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Over the last one year or so, REITs and InvITs have been in the news regularly. During calendar year 2025, when the RBI cut the repo rate, some REITs and InvITs attracted investor attention due to their higher yields. In January 2026, Sebi classified REITs as equity instruments, and in February 2026, it allowed more…
How to read your AIS AIS includes details under three broad categories—income details, tax payments in the form of TDS, TCS, and advance tax, and high-value transactions, such as credit card bills over ₹10 lakh, property purchases, and foreign remittances. Experts say each entry needs to be reviewed carefully. Income and tax payment details are…
A ₹1.5 crore flat rents out for ₹40,000 a month. Sit with that number for a second. It may sound surprising, but that simple calculation raises an important question: does buying a house always make financial sense? While homeownership is often seen as a major life milestone, the numbers don’t always support the decision—especially if…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced the Amnesty Scheme, 2026, giving organisations operating exempted Provident Fund (PF) trusts under the Income Tax Act, 1961, a one-time opportunity to regularise their legal status. “Employers, stakeholders and the general public are advised to take note of the scheme, which will remain open for a period…
For salaried taxpayers earning around ₹13 lakh a year, the assumption that tax-saving investments automatically make the old tax regime the better choice may no longer hold true. The changes introduced in Budget 2025 have significantly altered the tax equation, with the revised slab rates and rebate under the new regime narrowing, and in some…
Investors looking to start a fresh SIP in an international mutual fund have just one option left after three fund houses suspended new registrations in a total of 11 overseas schemes this week due to regulatory investment limits. PGIM India Mutual Fund suspended fresh subscriptions in three international fund of funds from 9 July, while…
Selecting the correct ITR form is the first and most important step when filing your income tax return. Choosing the wrong form can lead to errors, delays in processing, or even a notice from the Income Tax Department. To simplify this process, the e-filing portal includes a built-in feature that helps taxpayers identify the appropriate…
Quant Small Cap Fund, the fourth-largest small cap mutual fund with assets under management (AUM) of ₹33,739 crore, added five new stocks to its portfolio in June while exiting nine companies, including Reliance Industries. Besides the fresh additions, the fund increased holdings in several existing companies and reduced exposure to a number of others as…
School fees are one of the biggest expenses for many families, but the good news is that some education-related expenses can also help you save tax, provided you meet the eligibility conditions laid down by the income tax department. Under this provision, employees can claim a tax exemption on children education allowance and hostel allowance…
Despite paying ₹40 lakh and taking possession of his apartment on February 25, 2017, a Bengaluru homebuyer says he has been waiting for more than six years for basic amenities that were promised by the builder, including Cauvery water, BESCOM electricity meters and DG generator power supply. Alleging that the builder also failed to hand…