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on August 23, 2026 at 8:28 pm When does agri land sale qualify for tax exemption?​

Agricultural land is generally not a capital asset unless it falls within urban limits. If taxable as LTCG, Section 54F may allow a deduction for reinvestment in a house.

Agricultural land is generally not a capital asset unless it falls within urban limits. If taxable as LTCG, Section 54F may allow a deduction for reinvestment in a house.

on August 23, 2026 at 8:22 pm 8th pay commission: Here’s how much fitment factor of 1.83, 2, 2.57 and 3.83 can hike salaries for govt employees​

8th pay commission decisions are expected to benefit more than 1 crore beneficiaries. Here’s how much fitment factor between 1.83, 2, 2.57 and 3.83 can hike salaries for central government employees and pensioners.

8th pay commission decisions are expected to benefit more than 1 crore beneficiaries. Here’s how much fitment factor between 1.83, 2, 2.57 and 3.83 can hike salaries for central government employees and pensioners.

on August 23, 2026 at 7:42 pm Alphabet out, Netflix in: Bill Ackman exits major stocks, reworks Pershing Square’s portfolio — Here’s what has changed​

Billionaire fund manager Bill Ackman has made major changes to his investment fund Pershing Square’s portfolio this year. Here’s a look at the big shake-ups in 2026…

Billionaire fund manager Bill Ackman has made major changes to his investment fund Pershing Square’s portfolio this year. Here’s a look at the big shake-ups in 2026…

on August 23, 2026 at 10:21 am PPF vs NSC: ₹5 lakh investment—where will you earn more in 5 years? Check calculations​

PPF vs NSC: Compare the returns on ₹5 lakh over five years, along with 2026 interest rates, tax treatment, maturity and investment limits. Find out which government-backed savings scheme may better suit your short-term or long-term financial goals.

PPF vs NSC: Compare the returns on ₹5 lakh over five years, along with 2026 interest rates, tax treatment, maturity and investment limits. Find out which government-backed savings scheme may better suit your short-term or long-term financial goals.

on August 23, 2026 at 9:31 am US Fed chair Warsh’s speech to US-Iran war: Top five triggers that may dictate the Indian stock market this week​

Indian stock market: For the week, the Nifty dropped around 0.47% to end at 24,252, while the Sensex declined nearly 0.60% to close at 77,540.83. While some of the global triggers continue this week, read on to know what are the fresh factors to watch out for this week.

Indian stock market: For the week, the Nifty dropped around 0.47% to end at 24,252, while the Sensex declined nearly 0.60% to close at 77,540.83. While some of the global triggers continue this week, read on to know what are the fresh factors to watch out for this week.

on August 23, 2026 at 9:23 am What happens to your EPF balance when you switch jobs, become self-employed or move to an exempted PF trust? Explained​

Switching jobs does not halt your EPF savings as your balance and  future contributions depends on your employment type. Here’s what happens if you switch jobs, start a business or move to an exempted PF trust. 

Switching jobs does not halt your EPF savings as your balance and  future contributions depends on your employment type. Here’s what happens if you switch jobs, start a business or move to an exempted PF trust. 

on August 23, 2026 at 8:55 am 8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Check Level 5–8 basic pay at 2.0, 2.1, 2.25 and 2.57 fitment factors​

The 8th Pay Commission’s fitment factor could impact central government salaries. Here are tentative Level 5–8 basic pay calculations under the 2.0, 2.1, 2.25, and 2.57 fitment factors, along with key employee demands and upcoming consultation details that employees and pensioners should know about.

The 8th Pay Commission’s fitment factor could impact central government salaries. Here are tentative Level 5–8 basic pay calculations under the 2.0, 2.1, 2.25, and 2.57 fitment factors, along with key employee demands and upcoming consultation details that employees and pensioners should know about.

on August 23, 2026 at 8:46 am Stock Market prediction for tomorrow, 24 August 2026: Sensex, Nifty outlook for Monday — US, South Korea, Taiwan cues​

Stock Market prediction for Monday, 24 August 2026: The key Indian indices remained volatile throughout the week as investors continued to evaluate the evolving global risk landscape

Stock Market prediction for Monday, 24 August 2026: The key Indian indices remained volatile throughout the week as investors continued to evaluate the evolving global risk landscape