Gifts

Money

Adding a family member to your property deed? Why the taxman may have questions

Putting a relative’s name on a property deed may seem like a family arrangement, but tax authorities can now connect property records with financial data. Here’s when a gift, loan or benami issue can arise.

3 min read31 Aug 2026
Money

Raksha Bandhan: How to gift mutual funds to your sibling? Know the process and key conditions

This Raksha Bandhan, gift mutual fund units to your sibling instead of a traditional present. Know the transfer process, eligibility, charges, tax treatment, NRI and minor rules, and what happens to SIPs after gifting.

4 min read28 Aug 2026
Money

Is crypto gifting allowed in India? Key FAQs on tax rules, exemptions, calculations and ITR filing answered

Wondering whether you can gift crypto in India? This guide explains the rules around crypto gifting, including who can receive tax-exempt gifts, how tax is calculated when gifted crypto is sold, ITR reporting, documentation and other key compliance requirements.

3 min read18 Aug 2026
Money

Husband deposits his income in wife's bank account: Is she liable to pay tax? Here's what ITAT ruling says

A ₹71.56 lakh cash deposit in a wife’s bank account came under the tax department’s scrutiny after she said the money was received from her husband. The Pune ITAT has now ruled on whether the same amount could be treated as unexplained income.

2 min read17 Aug 2026
Money

Gift worth over ₹50,000 from non-relative? This rule can eliminate tax liability: Here's how

Cash, property or gifts over ₹50,000 from non-relatives are taxable, but relief options are available that can significantly reduce or eliminate tax liability. Details here.

2 min read29 Jul 2026
Companies

FNP bets on q-comm amid instant gifting boom, eyes IPO in 2 years

Ferns N Petals is ramping up its quick commerce efforts, targeting ₹1,400 crore in revenue by FY27. The company is addressing consumer demand for instant delivery by diversifying its offerings and investing in supply chain improvements to improve margins.

4 min read29 Jul 2026
Money

Hyderabad ITAT rules gift from mother cannot be treated as unexplained investment if source is proved

The Hyderabad Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has ruled that a gift from a mother cannot be treated as an unexplained investment by the income tax department if the taxpayer proves the donor's identity, relationship and source of funds.

2 min read14 Jul 2026
Money

Gifting money to an NRI child: how is TCS calculated under LRS, and can you claim a refund?

A ₹25 lakh gift to an NRI daughter is tax-free in her hands, but the remittance may attract TCS under LRS. Here's how the rules differ for overseas and NRO transfers.

1 min read15 Jun 2026
News

Mother's Day 2026: When is Mother's Day in India - May 10 or May 17?

People celebrate Mother's Day by offering cards, flowers, or handmade gifts. They cook a special meal or treat mothers to a day off. Quality time is spent together, sharing messages or photos online.

1 min read8 May 2026
Money

JDA and capital gains: What happens when family members co-own property

When a property is settled among family members before a joint development deal, can capital gains be fully exempt if each retains a flat? Here’s how Sections 82 and 86 apply.

3 min read30 Mar 2026