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Day: October 26, 2025
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When Priya, a 32-year-old software engineer earning ₹18 lakh annually, filed her FY 2024-25 tax return, she blindly chose the new tax regime because her CA said “it’s simpler.” Result?
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When Priya invested ₹8 lakh in what seemed like a high-growth mid-cap stock with “impressive” 25% ROE and strong quarterly results, she didn’t notice the red flags buried deep in
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