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The 31 July ITR filing deadline may not apply to all salaried taxpayers. The applicable due date depends on the taxpayers overall income profile, ITR form, and audit requirements. Those with business or professional inco...

Large & mid-cap funds have historically delivered a balance between returns and volatility. Over the past 5 years, the benchmark index gave 14% returns, compared with 10% for large-caps and 18% for mid-caps. 

Despite varying investment strategies, some small-cap stocks are common across mutual fund portfolios. The latest analysis reveals the 10 most widely held small-cap stocks, with PNB Housing Finance featuring in 146 schem...

The CPC first verifies that you've used the correct ITR form, filled in all mandatory schedules, and that there are no calculation errors. If it finds major issues, you may receive a defective return notice.

Lokesh Ahuja from Nykaa shared a cautionary tale about hidden AutoPay mandates after teaching his mother how to make UPI payments. He emphasises the importance of digital literacy.

A Chennai taxpayer faced a ₹1.92 lakh penalty after her tax consultant made errors in the ITR filing. ITAT Chennai waived the penalty, ruling that a genuine mistake by a tax professional cannot be treated as misreporti...

A single, regularly updated financial master sheet can organize scattered accounts, key legal documents, and vital contacts before a crisis hits.

SIPs help reduce entry-timing risk through rupee-cost averaging but cannot shield investors from valuation, liquidity, concentration or fund-selection risks. Investors should not mistake SIPs for a complete risk-manageme...

As the 31 July deadline for filing ITR approaches, taxpayers hope for an extension like in previous years. Here's why AY 2026-27 is different for tax filing.

July 2026 FD rates show small finance banks offering up to 8.10% interest, ahead of leading private and public sector banks. Compare FD rates, tenures and key investment factors across seven major lenders before booking ...

With the July 31 ITR filing deadline nearing, experts warn that waiting until the last day could cost taxpayers far more than just a late filing fee. From losing tax benefits to delayed refunds and portal glitches, here&...

Healthcare needs aren't static-they change with age, family responsibilities and personal circumstances. A 28-year-old navigating burnout, a 32-year-old planning a family, and a 45-year-old supporting ageing parents ...

Government clarified that EPS 1995 and EFPS 1971 beneficiaries will continue to receive pensions under EPS 2026. Pension calculation, contribution rates and eligibility remain unchanged, while the new scheme introduces f...

Sebi's proposed MF-only PMS lowers the investment threshold to ₹25 lakh, opening customized mutual fund portfolios to more investors.

Cash, property or gifts over ₹50,000 from non-relatives are taxable, but relief options are available that can significantly reduce or eliminate tax liability. Details here.

Cash, property, or gifts over ₹50,000 from non-relatives are taxable, but relief options also exist for residents, which can reduce tax liability significantly or to zero. Details here.

A Delhi ITAT ruling clarifies that taxpayers can correct an ITR if overseas salary was wrongly reported as taxable in India. But if the income is exempt under the DTAA, foreign tax credit cannot be claimed.

Income tax filing deadline 2026 LIVE Updates: The due date to file ITR is around the corner. The government extended the deadline last year due to technical glitches, but a similar relief is unlikely this time, experts w...

Income tax filing deadline 2026 Updates: The due date to file ITR is around the corner. The government extended the deadline last year due to technical glitches, but a similar relief is unlikely this time, experts warn.

Income tax filing deadline 2026 LIVE Updates: The due date to file ITR is around the corner, and more than 4.3 crore ITRs have already been filed so far. Here's everything you need to know about the filing process, d...

Gold and silver prices today, 29 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.

ULIP income in ITR for AY 2026-27: Exemption rules, capital gains reporting, correct form choice and filing tips ahead of 31 July deadline.