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Experts say investors aged 25-30 should focus on goal-based asset allocation rather than chasing returns. Here's how to allocate equity, debt and gold, and the mistakes to avoid.

Whether you can opt for presumptive taxation under section 44ADA of the Act depends on the nature of your freelance income. If your freelance work qualifies as a specified profession you may opt for the presumptive taxat...

The Mumbai ITAT deleted a ₹17.41 lakh penalty after accepting a CA firm's affidavit that an incorrect revised ITR was filed due to a clerical error. The Tribunal held that, in the absence of evidence of deliberate ...

An employee earning a basic salary of ₹25,000 can accumulate an estimated EPF corpus of ₹1.12 crore over 30 years. Monthly contributions, annual salary hikes and the power of compounding together build long-term reti...

SC says compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act cannot be awarded merely because a vehicle was part of the sequence of events. Claimants must establish a credible causal link between the use of the vehicle and the deat...

India's push to reduce external dependence presents a long-term investment opportunity. Experts suggest focusing on structural reforms, strong management, and business fundamentals, rather than short-term policy anno...

Tax experts caution against viewing an HUF as a simple tax-saving hack because transferring assets to it changes their ownership. 

The EPF reform is more than a payroll change. It gives employers an opportunity to redesign retirement benefits by combining EPF's stability with NPS's growth potential and tax efficiency.

EPFO's corpus has swelled to ₹28.4 trillion and claim settlements hit a record in FY25, but rising pension payouts, persistent grievances and thinner investment yields pose fresh challenges.

Bombay High Court says housing loan interest claimed under the Income-tax Act cannot reduce compensation payable in motor accident cases. The court enhanced the family's compensation by ₹17.58 lakh and clarified wh...

Experts explain whether FCNR deposit interest remains tax-free after returning to India and whether a five-month stay in India triggers tax residency under current rules.

As the July 31 ITR filing deadline nears, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged tax officials to let honest taxpayers correct genuine mistakes. She also outlined the 5Rs of responsive tax governance and called fo...

Market volatility is inevitable, but experts say investors can avoid emotional decisions by planning ahead. From setting investment rules to building an emergency fund, here's how to prepare your SIP before markets t...

Gold and silver prices today, 24 July: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates. 

ITR filing deadline 2026 is just five days away for salaried taxpayers, pensioners and investors. Here's who must file by 31 July, key due dates, essential verification steps, filing checklist and practical tips to a...

Experts say pausing a SIP should be driven by financial emergencies such as job loss or medical expenses, not market volatility. Here's when it makes sense to hit pause and when staying invested could work in your fa...

A healthy credit mix can improve your credit profile by showing responsible borrowing behaviour. Here's how secured and unsecured loans, timely repayments and low credit utilization influence credit scores constructi...

The 8th Pay Commission is holding stakeholder meetings and consultations. Central government employees can track key developments and submission deadlines before recommendations on salaries, pensions and allowances are f...