and prosecution in misreporting cases, but taxpayers must forgo the right to appeal and carefully weigh the strength of their case

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.

Getting a bank locker? Here's everything to know before signing in

Bank locker safety is not absolute. Here's how costs, RBI rules and liability caps work before you store jewellery and key documents inside

Scrap yard or resale market? Know the best option for your vehicle

Scrapping incentives vs resale value- what really puts more money back in your pocket

More insurance policies, less panic? New study data shows a pattern

Study finds financial anxiety drops 6-7 points when families hold four or more insurance policies across income groups

₹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

Cyber insurance explained: Shield against online fraud and ID theft

It gives access to legal, forensic and recovery support, not just money reimbursement, say experts

New baggage rules: How much gold jewellery you can bring in without duty

Changes shift gold jewellery limits to a weight-based system and remove value caps on personal electronics to improve traveller convenience

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.

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

Income tax calculator after Budget 2026: Rs 6-50 lakh tax break-up

Income tax calculator: Compare old and new tax regimes to see how much you'll actually pay on Rs 6-50 lakh income in FY27

Budget narrows SGB tax tax-free status: Check investments still exempt

Investors face a narrowed tax-free window for Sovereign Gold Bonds as the Budget shifts focus back to traditional EEE-rated savings schemes

Godrej Prop sells ₹1,000 cr plots in Panipat, ₹2,000 cr homes in Worli

Godrej Properties sells ₹3,000 crore worth homes and plots in Panipat, Worli

Budget gives certain NRI professionals 5-year tax break on overseas income

Budget 2026-27 has introduced a significant tax incentive for non-resident Indian (NRI) professionals who come to India to work under government-notified schemes.

Debt funds outlook post Budget: Focus bulk of portfolio on 2-4-yr maturity

They offer the sweet spot of reasonably attractive yields without excessive interest-rate risk

Budget 2026: TCS cut may ease pockets of students eyeing foreign education

Lower TCS means less cash blocked upfront for medical spends and travel as well, say tax experts

Opened a bank account abroad and forgot to report it? Here's the fix

Missed reporting a foreign bank account or asset after returning to India? Budget 2026 opens a one-time six-month window to fix it without prosecution

Tax slabs FY27 unchanged: Experts on which tax regime saves you more now

New regime typically wins unless deductions are high enough to tilt the calculation toward old, says expert