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For many of us the term “affordable housing” might sound hollow in this day and age of overpriced houses that stretch the finances for most of us. Indeed, buying our own home can take a significantly long period of time.…

The switchover to the GST regime is undoubtedly one of the biggest tax reforms in post-independence India. From July 1 2017, GST effectively cuts through a confounding Gordian knot of taxation complexity in the country. In other words, it replaces…

Govt Sops Boost Sales Of Flats Below Rs 30 Lakh After years of selling pricey luxury homes that boasted amenities like signature golf courses and jacuzzis, builders finally seem to be moving toward modest apartments to suit middle-class pockets. A…

 Tax consultants and realtors say that the GST rate of 12% in the housing sector is a customer-friendly decision and will lead to reduced tax liability or be tax neutral  Housing prices are likely to fall by up to 5%…

Labour Ministry has said that an individual can now use their Employee Provident Fund (EPF) account money to finance their home buy. Subscribers of Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will now be able to withdraw 90% of the EPF amount…

The government on Thursday released a list of 98 cities, including 24 state capitals, which are to be developed as smart cities. In the first year, the government would select 24 cities that would be developed into smart cities. The…

The government is likely to introduce a Bill to amend the Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act in the Budget session of Parliament, with the objective of bringing more workers under the social security benefit, said Rajesh Bansal, additional central…