Personal Finance
Form 130 replaces Form 16: Experts explain what's changing in 'tax year'
New document become the statutory tax deduction certificate, introducing a three-part structure and shifting reporting from the 'assessment year' to a 'tax year' framework
 "Form 130 replaces Form 16: Experts explain what's changing in 'tax year'")
Retirement funds: Invest if you are prone to panic-selling amid volatility
Sophisticated investors who manage diversified portfolios and don't wish to outsource asset allocation may avoid them
 "Retirement funds: Invest if you are prone to panic-selling amid volatility")
Carrying gold or extra gadgets into India? What new baggage rules allow
The Baggage Rules 2026 introduce weight-based gold allowances and clearer electronics limits while mandating stricter declarations via digital platforms like the Atithi app
 "Carrying gold or extra gadgets into India? What new baggage rules allow")
New train rule allows last-minute boarding station change: Know more
Indian Railways eases boarding station rules while tightening cancellation refund windows
 "New train rule allows last-minute boarding station change: Know more")
Send or receive money abroad? New tax rules will change your paperwork
The Central Board of Direct Taxes ('CBDT') has notified the Income-tax Rules, 2026 ('Rules 2026') along with the Forms, for the Income-tax Act, 2025, which has come into force on 1 April 2026.
 "Send or receive money abroad? New tax rules will change your paperwork")
Forgot to exchange cash? RBI now lets you do it at airport departure gate
The Reserve Bank on Thursday allowed residents as well as non-residents to exchange Indian rupee notes at foreign exchange counters at departure halls in international airports beyond the immigration
 "Forgot to exchange cash? RBI now lets you do it at airport departure gate")
Explained: How CBDT's GAAR tweak changes taxation for investors
It makes it clear that GAAR cannot be applied to income from pre-2017 investments, regardless of when they are sold.
 "Explained: How CBDT's GAAR tweak changes taxation for investors")
From cricket to data Centres: Where India's biggest deals happened in Q1
Deal-making activity involving India reached US$17.4 billion, representing a 44.5% decline from a year ago.
 "From cricket to data Centres: Where India's biggest deals happened in Q1")
Begin work on improving credit score a year before applying for BFSI job
Employers are using credit history to assess candidates for roles involving clients' money, credit decisions, and sensitive financial data
 "Begin work on improving credit score a year before applying for BFSI job")
Invest in gold, global funds to cushion portfolio against fall in rupee
Holding gold and global assets can help Indian investors hedge against rupee depreciation, manage inflation risks, and meet dollar-denominated goals such as overseas education and travel
 "Invest in gold, global funds to cushion portfolio against fall in rupee")
India's ultra-luxury audio market grows as sound becomes a status marker
From hidden speakers to bespoke acoustic engineering, India's luxury homes are investing heavily in high-end audio systems, where sound is no longer a device but an integral part of design, lifestyle
 "India's ultra-luxury audio market grows as sound becomes a status marker")
Corporate FD rates up to 8.95% in April: Best options and risks explained
Best Corporate FD rates in April 2026: Corporate FDs offer higher returns than banks, but risks vary by rating and tenure. Here's what to check before investing
 "Corporate FD rates up to 8.95% in April: Best options and risks explained")
What are the best term insurance plans for working women?
Term insurance becomes crucial after 30 as premiums rise with age; locking in early ensures stable costs and financial protection for dependents, helping secure long-term goals and liabilities
 "What are the best term insurance plans for working women?")
FY27 bring new real estate tax rules: What stays, what gets easier
Real estate investors gain long-term certainty as new tax rules prioritise policy stability and streamlined compliance for NRI transactions
 "FY27 bring new real estate tax rules: What stays, what gets easier")
Fund Review: SBI Medium Duration Fund
Fund Review: SBI Medium Duration Fund
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India deals slow, but IPOs shine: Investment banking fees hit 8-year low
India deals slow to weakest start since 2021 amid cautious market sentiment
 "India deals slow, but IPOs shine: Investment banking fees hit 8-year low")
Canada raises provincial immigration quotas by 31%, boost residency chances
Canada's 31% boost in provincial immigration quotas is set to open new doors for Indian professionals, offering a vital 600-point Express Entry advantage in high-demand sectors
 "Canada raises provincial immigration quotas by 31%, boost residency chances")
Young investors drive crypto futures surge as trade sizes double: Report
Traders aged 18 to 25 make large bets but they are disciplined and mature, it says
 "Young investors drive crypto futures surge as trade sizes double: Report")
New PAN rules implemented: New forms, application and KYC rules explained
New Income Tax rules enforce stricter identity verification for applicants while raising thresholds for routine financial transactions
 "New PAN rules implemented: New forms, application and KYC rules explained")
Want to stay employable? India's top skills for the next 5 years revealed
AI, cybersecurity and digital skills become India's most sought-after capabilities, says NIIT report
 "Want to stay employable? India's top skills for the next 5 years revealed")