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Bajaj Finance's Strong Q1 FY27 Performance Driven by AUM Growth, Digital Initiatives

Bajaj Finance's Strong Q1 FY27 Performance Driven by AUM Growth, Digital Initiatives

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

Bajaj Finance reported a strong Q1 FY27 performance with 24 per cent year-on-year AUM growth and a 28 per cent rise in consolidated profit after tax, driven by significant increases in consumer financing, gold loans, and commercial vehicle loans, alongside a strategic focus on digital transformation and AI.

FAQs: Income tax & home loans

FAQs: Income tax & home loans

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

Tax benefits can be claimed on both the principal and interest components of the home loan as per the Income Tax Act. These deductions are available to assesses, who have taken a loan to either buy or build a house.

Why Policyholders Surrender Life Insurance Policies

Why Policyholders Surrender Life Insurance Policies

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Understanding a product and assessing its suitability improve the chances of staying invested. Use life insurance mainly to cover risk, not to seek returns.

How to save income tax through planning

How to save income tax through planning

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

The first step in tax saving through family tax planning is to adopt the concept of divide and rule. The simple rule is that each family member must have his or her independent source of income so as to legally become an independent tax payer under the provisions of the income tax law. Under the income tax law it is not possible to arbitrarily divide one's income amongst different members of the family - and then pay lower tax in the names of different family members.

Income Tax dept manpower shortfall at 30%

Income Tax dept manpower shortfall at 30%

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

The sanctioned strength of department is 57,793 while the working strength is 40,756; thus a shortfall of 29.47 per cent, the Minister of State for Finance S S Palanimanickam informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply.

HC quashes tax notices to Prannoy Roy, wife; imposes cost on I-T department

HC quashes tax notices to Prannoy Roy, wife; imposes cost on I-T department

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The Delhi High Court quashed income tax notices issued to NDTV founders Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy, citing arbitrary proceedings and ordering the department to pay costs.

Lodha Developers targets Rs 10,000 crore from Palava data centre park land sales

Lodha Developers targets Rs 10,000 crore from Palava data centre park land sales

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Lodha Developers plans to generate approximately 10,000 crore in sales over the next three to four years by monetising about 150 acres of land at its data centre park in Palava, part of the Mumbai metropolitan region (MMR). This strategy is a planned recurring pillar of their business, funding the build-out of 1 gigawatt of powered shell capacity and aiming for over 2,000 crore in annual rental income by FY32.

How Gen Z Can Build Wealth With 20% Rule

How Gen Z Can Build Wealth With 20% Rule

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

'Users should protect their savings goals before allocating money to discretionary expenditure.'

ITR Deadline Qs? Ask Rediff Tax Gurus

ITR Deadline Qs? Ask Rediff Tax Gurus

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Have income tax-related questions? Ask rediffGURUS Mihir Tanna, Vipul Bhavsar, T S Khurana, Vivek Lala and Anil Rego.

'A Student's Life Can't Be Held Hostage To A 3-Hour Performance'

'A Student's Life Can't Be Held Hostage To A 3-Hour Performance'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Education sector experts agree that using the "best technology" was essential to ensure students did not have to sit for an examination all over again because of a question paper leak.

No income tax, DDT, STT on NPS income

No income tax, DDT, STT on NPS income

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said that he proposes to exempt the income of New Pension System Trust from the income tax and any dividend paid to this Trust from Dividend Distribution Tax.

Govt notifies new Income Tax return forms

Govt notifies new Income Tax return forms

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The new Income Tax return forms are much simpler in many respects.

Why India's Youth Anger Exploded

Why India's Youth Anger Exploded

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

The failure of the State when it directly affects our lives, through a corrupt exam system, has produced this current anger, points out Aakar Patel.

Now, check your income tax refund status online

Now, check your income tax refund status online

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

With the click of a mouse you could now check the status of your income tax refund online. The Income Tax department has introduced online availability of information regarding one's tax refund.

A skewed income tax law in India!

A skewed income tax law in India!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

Individuals now need to mention a unique transaction number against every tax deducted at source entry.

Scared of filing income tax return? Here's help

Scared of filing income tax return? Here's help

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

You don't need to be intimidated by the thought of filing tax returns

All about the new income tax return form

All about the new income tax return form

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Income Tax Return forms in India are like the Golmaal series of movies. Every two years there is a new one.

Should You Buy 30-Year Government Bonds?

Should You Buy 30-Year Government Bonds?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Long-duration bonds allow investors to match investment tenure with long-term liabilities and also stabilise their long-duration portfolios.

Income Tax dept dismisses Nokia's appeal

Income Tax dept dismisses Nokia's appeal

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Authorities have put forward a tax demand of Rs 2,080 crore.

ITR-1? That's your new income tax form

ITR-1? That's your new income tax form

Rediff.com24 May 2007

The new income tax returns form, ITR-1, is relatively simpler than Saral. Here is a lowdown on what salaried individuals will now have to cope with.

HDFC Life, ICICI Pru report strong Q1 profit growth, driven by premiums

HDFC Life, ICICI Pru report strong Q1 profit growth, driven by premiums

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

HDFC Life Insurance and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance have reported double-digit growth in profitability for the first quarter of FY27, buoyed by healthy premium collections and increased investment income, with HDFC Life's net profit rising 11.9% and ICICI Pru's by 27.8%.

4 steps to file your income tax return ACCURATELY

4 steps to file your income tax return ACCURATELY

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

In this article we shall discuss four preliminary steps to be taken for filing your income tax return accurately and correctly.

L&T's Q1 profit jumps 14% to Rs 3,926 crore, beating estimates

L&T's Q1 profit jumps 14% to Rs 3,926 crore, beating estimates

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) reported a 14 per cent year-on-year increase in Q1 FY27 profit attributable to owners, reaching Rs 3,926 crore, surpassing analyst estimates, despite facing significant supply-chain disruptions in West Asia.

Have you filed your Income Tax?

Have you filed your Income Tax?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

Alert: Have you filed your Income Tax?

Income tax refund: How to get it QUICK!

Income tax refund: How to get it QUICK!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Here's the procedure of getting your income tax refund quickly which you have not been able to get within stipulated time.

Do you have personal income tax queries?

Do you have personal income tax queries?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Filing your tax returns may seem like a lot of paperwork, but it is swift and smooth once you start with a clear plan, says Anil Rego.

'No threats or loans, only....': Brother on Bengaluru realtor's suicide

'No threats or loans, only....': Brother on Bengaluru realtor's suicide

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

He added that the family is focused on the cremation process and gathering more information from the office staff.

Tax changes sweeten the deal, making share buybacks attractive for Indian companies

Tax changes sweeten the deal, making share buybacks attractive for Indian companies

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Indian companies are increasingly turning to share buybacks as a preferred payout strategy, driven by recent tax framework changes that make them more tax-efficient for non-promoter shareholders and a fall in stock prices.

India's Economic Growth Credible, Digital Infra Accelerating: Tata Consumer Products Chairman

India's Economic Growth Credible, Digital Infra Accelerating: Tata Consumer Products Chairman

Rediff.com19 May 2026

N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Consumer Products (TCPL), stated that India continues to experience credible economic growth, driven by strong demographic fundamentals and accelerating digital public infrastructure, despite a fragmented global landscape.

ASK ANIL: How Can I SAVE Income Tax

ASK ANIL: How Can I SAVE Income Tax

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Fitch affirms India's 'BBB-' rating, flags debt and youth unemployment

Fitch affirms India's 'BBB-' rating, flags debt and youth unemployment

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Fitch Ratings has affirmed India's sovereign credit rating at 'BBB-' with a stable outlook, acknowledging robust growth prospects and strong external finances. However, the agency highlighted concerns over elevated government debt, lagging structural metrics, and potential fiscal spending pressures due to rising youth unemployment.

Net direct tax mop up grows 8% to Rs 17 lakh cr

Net direct tax mop up grows 8% to Rs 17 lakh cr

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Net direct tax collection grew 8 per cent to over Rs 17.04 lakh crore this fiscal till December 17 on slower refunds and higher advance taxes from corporates, the income tax department data showed on Friday.

10 things to know while filing income tax returns

10 things to know while filing income tax returns

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

In order to avoid late payment, interest and penalty know these things before filing income tax returns...

Income Tax officials search Mohanlal's residence

Income Tax officials search Mohanlal's residence

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Since the actor was busy with the shooting of Malayalam film Pranayam at Rameswaram, the IT authorities asked him to come to Kochi to record his statement today.

Filing Income Tax returns gets more complicated

Filing Income Tax returns gets more complicated

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

With filing possible only online, there is no scope for any error.

Documents you must keep handy to file income tax returns

Documents you must keep handy to file income tax returns

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The Income-Tax (I-T) Department nowadays provides pre-filled forms to make the filing of income-tax return (ITR) easier. Nonetheless, you must have a number of documents handy at the time of filing return so that you can cross-check the data in the pre-filled form. "Filing ITR doesn't require you to upload any document. But in case an assessing officer makes an inquiry, you will need to present documents and certificates as proof," says Deepak Jain, chief executive, TaxManager.in.

Maruti Suzuki poised for sustained sales growth in FY27 despite Q1 margin contraction

Maruti Suzuki poised for sustained sales growth in FY27 despite Q1 margin contraction

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) reported a mixed Q1 FY27, with record quarterly sales driving strong revenue growth, but operating performance was below expectations due to higher commodity and other costs impacting margins. Brokerages anticipate sustained sales growth for the company in the current fiscal year, supported by new launches, robust demand, and significant capacity expansion.

Now pay income tax through ATMs!

Now pay income tax through ATMs!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Forget the never-ending forms and the paperwork, be ready to pay your taxes at your nearest ATM

All you want to know about Income Tax

All you want to know about Income Tax

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

Check out this primer on Income Tax.