2025's Key Financial Changes & Their 2026 Impact
From new tax regime to labour codes and NPS flexibility, key 2025 reforms reshape India's personal finance landscape. Plan your 2026 strategy with our guide.
From new tax regime to labour codes and NPS flexibility, key 2025 reforms reshape India's personal finance landscape. Plan your 2026 strategy with our guide.
Debt mutual funds face net outflows of ₹22,105 crore in 2025, lagging behind hybrid and equity funds. The 2023 tax change removing indexation benefits is a key factor. Read the full analysis.
Experts propose a radical pension model for Viksit Bharat: start contributions at birth with a govt seed fund. This could secure a ₹2.1 lakh monthly pension by 60, tackling India's ageing crisis. Read the full proposal.
2025 saw landmark reforms in India's retirement landscape. Explore key changes to NPS flexibility and stricter EPF withdrawal rules, and learn how they impact your financial future.
Bengaluru entrepreneur Rohit Shroff announces exit from India by 2026, criticising the tax system for targeting compliant taxpayers. His LinkedIn post sparks online debate.
NRIs, learn the tax implications of being a joint holder on parents' Indian bank accounts and the online procedure to apply for a nil TDS certificate when selling property in India. Expert advice inside.
PFRDA's latest NPS reforms reduce lock-in to 15 years, ease annuitization rules, and add gold ETFs. Discover how these changes strengthen retirement planning for Indians.
The Kerala High Court has declared the Centre's service tax on amusement facilities unconstitutional, ruling it encroaches on the state's taxation powers. Read the full legal analysis.
Kerala High Court rules Centre cannot levy service tax on amusement park entry, calling it unconstitutional. The court says only states can tax entertainment. Read the full details.
PFRDA amends rules, giving NPS subscribers more control over fund managers and investment choices. Learn how these changes impact your retirement corpus.
Indian residents selling US RSUs face 12.5% long-term capital gains tax. Learn the rules for reporting foreign assets and handling FAIU summons for NRIs.
PFRDA's new NPS norms boost lump sum withdrawal to 80% for private subscribers, raise exit age to 85, and allow loans against corpus. Key changes explained.
Finance Act 2024 rewired share buyback taxation, shifting the burden to shareholders from Oct 1. Experts warn it taxes notional income and creates distortions. Learn the new tax implications.
Understand Portfolio Management Services (PMS): how they differ from mutual funds on tax, customization, and costs. Know the ₹50 lakh minimum and make an informed investment choice.
PFRDA's major NPS overhaul allows private sector subscribers to withdraw 80% of their corpus and stay invested until 85. New withdrawal options introduced. Read for key details and tax implications.
PFRDA's new NPS rules raise exit age to 85, allow 80% withdrawal for private subscribers, and permit using pension corpus as loan collateral. Get details here.
PFRDA introduces flexible NPS withdrawal rules for corporate subscribers. Now withdraw up to 80% of corpus above ₹12 lakh at retirement. Stay invested until age 85. Read key changes.
PFRDA slashes mandatory annuity purchase to 20% for non-government NPS subscribers, allowing up to 80% lump sum withdrawal at exit. New rules offer greater control over retirement savings.
Planning for retirement? Compare the past three years' returns of all 10 NPS pension fund managers. Top performers delivered over 16% on equity. Learn how to choose and switch your PFM.
PFRDA merges NPS Tier I Scheme A with Schemes C & E to modernise investments. Existing subscribers have until Dec 25, 2025, to switch corpus. Learn the benefits and your options.
The National Park Service faces backlash for removing MLK Day and Juneteenth from 2026 free-entry days, adding Flag Day which coincides with Donald Trump's birthday. Details on the new 'America-first' fees inside.
Thousands of traders across four major Maharashtra cities shut markets in a statewide bandh, demanding abolition of APMC cess and reforms. The protest highlights issues of dual taxation under GST.
PFRDA officials highlight NPS benefits for all, including gig workers. Learn about tax benefits, investment options, and how to secure a dignified post-retirement life. Start planning today!
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu informed the assembly that 5,356 retired employees are currently receiving the Old Pension Scheme, with the financial burden set to increase. The session also saw BJP walkouts over police action and bill passages
The Indian Parliament has approved a bill to impose excise duty on tobacco. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Rajya Sabha, detailing the legislation's aspects and responding to queries. Read the full story.
Recent IPOs highlight Esop wealth, but fine print, taxes & short exercise windows mean many employees never see the payout. Learn the hidden costs and how to navigate them.
PFRDA chairman S Ramann announces a dedicated NPS fund-of-funds platform to route pension money into AIFs, aiming to provide stable, long-term capital for India's private markets. Discover how this move will reshape domestic capital formation.
A complete guide to Indian tax laws on wedding gifts, clubbing of spouse & minor's income, and alimony taxation. Learn key exemptions and avoid penalties.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces the Manipur GST (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Parliament to replace the October ordinance. Key legislative move for state taxation.
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils £26 billion tax plan freezing brackets and hiking wealth taxes. Learn how this impacts millions of families and the economic outlook.