Greece’s e-EFKA has announced a staggered timetable for pension disbursements in September 2026, providing beneficiaries with clearer payment schedules ahead of the August deadline. Greece’s e-EFKA has set the September 2026 pension timetable, with payments split between non-salaried and salaried…
Investors often fall prey to misconceptions about mutual funds, from confusing NAV with share price to overestimating recent performance. Experts warn such myths can lead to poor long-term decisions, emphasising the importance of understanding risks, costs, and investment strategies. Mutual…
Workers often focus on gross salary figures, but deductions such as tax, provident fund, and insurance significantly reduce the take-home pay, affecting budgeting and savings. Experts highlight how different salary structures and tax regimes influence net income. The figure on…
A surge in young professionals earning through both salary and side hustles is prompting a shift in tax compliance strategies, with Section 44ADA offering simplified presumptive taxation for eligible freelancers, yet demanding careful record-keeping. A 24-year-old on a ₹8 lakh…
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has yet to announce the official timetable for the 2027 CA Foundation exam, with candidates advised to prepare early due to looming registration deadlines and a compact syllabus that demands precise planning. India’s…
The Reserve Bank of India has unveiled draft guidelines aimed at making loan costs more transparent and consistent, including publishing monthly lending rates and capping charges on microfinance and small loans, with new rules set to come into effect in…
The Reserve Bank of India has announced a comprehensive overhaul of loan pricing rules, aiming to standardise floating-rate lending, improve transparency, and offer better protections for borrowers, with new regulations set to come into effect in April 2027. The Reserve…
India’s Gujarat International Finance Tec-City is attracting increased international investor interest and major asset managers, signalling its emerging role as a competitive global financial centre amid evolving regulatory reforms and rising overseas demand. Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, better known as…
India’s recent GST overhaul aimed at simplifying tax but has intensified cash flow pressures for franchise operators, especially in hospitality and retail sectors relying on delayed payments, threatening their survival in a competitive landscape. India’s GST overhaul was meant to…
Several Indian lenders have increased their fixed deposit rates to attract retail investors, with DCB Bank leading the pack at up to 8.05% for seniors, as banks navigate steady policy rates and tight liquidity conditions. Several Indian banks have begun…
The future of Tata Sons’ potential stock market listing remains uncertain amid regulatory hurdles and a leadership transition, with the RBI yet to approve its deregistration request and imposing stricter classification rules. The question of whether Tata Sons will eventually…
Indian freelancers need to carefully select their income reporting method, balancing the simplicity of presumptive taxation against the benefits of detailed bookkeeping, especially in the context of foreign income and evolving tax deadlines for AY 2026-27. Freelancers in India need…
