It’s that time of the year again when many taxpayers sit down to file their income tax returns. One important decision is choosing between the old and new income tax…
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From tax to tatkal trains: July 1 money changes that matter to you
Several new rules related to taxes, train bookings, banking services, and digital payments will come into effect from July 1. These changes will impact taxpayers, bank customers, credit card users,…
8 Years Of Goods And Services Tax — Here’s A Look At Its Milestones
New Delhi: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) on July 1 2025, marks eights years since its launch. GST was introduced in 2017 and was a landmark reform taht simplified…
ITR Filing Guide FY 2024-25: 8 Documents Every Taxpayer Should Have On Hand
New Delhi: Taxpayers now have more time to file their Income Tax Returns (ITR), as the deadline has been extended to September 15, 2025. While many have already completed the…
Big Relief For NRIs: US Senate Cuts Proposed Remittance Tax From 3.5% To 1%
New Delhi: Indian expats in the U.S. may soon get some relief on money transfers back home. The final draft of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’, backed by former…
SBI turns 70: Why bank’s blue keyhole has stood the test of time
That familiar blue circle with a keyhole at the centre, the logo that greets millions of Indians at every street corner, turns 70 this year. State Bank of India (SBI),…
Look rich or be rich: Startup founder on middle class dilemma
Once upon a time, the middle class was regarded as the backbone of society, with families enjoying steady jobs, evolving from two-wheelers to cars, taking annual vacations, and nurturing dreams…
Filing ITR without a CA? 5 common mistakes that you must avoid
Today, filing your ITR is much simpler than it used to be. With online portals and digital forms, many people now file their returns on their own, without hiring a…
Government’s favourite baby: Investment banker on India’s real estate boom
Is India’s real estate market in a bubble? Not even close, says investment banker Sarthak Ahuja. , Ahuja argues that the sector isn’t just growing, it’s structurally protected and relentlessly…
Most corrupt I’ve seen: Finfluencer on Indian metro real estate market
India’s metro real estate market is “one of the most corrupt” spaces in the country, according to finfluencer and financial educator Akshat Shrivastava, who recently stirred debate online with a…