Personal Finance

Schemes such as the Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS), National Savings Certificate (NSC), and Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) will continue to offer the same returns as the previous quarter.

The Income Tax Department has notified ITR-1 to ITR-7 for AY 202627 with key updates, including a four-year window to file updated returns (ITR-U) and revised penalty structure.

From SBI and HDFC Bank to ICICI Bank, here's a look at interest rates on FDs for senior citizens.

"In times of correction, crisis or war, any data or statistic will favour the critic. In a rally, the opposite is true. The reality, as always, lies somewhere in between."," Radhika Gupta said.

The latest development comes after the Supreme Court ruled against Mauritius-based Tiger Global International, upholding the Income Tax Department's right.

Until now, individuals below 60 years used Form 15G, while senior citizens relied on Form 15H to prevent TDS if their total income was below the taxable limit. 

These changes, including increased benefits for education, meals, gifts, and conveyance, may affect your take-home pay, giving employees slightly higher disposable income.

The government has opted to hold steady the returns on small savings schemes such as PPF and NSC for the first quarter of the financial year 2026–27.

Reaching big targets require investors to start early in life, invest consistently, and harness the power of compounding.

Taxpayers with inactive PANs are facing real consequences: blocked tax refunds, higher TDS deductions and restrictions on financial transactions.

Inflation erodes the value of money every year, so what seems enough today may not be enough 10, 20, or 30 years later.

India's financial year stretches from April 1st to March 31st of the subsequent year.

India will mark the beginning of the new financial year with sweeping tax reforms, as the Income-tax Act, 2025, comes into force on April 1, 2026, replacing the legislation that has been in place since 1961.

8th Pay Commission News: The fitment factor was 1.86 during the 6th CPC and 2.57 in the 7th Pay Commission.

Everything you need to know about the 10 major financial updates that can significantly affect your wallet from Apr. 1, 2026.

Small savings schemes are widely used by households looking for safe and predictable returns.

For years, employee groups and pensioners have demanded a higher pension and a change in the salary cap, saying retirement income should reflect real earnings.

With the March 31 deadline fast approaching, taxpayers must complete a range of income tax and GST submissions. 

Timely compliance not only helps avoid the burden of double taxation but also ensures that eligible relief is not forfeited.

Gold has long served as a store of value in India and is often used in times of financial need. Borrowers typically prefer pledging gold rather than selling it due to its financial and inherited value.