Can a car lease still help you save tax under the new regime?

Many salaried employees believe the new income tax regime has taken away most tax-saving benefits. But that may not be entirely true. According to Abhishek Kumar, Sebi-registered investment adviser and…

8th Pay Commission meetings begin soon: What should you expect?

The process for the 8th Pay Commission is picking up pace, and government employees now have more time to share their views. The Government of India has clarified that the…

RBI changes auto-debit rules: Your Netflix, SIPs and bill payments may get easier

Paying monthly subscriptions, SIPs, insurance premiums, credit card bills and utility charges may soon become less frustrating for many users. That is because the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has…

DBS Bank India launches relationship banking for globally-mobile, emerging affluent Indians

DBS Bank India announced its new DBS Aspire banking proposition, along with the signature Aspire debit card, designed for the country’s fast-growing, well-travelled, emerging affluent segment. DBS Aspire extends premium…

India’s home loan boom runs into a paperwork wall

GSTR-3B March 2026 filing: Was the 20 April deadline extended? What happens if you miss due date?

Amid widespread reports of technical glitches, the Network indicated on its portal that it is “considering” a one-day extension for filing GSTR-3B for the March 2026 tax period. This comes…

Your mutual fund’s new expense ratio has a maths problem

8th Pay Commission confirms memorandum submission window open until 30 April for employees, pensioners and stakeholders

The Government of India’s 8th Pay Commission has clarified that the deadline for submitting the memorandum through the official website remains open until 30 April, as detailed in a press…

Don’t apply for a visa before knowing this key cost difference

Choosing between a single-entry and multiple-entry depends on how often you travel, your budget, and your future plans. While single-entry visas are cheaper and multiple-entry visas offer greater flexibility. But,…

Why did DA increase by only 2% this time? Here’s the real reason

The Union Cabinet on Saturday approved a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners. However, estimates had suggested that the increase…