Articles 1881–1920 of 2673, covering Income Tax and more.
In cities with old rent-controlled buildings, it is common for landlords or developers to pay long-standing tenants a substantial lump sum to vacate, often as…
When land is compulsorily acquired by the government and the landowner disputes the initial compensation amount, court proceedings can take years, sometimes…
A manufacturing unit that invests in cleaner technology, a renewable energy project, or a forestry initiative can generate carbon credits, tradable…
A blogger who earns commissions every time a reader clicks through an affiliate link and makes a purchase, or someone who shares a referral code for a…
A student who receives a scholarship, whether from the government, their educational institution, a private trust, or a corporate CSR programme, naturally…
A road accident victim, or the family of someone who has passed away in one, who eventually receives a compensation award from a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal…
Whether it is a business that wins damages from a supplier for breach of contract, or an individual who settles a dispute with a builder, an employer, or a…
Whether it is a small neighbourhood beauty parlour, a unisex salon, or a home-based service offering grooming and styling appointments, this is, for tax…
Agricultural income enjoys a favourable position under income tax law, broadly exempt from tax. It is a common assumption that any income connected with…
What often starts as baking cakes for friends and family, or cooking a few extra meals to sell to neighbours, can grow into a steady home bakery or cloud…
Many investors switch mutual funds for perfectly sensible reasons: moving from a regular plan to a lower-cost direct plan of the same scheme, consolidating…
A yoga teacher running batches out of a studio, a personal trainer who travels between clients' homes, or a fitness instructor who works across multiple gyms…
Indian weddings often involve substantial gifts of jewellery, cash, and other valuables given to the bride by her parents, in-laws, relatives and friends…
Chit funds remain a popular savings and borrowing mechanism in many parts of India, a group of subscribers contribute a fixed monthly amount, and each month…
Drone technology has opened up a niche but growing line of work, aerial photography and videography for weddings and events, drone-based surveying for real…
Translators and interpreters often work across borders by the nature of the job itself, translating documents for an overseas law firm, interpreting at a…
From houseboats in Alleppey and Kashmir to cottages in the hills and city apartments listed on Airbnb, short-term vacation rentals have become a meaningful…
Several companies now offer to pay car owners a monthly amount in exchange for wrapping their vehicle in branded advertising and driving around as usual. It…
Timeshare and vacation ownership memberships, where a buyer pays an upfront amount (and often ongoing maintenance fees) for the right to use resort…
Survey apps that pay a few rupees for answering questions, reward platforms that convert points into cash or vouchers, and microtask websites that pay small…
Long before YouTube and Instagram, blogging was the original creator economy, and for many bloggers it remains a steady source of income through display…
In cities with large student and working-professional populations, running a Paying Guest (PG) accommodation or a hostel has become a common small business…
Photographers and videographers, both hobbyists and professionals, increasingly upload their work to stock content platforms, earning a small royalty each time…
Creating an online course, writing an e-book, or designing digital templates (spreadsheets, presentation decks, design assets) and selling them through your…
Songwriters, composers, and music producers earn income through a web of royalty streams: streaming royalties from platforms like Spotify and YouTube Music…
A family heirloom painting, an antique clock passed down for generations, or a contemporary artwork bought as an investment, when any of these is sold, the…
Surrogacy and egg donation arrangements involve a payment from the intended parents (or a fertility clinic) to the surrogate or donor, intended to cover…
Models earn through a variety of assignments, print and e-commerce photoshoots, ramp shows during fashion weeks, television commercials, and brand campaigns…
Breeding dogs, cats, or other pedigreed animals and selling the offspring has grown from a niche hobby into a proper small business for many enthusiasts, with…
From a small neighbourhood cafe to a full-service restaurant, running a food and beverage establishment involves significant day-to-day costs, ingredients…
Food trucks have become a popular entry point into the food business, lower setup costs than a full restaurant, the flexibility to move to where the footfall…
Event management and wedding planning businesses earn through a mix of planning fees, markups on vendor services they coordinate (decor, catering, photography…
Self-drive car rental, where a customer rents a vehicle and drives it themselves, has grown through both independent operators and aggregator platforms that…
Buying used cars, reconditioning them, and reselling at a margin is a sizeable business in India, ranging from small independent dealers to larger organised…
Game streamers earn through a distinctive mix of revenue streams not seen in quite the same combination elsewhere in the creator economy: viewer subscriptions…
Driving schools earn a steady, recurring income from a population that constantly needs to learn to drive and obtain licences. The business model typically…
Owning a banquet hall, party lawn, or marriage venue and renting it out for events is a common income source, particularly for families with property suited to…
Coworking spaces have grown rapidly as flexible alternatives to traditional office leases, serving freelancers, startups, and even larger companies needing…
India's push toward rooftop and ground-mounted solar adoption, supported by various subsidy and incentive schemes for residential and commercial installations…
Laundry and dry cleaning has moved well beyond the neighbourhood shop, with app-based pickup-and-delivery services, subscription plans for regular customers…