The Income Tax Department has so far released only the offline and online utilities of ITR-1 and ITR-4 to enable income tax return (ITR) filing. However, corresponding utilities for other ITR forms, including ITR 2 and 3, are yet to be made available. While the last date for filing returns has been extended to 15
Imagine a card with 20 holes. Each hole is an investment you can make in your life. Punch one, and it has gone forever. That is Warren Buffett’s “20 punch card rule.” in the simplest terms. It is a simple idea that makes you pick investments wisely. In India, where IPOs flare up and the
The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran is expected to harden India’s marine insurance market, with annual premiums of over ₹5,000 crore. Industry players are warning of a spike in freight costs and insurance premiums due to mandatory war cover for vessels transiting the Red Sea en route to West Asia and Europe. A spokesperson
Buying a luxury independent floor in South Delhi just got a lot more expensive. Property prices in the region have jumped between 64% and 105% in the last three years, according to a new report by Golden Growth Fund (GGF), a Category-II real estate-focused Alternative Investment Fund (AIF). According to the report, in Category-A colonies
The Centre has given the green light to the 8th Pay Commission, which is set to revise pay and pensions for over 1 crore employees and retirees. The revised pay structure is expected to come into force from January 1, 2026. ALSO READATM withdrawals, other banking services to be costlier from July 1 – here’s
If you think that RBI’s repo rate cut affects only loans, then this news is important for you. In the last 5 months, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut a total of 100 basis points i.e. 1% in three monetary policy meetings (MPC). Its direct impact is now visible on the interest rates
In today’s fast-paced world, planning for retirement is crucial for everyone, especially for those in their 20s and 30s who’ve just begun their financial journey. For many, the figure of Rs 1 crore has long symbolised financial success. From childhood, we’ve heard that becoming a “crorepati” means you’ve made it. But in the world of
State Bank of India (SBI) has reduced its savings bank account interest rate to 2.5% for all account balances, effective June 15. This change follows a 50 basis point reduction in the repo rate by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week. Last time SBI cut savings bank rates was on October 15, 2022
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
