Credit card spending in India experienced a marked slowdown in February 2025, reaching the lowest point in seven months. According to data from Asit C Mehta Research, credit card transaction volumes registered their slowest growth in 13 months, indicating a shift towards more cautious consumer behaviour. The total card spends fell by 9% month-on-month (MoM) … Read more
The National Pension System (NPS), regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), stands out as an accessible retirement savings scheme for Indian citizens aged 18 to 70, including NRIs. This initiative, initially limited to Central Government employees, expanded post-May 2009 to embrace the private sector, offering diverse models such as NPS … Read more
Budget 2025: Last week, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that there will be no taxes on normal income up to Rs 12 lakh starting from the financial year 2025-26 under the New Tax Regime. The Budget 2025 proposed that the tax-free income limit for salaried employees in the new regime will increase to Rs 12.75 … Read more
Union Budget: The full Budget 2024, which was presented in July, brought about significant alterations to the taxation regulations governing mutual fund investments. Mutual funds are a popular choice of investment. During 2024, the cash reserves of mutual funds rose by Rs 70,081 crore, reaching Rs 1.80 lakh from Rs 1.10 lakh at the beginning … Read more
Ahead of the tax return filing deadline later this month, the Income Tax Department has recently issued a strong advisory to taxpayers, warning against the submission of income tax returns (ITRs) with inaccurate claims for exemptions and deductions. CAclubindia reported that authorities highlighted the severe consequences associated with such actions, including hefty fines and potential … Read more
As an Indian taxpayer, it’s imperative to file your Income Tax Returns (ITR) annually. The ITR encompasses details of your annual income and the corresponding tax payable to the government for that year. Individuals continually seek effective methods to minimize their tax liabilities. Through prudent tax planning, you can achieve substantial long-term savings. Smart tax … Read more
The common perception is that individuals earning up to Rs 15 lakh annually cannot completely save on taxes. However, if planned wisely, one can pay zero tax even with a yearly income of Rs 15 lakh. In this article, we look at how to achieve that. Firstly, by utilising the basic exemption limit offered by … Read more