The income tax season is quietly knocking on the door again. If you are someone who usually waits till the last moment to file your return, here’s your early heads-up:…
Category: Banking And Finance
Duration or accrual: Where should debt investors park money now?
When investors move money into debt mutual funds, they often assume all such funds work the same way—but they don’t. Different debt funds adopt different investment strategies depending on the…
Market crashes teach what no book or course ever can
In the last 93 years of American stock market history, there have been 50 declines of 10% or more—on average, once every two years. Of those 50, fifteen were drops…
8th Pay Commission to visit Dehradun on 24 April; stakeholders can apply by 10 April
The Government of India recently announced that a team from the 8th Pay Commission will visit Dehradun on 24 April, as a part of its nationwide consultation process with stakeholders.…
Opening a women-centric bank account? Here’s what to actually look for
India’s financial inclusion journey has made remarkable strides in recent years. According to government data, women today account for nearly 39 percent of bank account holders and contribute close to…
Financial year ends today: How tax loss harvesting can lower your tax outgo
With the financial year ending today, investors are making last-minute moves to reduce their tax outgo. While many focus on popular options like ELSS or deductions, there is another strategy…
Govt announces small savings schemes interest rates for April-June 2026: Here’s how much you get for PPF, NSC, deposits
The government today kept interest rates unchanged for various small savings schemes, including the public provident fund (PPF) and national savings certificate (NSC), for the eighth straight quarter, beginning 1…
When do banks deduct TDS on interest income? ₹50,000 rule explained
As the new Income Tax Act 2025 is set to come into effect on 1 April 2026, the Central Board of Direct Taxes () on Monday issued a clarification on…
From PPF, NSC to SSY: Check latest small savings scheme rates for April–June 2026
If you were hoping for a bump in returns from your favourite small savings schemes, there’s no change this time. The government has decided to keep interest rates unchanged for…