Tax & GST
TDS Credit Mismatch: Fix Form 26AS Errors Before ITR Filing
A TDS credit mismatch can reduce your refund or create an income-tax demand. Here is how to compare Form 26AS, AIS, TIS…
Bhavik Vaid writes on Indian markets, taxation, banking and personal finance for CADialogue. He covers RBI policy, GST and income-tax changes, mutual funds and market moves, translating them into practical guidance for retail investors, salaried professionals and business owners in India.
Mutual Funds
Portfolio Overlap: Are Your Mutual Funds Really Diversified?
Owning five mutual funds does not guarantee diversification. Repeated stocks, sectors and styles can make your portfolio riskier than it appears.
Personal Finance
EPFO Wage Ceiling at ₹25,000: Will Take-Home Pay Shrink?
EPFO wage ceiling rises to ₹25,000. See who gets covered, how PF, EPS and EDLI change, and why your take-home pay may…
Personal Finance
Health Insurance Riders or Higher Cover: Buy First?
Health insurance buyers in India: learn when to raise base cover before adding riders, and avoid claim gaps from co-pays, sub-limits and…
Personal Finance
Lifestyle Inflation: Why Higher Income May Not Build Wealth
Earning more does not automatically mean becoming wealthier. Spending creep can quietly absorb salary hikes, bonuses and business profits.
Banking
Co-Lending Model: How Banks and NBFCs Share Loans in India
Co-lending lets banks and NBFCs jointly fund the same loan while borrowers pay one EMI. Here is how RBI’s framework changes pricing,…
AI & Technology
India’s Chip Push Faces Customs and Talent Tests
Semiconductors in India are gaining momentum, but customs delays, transport gaps and talent shortages could shape the next phase. Here’s what to…
AI & Technology
Viksit Bharat Funding Blueprint for India’s Growth
Viksit Bharat funding talks reveal how Centre, states and private capital may drive India's growth roadmap. Read what it means for investors…
Economy
Rural Urban Consumption Gap Narrows in India: HCES 2023-24 Data
India’s latest HCES data shows rural spending is catching up with urban India, even as cities continue to spend more per person.…
Markets
Dividend Investing in India: Tax, Yield and Portfolio Returns
Dividend stocks can provide regular cash payouts, but investors must judge yield, tax impact, cash flow, debt and business quality before buying.