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Advance tax final instalment deadline: Who must pay and what happens if you miss 15 March due date?
The final instalment of advance tax payment deadline for the financial year 2025-26 is March 15, 2026. Here's who much pay the tax and the penalty for missing the due date. 
Income Tax: 7 major tax changes taking effect from 1 April — explained
Income Tax: The Union Budget 2026 introduces amendments to the Income Tax Act that simplify compliance for taxpayers. Here is a list of crucial changes for Indian taxpayers. 
Furniture rentals are booming. Here’s when renting works—and when it doesn’t
Renting furniture and appliances is gaining popularity among urban professionals seeking flexibility and lower upfront costs—but hidden charges and long tenures can make buying the smarter financial choice.
SIFs explained: Where these new funds fit in an investor’s portfolio
SIFs sit between mutual funds and PMS, offering advanced strategies like long–short equity and derivatives exposure—but investors must understand the risks before allocating capital.
When war creates panic, smart investors look for opportunities
When conflict rattles markets, fear dominates, but smart investors see beyond the headlines.
Are Indians planning for a retirement that ‘no longer exists’? This CA breaks down which factors are important
Nitin Kaushik warns that outdated retirement plans fail to address rising healthcare costs and longevity. He suggests that individuals must prepare for a minimum corpus of 300 times their monthly expenses by 2026 to avoid financial crises in retirement.
Have an old EPFO account? Funds from these inoperative accounts may be auto-credited — check if you are eligible
EPF members may soon withdraw funds directly through UPI, with a target rollout by April 2026. Additionally, a pilot project will automatically settle claims for small inoperative accounts, simplifying the withdrawal process and helping members access long-unclaimed funds more quickly.
Can you revoke a gift? What senior citizens and heirs need to know.
While a registered gift may seem final, Indian courts are increasingly using maintenance laws to strip away property from heirs who fail to care for their elderly parents.
Oil shock, market jitters: What the US-Iran war means for investors
Oil spikes, FII selling and geopolitical tensions have shaken markets and retail portfolios. Experts say investors should stay disciplined, deploy cash gradually and rebalance portfolios if allocations have drifted. 
Global ETF premiums soar. Should investors wait or buy?
Global equity schemes allow investors to tap opportunities across markets worldwide. Strong demand has pushed international ETFs to trade at a premium to domestic ETFs. Should Indian investors still buy in?