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Gifting stocks and mutual funds this festival season? Watch out for tax traps
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.
4 min read6 Nov 2025Why recycled Diwali gifts are twice blessed: It’s the larger thought that counts
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.
4 min read16 Oct 2025Unbelievable! 27-year-old man gets rejected for refusing Range Rover, duplex flat in dowry — Here's what happened
A Reddit user shared a story of his cousin, who was rejected by a bride’s family for refusing dowry. Meanwhile, the bride's father equated the refusal to a defect.
2 min read2 Oct 2025Gifting companies plan to hitch growth ride with Swiggy, Blinkit
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.
5 min read10 Sep 2025Raksha Bandhan 2025: 5 best last-minute tech gift ideas under ₹2000 for your brothers and sisters
Celebrate Raksha Bandhan with budget-friendly last-minute tech gifts under ₹2,000. From grooming kits and Bluetooth headphones to smartwatches and a compact soundbar, these last-minute picks are practical, thoughtful, and perfect for siblings who love gadgets.
1 min read7 Aug 2025Will cross-border crypto gifts trigger Indian taxes?
Crypto gifted to non-residents like NRIs sits in a legal grey zone, as Indian tax law lacks clarity on cross-border digital asset transactions.
2 min read12 May 2025Can You Transfer Mutual Funds? Discover the Surprising Offline Method Hidden in Plain Sight!
Mutual Fund units can be transferred or gifted between Demat accounts. This process requires both parties to have active Demat accounts, and involves dematerialisation of units. Tax implications vary based on whether the transfer is to family or non-family members.
5 min read30 Jan 2025Diwali 2024: Here are ten gifting ideas for loved ones this year's festive season
Celebrate this Diwali with your loved ones by gifting them mobile phones, accessories, laptops, home entertainment systems, and wearables with huge discounts of up to 70 per cent.
4 min read29 Oct 2024Donations to Harvard drop 15% in tumultuous year
Gifts to the school’s endowment, an important source of support for its operations, fell 34%.
1 min read18 Oct 2024Are all gifts taxable in India? Discover the rules that apply
In India, gifts above ₹50,000 from non-relatives incur tax, while those from close relatives remain exempt. Understanding these tax rules and the importance of ethical wealth management ensures better financial decisions and family harmony.
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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared