Gifts

Sebi has proposed prepaid ‘Gift PPIs’ that let you gift up to ₹10,000 for mutual fund investments — a move aimed at easing first-time investors into the market.

While a registered gift may seem final, Indian courts are increasingly using maintenance laws to strip away property from heirs who fail to care for their elderly parents.

While gifting wealth-creating assets is thoughtful, and often tax-efficient in the long run, it’s important to be mindful of the tax implications that may arise for both the giver and the recipient.

In a world of sustainability and circular economies, re-gifting is emotional recycling. A goody box that’s been to more Diwali parties than you have isn’t wasteful—it’s well-travelled. Let’s face it: recycled gifts perform a role we should all appreciate.

Swiggy has launched 'Giftables', its instant gifting service in Bengaluru, taking cue from bigger peer Blinkit to capture festive demand, enhancing collaboration with gifting firms like FNP and Archies, which see quick commerce as a beneficial sales channel.