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Planning early retirement in India? Experts explain the right equity allocation, SIP strategy and portfolio approach

Early retirement in India requires more than high income. Experts suggest a disciplined savings strategy, a 70–80% equity allocation when retirement is 15–20 years away, and gradual de-risking as the goal approaches. from mint - money

Tenant deducted TDS on rent, but it never reached govt: Can landlord lose tax credit? Here's what ITAT recently ruled

A Delhi-based property owner was denied tax credit after her tenant deducted TDS but didn't pay it to the government. Here's what ITAT Delhi ruled. from mint - money

No ITR, no reply to tax notices: Why ITAT Chennai still reduced a doctor’s taxable income by half

ITAT Chennai ruled on August 19, 2026, reducing a doctor's taxable income by half, even though he failed to file ITR and did not respond to subsequent tax notices. Here's what happened. from mint - money

Gold, silver prices today, 4 September: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata

Gold and silver prices today, 4 September: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates. from mint - money

Travel insurance’s fine print can leave you with nothing

A missed connection, a leg injury and delayed baggage exposed the exclusions that can turn a seemingly comprehensive travel policy into a costly disappointment. from mint - money

₹41.69 lakh cash deposit and no ITR: What ITAT Bangalore’s ruling means for taxpayers who miss tax notices

A Bengaluru taxpayer faced a ₹41.69 lakh unexplained cash deposit tax demand after failing to file an ITR and respond to tax notices. The ITAT Bangalore refused to condone his nearly four-year delay, leaving the assessment and penalty orders undisturbed. from mint - money

EPS Pension 2026: Why last 5 years of your salary can make difference to your pension

EPS Pension 2026 explained: Here's how the last 60 months of pensionable salary, associated increments, service years, ₹15,000 wage ceiling and higher pension rules can affect your monthly EPS pension.  from mint - money

Foreign university campuses in India: cheaper degrees, but proceed with caution

Foreign university campuses promise global degrees at a fraction of overseas costs, but limited placement data and early stages of establishment have parents and experts taking a wait-and-watch approach. from mint - money

Gave someone power of attorney for your property? Gujarat HC explains what they can and cannot do

The Gujarat High Court cancelled a gift deed after a POA holder transferred an NRI's Vadodara property to his own son and daughter-in-law. The court held that the POA had ended after the owner's wife died and did not authorise the attorney to gift the property. from mint - money