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…
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Furniture rentals are booming. Here’s when renting works—and when it doesn’t
Renting homes is common in metros and large cities. Among people who move to these cities for work and prefer mobility over being tied to one location, renting household items—including…
Income Tax update: 7 major changes coming into effect from 1 April that could impact your finances — explained
The Union Budget 2026 introduced several amendments to the Income Tax Act with an aim to simplify compliance and ease procedural burdens for taxpayers. The key changes include a reduction…
Oil shock, market jitters: What the US-Iran war means for investors
The Nifty 50 has fallen 5.21% between 27 February and 11 March. Foreign institutional investors are selling. Brent crude has climbed 26%—from $72.48 to $91.42 a barrel as of 6:30pm…
Can you revoke a gift? What senior citizens and heirs need to know.
Senior citizens increasingly find themselves in court, fighting to reclaim homes they once “gifted” to their children or daughters-in-law, while heirs insist that “a gift is forever”. Under the Transfer…
Have an old EPFO account? Funds from these inoperative accounts may be auto-credited — check if you are eligible
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has approved a pilot project to automatically settle claims in small inoperative accounts, a move aimed at reducing delays and helping members recover long-unclaimed…
Are Indians planning for a retirement that ‘no longer exists’? This CA breaks down which factors are important
Are most Indians planning for a retirement that no longer exists? Chartered Accountant (CA) and financial advisor Nitin Kaushik thinks so. In a viral post on social media platform X,…
When war creates panic, smart investors look for opportunities
War is the last thing stock markets want. Yet history shows that equity investors cannot escape its consequences, or its opportunities. Whenever conflict erupts, markets recoil first. Fear spreads quickly…
Fixed Deposits vs Public Provident Fund: Check interest rates, tenure, tax benefits and risks
Fixed deposits (FDs) and the public provident fund (PPF) are both safe and reliable investment instruments offered by banks in India for conservative investors to earn consistent long-term returns. Each…
Global ETF premiums soar. Should investors wait or buy?
After a year in which international equities outperformed domestic markets, more investors are waking up to the importance of global diversification. However, with the regulatory overseas investment ceiling, the options…