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Income tax refund 2025: 6 smart tips to get a bigger refund and earn more interest

With the ITR filing deadline extended to September 15, 2025, taxpayers have a greater opportunity to earn higher interest on refunds this year. Due to the RBI’s recent rate cuts, the interest on delayed tax refunds is expected to be nearly 33% higher.

Retirement corpus: What will be the real value of Rs 1 crore after 30 years? Know the harsh truth

Many young investors in their 20s and 30s believe that saving Rs 1 crore is a solid retirement goal. But if inflation continues at 6% annually, the real value of Rs 1 crore after 30 years will be just Rs 17.4 lakh.

Income tax return processing and ITR refunds start for AY 2025-26: Here’s how to check status

ITR filing for AY 2025-26 began late due to tech delays. Learn how to check your ITR and refund status online, and why early filing still matters.

RBI cuts repo rate by 50 bps to 5.5 pc, third consecutive reduction

The RBI on Friday cut repo rate by a higher-than-expected 50 basis points to prop up growth, which has slowed to a four-year low of 6.5 per cent in FY25.

RBI repo rate cut: How home loan EMI, and bank FD return will change? EXPLAINED

RBI MPC meeting: Repo rate cut is expected to lower EMIs for home loan borrowers, providing significant relief, while also likely reducing fixed deposit returns for investors

Understanding Income Tax Regimes: Old vs New – A Complete Guide

In this article, we will dive deep into both tax regimes - Old Tax Regime and New Tax Regime. The write-up will explain features, benefits, recent changes, and practical implications for taxpayers of the both tax regimes.

LIC of India receives BSI certificate

LIC of India, the leading Public sector Insurer, has been awarded the ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI) .

LIC Q4 results: Net profit jumps 38% to Rs 19,013 crore, insurer declares Rs 12 dividend

LIC's net premium income in Q4FY25 was Rs 1.47 lakh crore as against Rs 1.52 lakh crore a year ago.

ITR filing deadline extended from July 31, 2025 to September 15, 2025

This extension will provide more time due to significant revisions in ITR forms, system development needs, and TDS credit reflections, says CBDT