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Credit card changes: ICICI Bank to levy 2% fee on gaming platforms, tweak rewards and benefits from Jan 2026

ICICI Bank is introducing higher charges on wallet and transportation spends beyond certain thresholds. Customers loading funds of Rs 5,000 or more onto third-party wallets such as Amazon Pay, Paytm, MobiKwik, Freecharge and OlaMoney will now be charged a 1% fee on the transaction amount

A 1% charge will apply on transactions exceeding ₹50,000 made under select transportation MCCs, impacting high-value travel-related spends.

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Gold’s rally has also been fuelled by sustained safe-haven demand amid ongoing geopolitical and trade tensions, alongside robust central bank buying.

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In 2025, silver led with over 127% gains, while gold extended its multi-year bull run with a robust 65% increase.

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Skipping preventive check-ups may appear cost-saving in the short term, but it often results in higher long-term expenses.

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The total interest received by banks is calculated yearly, and then they inform the I-T dept about it. In case the annual interest is over the limit, the bank may deduct TDS.

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The rate adjustments by SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis, and Canara Bank closely follow the RBI’s monetary policy shift and are mirrored across the sector as other leading banks also revise their retail deposit products.

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Alok Jain said this year's rally particularly significant is the shift in how Indians are investing in gold.

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Issued at Rs 2,840 per gram in December 2017, the SGB 2017–18 Series-XII will redeem at Rs 13,245 per gram, delivering a 366.3% return excluding interest.

Gold’s golden run: This SGB issue converted Rs 2 lakh investment into Rs 9.32 lakh in 7 years

The Centre said the sharp rise in domestic gold and silver prices over the past year has been driven mainly by international market trends, rupee-dollar fluctuations and geopolitical uncertainty.

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One of the biggest errors people make after a financial shock is trying to fix everything at once, the CA explained.

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The expert contrasted India’s approach with that of developed economies, where capital gains are taxed at much higher rates. In the US, LTCG can go up to around 20% depending on income levels.

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The Income Tax Department has stressed the necessity for solid documentation when claiming deductions under Section 80G.

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A private trust offers greater flexibility and control for managing complex, diversified wealth, while an HUF provides simplicity and specific tax advantages such as lower slabs and exemptions.

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The Income Tax Department reminded taxpayers that December 31, 2025 is the last date for revising an already filed return or submitting a belated return for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26.

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Investors reporting gains of up to ₹1.5 lakh accounted for just ₹10,564 crore, with an average gain of ₹36,000 per return.

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Taxpayers who have missed reporting foreign assets or income must first shift to the correct income tax return (ITR) form.

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