In engineering circles, efficient organisations live by KISS — Keep It Simple, Stupid. Ironically, simplicity is the hardest thing to achieve. In times past, budgets typically meant higher taxes or cumbersome compliance regimes that empowered tax authorities and unnerved citizens. For a generation raised on “tax terror,” Budget 2026 marks a decisive break from that legacy. […]
If you want rental income without buying and managing property, SM REITs (Small and Medium REITs) offer a way to earn steady payouts and modest gains with ease, transparency, and liquidity minus the hassle of dealing with tenants or physical assets. Like traditional REITs, SM REITs pool investor money to buy and manage income-generating properties, […]
With the record date of the Infosys buyback upon us, it’s worth understanding how buyback taxation works in India. Thankfully, Nithin Kamath, co-founder and chief executive officer, took it upon himself to do the math. Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath. (@Nithin0dha/X) The ₹18,000-crore Infosys buyback—the largest in India’s history along with Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.’s in […]