'Personal income tax buoyancy helped to offer relief; states may have deregulations as conditions for capex loans'
Buoyant personal income tax revenue allows tax relief in FY26 budget, according to finance secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey. States need to implement reforms to qualify for interest-free loans. The ...
What Budget 2025 means for salaried taxpayers, senior citizens and investors
Tax measures announced in Budget 2025 will have a wide-ranging impact on individual taxpayers across income brackets, as also ...
Budget 2025: Tax wheels on office cars
Tax implications for using a company-provided car depend on whether it is used for official or personal purposes. Personal ...
Budget big picture: Context of historic tax cut, what impact it may have on the economy
The large cuts in income tax is an acceptance from the government that its corporate tax cut of 2019 has not worked. Had the ...
Opinion
Budget 2025: Focused on fiscal discipline, growth, and tax relief
First and foremost, the government has shown a strong resolve to stay disciplined on the fiscal front, which is crucial for long-term macro stability. A loose fiscal policy—simply put—means spending ...
Budget: FMCG makers say tax relief, enhanced spending on rural development to spur consumption
FMCG companies anticipate a boost in consumption growth due to tax reliefs and increased rural investments from the FY26 ...
Asia One2h
Personal loans versus credit cards: The ultimate guide for Singaporeans
Financial surprises are like a plot twist in your favourite movie. You know it's coming, but still they catch you off guard. Whether it's a last-minute car repair, an unexpected medical bill, or the ...
Income Tax Rate In India Is Lower Than China, France, Germany: Check Rates Across G-20 Countries
Know how India's tax rates for FY 2025-26 compare with those of other G-20 countries, covering personal income tax rates, ...
13 lakh tax victim club’: Rishabh Zaveri points out Budget 2025 shocker that can turn increments into tax penalties
While the budget’s announcement of nil tax for taxable income up to Rs 12 lakh seemed like a win for many, it introduced an ...
"Gives Me Gratification": Nirmala Sitharaman Tells NDTV Her Favourite Scheme
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, speaking exclusively with NDTV, expressed strong personal satisfaction with a key ...
Union Budget 2025: Dear Old Tax regime – is it time to say goodbye?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to add more sugar to the New Tax Regime. As per the tax rates proposed by the Union Budget 2025, there would not be any tax on income up to Rs 12 lakh ...
Judgement Day for Rachel Reeves - spring tax bombshell inevitable as growth slumps
The Chancellor’s crisis is entirely self-inflicted. Next week will be Judgement Day for Rachel Reeves. Unfortunately, taxpayers will be the ones punished.