Tax Planning and Benefits for Married Couples in India: 2026 Guide
Tax planning for married couples in India explained for 2026. Compare tax regimes, deductions, joint home loans, spouse gifts and clubbing rules.
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Tax planning for married couples in India explained for 2026. Compare tax regimes, deductions, joint home loans, spouse gifts and clubbing rules.
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FPIs returned to Indian equities in August 2026. See first-half sector flows, top FPI buys and sells, and why financials, autos and IT attracted money.
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India CPI inflation rose to 4.45% in July 2026 as food inflation hit 5.52%. See key drivers, WPI trends and what it could mean for RBI rates.
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Hormuz traffic at 10 ships/day from 130, US debt crosses $40 trillion, bond yields surge. Gold at $4,624, FCNR(B) deadline August 31. Nifty down second week. Full breakdown inside.
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Nifty Midcap 100 gained 1.81% in July 2026 and moved near its yearly high. See the top mid-cap performers, sector trends, market breadth and key risks.
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RBI holds 5.25%, upgrades GDP to 6.7%, cuts inflation to 5%. FCNR(B) at $40.8bn, Iran-Oman Hormuz deal sends Brent down 7%, LIC OFS raises ₹31,522 crore. Full breakdown inside.
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See the best-performing Nifty 50 stocks in July 2026, ranked using one-month returns, one-year returns, recovery from lows and distance from their 52-week highs.
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Nifty IT surges 16% in July as AI bubble pops globally. FCNR(B) hits $32bn, NSE settles dark fibre case, Fed holds 9-3, Brent posts 24% monthly gain. Full breakdown inside.
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Brent crosses $100, Houthis attack Red Sea tankers, rupee touches ₹97. FCNR(B) hits $20.7bn, Infosys cuts guidance, Nestle profits up 48%. Full weekly breakdown inside.
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Received a Section 143(1) intimation? Understand CPC adjustments, refunds, tax demands, rectification, revised returns and the correct next step.
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US resumes Iran blockade, Brent hits $88, rupee at ₹96.28. CPI at 4.38%, WPI 27-month high. SBI MF IPO 41.66x. RIL posts record EBITDA. Full weekly breakdown inside.
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Learn how to choose a financial advisor in India. Verify SEBI registration, fees, experience, conflicts, services and warning signs before hiring.
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Peace deal called off, Brent spikes to $80 then falls to $76. Nifty swings 517 points down, 244 up. TCS AI revenues hit $2.7bn. SBI MF IPO opens July 14. Full breakdown inside.
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A flat ₹10 lakh penalty applies per year for undisclosed foreign assets, even with zero tax due. This guide covers Schedule FA rules for NRIs, RNOR timing, and the FAST-DS 2026 amnesty window.
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Nifty Midcap 100 bounced 19.8% from its yearly lows in June 2026, closing near its 52-week high. See the four-factor ranking of the top mid-cap stocks and what drove the rebound.
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Zero tax on a ₹14.65 lakh salary is real, but only if your employer contributes EPF on full basic salary. See the ₹7.5 lakh cap before relying on it.
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Changed jobs in FY 2025-26? See why combining two Form 16s can create a tax shortfall past the ₹12 lakh rebate threshold, and how to file it right.
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Compare ESOP vs RSU taxation in India: perquisite tax, capital gains, TDS rules, and the new FAST-DS 2026 disclosure scheme, and everything on ESOP/RSU.
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Calculate your HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) for FY 2025-26. Metro vs non-metro rules, the new tax regime impact, rent to parents, HRA with a home loan, and the documents you need. Free HRA calc
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Nifty rose 2.95% in June 2026 but is down 5.02% year-on-year. Shriram Finance ranked #1 with a 57.48% 1-year return. IndiGo posted the best monthly gain at 21.84%. Full ranked table of top-20 Nifty st
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EPF stops. Group health lapses. Advance tax starts. Here's what actually disappears when you quit your salaried job to freelance in India, and what to rebuild before you resign.
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Goal-based financial planning links every investment to a specific life goal. Learn what it means, how it works in India, and a 5-step framework to get started with your own plan.
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Both GIFT City IFSC and direct LRS use the same USD 250,000 annual limit. The real differences are product access, transaction costs, and ITR compliance. Full comparison for resident Indians.
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No SSY for boys? Here is what works instead. PPF, equity SIPs, NPS Vatsalya and post office schemes explained for parents planning their son's future in India.
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The RBI is offering NRIs 6-7% on dollar deposits with no currency risk until September 2026. But with US rates at 4.5%, the spread is 250 bps - far less than 2013's 525 bps. Here is what makes this sc
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The bank approves EMI up to 55% of gross income. But your real affordability is lower - it depends on SIPs, emergency fund, insurance, and income risk. This article calculates the right number.
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SEBI's June 2026 interim order alleges ₹15.15 lakh crore revenue misrepresentation at Rajesh Exports over five years. The case was triggered by a shareholder complaint, not an audit. Here is what the
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Learn how NRIs can invest through GIFT City IFSC, including foreign currency accounts, mutual funds, PMS, AIFs, tax treatment, repatriation rules, and key risks.
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Nifty Mid-Cap 100 rose ~2.2% and hit a new 52-week high in May 2026 while Nifty 50 fell 2.6%. Power equipment, financial inclusion, metals, and telecom drove the top 20. Finnovate's four-factor rankin
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Redeeming mutual funds for a home down payment triggers capital gains tax, breaks compounding, and often stops SIPs. This guide runs the full numbers - tax, opportunity cost, and SIP impact - before y
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ITR-U lets you correct past returns up to 48 months after the Assessment Year. But it only works in one direction and can only be filed once. Understand the penalty slabs (25% to 70%), when you cannot
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Dividend income is taxable at your slab rate since FY 2020–21. Learn TDS rules (₹10,000 threshold), Section 57 deductions, foreign dividend reporting, IDCW tax treatment, and how to file correctly.
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Understand REIT taxation in India. Learn how dividend, interest, rent, repayment of debt, and capital gains from listed REITs are taxed, with simple examples.
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Confused between reducing EMI or reducing tenure after a loan prepayment? See what saves more interest, when each option fits, and use a quick decision checklist.
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NRIs need more than nominations. Learn nominee vs legal heir, wills for Indian assets, PoA limits, digital assets planning, and a simple checklist.
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Planning to buy or sell property in India as an NRI? Learn FEMA rules, NRE vs NRO funding, rent tax, sale-side TDS and repatriation basics.
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Planning to return to India? Understand RNOR status, tax impact, NRE/NRO account changes, and what to plan before you move back to avoid mistakes.
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Learn how NRIs can invest in Indian stocks. Demat setup, PIS vs Non-PIS, NRE vs NRO route, IPO and ETF access, and key trading restrictions.
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