The upcoming financial year 2025-26, which commences on April 1, 2025, is poised to enhance the disposable income of numerous taxpayers nationwide, courtesy of recent policy changes. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a Budget that is favourable to the middle class, introducing a range of tax benefits aimed at increasing the funds available to ordinary … Read more
Punjab National Bank (PNB) updated interest rates on its retail loan portfolio effective February 10, 2025, in response to evolving market dynamics for enhanced competitiveness. This development was outlined in a press release issued by the bank on February 20, 2025. The revised rates encompass a range of loan products including home loans, auto loans, … Read more
Income Tax: Salaried employees can benefit from many financial benefits offered to them in the form of allowances to reduce their tax burden. Allowances are offered on a monthly basis and must be claimed when filing an income tax return (ITR). The Centre offers many such allowances, which are part of the salary structure. These … Read more
ITR: Filing tax returns is an annual affair. One should know every detail about the components in Form 16 and how one can get the maximum deductions and exemptions before filing the returns. Tax deductions refer to expenses that you can subtract from your total income, thus lowering the amount of income that is subject … Read more
The surge in home loans is driven by the rise in the real estate industry. Andromeda Sales and Distribution witnessed loans disbursal soared by over 23% to touch Rs 75,397 crore, driven primarily by the home loan segment. The home loan business surged to approximately Rs 33,918 crore in FY24, up by over 22% from … Read more
When you buy a home, you think of securing a favourable interest rate. This matters not only for existing homeowners but also for new buyers. Recently, most financial institutions have seen a significant shift as home loan interest rates have surpassed the 9 percent mark. With the increase in interest rates, homeowners and buyers have … Read more
ET Intelligence Group: Haryana-based India Shelter Finance Corporation (ISFC) plans to raise ₹800 crore through a fresh issue of equity to augment its capital base and another ₹400 crore through an offer for sale by some of its investors. The shareholding of the promoter and key investor WestBridge, which is not selling any stake, will … Read more
The new financial year has begun and many smart investors are looking to plan their taxes right from the word go. When it comes to income tax return filing, the first thing which comes to mind is whether to opt for an old income tax regime or go for the new one, especially after the … Read more