Direct tax: Budget 2025-26 eases burden, boosts spending and growth

The eighth Budget of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman continued to focus on ‘GYAN’ (Garib, Youth, Annadata, Nari) to maintain a consistent and coherent strategy initiated over the......

Here are some great tax-saving schemes

By now you would be having a fair idea as to how much have you committed under Section 80C. As the maximum investment limit under Section 80C is Rs 1 lakh (Rs 100,000), let us see what other......

Tax relief on in equity-linked schemes

The Central Board of Direct Taxes on Monday clarified that all prevailing equity-linked savings schemes, including those launched this fiscal, will be eligible for tax benefits under Section 80C of......

Fund managers improve large-cap performance and stumble on small-caps

Fund managers of large-cap and equity-linked saving schemes (ELSS) have demonstrated a marked improvement in their performance over the past year, according to the latest SPIVA (S&P Indices Versus......

Stich doubles comeback ends with defeat

Former Wimbledon champion Michael Stich's return to competitive action 12 years after his retirement lasted only 62 minutes on Tuesday, losing his doubles first round at the German Open. Stich,......

Some Real training for Ronaldo

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo exits a plane after arriving with the rest of the team at Dublin Airport in Ireland on Monday. Real will play Shamrock Rovers next Monday in a pre-season...