Quick-reading deep dives on Indian money — written by people who actually do the math.
The Finance Act 2025 widened the new-regime slabs and lifted the Section 87A rebate to ₹12L taxable income. Here is when the old regime can still win — and when it cannot.
The honest number changes a lot with your return assumption. A 2% difference can mean ₹10K extra per month — here is the realistic math without the marketing fluff.
Should you prepay your home loan or invest the surplus? The break-even isn't a feel — it is your post-tax investment return versus the loan rate.
The headline changes in the Finance Act 2025 that apply from FY 2026-27 — new regime widened, 87A rebate raised, LTCG rationalised. Here is what actually affects your wallet.
Returns, lock-in, taxation, and the annuity catch — the answer depends on your risk profile and how long you have to retirement.
Eligibility, the formula, the ₹20L tax-free cap, and the three mistakes that cost employees lakhs.