The public provident fund (PPF) is a top choice when planning your finances for retirement. Launched in 1986 by the government of India, is a reliable instrument with consistent, long-term…
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How to merge multiple PF accounts after switching Jobs: Step-by-step guide
When you switch jobs, it is common to end up with multiple Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) accounts linked to the same UAN. While the Unique Universal Account Number can remain…
Will the new Income Tax Act be better for salaried taxpayers? Experts weigh in
The new Income Tax (I-T) Act will come into force from 1 April 2026, and the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has already released the draft Income Tax Rules…
PPF vs EPF vs VPF: Which should you choose? Here’s a comparison of interest rates, tax benefits, tenure & more
A significant part of your financial planning is making arrangements for your retirement. For this, the public provident fund (PPF), employees provident fund (EPF), and voluntary provident fund (VPF) are…
Advance tax final instalment deadline: Who must pay and what happens if you miss 15 March due date?
The deadline for paying the fourth and final instalment of advance tax for the financial year 2025–26 is around the corner, with taxpayers required to clear their outstanding liability by…
Multi-asset funds are having a moment. This fund manager explains why
Multi-asset allocation funds have emerged as the new favourite among mutual fund investors. Multi-asset funds received the highest inflows of ₹8,476 crore in February, per Association of Mutual Funds in…
Advance tax final instalment deadline: Step-by-step guide on how a taxpayer can clear their dues online
The deadline for paying the fourth and final instalment of for the financial year 2025–26 is 15 March 2026. Taxpayers must clear their advance tax dues by this date to…
Volatile markets: How to shield your retirement fund and ensure regular monthly withdrawals
You worked hard during your working years, saved money every month, and invested it diligently in a monthly SIP. As a result, you built a well-deserved fund. Now that you…
Retired and worried about volatile market? Here’s how to withdraw without running out of money
You worked hard during your working years, saved money every month, and invested it diligently in a monthly . As a result, you built a well-deserved retirement fund. Now that…
SIFs explained: Where these new funds fit in an investor’s portfolio
As Indian capital markets mature, so do the investment products available to serious investors. One of the more recent additions to this evolving landscape is the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF)—a…