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Women's SIP investment rises nearly four-fold in five years
Earlier, traditional options such as gold, fixed deposits and property were preferred for savings. Women are now allocating a part of their savings to equity markets through SIPs
Edelweiss Mutual Fund is set to unveil its latest Altiva strategy on September 10. The Altiva Equity Long Short Fund is designed to deliver reliable alpha through large-cap investments. This innovative strategy integrates a core large-cap portfolio enhanced with derivative overlays. By employing tactics such as covered calls and straddles, the fund aims to boost returns while minimizing risks for its investors.
SBI Flexi Cap, Axis Flexi Cap and 6 other flexicap funds with low consistency scores. Check details
Eight flexicap funds recorded low five-year performance consistency, with returns ranging from 5.82% to 10.73% CAGR. Their risk remained acceptable, while investment styles varied across momentum, value and quality.
Government temporarily pauses new PLI scheme for bank staff amid strike threat
The decision is taken after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday met with a delegation of bank employees representing different Public Sector Banks (PSBs)
Indian banks leave sizeable FX risk open on overseas deposits, creating potential rupee overhang
Lenders have raised more than $127 billion in such deposits since the central bank introduced them as part of one-off measures to strengthen India's balance of payments in the face of surging oil prices in June
Indian banks leave FX risk open on overseas deposits, weighing on rupee
While the Reserve Bank of India's special swap facility shields banks from FX risk on the deposits' principal amounts, interest payments need to be managed by lenders independently
India eyes AI for next finance leap after digital payments revolution
AI could take India's financial system beyond simply processing transactions, helping assess borrowers, detect fraud, tailor financial products and eventually make payments on behalf of consumers
S&P assigns 'BBB' rating to BoI on sufficient capitalisation, solid funding
S&P Global Ratings on Tuesday assigned 'BBB' long-term rating to Bank of India (BoI) on sufficient capitalisation, solid funding, and healthy liquidity. The US-based agency said the ratings reflect the likelihood of extraordinary support for the state-run bank from the government, if needed. The long-term rating on BoI is one notch above its assessment of the stand-alone credit profile (SACP) for the bank, S&P said while assigning its 'BBB' long-term and 'A-2' short-term issuer credit ratings to the bank. 'BBB' rating denotes adequate capacity of the institution to meet its financial commitments. The stable outlook on long-term rating reflects our view that the bank will maintain its adequate capital position and solid funding and liquidity over the next two years. We base our view on BoI's very important role as a public sector bank in promoting financial inclusion through increased access to deposits and lending. The bank has very strong links with the government via the ...
How to get Rs 3 lakh/month from my Rs 2 crore EPF corpus?
ET Wealth Reader's Query: I retired at 53 and have Rs 2 crore in my EPF account. I understand that I can continue to earn interest on the balance for up to three years even without fresh contributions. What are the tax rules for this? My monthly expenses are Rs 3 lakh. I want to optimise returns and get steady income.
Gold looks expensive at current levels, silver still undervalued: Monarch PMS
Currently, silver is priced lower than its typical value, presenting an appealing investment alternative to gold. With gold's modelled range set between US$3,248 and US$4,595, averaging at US$3,922, silver's modelled range is between US$54 to US$77, averaging at US$65. Priced at US$61.7, silver falls below its expected midpoint, highlighting its position as the more affordable precious metal.
Bitcoins latest hack puts key crypto vulnerability in spotlight
Ongoing hacks are exposing decentralization once touted as one of cryptos greatest strengths as a vulnerability
SIP calculator: How much should you invest at 30, 35 or 40 to build 1 crore by 50?
How to generate, activate and authenticate EPFO UAN on UMANG platform
Check your EPF balance, download the passbook and track claims after completing UAN activation through UMANG
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New labour code: Up to 20% bonus for these staff
HDFC Bank cuts MCLR by up to 10 bps: How it may affect your loan EMI
Lender lowers MCLR rates across all seven tenures from September 7; impact on your EMI depends on the loan's reset date and benchmark
Daughter of widow who remarried after her husbands death can inherit fathers share in his family property under Hindu Succession Act, 1956 rules Madras High Court. Know how
Since their inception, Specialised Investment Funds have garnered considerable attention from investors looking for more than what typical mutual funds provide. These funds are seen as an excellent option for satellite allocation, helping to diversify investment strategies. However, experts advise investors to carefully assess their risk profile and ensure that SIFs align with their overall portfolio. Relying solely on recent performance metrics for decision-making is not advisable.
Best large & mid cap funds to invest in September 2026
In large & mid cap funds, the fund manager has the option to decide where the money will be invested. If he thinks the large cap space is attractive, he may invest in large cap stocks. If he thinks mid cap and small cap stocks are poised to take off, he may invest in them. As you can see, these investments may increase or decrease the risk in these schemes.
Trust vs Will in India: Taxability & 8 other facts that tells you what protects your family's wealth
The NC-JCM has urged that older vacancy sanction letters be used to assess eligibility for the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). During a meeting with the DoPT secretary, they emphasized the importance of this pension issue. Legal rulings have favored employees recruited post-January 1, 2004, for OPS benefits, as the New Pension Scheme (NPS) took effect for central government workers on that date.
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PNB MetLife declares 1,210 crore annual bonus for participating policyholders
The bonus covers eligible policies in force at the end of March and reflects the strength of the insurers participating funds.
PSB PLI scheme kept in abeyance amid bank employees demand for review
The decision follows discussions with bank employees on ex-gratia, medical facilities for retirees and differences over performance-linked incentives.
REC raises 500 crore through Indias first tokenised bond
REC raises Rs 500 crore through Indias first tokenised bond, with HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and other investors participating in the issue
IRDAI slaps 1 crore penalty on ICICI Lombard General Insurance
The penalty was imposed after an onsite inspection conducted during September 2019
ITAT upholds clean slate principle under IBC in IndusInd General Insurance vs IT case
Theadvocates of the assesseeargued that under Clause 9.1.8of the NCLT-approved Resolution Plan, all pending tax proceedings and liabilities concerning RCLs subsidiaries relating to the pre-approval period were permanently extinguished and dismissed
CBI files second chargesheet in Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd case
Three Reliance ADA Group executives are among 17 accused named in the chargesheet. They are: Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, Amit Bapna, and Ramesh Shenoy, as per the CBI
Foreign ownership falls in private banks
FIIs reduced holdings in several private banks in the June quarter, with stakes in HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank declining sequentially
Life insurers' new business premium rises 33.07% to 41,198 cr in August
LIC's new business premium rose 45.26 per cent in August, while private insurers recorded nearly 20 per cent growth, lifting the industry's overall premium mobilisation
VRRR auctions: Banks prefer deploying funds overnight to 30 days
Banks dont want to lock up funds in longer tenor VRRR auctions and miss out on loan deployment opportunities, says expert
Bank unions across the nation are set to embark on a nationwide strike on September 11, 2026, advocating for crucial reforms in the banking sector. This is followed by planned strikesin last week of September an indefinite strike starting October 26.
Gold seized & held as unexplained, lady wins case
Homebuyer wins 14.51 L back+10.80% interest
When should you sell profitable equity mutual fund investments for tax-gain harvesting?
Tax-gain harvesting allows investors to sell profitable equity mutual funds and reset their cost basis tax-free by setting off long-term capital gains against carried-forward property losses. Financial experts outline how setting off LTCG against long-term capital losses helps optimize tax efficiency while maintaining core long-term investment strategies.
Former RBI Governor calls for incentives to create more small finance banks
I am sure that Equitas Bank will also make an application at the appropriate time. And if a universal bank license is given to them, it is not a bad idea, said the former RBI Gov
FIIs raise stakes in 9 midcap stocks for four straight quarters; shares surge up to 70% in a year
Over the four quarters through June 2026, FIIs steadily increased their holdings in around 15 BSE midcap stocks
RBL Bank to raise up to $1 billion from overseas investors
In June, Emirates NBD Bank announced the successful completion of the acquisition of a majority stake in RBL Bank through a primary infusion of approximately $2.75 billion (about 26,000 crore)
SIP calculators can overstate realistic wealth creation by assuming fixed contributions for decades. DSP Mutual Fund highlights how income-adjusted SIPs, market downturn stoppages and withdrawals can significantly reduce final corpus, making affordability, discipline and staying invested crucial for long-term compounding.
EPF interest after leaving job at 40: Will you earn interest till 58? Know the rules
An ETMutualFunds analysis reveals that 15 equity mutual funds multiplied lumpsum investments by over 4.3 times in seven years. Small cap and mid cap schemes dominated the performance list, led by Quant Small Cap Fund, which delivered a 7.75x return alongside strong growth across flexi cap and ELSS categories.
Axis BanklaunchesARISE Homecomingto extend hiring beyond geographies
Programme open to overseas students and professionals with up to two years of international work experience
Gold price today: gold prices dropped notably at major Indian jewellery brands, a reaction to an unexpectedly robust US jobs report. This development sparked heightened bets on potential Federal Reserve rate hikes, which in turn affected bullion demand negatively.
RBIs 30-day VRRR auction gets tepid response
Banks offered substantially less than the notified amount as the RBI continued efforts to absorb surplus funds from the financial system
8th Pay Commission latest news: As discussions unfold, employee and pensioner associations are set to engage with the 8th Pay Commission on salary and pension concerns. Their aim is to raise the annual increment rate from three percent to a range of five to seven percent. This adjustment seeks to enhance salary progression over shorter timelines, with projections indicating that increased increments could yield significant earnings growth, bypassing the need for a fitment factor.
Edelweiss Mid Cap, Invesco India Midcap among 9 midcap funds with consistent performance in 5 years
Nine midcap funds stood out for their high performance consistency over the past five years, based on the CRISP Mutual Fund Scorecard for the quarter ended June 2026 by Share.Market by PhonePe. The funds were assessed on performance consistency, risk versus peers, investment style, five-year CAGR and AUM.
RBI withdraws over 6 trillion of bank liquidity after record spike
The Reserve Bank of India received offers worth 3.53 trillion at an overnight auction, right after banks parked 2.59 trillion through a 30-day auction
HDFC Bank has reduced its MCLR rates on select tenures by up to ten basis points. These revised rates will become effective from September seventh, 2026. Borrowers with loans linked to this regime will experience some financial relief.
RWA earned rent by letting out common areas and collected maintenance from residents and seeked charitable trust registration; ITAT Chandigarh rejects RWAs appeal. Laliet Kumar, a Judicial Member and Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, an Accountant Member of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Chandigarh gave this judgement.
RBI announces overnight cash withdrawal after 'technical glitch' at 30-day auction
RBI will conduct an overnight variable rate reverse repo VRRR for 5 trillion rupees ($52.96 billion), after receiving offers for 2.59 trillion rupees for a 30-day auction that provided banks an early redemption option
In the past six months, smallcap mutual funds have delivered excellent returns, prompting investors to reassess their future investment plans. Experts recommend maintaining a careful allocation to small-cap funds, suggesting that any additional investments should be made gradually in the forthcoming months. Investors should prioritize consistent and methodical allocation instead of impulsively pursuing market rallies.
Rs 1.23 lakh tax demand notice sent as man filed ITR with new tax regime but it was processed with old tax regime due to tax consultants error, ITAT Bangalore allows his appeal. Know how Mr Shah won the case.
Bitcoin network says $320 million stolen in latest crypto hack
Liquid Network, which develops a blockchain designed for faster transactions, had roughly 4,000 of the 4,200 Bitcoin held in its Liquid Federation wallet stolen
Power stocks to watch: Suzlon, NTPC among Ambits top picks; Torrent Power gets a miss
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RBI likely intervened to support rupee, traders say
The rupee was lifted about 0.1 per cent by the intervention and was last hovering at 94.42 per dollar, compared with its close at 94.4850 in the previous session
Best small cap mutual funds to invest in September 2026
According to the Sebi mandate, small cap schemes must invest in companies that are ranked below 250 in terms of market capitalisation. These schemes also will have to invest at least 65% in small cap stocks. Small companies go through many ups and downs - more than the established companies in the large and mid cap segments
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Bitcoin drops below $80,000 as US jobs data spurs Fed-hike bets
The token fell to as low as $78,649, alongside stocks and bonds after nonfarm payrolls increased 162,000 in August
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India focuses too much on foreign capital: DSP CIO
Anish Tawakley took over as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at DSP Asset Managers in April after a successful stint as co-CIO at ICICI Prudential AMC. With his contrarian credentials fitting well with DSPs investment approach, Tawakley discusses with Sanket Dhanorkar his plans to refine processes, lessons from the past, style diversity, and his outlook on equity and bond markets.
Can fee-based investment advice survive in India?
In the Indian investment landscape, a stark difference exists between mutual fund distributors who earn commissions and fee-only advisors who charge direct fees. This distinction has left many investors perplexed. Industry professionals have embarked on varying paths, revealing the challenges posed by regulatory complexities and compliance demands. The market is in need of clearer guidelines and supportive regulations to enhance the viability of independent advisory practices.
Investing abroad faces a new risk: Economic coercion
Once a country begins to treat access to its markets, its currency and its financial system as instruments of pressure, then the logic will get applied to more and more cases. The fact is that the US has become addicted to coercion through economic measures and not only will this habit be hard to break, it will expand to more and more areas.
Indias foreign deposit drive may cost RBI $10.6 bn
India's recent fundraising initiative among its diaspora is anticipated to incur significant expenses for the Reserve Bank of India. The unexpected surge in funds from the special deposit program may impose a financial burden, with economists estimating the cost could exceed twelve billion dollars. To counterbalance these expenses, the central bank might resort to foreign investments for financial relief.
UK to India: Tax rules returning NRIs must know
Non-resident Indians should note that leaving the UK doesn't automatically terminate tax residency. Retaining connections might keep your tax status intact even after relocating. Income and capital gains sourced from the UK could still be liable for UK tax post-departure. Additionally, Indian tax residents are required to report foreign assets and income. Seeking professional advice is essential for a smooth financial adjustment when returning to India.
Why homemakers may need a term insurance plan
The contributions of homemakers to household management have substantial economic significance that is now being acknowledged by life insurance policies. By considering family finances and the income of a spouse, insurers are able to offer tailored coverage for homemakers. Notably, the premiums for these term plans rival those for income-earning individuals, highlighting the importance of thoroughly understanding the specifics of life cover, whether individual or joint.
Why Indian retirees have less equity in corpus
For the longest time, we had a defined benefit plan. Even today, we have around us many retired government and public sector employees (and their widows and dependent children as applicable) earning a lifetime inflation-adjusted monthly pension that is way beyond their contributions during their earning years.
Gold vs equity in 2026: Which gave higher returns?
Welcome to TrendMap, your quick guide to the performance of different investment segments. In this edition, we present a 10-year performance tracker of various asset classes. The annual returns are ranked across multiple asset classes, including equity, debt, and precious metals. This map shows that no single asset class reigns supreme. Hence, diversification helps. By Sameer Bhardwaj.
Gen Z and homebuying: Generation not loan-ready?
Gen Z is not rejecting homeownership. It is becoming more deliberate about the financial equation behind it. For this generation, a sensible purchase is one where the EMI fits comfortably alongside savings, investments and other financial goals.
Public Insurance Registry: What's for policyholders?
India's Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has introduced a groundbreaking Public Insurance Registry aimed at streamlining the management of policyholder data. This innovative Digital Public Infrastructure intends to link all parties within the insurance ecosystem, fostering improved operations. Policyholders will enjoy more efficient monitoring of their policies and expedited claims handling, while insurers can utilize standardized data for enhanced risk evaluation and fraud prevention.
Indias 7.8% growth real? Neelkanth Mishra explains
High-frequency data reveals that India's economy is on an upward trajectory, exhibiting robust growth. An executive highlights vibrant vehicle sales and soaring credit demand. Additionally, corporate earnings show positive trends, with notable increases in capital expenditure. However, the nation is still on the path to fully recovering from the effects of COVID, emphasising the necessity for ongoing reforms to achieve sustainable growth and minimise economic gaps.
Mutual fund cash levels: When to worry?
Cutting through money jargon, one topic at a time. This week Abhinav Kaul explains why funds sit on cash, what it costs you, and when it should worry you.
NCLT special bench stays repayment plan; NCLAT keeps banks appeal pending till October 7
Motor insurance gets more personalised as data takes the wheel
Insurers tailor own-damage add-ons, named-driver plans and mileage-linked premiums
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IDBI Bank stake sale: Open offer remains a possibility
The transaction could likely raise scam-like fears as in the case Central Electronics Ltd which the Centre had to hurriedly abort, says EAS Sarma, former secretary to government
