Mint
Oct 6, 2026, 8:17 AM
A Bangalore ITAT ruling has deleted a ₹23.31 lakh penalty imposed on a cooperative housing society that claimed a ₹37.82 lakh deduction under section 80P. The tribunal said a fully disclosed, bona fide claim on a d...
#OCI
Mint
Oct 5, 2026, 8:20 PM
An NRI asks if a loss on UK stocks can offset gains on Indian shares, while another wants to know if former residents can use FAST-DS to disclose unreported US stocks.
#NRI
#NRE
Business Standard
Oct 5, 2026, 6:57 PM
Development must not destroy the very heritage that gives identities to citizens and communities, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Monday, as he pitched for giving cultural capital its "rightful pl...
#NRI
Mint
Oct 5, 2026, 5:41 PM
According to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026, 156 wealthy Indians now reside overseas, an increase of 54%. Check who the richest NRI is.
#NRI
Business Standard
Oct 5, 2026, 3:56 PM
The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee began its three-day meeting on Monday and is likely to raise rates by 25 basis points, aligning with the central banks' hawkish stance amid escalating conflicts in West Asia t...
#OCI
Business Standard
Oct 5, 2026, 1:39 PM
NPS, UPS and APY subscribers can file complaints online, track them and escalate unresolved grievances through PFRDA's Pension Sahayak.
#NRE
Mint
Oct 5, 2026, 1:23 PM
IDCW payouts from mutual funds are neither guaranteed nor necessarily tax-efficient. For retirees seeking regular cash flows, a disciplined SWP can offer greater control over withdrawals and taxation.
#Taxation
Mint
Oct 5, 2026, 12:36 PM
India’s ready-to-drink alcohol market is growing faster than the global category, and with a distinctly higher-alcohol profile. 
#TDS
Mint
Oct 4, 2026, 11:36 PM
Have an NPS or APY-related query or complaint? PFRDA’s Pension Sahayak offers a simpler way for subscribers to raise and track grievances online. Here’s how the platform works, the steps to register a complaint, and ...
#NRE
Mint
Oct 4, 2026, 10:31 PM
Know when TDS applies to payments made to contractors for construction, repair, or renovation work. The rules specify who must deduct TDS, the applicable 1% or 2% rates, the ₹30,000 single-payment and ₹1 lakh annua...
#TDS
Mint
Oct 4, 2026, 7:09 PM
Under the Code on Social Security, 2020, aggregators are required to contribute 1-2% of annual turnover towards social security for gig and platform workers, subject to a cap of 5% of the amount paid or payable to such w...
#OCI
Business Standard
Oct 3, 2026, 8:56 PM
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has held bilateral meetings with top officials of a number of US companies and discussed investment opportunities in India.
The minister is in the US till October 5.
He held me...
#OCI
Business Standard
Oct 3, 2026, 12:05 PM
C P Radhakrishnan said consensus-building may slow decisions at times but makes reforms sustainable, while warning that growth benefits must reach every section of society
#OCI
Mint
Oct 3, 2026, 12:01 AM
A new RBI rule from 1 October changes how service exporters receiving overseas payments must report their earnings. Freelancers, creators and other professionals may need to take an additional compliance step through the...
#FEMA
Business Standard
Oct 2, 2026, 8:44 PM
Foreign exchange reserves have fallen for three straight weeks, losing about $38.2 billion, as the RBI intervenes to support the rupee amid higher crude oil prices
#Foreign Exchange
Business Standard
Oct 2, 2026, 12:36 PM
Council's social science textbook covers budgeting, saving, investing and risk management, linking money choices with long-term financial stability
#OCI
Mint
Oct 2, 2026, 10:40 AM
Eligible salaried workers outside the formal provident fund system can be enrolled now through EPFO's special one-time window. But does it mean they will lose interest on past contributions?
#NRO
Mint
Oct 2, 2026, 7:43 AM
Boeing's white-collar workers ratified a new contract, avoiding a labor disruption and aiding the certification of delayed aircraft. The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace reported a 67.6% approva...
#OCI
Investing.com
Oct 2, 2026, 1:50 AM
#OCI
Business Line
Oct 1, 2026, 3:49 PM
Gupta has played an active role in AIRIA’s initiatives focused on industry development, policy advocacy, and stakeholder engagement
#OCI
Mint
Oct 1, 2026, 11:57 AM
While an administrative step has been removed, it does not dilute the buyer's responsibility for TDS, which is higher when the seller is an NRI.
#NRI
#TDS
Business Standard
Oct 1, 2026, 7:30 AM
The US economy grew at a solid 2.2 per cent pace from April through June as consumer spending and business investment came in strong.
Growth in gross domestic product - the nation's output of goods and services - deceler...
#NRI
The Hindu
Sep 30, 2026, 10:23 PM
The senior official at PNGRB mentioned the level-playing field could be instituted either through required and suitable taxation, subsidies or infrastructure, among other things.
#Taxation
Mint
Sep 30, 2026, 4:38 PM
DA-related FAQs for taxpayers — from whether the component is credited as part of your salary, if it is subject to tax, or must be reported in your income tax returns filing, and more.
#Taxation
Business Line
Sep 30, 2026, 3:23 PM
The partnership brings together Moonrider’s electric tractor technology and product capabilities with BikeWo’s growing capabilities in fleet deployment, leasing, operations and institutional customer development
#NRI
Mint
Sep 30, 2026, 3:16 PM
SIFs, GIFT City investments and other new products can look attractive, but investors should look beyond return expectations and assess risk, portfolio fit, costs, liquidity and taxation first.
#Taxation
#Gift City
Mint
Sep 30, 2026, 2:44 PM
Can a housing society evict a tenant from a rented flat? Know who has the legal right to seek eviction, how the Transfer of Property Act and rent-control laws protect tenants, and what renters should do if a society thre...
#OCI
Mint
Sep 29, 2026, 11:14 PM
Former PATH regional head to lead Social Alpha’s next phase of innovation and scale.
#OCI
Mint
Sep 29, 2026, 10:57 PM
Nithin Kamath questions India’s 2% CSR rule and suggests raising corporate tax to 27% from 25% to fund social programmes.
#OCI
Mint
Sep 29, 2026, 9:11 PM
An NRI returning to India may become taxable on salary for services rendered from India, even if the employer is Canadian and the salary continues to be credited to a Canadian bank account.
#NRI
Business Standard
Sep 29, 2026, 7:47 PM
India is projected to move from an aged to a super-aged society in 16 years, as emerging economies face rising pension and healthcare costs at lower income levels
#OCI
Mint
Sep 29, 2026, 5:55 PM
The requirement to file an ITR depends on several factors, including the taxpayer's total income, age, residential status and the nature of income earned during the financial year.
#TDS
The Hindu
Sep 29, 2026, 4:46 PM
A special CBI court remanded fugitive businessman Nirav Modi’s associate Sandeep Mistry to judicial custody till October 6
#OCI
Business Standard
Sep 29, 2026, 4:44 PM
A resident parent can remit up to $250,000 a year under LRS, but ownership, gift or loan structure and foreign tax rules also matter.
#NRI
Mint
Sep 29, 2026, 11:35 AM
Indian resident parents can use the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) to fund the purchase of overseas property by an NRI or OCI child, subject to FEMA rules. Here's what to know about the $2,50,000 annual limit,...
#NRI
#FEMA
#OCI
#Remittance
Mint
Sep 29, 2026, 9:56 AM
The Mumbai ITAT deleted a ₹3.95 lakh penalty imposed on a ship captain who had failed to file his ITR on time. The taxpayer later filed his return in response to a reassessment notice, but the income declared was acce...
#TDS
Mint
Sep 28, 2026, 11:20 PM
India's CCPA fined Amazon, Flipkart, and JioMart for selling the unregistered 'Cyclosinone Herbicide'. The platforms were penalized for inadequate seller verification and must stop sales, conduct self-audits, and submit ...
#NRE
Times of India
Sep 28, 2026, 8:46 PM
#NRI
Mint
Sep 28, 2026, 12:00 PM
Tax audit deadline is September 30 for applicable taxpayers. Before filing, taxpayers should reconcile their books with GST returns, AIS, TIS and Form 26AS. Mismatches can arise from timing differences, duplicate or inco...
#NRE
#TDS
Business Line
Sep 28, 2026, 11:36 AM
Speaking at the annual general body meeting of the Association of Planters of Kerala, Forest Minister Shibu John said steps were being taken to restore natural forests, develop grasslands and introduce AI-based defence m...
#OCI
The Hindu
Sep 28, 2026, 10:57 AM
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.89 against the American currency and lost further ground to touch 95.95
#Foreign Exchange
Business Standard
Sep 28, 2026, 10:15 AM
The rupee depreciated 20 paise to 95.95 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as the greenback strengthened further and foreign fund outflows continued unabated amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.
Forex trade...
#Foreign Exchange
Mint
Sep 28, 2026, 7:46 AM
An 89-year-old retired principal said ₹20.33 lakh deposited in his bank accounts represented hostel fees collected for an education society, with only ₹2,251 left as surplus. The ITAT has sent the case back to the ...
#OCI
Mint
Sep 28, 2026, 12:11 AM
The nationwide bank strike scheduled for September 28-30 has been deferred after IBA and UFBU reached an agreement. The decision offers temporary relief to customers of banks such as SBI & HDFC Bank, while discus...
#NRE
The Hindu
Sep 27, 2026, 11:58 PM
A high-level committee of the Indian Banks’ Association and UFBU will be formed immediately to deliberate on the issue of declaring the remaining Saturdays as holidays, the statement said
#OCI
Mint
Sep 27, 2026, 7:28 PM
Taxpayers with nil estimated tax liability can avoid TDS on certain incomes by submitting a declaration to the payer. Here’s who can submit Form 121, which incomes are covered, what details are required and what the pa...
#TDS
The Hindu
Sep 27, 2026, 5:28 PM
The All India Mobile Retailers Association for the Delhi NCR region said retailers will symbolically cover UPI QR codes with black cloth and refrain from accepting UPI payments on Gandhi Jayanti
#OCI
Business Standard
Sep 27, 2026, 4:55 PM
FCNR(B) deposit flows surged to $34.53 billion in April-July FY27, while outward remittances under the LRS rose 4.7 per cent year-on-year to $9.37 billion
#NRI
#Remittance
Mint
Sep 27, 2026, 1:32 PM
A Bengaluru ITAT ruling says foreign salary credited to an Indian NRE account cannot alone make it taxable in India. The taxpayer’s overseas employment, passport and bank records were considered, while the case was sen...
#NRE
Business Line
Sep 27, 2026, 12:22 PM
It is utilising the coarse cereal to create value for Indian agricultural reserouces, support energy security, says AIDA deputy director-general (DDG) Bharati Balaji
#OCI
Business Line
Sep 27, 2026, 10:42 AM
Foreign exchange earnings from tourism rose to ₹2,76,831 crore in 2025, from ₹63,978 crore in 2021
#Foreign Exchange
Mint
Sep 27, 2026, 8:02 AM
Starting October 1, resident individuals and HUFs purchasing properties from non-resident sellers can simplify TDS compliance by using their existing PAN instead of a TAN. Details here.
#NRI
#Non-resident
#TDS
Mint
Sep 27, 2026, 7:53 AM
Taxpayers facing the September 30 tax-audit deadline should reconcile their books with GST returns, AIS, TIS and Form 26AS, verify TDS/TCS credits and avoid claiming personal expenses as business deductions. Experts reco...
#TDS
Mint
Sep 26, 2026, 12:55 AM
The Income-tax Act, 2025 largely retains the existing tax treatment of VDAs, including the 30% tax and 1% TDS. However, section numbers have changed and a new reporting framework for crypto transactions will require inve...
#TDS
Mint
Sep 26, 2026, 12:03 AM
Converse has paused all marketing efforts this week after an ad evoking the Ku Klux Klan caused outrage. This decision comes amid a prolonged sales decline as the company prepares to report earnings on Oct. 1.
#OCI
Mint
Sep 25, 2026, 9:46 PM
SEBI’s new PMS framework introduces PRIM, allowing investors to access professionally managed portfolios of mutual funds, ETFs and SIFs. Here's how PRIM compares with conventional PMS and mutual funds on investment, ma...
#Taxation
Business Line
Sep 25, 2026, 7:03 PM
New framework aims to speed up negotiations, preserve India’s taxation and judiciary sovereignty, and narrow red lines while expanding protections for outbound investments
#Taxation
Mint
Sep 25, 2026, 6:59 PM
NPS Swasthya is a new pension option that combines retirement savings with healthcare benefits and a mandatory super top-up health insurance policy. As it prepares for launch, here’s a look at who can enrol, how the he...
#NRO
Business Standard
Sep 25, 2026, 6:22 PM
India's forex reserves dropped by USD 14.881 billion to USD 765.901 billion during the week ended September 18 due to a fall in foreign currency assets, according to the RBI data released on Friday.
In the previous repor...
#Foreign Exchange
Mint
Sep 25, 2026, 5:42 PM
October 2026 brings important income tax deadlines, including ITR filing for eligible taxpayers, quarterly TDS returns and Form 141 submissions. Check the key dates to avoid late fees and penalties.
#TDS
Investing.com
Sep 25, 2026, 2:32 PM
#OCI
Mint
Sep 25, 2026, 1:35 PM
The problem revolves around the reappointment of N Chandrasekaran as the chairman for a third five-year term. Here's what the controversy is about and what the Articles of Association are.
#OCI
Mint
Sep 25, 2026, 11:41 AM
Residents of Windsor Park Society protested against the conversion of flats into Airbnb rentals, citing security concerns. Here's what a flat owner should ensure before renting out a residential apartment as an b&amp...
#OCI
Business Standard
Sep 25, 2026, 11:26 AM
The Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in India has touched a highest-ever level of USD 94.53 billion in 2025-26, while cumulative FDI inflows during 2014-26 have reached USD 843 billion, Commerce and industry Minister Piy...
#OCI
Business Line
Sep 25, 2026, 10:55 AM
Centre’s move aims to regulate surplus tobacco sales and stabilise markets by enabling auctions for both registered and unregistered growers in AP for 2025-26, under Tobacco Board oversight.
#NRE
Mint
Sep 25, 2026, 7:45 AM
Moving abroad does not revoke an NRI's right to inherit property in India. NRIs can inherit various properties but face restrictions on selling agricultural land. Know the rules.
#NRI
Times of India
Sep 25, 2026, 1:32 AM
#NRI
Mint
Sep 24, 2026, 9:09 PM
Grandfathering rules can determine the cost of inherited listed shares, but indexation is not available.
#LTCG
Business Line
Sep 24, 2026, 5:04 PM
From October 1, buyers can use PAN and Form 141 instead of TAN; ₹50-lakh threshold and 1% rate will not apply
#Non-resident
#TDS
Mint
Sep 24, 2026, 4:00 PM
Lending money to friends and family without clear terms often leads to unreturned funds, damaged relationships, and personal stress. Learning to say no through clear boundaries, delaying responses, and offering alternati...
#NRE
Business Standard
Sep 24, 2026, 3:38 PM
The amendment removes the need for resident individuals and HUFs to obtain a TAN solely for TDS compliance, says expert
#NRI
#TDS
Mint
Sep 24, 2026, 12:09 PM
Tata Sons’ board and Tata Trusts are at odds over N. Chandrasekaran’s reappointment. Here’s what the company’s Articles of Association say about the Trusts’ powers and the chairman’s appointment.
#OCI
Mint
Sep 24, 2026, 11:02 AM
Manoj Devshi Chhadva, a tenant in a Mumbai housing society, received two flats valued at ₹1.38 crore for surrendering his tenancy rights. He got a tax notice and later challenged it. Here's why he won the case.
#OCI
Mint
Sep 24, 2026, 10:54 AM
From 1 October 2026, resident individuals and HUFs buying immovable property from non-residents will no longer need to obtain a separate TAN for TDS. They can use their PAN and file the new Form 141, simplifying the tax ...
#NRI
#Non-resident
#TDS
Business Standard
Sep 24, 2026, 10:05 AM
The rupee stayed weak, sliding 11 paise to 95.84 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, as geopolitical uncertainties led to a sharp surge in crude oil prices and pushed US bond yields as well as the greenback...
#Foreign Exchange
The Hindu
Sep 23, 2026, 4:28 PM
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.58 against the U.S. dollar, then gained ground and touched an intraday high of 95.57 against the American currency in intraday trade
#Foreign Exchange
Business Standard
Sep 23, 2026, 11:09 AM
Sitharaman said India has proposed working groups on international taxation and transfer pricing, and revenue statistics to deepen cooperation among Brics tax administrations
#Taxation
Mint
Sep 22, 2026, 11:39 PM
Form 141 is the new unified challan-cum-statement for specified TDS transactions under the Income Tax Act 2025. Know who needs to file it, which transactions it covers, the applicable deadlines, and how to submit the for...
#TDS
The Hindu
Sep 22, 2026, 11:18 PM
Maharashtra’s passage of the Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bill, granting women independent recognition as farmers irrespective of land ownership, brings into focus the structural bias against the female agricultural wo...
#FEMA
Mint
Sep 22, 2026, 7:57 PM
The 8th CPC is scheduled to be in Mumbai next month to host discussions and meetings with employee unions, representative groups, pensioner associations, federations, and other stakeholders.
#OCI
Business Standard
Sep 22, 2026, 7:20 PM
The insurance regulator has removed the requirement for prior approval to repatriate dividends by insurance intermediaries with majority foreign ownership
#Repatriation
Mint
Sep 22, 2026, 7:28 AM
8th Pay Commission: The OPS vs NPS debate has emerged as a key issue, with employee and pensioner groups seeking guaranteed retirement benefits, higher pensions and stronger social security provisions for government empl...
#OCI
Times of India
Sep 21, 2026, 7:30 PM
#NRI
Business Line
Sep 21, 2026, 5:57 PM
El Nino, uncertainty around sunflower oil supplies amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel programme could alter the global vegetable oil balance, says SEA President Sanjeev Asthana
#OCI
Mint
Sep 21, 2026, 5:40 PM
The provident fund wage ceiling rises from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, expanding mandatory EPF coverage to more employees and increasing employer contributions. This reform boosts retirement benefits but may reduce employe...
#OCI
Mint
Sep 21, 2026, 4:44 PM
EPFO: The All India Trade Union Congress wants the government to hike the EPF wage ceiling to ₹30,000 per month, saying ₹25,000 is ‘too little, too late’ for social security benefits. Here are the reasons for t...
#OCI
The Hindu
Sep 21, 2026, 4:29 PM
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.86 against the U.S. dollar, then gained some ground and touched 95.72 against the American currency in intraday trade.
#Foreign Exchange
Business Standard
Sep 21, 2026, 3:36 PM
S&P Global Ratings on Monday said the USD 127 billion mobilised by Indian banks through a special deposit scheme to attract US dollars is a "shot in the arm" for Indian banks as it has eased the tough funding conditions ...
#Non-resident
Mint
Sep 21, 2026, 2:53 PM
The Chennai ITAT restored a TDS dispute involving nearly ₹3.79 crore in payments after the taxpayer missed notices and filed appeals 60 days late. The tribunal condoned the delay and ordered fresh examination of the c...
#TDS
Mint
Sep 21, 2026, 5:50 AM
At the heart of the matter are two key articles in Tata Sons articles of association. While Article 118 specifically governs the selection of chairman, Article 121 covers broader strategic matters.
#OCI
Mint
Sep 20, 2026, 8:39 PM
Selling property in India can trigger very different TDS rules for NRI and resident sellers. While buyers generally deduct 1% TDS on qualifying purchases from residents, NRI property sales are taxed differently, with the...
#NRI
#TDS
Mint
Sep 20, 2026, 4:26 PM
Micron Technology faces labor unrest as employees reject a proposed bonus of 68 months' salary, threatening strikes. Workers demand a one-time bonus equivalent to 83 months' salary and quarterly bonus distributions amids...
#NRE
Mint
Sep 20, 2026, 9:31 AM
NRIs transferring money in India must choose between NRO and NRE accounts. NRO accounts manage local income, while NRE accounts are for foreign earnings. Check fund transfer rules and limit between the two accounts.
#NRI
#NRE
#NRO
Business Line
Sep 19, 2026, 7:30 PM
IMMA roundtable with Government officials focuses on ‘One Nation, One Licence’, GST rationalisation and enabling exports of micronutrients and specialty fertilisers
#OCI
Mint
Sep 19, 2026, 12:05 AM
The nurses' association outlined several key requests, ranging from higher starting salaries and night duty pay to comprehensive insurance and the return of the Old Pension Scheme.
#OCI
Business Standard
Sep 18, 2026, 6:46 PM
The decline came after reserves posted their biggest-ever weekly increase of $44.9 billion, driven by strong foreign currency inflows under the RBI's swap window
#Foreign Exchange
Mint
Sep 18, 2026, 5:46 PM
ITAT Mumbai cut an NRI's tax penalty from 200% to 50% after she omitted ₹14.46 lakh in interest income from her ITR. The tribunal held mere omission isn't automatic misreporting, citing her overseas residence, relianc...
#NRI
Mint
Sep 18, 2026, 3:07 PM
Social media creators with certain followings can earn consistent income, but their accounts, content and money are managed differently after death according to platform policies. Here's what happens in such cases.&n...
#OCI
The Hindu
Sep 18, 2026, 12:47 PM
How does the EPFO wage ceiling revision expand the social security net? What are the concerns of Unions and Employers? What are the legal issues that may arise?
#OCI
Business Standard
Sep 18, 2026, 10:34 AM
The rupee rebounded from over two-month low levels, gaining 16 paise to 95.73 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, buoyed by a buying trend in domestic equity markets and easing crude oil prices overseas.
Fore...
#Foreign Exchange
Mint
Sep 17, 2026, 6:32 PM
The 2026 US midterm elections will influence legislative actions for the next two years. However, immediate financial impacts on taxes, Social Security, and retirement may be limited, with a greater focus on 2028 for pot...
#OCI
The Hindu
Sep 17, 2026, 6:22 PM
The Tata Trusts formally placed on record their acceptance of the decision the following day and advised Tata Sons to initiate the process for setting up a Selection Committee for appointing a successor, in accordance wi...
#OCI
Business Line
Sep 17, 2026, 1:51 PM
Output could fall by 10 million tonnes in 2026/27 from a year ago, but record rice inventories expected to ensure unrestricted export
#NRE
The Hindu
Sep 17, 2026, 12:52 AM
A State that bears the infrastructural and social consequences of mineral extraction must retain a meaningful stake in the economic value generated from its natural resources
#OCI
Business Standard
Sep 16, 2026, 10:10 PM
Government raises EPF wage ceiling to ₹25,000 from ₹15,000, expanding mandatory social-security coverage to over 51 lakh additional employees
#OCI
Business Standard
Sep 16, 2026, 9:43 PM
The Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 could push small merchants and price-sensitive consumers back towards cash, economic think tank GTRI said on Wednesday.
Effective October 15, UP...
#OCI
Mint
Sep 16, 2026, 7:48 PM
Transferring capital from an NRO account to an NRE account is fully permitted, but it remains strictly regulated by tax and foreign exchange rules.
#NRE
#NRO
#Foreign Exchange
Mint
Sep 16, 2026, 7:22 PM
The 8th Central Pay Commission will visit Bengaluru on October 7-8, meeting with employee unions and pensioner associations to discuss various demands. Chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, it aims to release final r...
#OCI
Mint
Sep 16, 2026, 6:34 PM
The EPFO wage ceiling has been raised to ₹25,000, bringing an additional 51 lakh employees under mandatory provident fund cover, and widening social security coverage for workers. Today, we calculate how this can impa...
#OCI
Business Line
Sep 16, 2026, 6:00 PM
The proposed venture comes as GIFT City’s aircraft-leasing ecosystem expands, with 37 entities operating and 412 aviation assets as of June 2026
#Gift City
Mint
Sep 16, 2026, 4:46 PM
An NRI in Singapore for 12 years visited India to manage inherited assets after their mother's death. They anticipate a three-month stay and are questioning whether it will make their Singapore salary taxable in India.&a...
#NRI
Mint
Sep 16, 2026, 2:53 PM
Debt funds and FDs may face the same slab-rate taxation, but they differ significantly in return certainty, liquidity and market risk. FundsIndia CEO Rishabh Garg explains when investors should favour the certainty of FD...
#Taxation
Business Standard
Sep 16, 2026, 2:51 PM
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday urged the International Tax Research and Analysis Foundation (ITRAF) to make its independent tax policy research more visible and contribute directly to policymaking...
#Taxation
Business Standard
Sep 16, 2026, 12:09 PM
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) will conduct outreach programmes and handhold MSMEs to encourage them to opt for the Eligible Manufacturer Importer (EMI) scheme, a senior official said on Wednesday...
#NRO
Business Standard
Sep 16, 2026, 10:03 AM
The rupee fell 3 paise to 95.91 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, facing pressure from a strong American currency and outflow of foreign funds.
Positive domestic equity markets, however, supported the lo...
#Foreign Exchange
Mint
Sep 15, 2026, 4:02 PM
As an non-resident for tax purposes, one is generally taxable in India only on income that is received or deemed to be received in India, or that accrues or arises, or is deemed to accrue or arise, in India.
#NRI
#Non-resident
Business Standard
Sep 15, 2026, 3:55 PM
A panel comprising representatives of banks, service providers and various associations would soon take a call on charges to be levied on UPI payments above Rs 2,000 to merchants.
The UPI & Services Steering Committee ha...
#OCI
Mint
Sep 15, 2026, 3:37 PM
Can Indians continue PPF and NPS Tier II after settling in the US? A tax expert explains residency rules, KYC updates, FD redesignation, tax implications and why NRIs should review Indian investments before withdrawals o...
#NRI
Mint
Sep 15, 2026, 11:07 AM
Meta India has reportedly agreed to report child safety-related cases to law enforcement agencies as Centre steps up scrutiny of social media platforms over harmful content.
#OCI
Business Standard
Sep 15, 2026, 10:00 AM
The rupee depreciated 30 paise to 95.84 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday on elevated Brent crude oil prices and heightened Middle East tensions.
With Brent crude touching USD 106 per barrel, increased doll...
#NRE
#Foreign Exchange
Mint
Sep 14, 2026, 10:05 PM
FAST-DS 2026 allows eligible taxpayers to voluntarily disclose certain undisclosed foreign assets and income. But can it cover unreported overseas crypto? The rules depend on where the crypto is held, how it was acquired...
#NRE
Mint
Sep 14, 2026, 5:01 PM
This couple unpacks the paradox of living in Hong Kong, where high expenses meet a lucrative job market.
#NRI
Mint
Sep 14, 2026, 11:15 AM
The Nagpur ITAT has upheld a ₹23,494 Section 87A rebate claimed by a taxpayer on short-term capital gains under Section 111A. The tribunal rejected the Income Tax Department’s challenge, finding no express bar on th...
#STCG
The Hindu
Sep 14, 2026, 12:56 AM
Governments often attach lofty social purposes such as dignity and empowerment to cash transfers, but rarely publish the model that links payments to outcomes
#OCI
Mint
Sep 12, 2026, 10:40 PM
Administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) aims to create a universal social security system in India. Today, we check the rules for premature withdrawal and how ...
#OCI
Business Line
Sep 12, 2026, 9:33 PM
The BRICS nations unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, which recognises that energy security is a crucial foundation for social and economic development, national security and the welfare of all nations
#OCI
Mint
Sep 12, 2026, 8:40 PM
Upon the death of an Indian mutual fund or asset holder, nominees manage assets until transferred to heirs. NRIs can be nominees, requiring compliance to regulations. Details here.
#NRI
Business Line
Sep 12, 2026, 1:15 PM
As Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives for the BRICS Summit, New Delhi and Beijing eye a fragile thaw amidst unresolved border friction and trade imbalances
#NRE
Mint
Sep 12, 2026, 7:01 AM
India has a large aircraft-leasing opportunity, but much of the financing and leasing sits offshore. GIFT City wants to capture that value, says CEO Sanjay Kaul
#Gift City
The Hindu
Sep 11, 2026, 8:26 PM
Initiating proceedings, suo motu, on a social media post, IRDAI observed that the product specified an entry age of 30 to 80 years.
#OCI
Business Standard
Sep 11, 2026, 6:57 PM
The rupee pared most of its initial losses and settled at 95.57 (provisional) against the US dollar, down by 5 paise, on Friday, helped by a correction in crude oil prices and suspected RBI intervention.
Forex traders sa...
#Foreign Exchange
Times of India
Sep 11, 2026, 6:56 PM
Speaking during a fireside chat at Global Fintech Fest 2026, UIDAI CEO Saurabh Vijay said his objective is to build Aadhaar into a best-in-class digital identity infrastructure that can support its expansion internationa...
#NRI
#OCI
Business Standard
Sep 11, 2026, 6:39 PM
Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will reassess growth and inflation dynamics at its meeting next month amid rising prices of crude oil due to the ongoing West Asia crisis, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on F...
#Non-resident
Mint
Sep 11, 2026, 11:23 AM
ITAT Delhi has ruled taxpayers can claim the full ₹25,000 Section 87A rebate against STCG tax under Section 111A for AY 2025-26, as the Finance Act 2025 restriction on special-rate income applies only from AY 2026-27 ...
#STCG
The Hindu
Sep 11, 2026, 10:53 AM
Forex traders noted that while record foreign exchange reserves, active RBI intervention, and strong domestic growth offer support, rising global yields and crude prices above $108 are significantly impacting country’s...
#Foreign Exchange
Mint
Sep 11, 2026, 7:24 AM
The ITAT Bangalore ruled that rental income from a commercial property under a joint development agreement cannot be taxed again in the hands of individual landowners, as it was already disclosed and assessed in the part...
#Taxation
The Hindu
Sep 11, 2026, 1:28 AM
Alternative powertrains are now mainstream in automobiles
#OCI
The Hindu
Sep 10, 2026, 10:57 PM
India risks a middle-income, low-productivity trap as weak job creation, stagnant wages and sluggish investment reinforce one another; escaping it requires better vocational education, wider diffusion of technology and u...
#OCI
Business Standard
Sep 10, 2026, 2:46 PM
The Unique Identification Authority of India is working on plans to take Aadhaar global, especially to enable non-resident Indians and overseas citizens of India to benefit from the digital identification technology, a s...
#Non-resident
#OCI
Business Line
Sep 10, 2026, 12:34 PM
The association is convening a government-industry roundtable dialogue in New Delhi on September 17, bringing together senior government officials, policymakers, regulators and industry representatives
#OCI
Mint
Sep 10, 2026, 12:03 PM
Small savings schemes and bank FDs differ in investment limits, liquidity, payouts, taxation and tenure. Here are five factors investors should consider beyond interest rates before choosing where to invest.
#Taxation
Business Standard
Sep 10, 2026, 9:55 AM
The rupee depreciated 25 paise to 95.33 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday as Brent crude price crossed the USD 100 dollar mark sharply increasing concerns over India's import bill.
Forex traders said eleva...
#NRE
#Foreign Exchange
Mint
Sep 10, 2026, 7:30 AM
The Chennai GPO Pensioners Forum has raised five key demands before the 8th Pay Commission, including restoration of OPS, higher pensions, commutation relief, revised MACP benefits and improved allowances, leave and soci...
#OCI
Mint
Sep 9, 2026, 10:54 PM
For employees at Level 2 and above, the association has demanded that the ceiling be increased in proportion to their higher pay levels.
#OCI
The Hindu
Sep 9, 2026, 10:42 PM
The newly formed Indian Photonics Association (IPA) estimated that its products, key in AI data centres and telecom networks, would be worth billions of dollars in the country by 2031
#OCI
Business Line
Sep 9, 2026, 6:31 PM
Investors from 90 countries have been onboarded in GIFT City
#Gift City
Mint
Sep 9, 2026, 5:03 PM
NRE vs NRO: Non-residents in India should update their banking by switching old savings accounts to avoid tax issues and compliance problems. 
#Non-resident
#NRE
#NRO
Mint
Sep 9, 2026, 2:36 PM
ARaymond India, under Manish Padharia's leadership, is committed to shaping its organizational culture by empowering employees. The company prioritizes employee engagement and community contributions, believing that sust...
#OCI
Business Line
Sep 9, 2026, 12:11 PM
DIAL files FIR with the Delhi Police against 63 social media handles for circulating misleading posts depicting flooding and waterlogging at the airport and falsely suggesting disruption to airport operations.
#OCI
Mint
Sep 9, 2026, 11:44 AM
An NRI can be nominated for PPF, NSC and SCSS, but the proceeds are subject to a non-repatriation condition. What happens after the account holder’s death depends on the nomination, succession rights and applicable FEM...
#NRI
#FEMA
#Repatriation
The Hindu
Sep 9, 2026, 11:35 AM
The committee will undertake a detailed technical review of the outstanding and unresolved compliance matters, prepare and submit a report to my office for consideration and further direction, says the Cabinet Secretary
#NRE
Mint
Sep 9, 2026, 10:22 AM
Experts say that equating a home loan EMI with the cost of the house may be a gross miscalculation. The real cost extends beyond this and includes stamp duty & registration, interiors & furnishing, monthl...
#OCI
Business Standard
Sep 9, 2026, 10:14 AM
The rupee depreciated 21 paise to 94.95 against US dollar on Wednesday weighed down by surging crude oil prices, which inched closer to the USD 100-a-barrel mark amid the simmering US-Iran tensions.
A weak dollar, howeve...
#Foreign Exchange
Mint
Sep 9, 2026, 7:28 AM
The Retired Employees Welfare Association (REWA), a pensioners’ body, has urged the Centre to amend the 8th Pay Commission’s Terms of Reference (ToR) to cover pension and family pension revision for retirees before 1...
#OCI
Business Standard
Sep 8, 2026, 8:06 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the fintech ecosystem to expand the global reach of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), connect it with local systems in other countries, and help the diaspora save on remi...
#Remittance
Mint
Sep 8, 2026, 5:17 PM
ESIC beneficiaries are required to link their Aadhaar with their ESIC Pehchan Card for authentication under Section 142 of the Code on Social Security, 2020. The process can be completed online through the ESIC portal.&a...
#OCI
The Hindu
Sep 8, 2026, 4:52 PM
The All India Notebook Manufacturers Association said that a combination of duty-free entry due to India’s FTA with ASEAN, along with the unintended consequences of the GST rate revisions last year, are severely hurtin...
#OCI
Business Line
Sep 8, 2026, 4:49 PM
The association said the product attracts nil customs duty under the India-ASEAN free trade agreement that came into force in January 2010
#OCI
Mint
Sep 8, 2026, 11:55 AM
UltraTech challenged the Competition Commission of India’s decision before the high court, arguing that Builders Association of India should not have been made a party because it was only an informant.  
#OCI
Investing.com
Sep 8, 2026, 11:50 AM
#NRO
Business Standard
Sep 8, 2026, 10:00 AM
The rupee depreciated 10 paise to 94.66 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, as surging Brent crude prices near USD 97/bbl and Middle Eastern geopolitical friction dampened investor confidence.
Forex traders ...
#NRE
#Foreign Exchange
Times of India
Sep 7, 2026, 9:38 PM
#NRI
Business Line
Sep 7, 2026, 6:44 PM
They are cultivating the oilseeds in model farms under the Vegetable Oil Mission of the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India
#OCI
Mint
Sep 7, 2026, 6:36 PM
First female administrator in the Panama Canal's history takes the helm
#FEMA
The Hindu
Sep 7, 2026, 5:18 PM
The survey by apex industry association Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), however, shows that the composite business confidence score rose significantly in Q2 in this year as compared to Q1
#OCI
Business Line
Sep 7, 2026, 12:57 PM
The Activated Carbon Manufacturers Association of India says rising raw material costs are making Indian activated carbon manufacturers increasingly uncompetitive against cheaper Chinese suppliers.
#OCI
Business Standard
Sep 7, 2026, 9:53 AM
The rupee traded in a narrow range and appreciated 4 paise to 94.39 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as the support from strong FCNR-related dollar inflows was negated by elevated crude oil prices amid per...
#Foreign Exchange
Mint
Sep 7, 2026, 9:24 AM
EPS supports over 85 lakh individuals, many of whom may retire abroad. Pensioners must keep their Life Certificate valid. If you cannot use the digital route or appear in person to submit, here are some other options to ...
#NRI
Mint
Sep 7, 2026, 8:39 AM
Moving abroad does not automatically mean closing your NPS account. PFRDA allows NRIs to continue NPS Tier I through NRE or NRO accounts, but Tier II cannot be activated.
#NRI
#NRE
#NRO
Mint
Sep 7, 2026, 5:45 AM
A previously unreported email detailing Tata Sons group company secretary Suprakash Mukhopadhyay's role in soliciting an investment for his family’s wealth-advisory business raises questions over whether the internal p...
#NRE
Mint
Sep 6, 2026, 10:40 PM
A recent ITAT ruling has raised an important question for property transactions. Does holding a power of attorney make you liable for capital gains tax when the property is sold? The case draws a clear line between the a...
#LTCG
Business Standard
Sep 6, 2026, 11:28 AM
As India moves to operationalise social security contributions for gig and platform workers, a seemingly technical design choice could carry outsized consequences for different segments of the platform economy: whether a...
#OCI