Personal Finance Desk
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Income Tax 2026: What Are New Forms 97 And 98? Major Changes Explained
As part of the rules, many existing old, complicated forms have been replaced by new simplified forms to ease compliance burden on taxpayers.
- Friday April 17, 2026
- Edited by: NDTV Business Desk, Author: Personal Finance Desk
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Amid 8th Pay Commission Talks, NC-JCM Protests 'Undue Delay' In DA, DR Hike; Writes To Cabinet Secy
The staff side of NC-JCM wrote to the Cabinet Secretary, asking for intervention to speed up the announcement.
- Friday April 17, 2026
- Edited by: NDTV Business Desk, Author: Personal Finance Desk
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Every Small Bonus Counts: A Rs 5,000/Month Step-Up SIP Can Grow Into THIS Over 5, 10, And 20 Years
At 12% returns and an annual step-up rate of 10%, you will get almost Rs 90,000 more in maturity corpus from a step-up SIP.
- Friday April 17, 2026
- Edited by: Yukta Baid, Author: Personal Finance Desk
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Should You Shift From Dividend To Growth In Mutual Funds? Here's How To Make The Switch
Such changes are effectively processed as selling the current holding and buying anew, which may result in exit load charges alongside tax consequences.
- Friday April 17, 2026
- Edited by: Hemarghya Bal, Author: Personal Finance Desk
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PPF Returns Calculator: Rs 5,000, Rs 10,000 Investment Growth Explained Over 15 Years
PPF is backed by the government and is designed to encourage disciplined long-term investing.
- Thursday April 16, 2026
- Edited by: Hemarghya Bal, Author: Personal Finance Desk
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8th Pay Commission NC-JCM's 3.833 Fitment Factor Proposal: What It Means For Govt Salaries At Each Level
The apex body has proposed a minimum pay of Rs 69,000, compared to Rs 18,000 under the 7th Pay Commission.
- Thursday April 16, 2026
- Edited by: Hemarghya Bal, Author: Personal Finance Desk
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Tax Rules Explained: What Happens When You Gift Shares To Relatives?
While gifts received on occasions like weddings or from specified relatives are generally tax-free, there are limits on exemptions for other situations.
- Thursday April 16, 2026
- Edited by: NDTV Business Desk, Author: Personal Finance Desk
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Sovereign Gold Bonds: Over 300% Return On Cards For Investors In 2019-20 Series V. Check Details
In simple terms, an investment of Rs 1 lakh in this tranche would now be worth around Rs 4 lakh, excluding interest income.
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- Author: Personal Finance Desk
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Buying A Car In April 2026? SBI, HDFC, ICICI, PNB Loan Rates And EMIs Compared
With banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) offering attractive car loan deals in 2026, buying a new vehicle has become more accessible for consumers.
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- Edited by: NDTV Business Desk, Author: Personal Finance Desk
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New Labour Codes: Earning Rs 10 Lakh Per Annum? Your April Take-Home Salary Calculation
Under the new rules, basic pay must account for at least 50% of total salary, up from roughly 30% earlier.
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- Edited by: NDTV Business Desk, Author: Personal Finance Desk