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Subhashree Sahu, a prominent digital content creator from Odisha, lost her Instagram account. With over 1.3 million followers, she earned substantial income from subscriptions, reportedly around 23 lakh monthly. And, she is not alone.

The tribunal observed that Section 3 of the Black Money Act provides for taxation of an undisclosed foreign asset in the year in which the asset comes to the notice of the Assessing Officer

In the latest episode of Lets Mint Money, Waterfield Advisors founder and CEO Soumya Rajan discusses family governance, the importance of the right asset allocation conviction and navigating global market shifts.

EPFO has issued 149,806 pension orders for higher contributions to retired applicants with aim to provide greater benefits linked to actual wages, MoS Shobha Karandlaje told Parliament. Here's how beneficiaries can check status of their claims 

A Kerala HC ruling offers relief to FD holders facing delayed payments. Here's what depositors can do if a bank refuses to return their money after maturity and what remedies may be available.

The Delhi High Court reduced a wife's interim maintenance from 30,000 to 25,000 amid a matrimonial dispute. The court emphasised a balanced approach to maintenance laws, retroactively applied from April 2021.

RBI rules classify savings and current accounts as inoperative after more than two years without customer-induced transactions. Learn how to check an inactive bank account, update KYC, reactivate it and protect your money from fraud.

Retail investors are flocking to corporate bonds but relying too heavily on credit ratings. Experts say ratings miss default, liquidity and price risks.

Homebuyers facing possession delays without any formal communication from the builder have various legal ways to protect their rights and receive fair compensation for the trouble. Here are the options that you can consider if it happens to you.

Companies must deposit PF contributions with EPFO by the 15th of each month. Delays can lead to penalties and other such consequencies. Here's whether an employee's interest gets affected due to the delay.

Check how to transfer PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi and SCSS accounts from a Post Office to a bank. Here's the information on the transfer process, the 100 plus GST fee, required documents, interest rates and key checks investors should complete.

NRIs are allowed to invest in Indian equities and mutual funds but require NRE or NRO accounts, demat accounts, and specific permissions for stock market access. Details here.

EPFO will hold a live pension session on 18 August, allowing members to raise EPS queries and grievances. Know the timing, platforms, key pension topics and practical tips before participating in the EPFO live session.

SGB 2019-20 Series III investors can opt for premature redemption from August 14, 2026, with RBI fixing the redemption price at 15,310 per unit. At the 3,449 issue price, the gold bond has delivered an absolute gain of about 344%.

Gold and silver prices today, 14 August: 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.

8th Pay Commission is consulting central government employee unions, pensioners and other stakeholders. Decisions on fitment factor, minimum salary, allowances and pension revision remain pending, with recommendations due by May-June 2027.

Investors in India who rediscover old physical share certificates, must convert them into demat holdings. SEBI's recent circular introduces a special window for eligible cases, along with simplified procedures for securities transmission. Details here.

EPF can help salaried employees build long-term wealth through regular contributions and compounding. Expert shares how staying invested, avoiding premature withdrawals and planning can strengthen retirement savings.

While financial independence can be liberating, retiring early may feel hollow if it means withdrawing entirely from work or society without a clear end goal.

Sector leadership keeps changing, but the next opportunity may not be where investors expect. A decade of market cycles offers clues on how sectors fall out of favour, recover and eventually regain investor attention, with valuation and fundamentals holding the key.

Financial freedom isnt defined by a fixed 5 crore or 10 crore corpus. Inflation, debt, dependents, healthcare costs and retirement goals can significantly change the amount you need. Heres why your personal freedom number may be very different from what you expect.

The higher-pension process stems from the Supreme Court's November 2022 judgment, which upheld the right of eligible employees to opt for pension contributions based on higher wages, subject to the applicable conditions.

If you are an Indian content creator earning income from YouTube, it is important to understand how your dollar earnings should be converted, taxed and reported in your ITR. Knowing the correct rules can help you avoid errors and ensure proper tax compliance.

The plan is designed to address changing financial and healthcare needs across different stages of a woman's life, while offering additional flexibility in premium payments.

West Bengal 7th Pay Commission has decided to set-up the website. It will provide details of the Commissions activities, official notifications and opportunities for stakeholders to submit their views and relevant data. It will also allow employees & other stakeholders to submit memoranda to panel.

Your mutual fund value on a broker or wealth-management report may differ from the value shown in your CAS even when the number of units is the same. One possible reason is that the platforms may use NAV data from different dates to calculate the investment value.

The government is considering MDR on select high-value UPI merchant transactions to make the digital payments ecosystem financially sustainable. The exact transaction threshold and MDR rate are yet to be finalised, while P2P payments may remain free.

A 54 lakh cash deposit landed a Rohtak property dealer in a tax dispute after he failed to file an ITR and respond to notices. But documents showing the money belonged to property buyers, not him, changed the case and led the Delhi ITAT to delete the tax addition.

The choice largely depends on an investor's financial goals, risk tolerance and investment horizon.

Annapurna scheme: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari said women earning more than 10,000 a month or belonging to families with an annual income of above 12 lakh would not be eligible for the scheme.

Freelancers and gig workers need to diversify their services, create multiple sources of income and manage their finances carefully if they want to build a sustainable career

A data-driven analysis of active and passive equity funds shows that the outcome varies by market segment. While passive strategies have an edge in some categories, active management can add value in others. Costs and fund selection also play a crucial role.

Borrowing has evolved into a strategic financial decision in India, driven by strong credit growth and the rise of digital lending. This shift is transforming lending practices, making credit more accessible across demographics and regions, though significant untapped potential remains.

The minimum EPS-95 pension remains 1,000 per month, with pensioners demanding an increase to 7,500. The governments latest Lok Sabha response on 10 August did not announce a hike and cited pension fund sustainability and future liabilities.

An NRI having NRE, NRO and FCNR accounts may have to pay tax on interest income. Here's when it applies and when it is exempt from tax as per income tax rules. 

Filing your ITR before the 31 July deadline does not guarantee that you will not receive an income tax notice later. Mismatch in AIS/Form 26AS, incorrect tax claims and errors in the return can still trigger a communication from the Income Tax Department.

A property buyer who paid 6.5 crore for a property valued at 8.85 crore for stamp duty purposes won relief from a 2.35 crore tax addition. ITAT Mumbai ruled that a higher stamp-duty value alone cannot prove undisclosed investment under Section 69B without evidence of extra payment.

RBIs new recovery framework bars lenders and agents from harassment, threats and surprise visits, while setting rules for call timings, field visits, agent conduct and borrower grievances.

The Delhi High Court has instructed the income tax department not to process tax returns of high court and Supreme Court judges due to a dispute over allowances. Here's what happened.

An ITAT Delhi ruling has upheld a 1.86 lakh penalty against a taxpayer for failing to disclose his UAE bank account and foreign shareholding in his ITR. The tribunal rejected his explanations and held that the undisclosed foreign assets could be assessed under the Black Money Act for AY 2020-21.

The 8th Pay Commission has 18 months from its constitution on 3 November 2025 to submit its recommendations, putting the deadline in May 2027. The government has clarified that it has not confirmed an early submission.

Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed that the RBI's proposal to introduce 10 and 20 plastic banknotes has been approved by the government. Here's what she said about the launch timeline. 

The RBI has proposed a common framework for loan pricing, including benchmark-linked rates, board-approved pricing policies and tighter rules on loan spreads. The draft also proposes APR caps for small-value and microfinance loans.

Essential services are expected to remain operational during the statewide bandh in Karnataka on Thursday.

Four equity fund categories large-cap, dividend-yield, value, and ELSS saw net outflows in July despite mostly positive returns. Experts explain the key reasons behind the trend and what investors should consider before making changes to their portfolios.

The new fund offer is aimed at investors looking to park surplus money for relatively short periods while keeping volatility lower than that typically associated with pure equity funds.

Form 128 allows taxpayers to obtain lower or nil TDS/TCS certificates. Under the Income Tax 2025, child certificates can be generated for individual payers. Here's what they mean, who needs them, and how to get them.

Buying a co-owners share in a jointly owned property can make capital gains tax calculations more complex when you sell the whole asset. The two shares may have different acquisition dates and costs, affecting how the gains are taxed.

Small-cap mutual funds attracted a record 7,768 crore in July, while large-cap funds saw their first outflow in 30 months. The sharp shift in equity fund flows raises questions about small-cap exposure, portfolio diversification and the right level of equity risk for investors.

Large-, mid- and small-cap indices are at different stages of recovery from their previous peaks. While Nifty Midcap 150 is almost back to its record high, Nifty 50 has a wider gap to close. A study highlights how past corrections have shaped recovery timelines.