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Dearness Allowance: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari says aim to implement 7th pay commission this fiscal and bridge the salary gap between its state and central government employees with DA hike. 

If your father inherited property from his father, can he sell or bequeath it without your consent? Here's what Hindu law says about ancestral property and coparcenary rights.

SEBIs move to allow standing instructions for SWP and STP facilities on demat-held mutual fund units is a significant step towards improving investor convenience. While SOA may offer lower costs, demat provides consolidated portfolio management and a single nomination facility for investors. 

Beneficiaries under Andhra Pradesh's Talliki Vandanam scheme 2026 have begun receiving their 13,000 deposit in their accounts from today, 22 July. We explain the eligibility criteria, how to apply, and how you can check payment status.

India's lending ecosystem has evolved through digital innovation and public-private partnerships, enhancing data sharing and analysis. 

The tax treatment of silver depends on the investment route and the holding period. While capital gains tax applies to ETFs, FoFs and physical silver, the purchase of physical silver also attracts GST.

India's Account Aggregator framework enhances Open Finance by enabling secure, consent-based sharing of financial data.

Home bias isn't a tactical call based on current market conditions but an investing philosophy Bajaj AMC's Nimish Chandan has followed for years.

Selling inherited property at a loss requires correct reporting in ITR-2. Understand capital loss calculation, carry-forward rules, documentation needs and tax filing steps to claim eligible benefits and stay compliant under the Income Tax Act.

The AIS now displays foreign assets and income for CY2022-24. But taxpayers should use it to verify past disclosuresnot report the same information again in this year's income tax return.

Multi-cap mutual funds continued to attract strong investor inflows in June 2026, even as returns varied widely across schemes. While most funds delivered positive one-year returns, only four ended in the red in the last one year period.

Crowdfunding may be driven by compassion, but that doesn't automatically make the money tax-free. Here's what the law says, why the rules remain unclear, and how to avoid future tax disputes.

The Income Tax Department allows taxpayers to discard an Income Tax Return (ITR) and file a fresh one if they spot mistakes before verification. However, if the fresh return is filed after the due date, it will be treated as a belated return.

Income tax return filing is incomplete without e-verification. Here are five quick ways to verify your ITR within 30 days, avoid your return being treated as invalid and ensure faster processing and tax refunds before the filing deadline.

ITAT Mumbai has allowed a taxpayer to claim the Section 87A rebate on tax payable on short-term capital gains for AY 2024-25. The ruling clarifies that the rebate cannot be denied for STCG when the law applicable for that year did not specifically restrict such benefit.

Gold and silver prices today, 22 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.

CKYC number is a 14-digit identifier that simplifies KYC verification for banks and financial institutions. Here's how CKYC works, its benefits, ways to find your number and why it helps make financial transactions faster and safer.

Ignoring a crypto tax notice can lead to reassessment, penalties or even prosecution in some cases. Timely reconciliation of records and responding within the prescribed deadline can help investors avoid unnecessary tax disputes.

NaBFIDs 20,000 crore zero-coupon bonds offer investors a 10-year fixed-income option with no regular interest payouts. Here are the issue price, maturity value, expected returns, taxation rules and key factors to consider before investing in these infrastructure-focused bonds.

8th Pay Commission: Fitment factor remains the biggest concern for central government employees and pensioners. Final recommendations are expected by mid-2027, and fiscal sustainability will influence revisions to salaries and pensions.

Filing your income tax returns (ITR) can be a tough task for first-time taxpayers and salaried individuals alike. Here's a checklist of essential documents you'll need to make the process smooth and hassle-free.

The Employees' Provident Fund offers a secure retirement savings option for Indian salaried individuals offering an 8.25% interest rate for FY26. Here's how EPF subscribers can retrieve their UAN via the EPFO portal or Umang app.

Only four of the 23 value mutual funds delivered double-digit returns over the past year, while nine schemes posted losses. Experts explain why the numbers don't tell the full story and what investors should look for instead.

The 8th Pay Commission is in discussion to recommend pay hikes and salary structure for central government employees and pensioners. Chaired by Ranjana Prakash Desai, it aims to benefit around 1 crore individuals and will submit recommendations by November 2025.

Dearness Allowance: A fixed percentage of pensioners' monthly pension payments is aimed at mitigating inflation. However, unlike DA in salaries for central government employees, the component is known as Dearness Relief or DR.

Newly married couples should review health insurance plans, assess coverage needs and plan for maternity benefits. This guide highlights common mistakes, including relying only on employer cover and overlooking parents healthcare needs, to help couples make smarter financial decisions.

A retired PSU employee successfully challenged a 2 lakh tax demand after ITAT Pune ruled that a leave encashment exemption cannot be denied because it was omitted from Form 16. The Tribunal held that statutory tax benefits are determined by law and not by how the employer reports them.

The Finance Ministry has told Parliament that the Income Tax Department has strengthened the e-filing portal to handle peak traffic during the return filing season, with infrastructure capable of processing up to 1 crore ITRs a day.

The proposed national cooperative life insurer is about more than adding another playerit could shift India's insurance journey from expanding access to building financial resilience.

Article 265 of the Indian Constitution states that no tax can be levied or collected except by the authority of law. In simple terms, every tax must be backed by a valid law passed by Parliament or a state legislature, preventing arbitrary taxation by the government.

PIB Fact Check has dismissed viral claims that the Centre's draft Telecom Rules, 2026 will shut down TVs or raise cable and DTH charges by four to six times. It clarified that the draft rules contain no fee hike provision and are currently open for public consultation.

RBI has opened premature redemption for SGB 2019-20 Series VIII at 14,170 per unit from July 21. Before opting for an early exit, investors should understand the eligibility conditions, redemption process and the capital gains tax rules under the Income-tax Act, 2025.

As GIFT City opens global investment opportunities for Indian residents, a key tax question remains unresolved: Do investments in IFSC funds qualify as foreign assets for Schedule FA reporting?

EPS-95 pensioners demand for a hike in the minimum pension from 1,000 to 7,500 per month remains unresolved. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment acknowledged that, though several stakeholders have sought a pension hike, no decision has been made on the matter yet. 

The Code on Wages, 2019 prescribes when employers must pay salaries and settle final dues after an employee leaves a job. Here's what the law says about salary payment timelines, delayed wages and employee rights.

The government has ruled out changes to equity LTCG tax for now. Investors should understand STCG and LTCG rules, holding periods, tax rates, SIP taxation and redemption strategies to manage equity investments better.

The Centre has clarified that eligible compassionate ground appointees who applied before January 1, 2004, but joined service later, can opt for the Old Pension Scheme. The benefit is limited to a specific category of employees and does not extend to all NPS subscribers.

Account Aggregators are giving lenders a richer picture of borrowersand potentially faster, cheaper loans. But the data trail can become harder to see once it reaches the lender.

Both FPIs and domestic investors continue to pay 12.5% LTCG tax on Indian equities. The exemption announced through the Income-tax Ordinance, 2026, applies only to FPIs investing in Government Securities (G-Secs).

NHAI has introduced Digital Local Pass and the MargMitra Help Centre on the RajmargYatra app. Commuters can now buy Local Passes online without visiting toll plazas, while MargMitra offers FASTag support, complaint tracking and other highway services in 22 Indian languages.

Gold and silver prices today, 21 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.

Pune ITAT has ruled that a 65.21 lakh payment received under a voluntary retirement scheme was a non-taxable capital receipt and not taxable salary or income from other sources. The tribunal also held that an incorrect claim in the ITR cannot override the true legal nature of the receipt.

Taxpayers should always verify an Income Tax notice before responding. Using the PAN or Document Identification Number (DIN) on the official e-filing portal helps identify genuine notices, avoid scams, protect personal information and ensure timely compliance.

Over 16,649 crore lying in old LIC policies or inactive EPF accounts, says the Centre. Recovering dues requires checking past insurance, provident fund records, updating KYC and contact details, and responding to official reminders.

The 8th Pay Commission is reviewing NPS and UPS benefits under its mandate, while employee unions continue to demand the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme. Here is how the Gazette notification differs from employees' key pension demands.

In India, intraday and F&O trading profits are taxed differently. Intraday trading is speculative business income, while F&O is non-speculative. Taxpayers must file ITR-3 or ITR-4 depending on specific conditions. Here are the deadlines.

SEBI has asked AMFI to simplify the industry's transmission norms, making it less cumbersome for nominees and legal heirs to claim rights on mutual funds after the investor's death. Here's what changed under the revised framework.

The new Aadhaar app achieved 40 million downloads so far. The redesigned app replaces mAadhaar aap and offers a wide range of Aadhaar-related services. Full list here.

By converting international gold prices into Indian rates, you can find the actual gold cost in India and better understand whether your jewellery bill reflects a reasonable price.

Balanced advantage funds can have vastly different portfolio structures despite belonging to the same SEBI category. Variations in equity, debt and cash can lead to distinct risk profiles and return outcomes, making portfolio composition an important factor to evaluate.