Record gold and silver prices: Gold and silver prices surged to record highs on January 14, 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions and trade tariff threats. Gold's year-to-date return reached 5.16%, while silver saw a 15.02% increase. Experts advise new investors to consider staggered investments, and existing investors to book partial profits amid continued price volatility.

Homeowners can avoid income tax on additional carpet area received through property redevelopment. This is possible under Section 54 of the Income Tax Act, provided the new property is acquired within specific timelines. A recent ITAT ruling confirmed that even separately paid-for extra space can be included in the tax exemption calculation.

The 1% rent vs buy rule states that a property is usually a good investment if the monthly rent you could get from it is at least 1% of the price you would pay to buy it. So, if a flat costs Rs 1 crore, it should ideally give you around Rs 1 lakh in rent every month. If the rent is much lower, buying the property may not make much financial sense.