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The final instalment of advance tax payment deadline for the financial year 2025-26 is March 15, 2026. Here's who much pay the tax and the penalty for missing the due date. 

Income Tax: The Union Budget 2026 introduces amendments to the Income Tax Act that simplify compliance for taxpayers. Here is a list of crucial changes for Indian taxpayers. 

Renting furniture and appliances is gaining popularity among urban professionals seeking flexibility and lower upfront costsbut hidden charges and long tenures can make buying the smarter financial choice.

SIFs sit between mutual funds and PMS, offering advanced strategies like longshort equity and derivatives exposurebut investors must understand the risks before allocating capital.

When conflict rattles markets, fear dominates, but smart investors see beyond the headlines.

Nitin Kaushik warns that outdated retirement plans fail to address rising healthcare costs and longevity. He suggests that individuals must prepare for a minimum corpus of 300 times monthly expenses by 2026 to avoid financial crises in retirement.

EPF members may soon withdraw funds directly through UPI, with a target rollout by April 2026. Additionally, a pilot project will automatically settle claims for small inoperative accounts, simplifying the withdrawal process and helping members access long-unclaimed funds more quickly.

While a registered gift may seem final, Indian courts are increasingly using maintenance laws to strip away property from heirs who fail to care for their elderly parents.

Oil spikes, FII selling and geopolitical tensions have shaken markets and retail portfolios. Experts say investors should stay disciplined, deploy cash gradually and rebalance portfolios if allocations have drifted. 

Global equity schemes allow investors to tap opportunities across markets worldwide. Strong demand has pushed international ETFs to trade at a premium to domestic ETFs. Should Indian investors still buy in?

Should you opt for fixed deposits (FDs) vs public provident fund (PPF), when investing for your future? Check interest rates, tenure, tax benefits and risk level of these investment instruments before making a decision.

Inflows into gold ETFs in Feb dropped substantially to 5,255 crore, following a decline in gold prices, compared with 24,040 crore in January

The global economy faces challenges from political conflicts and trade policy changes, affecting financial systems. Credit plays a crucial role in maintaining resilience, as lenders must identify stable borrowers while managing risks, to ensure long-term financial stability.

Egg freezing can resemble an insurance policy more than a traditional investment, something that requires planning but may never need to be used.

Mutual fund units in India can be held either in a statement of account (SOA) with the asset manager or in demat form with a depository. Each format differs in flexibility, features and costs.

Observe how a fund behaves under different conditions. The aim is not to predict which worldview markets will reward next. It is to make decisions investors can live with over time.

Two common NRI tax questions answered: how to re-request a failed income-tax refund credited to an NRE account, and whether NRIs can claim capital gains exemption under section 115F if they havent used it before.

Gold loans are shedding their last-resort image as record prices unlock higher borrowing capacity. Experts say disciplined borrowing and awareness of LTV risks are key as more households monetise idle gold.

Deepak Shenoy has alerted people to fake tax notices being circulated via email, urging vigilance against fraudsters during tax season. Here's how to check whether your tax notice is genuine and what steps to take next.

Multi-asset funds are drawing strong inflows, but Sebis FoF recategorization has triggered a wave of new variants. While they promise deeper diversification, the growing menu may also complicate investor choice.

Central government employees must choose between NPS and UPS. Our simulations show that replicating UPS assured, inflation-linked pension through a market-linked NPS corpus is difficult in most realistic scenarios.

The Core and Satellite portfolio strategy combines stable, long-term investments (Core) with higher-risk, high-reward opportunities (Satellite). Here's why this combination approach could be worth exploring

Tax savings FDs vs National Savings Certificate? Check details and rate of interest to choose what works best for you

Many women have been accustomed to signing financial documents without full understanding, largely because they were not actively included in financial decision-making. Take the time to read, ask questions and fully understand financial documents

NBFCs usually provide fixed deposit rates higher than traditional banks, reaching up to 7-8%. Here's how much interest rate top financial institutions are offering in India.

Owning property is key to financial security, yet many women still miss out on their rightful inheritance. Heres what the law provides and the steps women can take to claim their share.

Gold ETFs and FoFs provide digital ownership with no storage and insurance costs, ease of buying and selling, etc. Gold coins and bullion provide tangible ownership with immediate possession, while gold jewellery serves investment and consumption needs.

What happens if the head of the household goes away? What if the PMS house that takes care of the money wants to change things up or sell its business? What happens to the portfolio when the individual who made the money is no longer there?

Taxpayers under the old tax regime can claim up to 1.5 lakh deduction under Section 80C. But can these tax-saving investments help during a cash crunch? Heres when and how you can access the money.