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ITR-3 and ITR-4 filing deadline is 31 August for AY 2026-27. Salaried individuals may need these forms due to certain types of income. But if you filed ITR-1 or ITR-2 by mistake, should you file a fresh return now? Find out here.

Foreign tourists in India can now use their home country payment apps at local shops without needing a bank account. 

Gen Z has coined a new category in discretionary spending with 'fun funds'. Opting for experiences over planned purchases, the younger generation is inclined to splurge on art exhibitions,  travel, workshops, concerts, and more.

Taxpayers with business income face an August 31 deadline to file income tax returns for AY 2026-27. Over 6.5 crore returns, including 5.9 crore filed by July 31, have been recorded. Non-audit taxpayers can use ITR-3, ITR-4, ITR-5, ITR-6, or ITR-7 forms.

NRIs face special tax rules when selling property in India that differ from those for residents. TDS rates vary by capital gains type. Buyers must ensure proof of TAN acquisition and TDS payment for registration.

The e-Shram portal completes five years today, with over 31.89 crore registrations. Heres what workers should know about e-Shram eligibility, benefits, registration process and fees, and whether the card offers any direct financial assistance.

The Iranian rial has plummeted to over 2 million rials per dollar amid harsh US sanctions and the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. 

At just 17, Aditya Bansal had no degree or professional portfolio, but Raj Shamani decided to give him an opportunity.

Until recently, families faced a frustrating, decades-old hurdle: the single-nominee limit. The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025, which came into force on 1 November 2025, changed that.

Radhika Gupta spoke about the importance of distinguishing between valuable possessions and sound financial investments. She identified the joker in an investment portfolio.

The 31 July ITR deadline for AY 2026-27 has passed, but taxpayers in other categories have more time. Key deadlines are 31 August for non-audit cases, 31 October for audit cases, 30 November for transfer pricing cases and 31 December for belated returns.

The Supreme Courts motor-insurance ruling goes beyond one familys 10 lakh claim, exposing Indias 56% uninsured-vehicle gap and highlighting why enforcement and consumer awareness must work together.

Naming a nominee for mutual funds, shares or demat investments does not automatically make them the final owner after your death. Legal heirs can still claim their share, while a valid Will generally determines who ultimately inherits the investment.

A comparison of fixed-deposit rates from 16 Indian banks covering five maturity categories up to 1 crore is provided, detailing rates as of 24 August 2026. 

The Foreign Assets of Small TaxpayersDisclosure Scheme, 2026, provides a clean route with full prosecution immunity to disclose overseas holdings, but it imposes an effective 60% penalty levy on undisclosed amounts. 

Freelancers and professionals filing their ITR by the August 31 deadline should avoid mistakes around ITR-3/ITR-4 selection, presumptive taxation, TDS and AIS reconciliation. Experts explain what taxpayers should check before filing and after submitting the return to avoid tax complications.

New-age health covers allows couples to get covered well before pregnancy and better align insurance with their family plans

The FAST-DS scheme allows small taxpayers to disclose foreign assets and income until December 31, 2026. Affected taxpayers must pay an additional levy based on asset category, which varies significantly between undisclosed and already-taxed foreign assets.

Airbnb once promised Indian homeowners significantly higher returns than conventional rentals. But a surge in listings, falling nightly rates and rising operating costs are forcing hosts to rethink the short-term rental model.

Indian mutual fund investors have increasingly favoured small-cap funds in recent years, whereas large-cap funds have not seen the same pace of growth. What does this indicate about Indian investors' allocation behaviour? Experts explain

The ITAT Delhi has deleted 2.25 crore in Black Money Act additions against a Delhi couple over foreign company and bank account transactions in Singapore and the British Virgin Islands. The tribunal found that the major credits were backed by loans and deleted the remaining commission addition.

Fun funds are flowing directly into creative, out-of-the-box immersive, memory-making experiences such as niche art exhibitions, specialized workshops, unique hobbies, and more.

On August 26, MCX gold prices rose in India as crude oil prices fell and the US dollar weakened. Check retail rates of both gold and silver in your city.

The NCDRC has upheld ICICI Prudential Life Insurances rejection of a home loan insurance claim after finding that the deceased borrower had suppressed material medical information. The case highlights why borrowers must accurately disclose pre-existing illnesses and medical history.

Profits from stock trading can be classified as capital gains or business income for tax purposes, impacting ITR filing deadlines. Here's when they are classified as business income.

Around 9.13 lakh women have registered for the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, with 6.52 lakh applications finally submitted. The Delhi government is formally launching the scheme on August 26, with sanction letters being handed over to around 4,000 eligible women.

The ITAT Jaipur has ruled that eligible taxpayers could claim Section 87A rebate on tax payable on short-term capital gains under Section 111A for AY 2024-25. The Tribunal said the law applicable that year did not expressly bar the rebate on STCG, despite the CPC denying it during return processing.

Banks in several Indian states will be closed on August 26 to observe Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, which celebrates the birth of Prophet Muhammad. 

Indias lower-middle-class consumers are not abandoning digital channels, but 2026 data shows a surprising shift towards offline transactions. Bill payments, food orders and travel bookings have moved back to physical channels. 

A LinkedIn post highlighted financial challenges faced by professionals with high salaries but high expenses. Many save little due to lifestyle inflation. 

Grocery spending fell 8% while rent rose 21%, showing a mixed picture for household budgets in 2026. GST 2.0 brought price relief, but families largely used the extra headroom for savings, better food, education, and health rather than splurging.

SEBI's proposed digital KYC and onboarding process aims to ease investment for retail NRIs by removing the requirement for physical presence in India. 

NPS now allows non-government subscribers to access schemes with up to 100% equity exposure under the Multiple Scheme Framework. But higher equity also means higher market risk. Heres what investors should know before choosing the option.

A study by WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund reveals that diversification improves risk-adjusted returns. It shows that including a small equity allocation in a debt portfolio can enhance returns and lower volatility

A SEBI study indicates that 96.5% of F&O traders lose after four years, largely due to poor risk management and psychological biases. 

Indian mutual fund investors are holding their investments longer, while women and younger investors are taking greater equity exposure. AMFI-Crisil data also shows regular-plan investors have longer holding periods, even as the industry's allocation shifts from debt towards equity.

The National Pension System offers Auto and Active Choice investment strategies for retirement savings, catering to different risk tolerances and investment skills. 

Sebis 10,000 minimum has opened the bond market to retail investors. Before chasing a higher yield, here are the five things that matter.

The desire to own a home was particularly strong among women surveyed. Around 40% of female respondents said buying a house was among their key financial priorities for the next five years.

Small-cap funds can differ sharply in how closely their portfolios resemble their benchmarks. But does a lower overlap translate into better returns? The latest data offers some surprising insights into the link between active bets and performance.

Capital gains tax treatment differs for brokerage, STT and loan interest. Learn which investment expenses can be deducted, which are excluded and how taxpayers should assess borrowing costs.

The Supreme Court advised the government to collaborate with domain experts to devise an antidote to the problem and requested action preferably within four months.

SBI Gold Fund topped the three-year SIP return chart at 44.11%, followed by Axis Gold Fund at 43.84%, while equity funds delivered around 20-21%. The one-year data shows a shift, with Bank of India Small Cap Fund leading at 50.13% and ITI Small Cap Fund at 42.06%.

For individuals with business or professional taxpayers, opting out of the default new regime, or subsequently returning to it, involves a specific compliance process.

The updated EPFO portal offers several key online services, including UAN activation, PF withdrawal, KYC updates, passbook access, transfers and e-nomination, helping employees manage provident fund accounts with greater ease.

Sebis latest F&O study does more than count losses. It reveals the behavioural biases that keep traders overconfident, chasing losses and returning to a market that repeatedly hurts them.

PPFAS GIFT has cut the minimum investment in its Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 fund of funds from $5,000 to $500. The 90% reduction lowers the entry requirement by about 4.3 lakh for eligible investors seeking US equity exposure through GIFT City.

Employees moving abroad and foreign nationals working in India may fall under EPFOs International Worker rules, which can affect PF contributions, withdrawals, pension eligibility and social-security coverage.

Delhi ITAT has dismissed the Income Tax Departments appeal in a Black Money Act case involving alleged undisclosed foreign assets linked to Tarun Trikha. The tribunal upheld the CIT(A)s decision to delete the addition after examining the material available in the case.

Planning to break your fixed deposit before maturity? Check premature withdrawal penalties, revised interest rates, tax implications and FD-backed loan options to understand the real cost and make a financially informed withdrawal decision.