Indian banks offer varied fixed-deposit rates across five maturity categories. Here’s a comparison that covers deposits worth up to ₹1 crore. It includes 16 banks and rates available on 24…
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Have EPF through your job? Here’s why investing in NPS too could help young investors build retirement wealth
For young salaried employees, the (EPF) is often the first step towards building a retirement corpus. But should investors who already contribute to EPF also put money into the National…
Is MTF a good product for customers? Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath says it isn’t suitable for most of them: Here’s why
For consumers, borrowing money to invest can be far riskier, as market losses can quickly turn a leveraged investment into a financial burden. Margin Trading Facility (MTF) allows investors to…
Find your ITR deadline: Upcoming income tax filing dates for non-audit and corporate filers in 2026
The 31 July deadline for filing (ITR) for the assessment year (AY) 2026-27 has passed. Individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) eligible to file ITR-1 or ITR-2 and not required…
Named a nominee for your investments? Know when legal heirs can still claim a share in your mutual funds, shares
Naming a nominee for your does not necessarily mean that the nominee becomes the final owner after your death. For investments such as shares, demat securities and mutual funds, the…
Can I add all my children as nominees for my bank accounts and locker, and do I still need a will?
My spouse and I want to divide our life savings and bank locker contents equally among our two children so they don’t face disputes or paperwork after our time. However,…
Radhika Gupta pins down the ‘joker’ in investment portfolio: ‘Does well when no one does,’ says Edelweiss Mutual Fund MD
Radhika Gupta believes investors must distinguish valuable possessions from sound financial investments. Something can retain value without becoming a suitable financial asset, according to the managing director and chief executive…
e-Shram portal turns 5; 31.89 crore workers join platform: Check eligibility, benefits and how to register for free
The e-Shram portal completed five years on Wednesday, with more than 31.89 crore unorganised workers registered on the platform, according to a PIB release. Launched on 26 August 2021, the…
₹100 now costs 2.1 million Iranian rials: Here’s what it can buy in Tehran
The Iranian rial has fallen to a new low as Washington has launched its toughest sanctions yet to cripple Tehran’s economy. As of today, $1 costs more than 2 million…