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Flexi-cap funds can vary sharply in their large-cap exposure despite having the flexibility to invest across market segments. Some of the biggest funds have a strong large-cap tilt, while others take a more diversified approachcreating an important distinction for investors to examine.

Starting construction before selling your old house does not automatically rule out the Section 54 exemption. Find out when the exemption can apply, the three-year completion rule, CGAS requirements, key risks and documents taxpayers should maintain.

SBI has reduced rates on domestic bulk term deposits by up to 25 basis points for select maturities.

Regular and direct mutual fund plans can deliver different outcomes due to expense ratios, taxes and distributor costs. The decision to switch depends on factors such as the breakeven period and capital gains tax.

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav transferred 1,750 to over 1.25 crore beneficiaries under the Ladli Behna scheme, including a 250 Raksha Bandhan gift, to promote women's financial independence. He emphasised the importance of womens roles in family and society at a state-level event in Maihar.

State Bank of India has updated service charges for Basic Savings Bank Deposit accounts, effective October 1, 2026. 

JioBlackRock Asset Management will launch regular mutual fund plans through distributors, adding a route for investors who prefer support. 

Technology mutual funds rebounded sharply in July, but the rally may not necessarily signal a sustained recovery. With IT allocation rising in mutual fund portfolios, investors should assess valuations, existing exposure and fund strategy before increasing their allocation.

Stock market investors and traders are taxed differently based on the nature of their activities. Both may also have to file different ITR forms. Here are the key rules, classification factors and common filing mistakes to know.

CA Anil Sagayanathan highlights the fragility of high salaries and lifestyle inflation on LinkedIn. Even with 1 crore income, financial stress prevails due to rising expenses and peer pressure. 

Form 146 is a CA-certified document for certain taxable foreign remittances. It helps determine the taxability and TDS applicable to overseas payments above the prescribed threshold. Heres when it is required, who files it and how taxpayers can use it.

With the income tax return filing deadline approaching, creators who earn regularly through social media should ensure that their income and expenses are properly recorded.

While children tend to change interests and, in turn, career paths, the financial challenge of planning ahead remains: how do parents engineer an education fund that is flexible enough to accommodate possible changes in plans?

SEBI has simplified mutual fund registration by moving to a single application while retaining detailed checks on sponsors. Heres what the new framework means for investors evaluating a newly launched AMC and its funds.

High earners often feel financially stretched. Investment adviser Abhijit Kumar suggests a five-step financial audit to track spending and savings. 

An IIM professor explains why trying to pick individual winning stocks is a losing game, and why discipline and diversification are the real keys to long-term wealth.

The emergence of finfluencers has democratised stock market advice but poses risks, with many unregistered content creators giving potentially misleading information. Here's when you can seek legal recourse.

A 46-paise shortfall on a credit-card bill has raised questions over how banks calculate interest and late-payment charges. Heres what RBI rules say about unpaid balances, interest-free periods and late fees.

In business cycle funds, the real work for investors isn't picking the category but picking the manager they trust to deliver on that category.

A Delhi ITAT ruling has come to the aid of a property dealer after it deleted a 54 lakh tax addition, finding that the cash deposited in his bank account belonged to property buyers. 

Selling agricultural land impacts tax obligations, depending on location. Rural land is exempt from capital gains tax, while urban land incurs tax. All FAQs answered here.

Why humans overestimate downside and underestimate potential upside.

Here's all you need to know about Uttar Pradesh RERA's framework for collection, management, investment, transfer and utilisation of Interest Free Maintenance Security (IFMS) funds collected from homebuyers. 

Mutual fund ownership in India has shifted sharply over the past 13 years. The corporate share of AUM fell from 50.1% in 2013 to 36.7% in 2026, while retail and HNI investors combined share rose from 43.5% to 62.3%.  

HSBC India is offering customers zero forex markup on all of its credit cards. We take a look at what this charge is, how it is calculated and explain what this could mean for the cost of your travels abroad.

Flexi-cap and multi-cap funds both invest across large-, mid- and small-caps, but their mandates differ. Despite similar returns, FY26 saw a sharp divergence in inflows. What is driving investor preference, and should investors rethink their multi-cap holdings?

In 2025, Trump's direct indexing strategy garnered attention for its trading efficiency and tax savings. 

Healthcare has outperformed the Nifty 50 across several periods, with the BSE Healthcare TRI delivering a 22.7% CAGR over seven years. But does this mean investors should look beyond their broad-market index funds and opt for sectoral funds?

India's general insurance industry grew 9% in FY26 to 336,000 crore, with health and motor being the fastest growing segments due to pick up from GST rate rationalisation, according to a BCG report.

The EPFO's Employees Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI) offers insurance for members and ensures that their families receive financial payout in case of death. Here's how to claim up to 7 lakh benefit at no additional cost 

The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana provides 2,500 monthly to eligible women from low-income families, effective August 1. Beneficiaries face strict eligibility checks and spending restrictions.

Advance tax helps taxpayers spread their income tax payments throughout the year instead of paying a lump sum later. The Income Tax Act, 2025, introduces rules from Tax Year 202627. Heres who needs to pay, key deadlines, and how to calculate it.

Mark Matthews of Julius Baer predicts crude oil prices may drop to $60 a barrel amid geopolitical concerns. While higher supply from Gulf producers could stabilise prices, sustained low prices are unlikely. The impact on consumers may be limited due to taxes and refinery costs in India.

There is no prohibition under the Indian Trusts Act on appointing a non-resident Indian as a trustee of an Indian private trust. However, the appointment should be structured carefully, in the context of the rights available to beneficiaries

A sizeable corpus doesn't necessarily end anxiety, said a retirement strategist, noting that many retirees are afraid to spend because they do not know how much they can safely withdraw without exhausting their savings.

An NRI in the UK inquired about the tax implications of gifting savings to his father's HUF. HUFs face specific tax rules under the Income Tax Act 2025, treating unconsidered gifts as taxable income, with exceptions for relatives.

Fitment factor is a multiplier used to convert an employee's basic salary to the revised basic salary under the new pay commission. Today, we calculate how much of a salary hike another 2.57 fitment factor same as 7th CPC could provide beneficiaries.

Deepak Shenoy, Founder and CEO of Capitalmind Mutual Fund, highlights the effectiveness of lump-sum investing and SIPs. He explains how initial portfolio value reflects saved money while wealth ultimately relies on both investing and spending wisely in life.

Financial constraints are the major challenge to narrowing the dearness allowance (DA) gap with central government employees and pensioners, as per Tripura state finance minister Pranajit Singha Roy. 

Payments under West Bengal's 'Annapurna Yojana' started on Monday, targeting 1.45 crore eligible women. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari detailed eligibility, the application process, and highlighted a dedicated portal for assistance to ensure timely payments as part of the BJP's welfare initiatives.

Wondering whether you can gift crypto in India? This guide explains the rules around crypto gifting, including who can receive tax-exempt gifts, how tax is calculated when gifted crypto is sold, ITR reporting, documentation and other key compliance requirements.

The Income Tax Department initiated a nationwide verification of suspicious foreign remittances, prompted by data analysis suggesting significant transactions from entities with minimal business activity. 

Owning more mutual funds does not automatically mean better diversification, as different schemes can hold the same stocks, sectors and market-cap exposures. Experts explain how investors can identify portfolio overlap and know when adding another mutual fund may only increase duplication.

The CBDT is giving small taxpayers, NRIs and employee stock option holders until 31 December to avoid severe Black Money Act penalties, but this immunity comes at a steep cost.

AI is making financial advice more accessible, but confident answers can mask flawed assumptions, unsuitable recommendations and a lack of accountability. Heres where investors should draw the line.

Only four multi-asset allocation funds delivered more than 15% SIP returns over three years, led by Quant at 18.51%. But the five-year data tells a different story, with ICICI Prudential, SBI and UTI also crossing the 15% mark.

An NRI who bought a life insurance policy in Dubai while working there won a 40 lakh tax dispute after the ITAT ruled that the policy was not an undisclosed foreign asset. 

Indias six listed REITs distributed 3,136 crore to nearly 5 lakh unitholders in Q1 FY27, as the sector expanded its asset base. The six trusts together manage over 3.17 lakh crore in gross AUM and more than 214 million sq ft of Grade A office and retail assets.

A salaried taxpayer earning over 30 lakh did not file his ITR and was later fined 3.74 lakh for under-reporting income. Delhi ITAT deleted the penalty after finding that he disclosed his full income and the tax department accepted it without additions.

CGHS has clarified rules on follow-up consultations, diagnostic tests and medical reimbursements for central government employees and pensioners. Tests costing up to 3,000 generally need to be done at the same hospital, while costlier investigations may require CGHS referral.