The RBI may raise the repo rate by 25 bps or hold it at 5.25%. What should investors do with their equity, debt, arbitrage and gold allocations under either scenario? Experts explain how to navigate the decision and what portfolio changes to make.
The government has withdrawn the upfront IGST exemption for banks and nominated agencies importing precious metals. Since 1 April 2026, these imports have been subject to a 3% customs levy.
The Delhi HC ruling is relevant to families where parents own a house but allow their children or other relatives to live there. It distinguishes between the right to reside in a family property and a legally established ownership interest.
With the rise of AYUSH health insurance in India, Ayurveda treatment is becoming more accessible. Medical necessity and recognised hospitals are key for claims while inpatient care is typically covered.
Google teased the Fitbit Edge tracker for October 12, 2026, revealing a metal chassis and canyon color scheme. Leaks suggest seven-day battery life, iPhone support, Gemini integration and a price near $180. Google says the tracker has no confirmed launch date in India, Japan or Turkey.
Selling a house, land, shares, mutual funds or other capital assets can trigger capital gains tax. The Income-tax Act provides nine exemptions under Sections 54 to 54GB if the gains or sale proceeds are reinvested in specified assets within prescribed timelines.
Dinesh Thakkar, founder of one of India’s biggest retail stockbrokers, Angel One, has bought a luxury residential tower in Mumbai for ₹711 crore, marking the most expensive known purchase of a single residential unit in the country, as per Bloomberg.
ITAT Mumbai cut an NRI’s tax penalty from 200% to 50% after she omitted ₹14.46 lakh in interest income from her ITR. The tribunal held mere omission isn’t automatic misreporting, citing her overseas residence, reliance on an accountant, and voluntary tax payment once notified.
LIC will offer three new insurance plans from 19 October 2026. New Jeevan Dhara-II provides deferred annuity income, Health Shield offers fixed health benefits, and New Cancer Cover provides financial payouts for specified cancer diagnoses.
NSE CEO Ashish Chauhan stated there have been no talks with the government regarding the new Merchant Discount Rate for UPI payments, which he claims is a matter for brokers and clients to resolve. The new MDR framework takes effect on October 15, impacting capital-market transactions.
