The GST Council is expected to announce a significant tax cut on life and health insurance premiums in its upcoming meeting. The move could lower costs for policyholders and boost insurance penetration across India.
As ITR filing for AY 2025-26 picks up pace, reports suggest the government may delay issuing tax refunds until past assessments are cleared under Section 245. Experts warn this move could hurt honest and salaried taxpayers who rely on timely refunds for financial planning and liquidity.
Common mistakes when buying insurance: Smart investors often make common mistakes when buying insurance — such as underestimating the importance of term insurance, relying solely on employer-provided cover, or prioritising lower premiums over policy features and claims support — which can result in inadequate coverage and financial vulnerability.
From July 1, 2025, Aadhaar authentication is mandatory to get a new PAN card. Without Aadhaar verification, PAN won’t be issued. Here's what you must do.
Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) for FY 2024-25? The deadline has been extended to September 15, 2025. Here's how salaried individuals can file ITR without a Chartered Accountant and avoid 5 common mistakes that often trigger income tax notices or delay refunds.
We often think ancient wisdom cannot help in modern times. But what if your weekend splurges, credit card debt, and ignored savings were exactly the problems Chanakya warned against? His 2,000-year-old financial advice might just be the unexpected solution your wallet needs today.
Following the Reserve Bank of India's repo rate cut in June 2025, several major banks, including SBI, Union Bank, and Bank of Baroda, have reduced their lending rates. This move lowers home loan interest rates for borrowers with floating rate loans linked to the repo rate.
With the ITR filing deadline extended to September 15, 2025, taxpayers have a greater opportunity to earn higher interest on refunds this year. Due to the RBI’s recent rate cuts, the interest on delayed tax refunds is expected to be nearly 33% higher.
Many young investors in their 20s and 30s believe that saving Rs 1 crore is a solid retirement goal. But if inflation continues at 6% annually, the real value of Rs 1 crore after 30 years will be just Rs 17.4 lakh.