Personal Finance

Form 121: Aggregate of small incomes shouldn't breach exemption limit

The Income-tax Rules, 2026, mark a major clean-up of the compliance framework

Parking pitfalls in home buying: Why buyers must look beyond the flat

Don't wait till possession: Parking checks that can save money, avoid disputes, and prevent costly surprises later

Explained: What Maharashtra's Vertical Property Card means for flat owners

It aims to finally give flat owners a direct, recorded share in the land beneath their building, something that has long been missing in India's property system.

Signing a property deal? Key due diligence steps explained by experts

A step-by-step guide to verifying title, loans and lender clearances before signing a property deal, backed by expert advice

PPF for children decoded: Limits, tax breaks, and withdrawal rules

Public provident fund for children explained: Account opening, Rs 1.5 lakh limit, tax benefits, withdrawal rules decoded

Health cover hits 50% yet Indian households pay ₹34,000 per hospitalisation

From ₹34,000 hospital bills to rising lifestyle diseases, NSS data shows healthcare is now a core money risk for Indian families

You can invest in social causes with just ₹1,000: Sebi's new rule decoded

Earlier, individual investors were required to commit at least ₹2 lakh to participate in social impact funds under Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) regulations.

Got 'CBI notice' on WhatsApp? You can now verify it instantly with QR scan

New AI chatbot 'ABHAY' aims to protect citizens-especially seniors-from rising digital arrest scams

Run-up in US funds: Invest for market, currency hedge with 7-year horizon

A resurgence of inflation could keep policy tight. Prolonged high interest rates could weigh on valuations and multiples

GCC hiring jumps to 14% in Q4 of 2026 but AI talent shortage hits 42%

Tier-1 Cities Dominate GCC Hiring as Hyderabad Emerges Fastest-Growing Hub

PAN rules explained: Here's when it's mandatory for your transactions

From opening bank accounts to buying property, here's where quoting PAN is compulsory under the current income tax rules

CA salary in India: Freshers can earn ₹6-13 lakh, top roles cross ₹40 lakh

With experience and the right career moves, professionals can see their salaries grow multiple times over, with top roles crossing ₹50 lakh annually.

Missed tax break on property sale? ITAT allows Section 54 in reassessment

Missed Section 54 in original return? ITAT allows claim later, but conditions, timelines and documents matter

Bengaluru electricity bills to rise from May 1: How much more you'll pay

Bengaluru electricity bills to rise from May 1: Here's why costs are going up and how much extra consumers may pay over time

Gold at record levels: Buy or wait? High prices put investors in a dilemma

Gold and Silver have marked gains of 10% and 5% YTD, respectively.

₹23 lakh top offers, ₹160 cr total pay: India's new skill-to-salary boom

An estimated ₹160 crore+ in new annual income for graduates placed across Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Flipkart, HDFC Bank, and 500+ other organisations.

Travel Insurance: Check these things before taking that summer vacay abroad

With flight disruptions rising amid geopolitical tensions, travellers must check insurance coverage, exclusions, and claim conditions carefully before heading abroad this summer

Akshaya Tritiya gold buying: Match consumption, investment with purpose

On Akshaya Tritiya, choose gold wisely-jewellery for sentiment, ETFs and SGBs for returns; verify purity, costs, and tax impact before investing

Nominee vs legal heir: Why your PF, gratuity may not go where you think

Nomination enables payout, but ownership follows the will or succession law, says expert

UP, Haryana raise minimum wages: Here's what changes, who benefits

Revised pay floors in the two states offer a vital financial cushion for millions of workers