Is the charm of equity markets declining? Well, as per the recent AMFI data, the net inflows to equity mutual funds have dropped to 12-month lows, and this is the fourth consecutive month of lower inflows. The April inflows are at Rs 24,269.26 crore, down over 3% from March inflow of Rs 25,082.01 crore. Himanshu
Prices of real estate in the surrounding areas of Jewar airport in Noida have nearly doubled in the last three years with property developers vying with one another to pick up land parcels. About 390 acres of land near the Noida International airport, along the Yamuna Expressway, has been snapped up in last 12 months, according
Taxpayers can now file their returns for the recently concluded financial year using several forms notified recently by the Central Board of Direct Taxes. The Income Tax Department has officially released ITR Forms 1 to 5 over the past fortnight — with the other documents expected in the coming days. Several changes have been introduced
To invest in precious metals from a diversification standpoint, gold and silver are two meaningful avenues. In recent times both these precious metals have made all-time highs. In Indian rupee terms, on April 22, 2025, the price per 10 grams of 24k gold crossed Rs 1 lakh amid geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty, along with weakening
Given the unique technology in electric vehicles (EVs), opting for a battery protection or replacement rider could be a smart choice when buying motor vehicle insurance for your EV. It can help prevent significant out-of-pocket expenses, particularly for those driving long distances regularly or residing in areas with extreme temperatures that can affect battery health.
The Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett, who is undoubtedly the biggest investor in the world, keeps dropping pearls of wisdom in his annual letters and rare interviews. His wisdom usually shared through quotes in his annual Berkshire Hathaway letters, feels like parental hand holding for investors everywhere. For young Indians navigating the unpredictability that is
The Central Government is planning to set up the Eighth Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) in advance of the current pay structure’s expiry in December 2025. The move, eagerly awaited by millions of central government employees and pensioners, comes amid reports that appointments to the new commission are expected soon, with a possible revision in
The Income Tax Department has notified ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms for Assessment Year 2025-26. These forms are meant for individuals and entities with an annual income of up to Rs 50 lakh, marking the beginning of the ITR filing process for Financial Year 2024-25. ALSO READIncome Tax Returns: New ITR-1 form explained – What are
It seems that long waits and weeks of uncertainty after filing income tax returns (ITRs) have become the thing of the past, at least for many individual taxpayers. This year, many taxpayers are receiving their income tax refunds within mere hours of e-filing their income tax returns. This is a major shift from past years
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has deposited Rs 560.21 crore with the Registry of the Bombay High Court in an arbitration matter that involved Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL). MMOPL, a subsidiary of Anil Ambani-promoted Reliance Infrastructure (R-Infra), is a joint venture between the company and MMRDA. While Reliance Infra holds 74
Aditya Infotech IPO (CP Plus) wants to raise Rs 1,300 crores. The issue is a combination of fresh issue of 0.74 crore shares totalling to Rs 500 crore and an offer for sale of 1.19 crore shares aggregating to Rs 800 crore. It has already been subscribed to over 2 times at the end of
The Income Tax Return (ITR) filing season is in full swing. Like every year, taxpayers while filing their ITRs grapple with issues related to forms, rules or eligibility to claim certain deductions and exemptions. Among various other issues, this time one of the major confusions among taxpayers is being seen regarding the rebate available under
IT firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) plans to reduce its workforce by 2 per cent in the financial year FY26, as per media reports. The move is expected to affect around 12,200 jobs, from its total workforce of over 6.13 lakh. Jefferies believes the move could lead to short-term execution issues and a long-term spike
