Filed your ITR in July or August but still waiting for your refund? Delays can happen for several reasons, from mismatches in tax details to processing issues. Here’s what taxpayers should check on the e-filing portal and when they may need to take further action.

Deepinder Goyal has revealed six colours for Temple, his wearable designed to track brain blood flow. Pre-orders are expected next week, with early-access users getting priority, while shipping is planned before the end of 2026.

Housing sales fell 2% in H1 2026, even as new launches rose 7% and the average ticket size edged up 2% to ₹1.41 crore. The data suggests buyers have more homes to compare, but there is no broad-based fall in prices yet. City-level trends vary sharply.

Starting a startup requires careful financial planning. Founders should prioritise family security by creating a safety fund, protecting savings for family goals, and building a startup fund. 

A ₹30 lakh salary can make a ₹50 lakh luxury car seem affordable, but monthly expenses like insurance and servicing can consume up to 50% of your income. 

Debt funds and FDs may face the same slab-rate taxation, but they differ significantly in return certainty, liquidity and market risk. FundsIndia CEO Rishabh Garg explains when investors should favour the certainty of FDs and when short-duration or liquid debt funds may fit better.

The Delhi government plans to consult with the labour department regarding striking DTC drivers’ salaries. They have threatened ‘kaam bandh’ on September 28 if demands such as DA and contract workers regularisation is not met. 

Indian residents earning dividends from US stocks generally receive payouts after US withholding tax. The full dividend is again taxable in India. Here’s how to claim relief.

EPFO has launched an official WhatsApp channel for sharing provident fund, pension and scheme-related updates. Here’s how members can follow the channel and which services still require the EPFO portal or UMANG app.