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Configurations such as 3BHKs, 3.5BHKs and flex-room layouts are steadily moving into the mainstream as households seek spaces that can adapt to evolving routines. New Delhi: India's housing narrative in 2026 is no longer anchored in the idea of mere ownership; it is increasingly shaped by the pursuit of better living. Homebuyers today are making more considered, lifestyle-led choices, prioritising how a home supports everyday life rather than just where it is located or how competitively it is priced. As highlighted by Savills, post-pandemic behavioural shifts have permanently altered residential expectations; homes are now expected to double up as workspaces,…

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, the stock markets this time will remain open on Sunday for the budget presentation. Mumbai: Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, stock market investors have requested the government to simplify capital market taxation. Along with a higher exemption limit for long-term capital gains (LTCG), stock market investors have suggested that the government should refrain from further increases in transaction taxes.  As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, the stock markets this time will remain open on Sunday for the budget presentation.…

Once implemented, the joint tax system will be extremely useful for single-income families, retired couples, and families where the tax exemption for the non-earning spouse currently goes unused. New Delhi: In a significant step, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the apex body of tax experts and chartered accountants, has proposed a system that could completely overhaul tax calculations for married couples. Currently, the income tax system in the country treats individuals as the basic unit, not families. Despite getting married, husbands and wives are required to file separate tax returns, even though household expenses, investments, and future…