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Union Budget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces a new automated scheme for small taxpayers in the FY27 Budget, enabling lower or nil tax deduction certificates, reducing TCS on overseas spending, and extending income-tax return deadlines.

Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a high-level committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat as she highlighted strong balance sheets, record profitability and inclusive growth.

Income Tax Slabs Budget 2026 Live Updates: FM Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth Budget today. Ahead of Budget 2026, taxpayers are wishing for income tax rate cuts today. Follow along for all LIVE updates on Budget 2026 income tax announcements.

Bank holidays next week: The new week is beginning tomorrow. This leads us to the question What are the bank holidays next week, between 2 and 8 February 2026?

Budget 2026: The old tax regime still offers key deductions like Section 80C and House Rent Allowance (HRA). Plus, the New Income Tax Act 2025 permits filing ITRs under the old regime, keeping it relevant despite the push towards the new regime.

The first well was successfully brought back online at 3:35 a.m. local time, according to a statement from the Kazakh energy ministry

At Mint Horizons Kolkata, Neil Borate emphasised that global investing is an ingrained instinct for Indians, citing gold as a historical example. He discussed the importance of geographic diversification and various routes for Indian investors to gain global exposure.

Bank holidays in February 2026: The RBI has announced a total of eight holidays for all public and private banks across India in January 2026, including the State Bank of India. Check dates and weekend holidays here.

The RBI has announced a total of 6 holidays for all public and private banks in India in February 2026, including the State Bank of India. This also includes weekends. Check if banks are also closed today, on 31 January.

With a large pool of commercial, retail, warehousing and data centre assets yet to be securitised, the REIT universe is set for a significant expansion in new listings over the next five to seven years, a report said.

As more asset classes become REIT-able, Indias REIT penetration could increase to 2530% of institutional real estate by 2030, positioning the country among the fastest-growing REIT markets globally.

Indian REITs have delivered 8.9% annualised returns over the past five years, outperforming Asian peers. With a GAV of 2.3 lakh crore, strong occupancies, rising distributions and only one-third of REIT-ready assets monetised, the sector offers significant growth headroom, says Anarock.

India is now world's third most obese country after the United States and China, as per The World Obesity Federation. This year's Economic Survey warned against rising cases of obesity across age groups in India.

U.S. consumers will soon be seething with envy at the price cuts across the border, Clifford Winston writes in a guest commentary.

Regulatory pacts with ESMA could pave the way for five Indian clearing houses to reapply for EU recognition and ease costs for European banks.

Rather than splurging, Indias young professionals are adopting disciplined, flexible budgeting to navigate their first years of earning.

Anup Upadhyay, fund manager at SBI Mutual Fund, said about 70% of the SBI Flexi Cap Fund is now in large caps, up from 55% a year ago. In an interview with Mint, he also spoke about his outlook for the market, sectoral bets, and structural changes in the SBI Flexi Cap Fund.

The budget 2026 is just one stop on your investment journeyit does not change your destination.

Bad news for Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor India, with South Africa exploring an increase in auto import duties after the tariff shock from Mexico last month. That too, at a time when they are increasingly relying on exports. 

Sifys IPO nod, Yottas domestic pivot and listing talk at Nxtra and CtrlS signal a shift toward public markets and partnerships to fund Indias next phase of data centre expansion.

Assigning a nominee in a life insurance policy ensures faster claim settlement, legal clarity and financial security for families when they need it most.

Hiba made in favour of unborn children is invalid. A key principle that governs Hiba is the fact that Hiba can be effected inter vivos or among living persons. When a Hiba is made to a child in the womb, it would stand valid only if the child is born alive within 6 months from the date the Hiba.

Recent rulings in the Binny Bansal and Tiger Global cases signal that day counts and paper relocations are no longer enough. Tax authorities are looking for real overseas substance before granting non-resident status or treaty benefits.

From false scarcity to hidden fees, digital platforms are engineered to extract maximum value. Here are the psychological weapons used against your wallet.

The Internal Revenue Service officially started accepting 2025 tax returns on 26 January, launching a taxpaying season that the White House projects could deliver an additional $100 billion returns to taxpayers.

The latest UAN linked to your last employer should be retained, and the older one linked to your first employment must be merged

In an economy that demands diversification to survive, the best investment you can make might just be the one you do on a Saturday afternoon.

ELSS does not offer tax deductions under the New Tax Regime. However, it still has the potential to deliver strong returns and create wealth. With a three-year lock-in period, ELSS can help investors overcome emotions such as greed and fear and become more disciplined.

From crypto SIPs and precious metals to IPO mania, 2025 saw investors chase returns like never before. As markets remind them of risk, 2026 calls for discipline over FOMO.

Understanding the crucial difference between nominees and legal heirs can save families from disputes and ensure smooth asset transfer.

As fraud risks rise and finance grows more complex, adult children across urban India are becoming informal money managers for ageing parentsmanaging investments, blocking mis-selling and navigating a delicate balance between protection and autonomy.

As gold hits record highs, many investors assume silver is the obvious next bet. History shows that thinking can quietly damage long-term portfolios.