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Moving back to India with a foreign job: will your salary be taxed here?

An NRI returning to India may become taxable on salary for services rendered from India, even if the employer is Canadian and the salary continues to be credited to a Canadian bank account.

29 Sep 2026 9:11 pm
EPFO: What is minimum balance? Check rules for early withdrawal, full list of reasons for partial withdrawal here

EPFO members can withdraw funds for medical, educational, or housing needs. Here's a look at the EPFO's rules for partial and early withdrawal by subscribers and the full list of reasons you can use to access your provident fund corpus.

29 Sep 2026 8:46 pm
Debt mutual funds: Axis MF suggests where to invest as RBI may raise rates by 50-75 bps over next 6 months

Interest rates may stay higher for longer as the Fed resumes hikes. Axis MF expects the RBI to tighten rates and favours 1-3 year corporate bonds, while remaining cautious on long SDLs. Heres what debt mutual fund investors should know as bond yields rise.

29 Sep 2026 8:30 pm
With 30 LPA salary, should you buy a luxury car worth 50 lakh? EMI maths explained

A 30 lakh salary can make a 50 lakh luxury car seem affordable, but monthly expenses like insurance and servicing can consume up to 50% of your income. 

29 Sep 2026 8:20 pm
Beyond metros: Tier 2 and 3 cities, women and young investors to drive Indias next wealth wave, says EY report

More than 100 million Indians could join long-term investing by 2035, says an EY report.

29 Sep 2026 7:36 pm
Bank unions strike: IBA, UFBU form high-level committee to discuss 5-day banking, other demands Here's all we know

A high-level committee has been formed, including leadership from various banks and unions, to discuss the implementation of a five-day work week following a deferred strike by the UFBU due to ongoing concerns over incentives and other employee issues.

29 Sep 2026 7:16 pm
File ITR now or wait until the new 21 October tax audit deadline? What taxpayers need to know

The tax audit deadline for AY 2026-27 has been extended to 21 October, but taxpayers who have completed the audit need not wait to file their ITR. An expert explains when you can file early, key checks before filing, and how to revise the return if an audit error is found later.

29 Sep 2026 7:05 pm
EPFO wage ceiling rises to 25,000: How much will go towards your PF, EPS and EDLI in September 2026?

The EPFO wage ceiling has risen to 25,000 from 17 September 2026. If you earn 20,000, your September EPF and EPS contribution depends on your membership status. Here are three scenarios showing how much you and your employer contribute, and how EDLI applies.

29 Sep 2026 6:04 pm
Senior citizens tax myth: Why bank TDS on interest income doesnt mean you can skip filing ITR

The requirement to file an ITR depends on several factors, including the taxpayer's total income, age, residential status and the nature of income earned during the financial year.

29 Sep 2026 5:55 pm
Indians are buying more and more gold without receipt as prices, tax bite

India has more than doubled the import duty on gold and silver to 15%, and retail customers have to pay an additional 3% GST, amid surging bullion prices.

29 Sep 2026 5:24 pm
8th Pay Commission: How will salary hikes under 7th and 8th CPC compare at same fitment factor? We calculate

8th Pay Commission: How will salary hikes compare with the 7th CPC at the same 2.57 fitment factor? As the panel consults with employee unions and pensioner groups, here's how the revised basic pay is calculated, what employees can expect and when the recommendations may be announced.

29 Sep 2026 5:08 pm
Balancing regulatory oversight and operational autonomy in insurance sector

Regulators should act firmly on solvency, mis-selling, policyholder mistreatment and conduct violations, while leaving legitimate decisions on capital allocation, distribution and management incentives to insurers boards.

29 Sep 2026 3:39 pm
Tax audit deadline extended to October 21: Should you file now or wait? What taxpayers need to know

The income tax department has extended the tax audit deadline to October 21, giving taxpayers more time to review their tax audit reports and ITRs. Experts advise those who are ready to file not to delay, while using the additional window to reconcile key tax details and fix discrepancies.

29 Sep 2026 2:11 pm
Bank FD rules: What happens to your money if a bank fails? The 5 lakh insurance limit, explained

Bank fixed deposits offer predictable returns, but deposits are insured only up to 5 lakh per depositor per bank under DICGC rules, including principal and interest. Multiple accounts and FDs in the same bank are generally clubbed for insurance purposes. Here's how depositors can manage the risk.

29 Sep 2026 2:02 pm
Senior citizen paid 9.91 lakh tax on tax-free bond interest by mistake: How he got a refund

A senior citizen from Gurugram mistakenly reported 25.42 lakh of tax-exempt bond interest as taxable income, resulting in excess tax of 9.91 lakh. After the assessing officer rejected his rectification plea, the ITAT directed that the income be treated as exempt and the refund granted.

29 Sep 2026 1:38 pm
Equity vs gold vs silver: Which asset class delivered the most returns in H1 FY27? Here's what data shows

Small-cap equities led the asset-class performance in H1 FY27, delivering 23% returns, ahead of mid-caps at 13% and the Nifty 50 at 2%. Gold and silver declined 10% and 15%, respectively, reversing their strong gains in H1 FY26.

29 Sep 2026 1:29 pm
How HNIs can protect family wealth: Diversification, liquidity and succession planning

India has 1,687 individuals with a net worth of 1,000 crore or more, with most being self-made. As founders become HNIs, the focus shifts from creating wealth to protecting, diversifying and transferring it. Here are four key principles for building lasting family wealth.

29 Sep 2026 1:17 pm
Inflation-linked health cover: what you need to know

Health insurance covers may seem sufficient now, but inflation can raise surgery costs. Inflation-protection features adjust the sum insured at renewal, but often rely on CPI instead of actual medical inflation, which can be higher. 

29 Sep 2026 11:59 am
8th Pay Commission: Postal employees seek 2025-26 bonus before Durga Puja; what they want changed

Postal employees have sought payment of the 2025-26 Productivity Linked Bonus before Durga Puja, while employee unions want the 8th Pay Commission to review the 7,000 bonus calculation ceiling.

29 Sep 2026 11:57 am
Jeevan Pramaan 2026: What pensioners aged 80+ need to know about the October 1 Life Certificate window

The Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare has not yet announced the 2026 dates for submitting Digital Life Certificates. Heres what pensioners, especially those aged 80 years and above, need to know about the October 1 provision, Jeevan Pramaan and the annual Life Certificate requirement.

29 Sep 2026 11:47 am
Buying property abroad for your NRI child? Know how much parents can transfer and what tax rules apply

Indian resident parents can use the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) to fund the purchase of overseas property by an NRI or OCI child, subject to FEMA rules. Here's what to know about the $2,50,000 annual limit, gifts, loans, TCS and documentation.

29 Sep 2026 11:35 am
DA hike for central govt employees: Will 3% increase be announced this week?

Central government employees await the next DA hike, with inflation data indicating a possible 3% increase to 63%. Employee unions expect an announcement in early October, ahead of Dussehra. Here's how the revised DA is calculated and when the Centre may announce it.

29 Sep 2026 11:31 am
How hybrid long-short SIFs differ in their strategies

Hybrid long-short SIFs differ in how they balance equity, debt and short positions.

29 Sep 2026 10:40 am
Forgot to file ITR but employer had deducted TDS: When can income-tax penalty still apply? ITAT explains

The Mumbai ITAT deleted a 3.95 lakh penalty imposed on a ship captain who had failed to file his ITR on time. The taxpayer later filed his return in response to a reassessment notice, but the income declared was accepted without any addition.

29 Sep 2026 9:56 am
Gold and silver price today, Sept 29: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver in Mumbai, Delhi, other cities

Gold and silver prices in India witnessed a sharp drop during early trading hours on Tuesday. Check retail rates of the precious metals in top metro cities of the country.

29 Sep 2026 9:28 am
1.25 crore received under power of attorney: When can taxman treat property money in your account as taxable income?

A recent ITAT ruling has clarified that money received by a taxpayer while acting as a power-of-attorney holder does not automatically become his taxable income. The tribunal deleted a 1.25 crore addition after finding that the taxpayer had received the amount on behalf of three property owners.

29 Sep 2026 8:54 am
Are banks open today, 29 September? Here's all you need to know after 3-day nationwide strike deferred

The proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from 28 to 30 September was deferred after talks between the IBA and UFBU. Check if banks are open in your city today, 29 September.

29 Sep 2026 8:28 am
When is portfolio overlap acceptable in mutual funds? Experts explain when common stocks become a concentration risk

Portfolio overlap between mutual funds is not necessarily a problem, particularly when schemes have different strategies, risk profiles or portfolio roles. However, excessive overlap can leave investors with concentrated exposure despite holding multiple funds. 

29 Sep 2026 7:13 am
1,000 monthly SIP became 4.67 lakh in 10 years: Which diversified equity mutual fund delivered the highest returns?

A 1,000 monthly SIP can grow substantially over a decade as returns compound. We look at diversified equity mutual funds that delivered the highest 10-year SIP returns, with Quant Small Cap Fund leading the list. Heres how the funds compare.

29 Sep 2026 12:15 am
8th pay commission: Awaiting announcement? Here are the terms of reference and timeline of recommendations, explained

8th Pay Commission: The official terms of reference outline what central government employees and pensioners can expect from the panel. We will likely get official recommendations sometime next year. 

29 Sep 2026 12:11 am
Sectoral mutual funds: Defence, metals gave double-digit returns in 2 years while tech, consumer in red here's why

Sectoral mutual funds have seen a sharp divergence in returns over the past two years, with some sectors delivering strong gains while others slipped into the red. Here's what drove this divergence, and what should investors consider before making sectoral bets. 

28 Sep 2026 11:50 pm
New rules from October: SBI ATM charges, bulk FD rates, fee on UPI, Aadhaar verification for LPG subsidy, and more

From 1 October, households need biometric Aadhaar verification to keep accessing LPG subsidies, affecting 14.2 kg refills. Also, revised NPS charges and changes to ATM transactions for SBI customers will be implemented.

28 Sep 2026 11:35 pm
Bank strike deferred: Will SBI, HDFC and cooperative banks across India stay open on Tuesday-Wednesday, 29-30 October?

Bank strike deferred: Check if banks across India, including State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Yes Bank and the cooperative banks will remain open on Tuesday-Wednesday i.e. 29-30 October. 

28 Sep 2026 11:26 pm
How to invest across equity mutual funds: Motilal Oswal suggests 50:40:10 mix amid global uncertainty

Motilal Oswal Private Wealth has suggested a 50:40:10 allocation across mid- and small-cap, hybrid, and large-cap, and global equity funds. It favours lump-sum investments in hybrid funds and a staggered approach for pure equity funds over the next 23 months.

28 Sep 2026 11:08 pm
Credit card debt: Can banks ask families to repay it after cardholder dies? What if theres no will? Explained

Credit card debt: Can banks ask families to repay it after a cardholder dies? What if theres no will? Read out to find out.

28 Sep 2026 9:43 pm
Tax audit due by 21 October: How to pick between Form 3CA and 3CB and what to do if you filed the wrong one

Tax audit reports are filed using Form 3CA-3CD or 3CB-3CD, but the choice depends on specific conditions. With the deadline extended to 21 October, taxpayers should know which form applies to them and what they should do if they make an error.

28 Sep 2026 9:42 pm
Must-read for homebuyers: Planning to buy a new house from a developer? Here's what you should consider

Housing sales fell 2% in H1 2026, even as new launches rose 7% and the average ticket size edged up 2% to 1.41 crore. The data suggests buyers have more homes to compare, but there is no broad-based fall in prices yet. City-level trends vary sharply.

28 Sep 2026 8:52 pm
Disclosing foreign assets or income under FAST-DS 2026 is just the first step: Here's how to pay tax

FAST-DS 2026 allows eligible taxpayers to disclose certain previously undisclosed foreign assets or income. Those making a valid declaration must follow a prescribed payment process. Heres what taxpayers need to know about ITNS 289 and the steps involved in making the tax payment.

28 Sep 2026 7:45 pm
Who gets more time for tax audit and ITR filing as CBDT extends deadlines? Eligible taxpayers vs exclusions

The CBDT has extended the ITR and tax audit deadlines for a specific category of taxpayers for AY 2026-27. The move gives eligible taxpayers additional time to complete their audit-related compliance and file their returns. Heres what taxpayers need to know.

28 Sep 2026 6:10 pm
DA news: Here's a look at the full list of states that have announced dearness allowance hikes in 2026

Assam, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, West Bengal and more Today we take a look at the full list of states that have announced DA and DR hikes this year, besides paying arrears for employees and pensioners. 

28 Sep 2026 5:35 pm
CBDT extends deadlines for income tax return, audit report for eligible taxpayers: Check new dates for ITR filing

The CBDT has extended deadlines for certain taxpayers' audits for the assessment year 2026-27. Check new dates. 

28 Sep 2026 5:09 pm
The retail bond inversion: Why small savers are taking risks institutions reject

While institutional money sticks to AAA paper, retail investors are being funnelled into lower-rated debt. Nobody engineered this, but it needs fixing.

28 Sep 2026 4:12 pm
NPS: Can you withdraw 100% of your corpus in National Pension System? Annuity rules, death benefits explained

Can you withdraw 100% of your corpus in the National Pension System? Check annuity rules, death benefits and more.

28 Sep 2026 3:24 pm
Home ownership is getting tougher for Gen Z: How much salary do you need to buy a 50 lakh, 75 lakh or 1 crore house?

For Gen Z, buying a home is increasingly a question of affordability rather than aspiration. Property prices have risen faster than incomes in several cities, while the supply of homes below 50 lakh has fallen sharply. 

28 Sep 2026 2:50 pm
India's biggest mutual funds: 5 hybrid schemes feature in the top 10. Here's how their SIP returns compare

Five hybrid funds feature among India's 10 largest equity and hybrid mutual fund schemes by AUM, together managing around 4.35 lakh crore. Here's where investors' biggest mutual fund pools are sitting and how these schemes have performed over three, five and 10 years.

28 Sep 2026 2:20 pm
Beyond premiums: here is how your health insurance is rated

What does a health insurance plan promise? How reliably has the insurer delivered on claims? Here is how you can find a plan that best fits your familys needs.

28 Sep 2026 2:16 pm
Your risk profile is not what you tick. It is what you did when markets fell

A risk questionnaire captures what investors think they will do in a crisis. Their transactions reveal what they actually do. That history can help build a portfolio they can stick with.

28 Sep 2026 2:10 pm
UPI MDR row: SC refuses interim stay on the levy; asks Centre, RBI to file counter affidavits within 4 weeks

The Supreme Court declined to issue an interim stay on the government's move to impose MDR on UPI transactions over 2,000. Details here. 

28 Sep 2026 1:32 pm
Hotmail's Sabeer Bhatiya suggests 55% inheritance tax to make India a truly competitive nation; what the levy means

Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia calls for an inheritance tax in India, asserting that true opportunity should arise from individual accomplishments instead of family wealth. Details here.

28 Sep 2026 1:20 pm
Tax audit deadline September 30: Why AIS, TDS and GST figures may not match your ITR and what to do

Tax audit deadline is September 30 for applicable taxpayers. Before filing, taxpayers should reconcile their books with GST returns, AIS, TIS and Form 26AS. Mismatches can arise from timing differences, duplicate or incorrect reporting, while unresolved TDS discrepancies can affect tax credits.

28 Sep 2026 12:00 pm