Now, you will have to pay 1% TCS (tax collected at source) on the purchase of luxury goods like handbags, wrist watches, footwear, high-end sportswear and art objects costing more than Rs 10 lakh. The Income Tax Department has issued a notification stating that 1% TCS will be imposed on sale of certain luxury goods
Whenever you think of investing in mutual funds, the first yardstick that comes to mind to judge a fund is its returns in the short and long term. Many websites directly show you the ‘point-to-point return’ of a fund. That is, how much return was generated from this date to that date. But Radhika Gupta
Trade unions and various associations of pensioners have long been demanding an increase in the pension amount under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS). The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in 2014 fixed the minimum guaranteed pension at Rs 1,000 for those EPFO members who contribute to the pension scheme for at least 10 years. However
Warren Buffett rightly known as the world’s top investor, has wealth greater than $130 billion. But he didn’t make his riches by knowing it all—his wealth comes from real life experiences and deep knowledge in a few areas. He calls it his “circle of competence,” a core principle behind every investment he makes. Before we
‘I need 10 crore… then life is set!’ You must have heard this many times or maybe you have said it yourself. But is a huge amount like Rs 10 crore or Rs 50 crore really necessary to achieve financial freedom? This debate has been going on for decades and will continue in the future
On April 18, 2025, at the time of writing this article, gold prices in India have breached the Rs 96,000 per 10 grams, driven by a host of domestic and global factors. In the international market, gold prices have crossed USD 3,300 an ounce level. There are many big reasons behind this unprecedented rise at
The Income Tax Return (ITR) filing for the financial year 2024-25 will kick in soon once the tax department makes available online and offline forms and utilities on the e-filing portal of the Income Tax Department. Taxpayers, including salaried individuals, keenly await the tax department to upload the necessary utilities to facilitate ITR filing so
If you bought Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2019-20 Series V in October 2019 and are planning to sell it prematurely, i.e., before the completion of 8 years, you can do it now. From 15 April 2025, the facility for premature redemption of bonds of this series is available. The government has fixed the redemption price
WHENEVER A NON-RESIDENT Indian (NRI) sells a property, the buyer has to deduct tax on the gross sale consideration rather than on the actual taxable gains. However, there’s a way out to ensure that tax is withheld only on the real capital gains arising from the sale and not on the entire transaction value. For this
After being formally separated from gambling-based segments, esports are now eyeing towards becoming a far more attractive proposition for mainstream corporate sponsors and institutional investors. Esports’ Rise vs. RMG’s Decline Esports, which traditionally depends on sponsorships and media rights, is now expected to grow fan-led monetisation through event ticketing, merchandise and digital engagement. Big brands
Shares worth Rs 1.75 lakh crore are set to be unlocked in the next three months (August 28-November 27), as the pre-listing lock-in period of promoters, anchor investors, and other shareholders in 57 companies is set to expire, according to a report by Nuvama Institutional Equities. While this unlocking will increase the supply of shares
Paving the way for an overhaul of the eight-year-old goods and services tax (GST) regime, a group of ministers on rate rationalisation has given its nod to the Centre’s proposal for a reduction in tax slabs and rates, even as some opposition-ruled state sought compensation for revenue losses. This is a shot in the arm
After the government unveiled a sweeping ban that could wipe out their businesses overnight, a shell-shocked online gaming industry has requested the government to reconsider and take a more calibrated stance on banning real money gaming (RMG). Some are also weighing the option of taking legal recourse. The Esports Players Welfare Association (EPWA) on Wednesday
