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ITR filing for AY 2025-26?Expert explains what's new and which form to pick

Forms has key changes on rules for capital gains, buybacks, Aadhaar as proof of identity

ATM fees to minimum balance: Federal Bank announces new service charges

Private lender says it is increasing charges to meet operational costs and promote digital banking

India's housing market is not crashing, but definately cooling. Here is why

After a period of rapid post-pandemic expansion, the market now appears to be entering a phase of cautious consolidation.

Rich using farmhouses to save crores in taxes, legally: CA explains how

High-net-worth individuals taking advantage of a legal loophole in Income Tax Act, according to the financial expert

Ajay Devgn gives office space on rent in Mumbai, to earn Rs 3.3 cr in 5 yrs

The monthly rent is set at Rs. 5.47 lakh for the first three years and escalates to Rs 6.29 lakh for the final two years of the term.

Rs 1 Lakh to Rs 26.8 Lakh: Can the Quality Index outrun the Nifty 200?

Historical data shows that the quality style has demonstrated good risk-adjusted returns and greater return predictability compared to value, momentum, and alpha strategies:

Gold ETFs gain favour; choose ones with low cost, minimal tracking error

More investors now adhere to the principle of asset allocation. "Increasingly, they treat gold as a financial asset in their portfolio rather than just as jewellery," says Vikram Dhawan

ITR-2 updates: Who benefits and who needs to be careful

Experts unpack the new ITR-2 form for AY 2025-26, simpler for many, stricter for those with capital gains, foreign assets, or buybacks

Got a tax notice asking for more info? Experts explain what it could mean

It's meant to gather more information about a person's tax returns and must be acted upon carefully. Here is how to do that

Ferrari for 50th? Just another day at a Family office for the super rich

From surprise Ferraris to ancestral safes, India's billionaires are outsourcing the extraordinary-and Entrust Family Office is leading the way.

Cash is still king in North India: Rs 1.3 cr per ATM withdrawn in FY25

Over the past decade, Currency in Circulation (CIC) increased by 157%, the number of ATMs grew by 32%, and the number of bank branches rose by 36%.

Bank of Baroda cuts home loan rate to 8%, gives additional perks to women

Customers younger than 40 years to get 0.10% concession in rates as lender seeks to 'home ownership more affordable'

Rs 16 cr villas, Paddle courts, cyrotherapy: Ananta by Avas now in Alibaug

Ananta is set to redefine luxury living in Alibaug with its ₹16 crore villas, featuring world-class amenities like professional-grade tennis courts, cryotherapy chambers, and wellness-focused design.

4X growth and counting: Baroda BNP Paribas Gilt Fund hits Rs 1,500 crore

Since inception, the Baroda BNP Paribas Gilt Fund has delivered consistent long-term returns, transforming an initial investment of RS 10,000 into Rs 41,919.60 as of March 31, 2025

Lok Adalat to settle disputed bills, fines in Delhi: How to file appeal

Citizens get chance to resolve civil cases, including matrimonial, at district courts 'on the spot'

From MCLR to repo-linked loans, pick lenders with low, stable spread

Agarwal points out that rate changes in the external benchmark are transmitted automatically, without being influenced by a bank's internal cost structure

Senior citizens still getting 8%+ FD rates despite repo rate cut, see where

Despite the RBI's repo rate cut, many banks still offer over 8% FD rates for senior citizens. Here's a look at the best rates across small finance, private, public, and foreign banks.

Princeton Digital seals Rs 125 cr annual lease deal in Navi Mumbai's Airoli

With a total starting monthly rent of ₹10.42 crore, the first-year rent alone amounts to ₹125.04 crore, excluding other costs such as maintenance and parking.

From fake exemptions to old dues, CBDT tightens the tax net this year

With a record tax target this year, the CBDT is tightening scrutiny on top taxpayers, fake claims, and old dues while aiming for faster refunds and better taxpayer awareness.

ITR 5 gets a makeover with stricter capital gains, TDS rules for firms

The new ITR 5 form brings sharper rules on capital gains, TDS, and buy-back losses, raising the bar on compliance for firms, LLPs, AOPs, and more