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To save taxes under the old income tax regime, individuals can invest up to ₹ 1.5 lakh in specified instruments under Section 80C.

Budget 2024 significantly changed capital gains tax, eliminating indexation benefits and raising rates. Experts expect minor adjustments in the next budget, with ongoing demands for rationalization aimed at benefiting long-term investors and aligning tax rules across asset classes

Income Tax Budget 2025: No official plans exist to abolish the old tax regime, but discussions continue. While the new tax structure offers lower rates, many taxpayers prefer the old system's deductions.

As India approaches the 2025 Union Budget, the cryptocurrency sector seeks favorable tax reforms. Industry leaders advocate for reduced TDS, loss offsetting, and lower tax rates to stimulate growth and compliance, preventing capital flight to foreign exchanges

Budget 2025 date and time: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting her eighth consecutive Union Budget in a row

Index funds provide diversification and low costs by investing in a market index. Key selection principles include aligning with risk tolerance, minimizing tracking errors, and considering fund size to enhance investment outcomes

With Union Budget 2025 on the horizon, recommendations for personal income tax reforms include lowering rates for middle-class earners, increasing exemption limits, and improving homeownership benefits

The standard deduction allows taxpayers to reduce taxable income without proof. Introduced in 1974 and abolished in 2005, it was reintroduced in

During the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, a stampede caused by a massive crowd resulted in 15 fatalities and many injuries. Rescue efforts are underway

A retiree receives multiple pensions from different sources, including a Superannuation Fund, EPFO, and LIC policies. The taxation of these pensions varies; some are taxed as salary while others fall under 'Income from other Sources'. Standard deductions apply based on the chosen tax regime