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…
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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…
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…