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Account aggregator 2.0: The inflection point India has been waiting for

The Account Aggregator framework, introduced by RBI, enables secure, consent-based sharing of financial data. It allows individuals to control their data while facilitating faster credit decisions and reducing reliance on manual document uploads, thus enhancing the financial ecosystem in India.

19 Feb 2026 1:06 pm
What is property tax? From how to calculate to penalty on late payments all you need to know

Property tax, imposed by municipal authorities on real estate, varies by location and property value. From how to calculate to penalty on late payments full details here.

18 Feb 2026 4:30 pm
What is professional tax and who needs to pay it? Is it part of your CTC? All you need to know

While it is not discussed as widely as income tax, professional tax is crucial for individuals earning incomes from their professions in states where this tax is levied. Here is everything you need to know.

18 Feb 2026 3:51 pm
Owning Indias real estate one square foot at a time with ease: Alt DRX's Avinash Rao

You can sit where you are right now, use that mobile phone, and own a square foot anywhere in the country, said Avinash Rao, founder of Alt DRX, a blockchain-powered digital real estate marketplace

18 Feb 2026 12:46 pm
Indians want global assets. See how to invest abroad despite limits.

Viram Shah, co-founder and CEO, Vested Finance, and Vaibhav Shah, head of products, business strategy and international business, Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India), share how you can invest abroad at Mint Money Festival 2026.

18 Feb 2026 11:48 am
Why mutual funds are emerging as the default investment choice

At Mint Money Festival in Mumbai, top mutual fund CEOs explain why Indias MF boom reflects a structural savings shiftand why asset allocation and discipline matter more than chasing returns.

18 Feb 2026 11:37 am
Are Reits the right way to own top commercial real estate?

Pratik Dantara, EPC member of the Indian REITs Association and chief investor relations officer and head of strategy at Nexus Select Trust, weighed in on the question at the Mint Money Festival.

18 Feb 2026 10:46 am
Income-tax draft rules 2025: Form 16 and 26AS numbers to change from 1 April? Here's all you need to know

The draft document for the updated Income Tax rules 2025, set to come into effect from 1 April this year state changed numbers for Form 16 (TDS on salary) and Form 26AS (AIS) among others. Here's all you need to know

17 Feb 2026 2:46 pm
Financial DNA: Why your credit score is the new social currency

At the Mint Money Festival 2026, CRIF Highmarks Ramkumar Rajashekaran explained how credit scores now influence everythingfrom loans and insurance to jobs and even marriage.

17 Feb 2026 2:14 pm
GIFT City allows Indians to build global portfolios: Sandeep Batra

Within GIFT City, investors can open multi-currency accounts and access outbound funds for investing in the US, Nasdaq, or emerging markets, says Sandeep Batra, head of international wealth and premier banking at HSBC India.

17 Feb 2026 12:30 pm
Emergency fund vs health insurance: What should you really rely on?

At the Mint Money Festival, insurance experts unpack why health policies trigger so many complaints, whether an emergency fund can replace cover, and how to choose the right plan.

17 Feb 2026 12:07 pm
Next trillion dollars of Indias mcap could create more wealth than the last: Raamdeo Agrawal

The next trillion dollars of Indias market capitalization could create more wealth than the last, Raamdeo Agrawal, co-founder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said at the Mint Money Festival

17 Feb 2026 11:23 am
We have a lot of conviction in small & mid caps, says Vaiibhavv Chugh of Abakkus Mutual Fund

The fund house's CEO speaks about a slew of topics ranging from the fund house's investing philosophy, expectations from small caps in 2026, why he believes in making contrarian bets and how should a young investor views investing.

17 Feb 2026 10:41 am
Why asset allocation, not prediction, drives long-term returns

Multi-asset investment offers lower volatility, better risk-adjusted returns, and built-in tax-efficient rebalancing, said Saugata Chatterjee of Nippon Life Asset Management, at the Mint Money Festival 2026

16 Feb 2026 3:29 pm
Vijay Kedias Valentines Day masterclass: From situationships to stock market discipline

At Mint Money Festival 2026, Vijay Kedia used Gen Z dating slangfrom situationships to ghostingto decode stock market discipline, long-term commitment and wealth creation.

16 Feb 2026 2:52 pm
Beyond FDs: How to build a diversified fixed-income portfolio

At the Mint Money festival on Saturday, Vineet Agrawal, co-founder of Jiraaf, explained how fixed-income instruments fit into modern portfolios.

16 Feb 2026 1:45 pm
Your toughest investment opponent is yourself: Bajaj Finserv MF's Ganesh Mohan

At the Mint Money Festival 2026, Bajaj Finserv Mutual Fund MD Ganesh Mohan explains why investor psychology, and not market timing, largely determines long-term returns.

16 Feb 2026 1:13 pm
How investors should invest in mutual funds in today's environment

Experts urged investors to stick to disciplined asset allocation, temper equity return expectations, and avoid chasing rallies in gold or silver ETFs.

16 Feb 2026 7:00 am
20 crore and still not enough? Rethinking retirement planning

At the Mint Money Festival, Aarati Krishnan explains why retirement feels harder today, why 25x may not be enough, and how inflation, longevity and compounding reshape the real corpus goal.

16 Feb 2026 7:00 am
Why you shouldn't make investment decisions based on tax incentives

Monika Halan, founder of Dhan Chakra Financial Education, explained why tax breaks shouldn't influence your investment decisions, and decoded Budget 2026 for households to explain what really matters for jobs, taxes, investments and long-term financial security.

15 Feb 2026 6:07 pm
Tax refunds jump 22% so far, claims Scott Bessent what should filers look for this season?

The average tax refund has increased by 22% this season, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The IRS has not released official data yet, and early figures can be misleading, says expert.

14 Feb 2026 7:46 pm
How to earn 20,000 per month using SCSS while getting tax benefits? Explained

SCSS is a government-backed small savings scheme designed for senior citizens to keep their finances steady after retirement. SCSS gives Indians over the age of 60 to have a secure and safe investment avenue.

14 Feb 2026 3:41 pm
Explained: Can you open more than one PPF account? Here's what government rules say

Individuals can invest a minimum of 500 and a maximum of 1.5 lakh per year for 15 years in their PPF accounts. This amount is locked in for 15 years, after which you can get your investment back with interests without having to pay any tax.

14 Feb 2026 10:57 am
UPI to withdraw PF? EPFO working on new app to make money transfer easy for you, reports claim How it will work

The labour ministry is working on a project under which a certain amount of PF money will be frozen, and members will be able to see a large chunk of their provident fund available for withdrawal through their bank using UPI.

14 Feb 2026 8:52 am