Salaried workers with side businesses must report income distinctly, with different tax rules applying to profit and salary, impacting filings and GST obligations. Salaried workers who also earn from a side venture need to treat the two income streams separately…
Enhanced digital access and comparison tools are empowering buyers to prioritise long-term value over the lowest premiums, prompting a shift in insurance market dynamics. In mature consumer markets, the real measure of progress is not the number of products on…
A wave of lock-in expiries involving about $19 billion across 80 companies is set to unlock shares between August and December, potentially increasing trading activity and impacting stock liquidity in the Indian market, according to Nuvama Research. Shares worth about…
As healthcare expenses escalate with age and urbanisation, experts urge Indians to reconsider their insurance coverage, especially in major cities, to mitigate financial risks associated with ageing and chronic illnesses. Health-care costs in India rise sharply with age, and a…
Hyderabad-based Gemini Edibles & Fats India Ltd files draft prospectus for a Rs 2,500 crore IPO, primarily an offer for sale by existing shareholders, highlighting renewed market confidence despite profit challenges and regulatory delays. Gemini Edibles & Fats India Ltd…
With rising comparisons highlighting the superior long-term potential of systematic investment plans over recurring deposits, Indian savers must reconsider their traditional safety net for wealth growth and preservation. For millions of salaried Indians, the monthly decision comes down to two…
The Gujarat High Court has upheld the validity of GST on corporate guarantees issued by holding companies, but rejected the ‘whichever is higher’ valuation clause, providing clarity for businesses and limiting retrospective application of the rule. The Gujarat High Court…
Many young earners struggle with financial calm despite earning well. Experts recommend introducing systemic habits like delay tactics, purposeful spending, and automatic savings to break the cycle of month-end money worries. Many young earners discover that being paid well does…
Women investors are significantly increasing their allocations to gold ETFs in 2026, reflecting a broader move towards safe-haven assets driven by global uncertainty and diversification strategies, despite a decline in index fund holdings. Women investors are putting a much larger…
A new NITI Aayog report reveals that while India’s higher education system is producing more graduates than ever, a significant proportion are struggling to find jobs aligned with their qualifications, highlighting a pressing need for curriculum reform and practical skilling.…
