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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

Cyber insurance explained: Shield against online fraud and ID theft
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 4:19 PM IST

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

New baggage rules: How much gold jewellery you can bring in without duty
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 3:24 PM IST

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
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

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
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 1:38 PM IST

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

Income tax calculator after Budget 2026: Rs 6-50 lakh tax break-up
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

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

Budget narrows SGB tax tax-free status: Check investments still exempt
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 12:31 PM IST

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

Godrej Prop sells ₹1,000 cr plots in Panipat, ₹2,000 cr homes in Worli
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 9:23 AM IST

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.

Budget gives certain NRI professionals 5-year tax break on overseas income
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 8:58 AM IST

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

Debt funds outlook post Budget: Focus bulk of portfolio on 2-4-yr maturity
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:48 PM IST

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

Budget 2026: TCS cut may ease pockets of students eyeing foreign education
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 6:12 PM IST

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

Opened a bank account abroad and forgot to report it? Here's the fix
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 5:29 PM IST

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

Tax slabs FY27 unchanged: Experts on which tax regime saves you more now
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

Budget 2026 and crypto tax: Experts decode tighter reporting rules

Tighter reporting norms bring crypto closer to mainstream financial standards: Experts

Budget 2026 and crypto tax: Experts decode tighter reporting rules
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 3:38 PM IST

Budget 2026 highlights: From liquor to travel, what got cheaper, costlier

Budget 2026 cheaper, costlier full list: From overseas travel and medicines to umbrellas and alcohol, Budget 2026 reshapes costs through a fresh round of customs and tax changes

Budget 2026 highlights: From liquor to travel, what got cheaper, costlier
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 3:09 PM IST

What changes for taxpayers in Budget 2026? 10 major tax changes explained

Key tax rule changes this year cover derivatives, buybacks, revised ITR timelines and crypto reporting penalties

What changes for taxpayers in Budget 2026? 10 major tax changes explained
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

Buyback taxed as capital gains, not dividends, to benefit high earners

Finance Bill 2026 shifts share buyback proceeds to capital gains tax from April 2026, easing the burden for many investors, while tightening tax rules for SGB buyers

Buyback taxed as capital gains, not dividends, to benefit high earners
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 11:03 PM IST

Budget 2026: Accident victims to get full claim amt without tax deductions

Union Budget 2026 on compensation: The change, once enacted, will ensure accident victims receive the full interest awarded on compensation without tax deductions

Budget 2026: Accident victims to get full claim amt without tax deductions
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 9:12 PM IST

Budget 2026: Relief for senior citizens as Form 15G, 15H filing gets easier

Senior Citizens and Budget 2026: The proposal aims to cut paperwork and prevent unnecessary tax deduction for eligible investors, especially senior citizens holding securities across companies

Budget 2026: Relief for senior citizens as Form 15G, 15H filing gets easier
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 6:39 PM IST

Budget 2026: PF rule clean-up simplifies tax treatment, keeps limits intact

Retirement savings streamlined by removing 12% tax ceiling on employer Provident Fund contributions and providing companies with a compliance cushion for tax deductions on employee welfare deposits

Budget 2026: PF rule clean-up simplifies tax treatment, keeps limits intact
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 6:15 PM IST

Budget tax change weighs on dividend, MF investments made on borrowed money

Withdrawal of interest deductions on borrowed investment funds is set to increase tax costs for leveraged HNIs and corporate treasuries

Budget tax change weighs on dividend, MF investments made on borrowed money
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 5:12 PM IST