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Bought multiple homes after selling one property? This 23.76 crore tax case has an important lesson for homeowners

Mumbai ITAT allowed a taxpayers Section 54 exemption on investments in multiple residential properties for AY 2013-14, when the law referred to a residential house. The Tribunal also allowed 20.44 lakh spent on civil and electrical work to make the newly purchased flat habitable.

10 Sep 2026 11:22 am
Biopics have stumbled at the box office. Why Bollywood is still betting on them

Despite recent box office challenges, Bollywood embraces biopics and sports dramas, like Dada and Lalkaar. Filmmakers aim for compelling storytelling and emotional depth, with a focus on broader themes and theatrical experiences to captivate post-pandemic audiences.

10 Sep 2026 11:12 am
Can children claim a share in their fathers property? Know the difference between ancestral and self-acquired property

Ancestral and self-acquired property have different legal implications under Hindu law, particularly when children seek a share in a parents property. Heres what the law says about a childs rights in a fathers property, including whether he can sell or gift it without their consent.

10 Sep 2026 10:24 am
Gold, silver prices today, 10 September: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata

Gold and silver prices today, 10 September: 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.

10 Sep 2026 9:35 am
Michael Dell overtakes Jeff Bezos to become the world's third-richest person Check their net worth

Michael Dell began 2026 ranked 13th globally with an estimated fortune of $141 billion. Since the start of the year, his wealth has surged by nearly 90%an addition of $126.7 billion.

10 Sep 2026 9:11 am
Swish raises $24 million to expand quick food delivery network

Bertelsmann India Investments joins existing backers as Swish expands its kitchen network and builds density in existing markets.

10 Sep 2026 9:01 am
Rule of 70 for retirement: How this simple formula helps estimate when savings may double

The Rule of 70 is a retirement-planning formula that estimates how long an investment may take to double, helping investors gauge corpus growth and make informed decisions about savings, returns and retirement goals.

10 Sep 2026 8:42 am
How to invest your retirement corpus? 3-bucket strategy explained for retirees seeking regular income

A retirement bucket strategy divides your corpus into three parts for immediate expenses, medium-term lifestyle goals and long-term wealth creation. Here is how retirees can allocate investments, account for inflation and reduce the impact of market volatility on their retirement savings.

10 Sep 2026 8:31 am
8th Pay Commission: 5 key demands raised by Chennai GPO Pensioners Forum

The Chennai GPO Pensioners Forum has raised five key demands before the 8th Pay Commission, including restoration of OPS, higher pensions, commutation relief, revised MACP benefits and improved allowances, leave and social security for employees and pensioners.

10 Sep 2026 7:30 am
Soaring land prices accelerate developers premium housing push

Gurugram-based M3M emerged as the highest bidder for a 12.5-acre land parcel in Noida's Sector 108 for 1,839 crore, against a reserve price of 835 crore set by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority for the auction. DLF was the other bidder at the final stage.

10 Sep 2026 6:00 am
Smaller banks turn to fintechs to take control of merchant payments

Banks, including Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, Jana Small Finance Bank, CSB Bank and Karnataka Bank, have approached fintechs such as Pine Labs, Cashfree Payments and Phi Commerce.

10 Sep 2026 6:00 am
BirlaNu bets on construction chemicals, pipes with a 500 crore capex plan

BirlaNu has earmarked close to 500 crore of investment over the next two years to expand capacity and support its growth plans,

10 Sep 2026 5:50 am
Coforge top shareholder thumbs-down leads to chairman Bhatt's exit

Coforges top shareholder Advent voted against chairman Bhatts reappointment, weeks after its nominee was part of a panel that backed his tenure extension. The reversal blocked the veteran bankers second term; he has since quit amid concerns over the board evaluation process.

10 Sep 2026 5:45 am
Niti Aayog starts work on state-specific EV policies

With EV policies in at least 10 states set to expire next year, NITI Aayog is working on a new framework as states chart divergent paths on incentives, manufacturing and adoption.

10 Sep 2026 5:40 am
Ola Electric spent 229 crore as three-wheeler launch slips

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd disclosed a 229 crore investment in electric three-wheelers, with project completion now expected between March 2027 and March 2028.

10 Sep 2026 5:30 am
Samsung, SK Hynix payouts test South Koreas reform drive as investors seek more

SOUTHKOREA-MARKETS/INVESTORS (ANALYSIS, PIX, GRAPHIC):ANALYSIS-Samsung, SK Hynix payouts test South Korea's reform drive as investors seek more

10 Sep 2026 5:07 am
Global Fintech Fest 2026: Agentic AI, tokenisation and quantumhow these 3 technologies could change how you invest

At the Global Fintech Fest 2026, agentic AI, tokenisation and quantum are the key themes of the event. These technologies could change how investors manage portfolios, access assets and assess risk over the next decade. Heres what it means for investors. 

10 Sep 2026 12:45 am
Comcast Slides After CFO Says Broadband User Losses to Persist

Comcast Corp. shares slid Wednesday after Chief Financial Officer Jason Armstrong said he sees no improvement in broadband subscriber losses in the current quarter, a sign competitors are offering lower prices that lure customers away.

10 Sep 2026 12:02 am
34 lakh tax relief for F&O trader: Why ITAT Delhi rejected the speculative loss tag

The tribunal examined the distinction between the purchase and sale of shares and transactions carried out in exchange-traded derivatives

9 Sep 2026 11:53 pm
Pharma mutual funds: Kotak Healthcare leads 1-year returns at over 28% heres how others performed

Pharma and healthcare mutual funds have delivered positive returns over the last 1 year, but performance has varied sharply across schemes. While some active funds have gained more than 25%, several others have posted much lower returns. 

9 Sep 2026 11:24 pm
Employer gifts up to 15,000 now tax-free: Here's what salaried taxpayers need to know about the higher limit

The Income Tax Rules, 2026 have raised the annual tax-free limit on employer-provided gifts, vouchers and tokens from 5,000 to 15,000. The benefit is available as an aggregate annual limit, not separately for each occasion. 

9 Sep 2026 11:07 pm
DA news: Railway union demands Dussehra bonus calculation on higher PLB ceiling, wants 18,000 plus dearness allowance

For employees at Level 2 and above, the association has demanded that the ceiling be increased in proportion to their higher pay levels.

9 Sep 2026 10:54 pm
India is a blueprint for Unilever's emerging markets: global CEO Fernando Fernandez

Meanwhile, Hindustan Unilever CEO Priya Nair highlighted how superior quick-commerce profitability and targeted brand acquisitions are giving the FMCG major a structural edge.

9 Sep 2026 10:22 pm
Returning to India with a US IRA: When does the tax liability kick in?

An Indian citizen returning from the US may face different tax treatment for a 401(k)-to-IRA rollover depending on residential status. But what happens once the taxpayer becomes an Indian ROR?

9 Sep 2026 10:10 pm
Whats a Freedom Fund? 5 reasons it offers much more than emergency savings, helps you worry less about what-ifs of life

A freedom fund is a savings set aside to facilitate life changes, such as career breaks or relocations, without touching your emergency fund. 

9 Sep 2026 9:57 pm
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund: What it bought and sold in August 2026; top 10 holdings revealed

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund, Indias largest mutual fund scheme, added DLF and Knowledge Realty Trust in August 2026 and exited one REIT. It also raised exposure to 10 holdings and trimmed one. Heres what you need to know.

9 Sep 2026 9:52 pm
Apple-to-Apple comparison: The 1.5 lakh iPhone you bought in Sept 2025 vs the Apple shares you could have bought

Apple shares closed at around $234 on September 9, 2025, around the launch of the iPhone 17 Pro. Since then, the stock has risen sharply to $320, representing a gain of roughly 36% in dollar terms.

9 Sep 2026 9:09 pm
Middle East conflict: Fuel retailers lose 5 on petrol, 23 on diesel as crude tops $100

Experts said with escalation in hostilities between Iran and the US, Brent prices have crossed the USD 100 per barrel-mark on Wednesday and the Indian crude basket is at about USD 109 per barrel

9 Sep 2026 9:07 pm
Bank unions to go ahead with 11 September strike as talks with govt fail

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has said it will not defer the strike unless there is a favourable decision or a definite timeline on its principal demand for a five-day banking week.

9 Sep 2026 9:03 pm
Future-ready stocks: These businesses don't trade on Indian exchangeshere's what investors are missing

Indian investors may be overlooking a vast global opportunity by sticking only to domestic equities. A new report highlights what lies beyond India, from global technology leaders to foreign-currency goals, and explains how investors can access these markets.

9 Sep 2026 8:48 pm
KARAM Safety secures 600 crore investment from Motilal Oswal Alternates, eyes global expansion

The investment is expected to help KARAM expand its scale, strengthen its capabilities and increase its presence in overseas markets.

9 Sep 2026 8:30 pm
Railway expansion gets 10,021-crore boost across Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Karnataka and Telangana; check approved projects

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved five railway multi-tracking projects costing 10,021 crore, aimed at enhancing rail infrastructure across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana. The projects are expected to be completed by 2029-30.

9 Sep 2026 7:46 pm
Licence of 207 insolvency professionals nixed as they flunk fit and proper norm

The latest action brings down the number of such professionals in the country to 4,359 at the end of June, even as eight new IPs got registered during the quarter.

9 Sep 2026 7:27 pm
Axis Bank plans 32-storey HQ, may split 3,000 staff across Mumbai

Facing space constraints for its nearly 3,000 employees, Axis Bank plans to relocate offices in Mumbai while awaiting a five-year construction of a new headquarters. This situation highlights the ongoing struggle for firms in densely populated cities to find adequate office space.

9 Sep 2026 7:13 pm
Axis Bank warns FCNR flood may trigger abnormal lending

Axis Bank's managing director Amitabh Chaudhry warns about the risk of abnormal lending due to record foreign-currency deposits.

9 Sep 2026 7:10 pm
Credit card surcharge: Why do shops charge 2% extra and should you pay?

When a customer pays by credit card, the merchant generally incurs a fee for accepting the payment. This cost is commonly known as the Merchant Discount Rate.

9 Sep 2026 6:43 pm
RBI deputy governor Rohit Jain flags three concerns as technology reshapes finance

The deputy governor warned that speed, concentration and opacity could amplify familiar financial risks and make disruptions spread faster through the system.

9 Sep 2026 6:16 pm
Cyber fraud stopped at source: How Indias FRI system saved 5,000 croreand 6 steps to protect your money

The governments Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) has helped prevent suspected cyber fraud losses worth more than 5,000 crore since its launch in May 2025. Know how FRI uses telecom intelligence to flag risky transactions and what steps consumers can take to protect their money.

9 Sep 2026 6:08 pm
DoT may not take forward proposal to tax data usage, cites technical challenges

Experts argued that implementation of such a tax would have gone against the government's digital advocacy and appeared as a regressive step.

9 Sep 2026 5:40 pm
RBIs Vasudevan flags legal, privacy, interoperability risks in tokenization

RBI's executive director P. Vasudevan said interoperability has been one of the success stories of Indias payments ecosystem and should not be lost in the move towards tokenized assets.

9 Sep 2026 5:29 pm
Health insurance playbook: 5 IRDAI rules every policyholder should know for hassle-free claim settlements

Knowing the prescribed timelines and protections can help policyholders track their claims and take appropriate action when there is an unnecessary delay.

9 Sep 2026 5:23 pm
NRE vs NRO: Your money may be sitting in the wrong account; what to check; residential status, source of income and more

NRE vs NRO: Non-residents in India should update their banking by switching old savings accounts to avoid tax issues and compliance problems. 

9 Sep 2026 5:03 pm
Why international ETFs are trading at heavy premiums

International exchange-traded funds in India are trading at steep premiums due to regulatory caps on overseas investments. New Sebi rules on price bands have further inflated valuations, raising concerns for investors seeking global diversification.

9 Sep 2026 4:38 pm
EPF advance rules: Withdrawals for education, illness and housing are now easier, says EPFO

EPF advance rules have been highlighted by EPFO, covering withdrawals for education, illness and housing. Here is what EPF members should know about eligibility, withdrawal limits, applicable conditions and the impact on retirement savings.

9 Sep 2026 4:12 pm
Public insurance registry: 6 things that could change with PIR; Know Your Agent, all policies together and more

The proposed PIR allows policy detail transfers between insurers, safeguarding waiting periods and claim histories. It aims to streamline insurance management but depends on accurate records and clear error responsibilities. 

9 Sep 2026 4:03 pm
Cant pay your car loan EMI after a job loss? Experts suggest what borrowers should do

Job loss or an unforeseen financial difficulty can make car loan EMIs harder to manage. Experts suggest contacting lenders early, using emergency savings carefully and checking insurance to avoid missed payments, credit score damage and potential loan default.

9 Sep 2026 3:49 pm
Advance tax September 15 deadline: Do salaried taxpayers need to pay? Rules, calculation and interest explained

Advance tax deadline September 15, 2026 is approaching. Taxpayers with income from interest, rent, dividends, mutual funds, shares or freelance work may need to pay advance tax if their remaining tax liability exceeds 10,000.

9 Sep 2026 3:14 pm
Mint Explainer | Cognizants US green-card filings suspended: What it means

The US Labor Departments alleged suspension puts a key step in the process of acquiring a green card under scrutiny. Heres what PERM is, how it differs from H-1B visas, and what it means for Cognizant and Indian IT.

9 Sep 2026 2:49 pm
Is your mutual fund sitting on too much cash? Experts explain what the cash level actually tells you

A high cash allocation in a mutual fund does not necessarily mean the fund manager expects a market fall. Investors should check the fund's historical cash levels, investment strategy and reason for holding cash before redeeming.

9 Sep 2026 2:40 pm
Great companies build people first: Manish Padharia on leadership, people growth, and lasting community impact

ARaymond India, under Manish Padharia's leadership, is committed to shaping its organizational culture by empowering employees. The company prioritizes employee engagement and community contributions, believing that sustainable growth hinges on the success of both individuals and society.

9 Sep 2026 2:36 pm