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Indian investors buying US stocks often overlook reporting dividend income, a common tax oversight. While foreign shares must be declared in Schedule FA, dividends are taxable in India. Failure to report can lead to penalties and scrutiny. Investors can rectify omissions via updated returns, though additional tax and interest apply.

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has reclassified the National Pension System's Corporate scheme into 'Legal Entities (Other than Government)' and 'Government Entities'. This reclassification, effective January 1, 2026, also involves revised charge structures for Points of Presence (PoPs) for both legal entities and individual subscribers.

February saw 22 new mutual fund launches, including 21 open-ended and one close-ended scheme, raising over 5,300 crore. Sectoral funds dominated collections, led by SBI Quality Fund. Other launches included index funds, ETFs, debt, large-cap, mid-cap, and balanced advantage funds.

These 10 equity mutual funds received inflows in February. Equity mutual funds received total inflows of Rs 25,977 crore in February compared to an inflow of Rs 24,028 crore in January.

Air India is implementing a phased fuel surcharge on domestic and international flights due to rising jet fuel prices caused by geopolitical tensions in the Gulf. The fuel surcharge will be applied in three phases. The first phase will start from 1 am, India Standard Time, March 12, 2026, as an Air India statement.

The mutual fund SIP stoppage ratio rose marginally to 75.62% in February from 74.83% in January, even as the number of discontinued SIPs declined. Monthly SIP inflows slipped to Rs 29,845 crore due to the shorter month, while new registrations remained strong, reflecting sustained investor participation in systematic investing.

The All India NPS Employees Federation is set to present key demands to the 8th Pay Commission, including extending CGHS services to UT and CAB employees and introducing one year of parental care leave. The federation also seeks uniform implementation of central government orders for these employees and increased leave entitlements for teachers in Union Territories.

A 45-year-old government employee investing through SIPs and NPS could accumulate around Rs 25 crore in 18 years, according to Optima Money Managers Pankaj Mathpal. While mutual funds may generate nearly Rs 20 crore, NPS could add Rs 5 crore, potentially exceeding the investors Rs 15 crore retirement target.

A demat account is a digital repository for holding equity shares and financial securities, eliminating the need for physical certificates. It works in conjunction with trading and bank accounts, enabling efficient and secure transactions. Essential for beginners, it offers paperless investing, centralized portfolio management, and reduced risk.

LPG cylinder prices in India have surged due to the Iran-Israel conflict, disrupting global gas supplies. With 60% of India's LPG imported from the Middle East, domestic prices rose significantly on March 7, 2026. The government is increasing refinery production and prioritizing domestic and essential sector supplies to mitigate further hikes.

ET Wealth Reader's Query: If one spouse gifts money to the other and the recipient invests it in fixed deposits or similar instruments, the interest income is clubbed with the income of the donor spouse. However, if the same gifted amount is invested, the resulting capital gains and dividends are taxed in the hands of the recipient spouse. Kindly clarify.

Multi-asset allocation fund inflows dropped 19% to Rs 8,476 crore in February, potentially due to profit booking and reallocation to pure equity funds. Experts suggest this moderation is natural after strong commodity rallies and doesn't signal a structural shift, with the category remaining stable overall.

Rising tensions in West Asia have caused flight disruptions and left thousands of travellers stranded, including many Indians in the UAE and nearby regions. As uncertainty increases, travellers are looking to extend their travel insurance policies to ensure theyre covered during extended stays abroad. However, many dont realise that insurance policies often have strict exclusions for disruptions directly linked to war or armed conflict.

Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund, backed by Sunil Singhania, increased its holdings in HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries (RIL) and 26 other stocks in February 2026. The fund added the most shares in Bank of Baroda and expanded its portfolio to 44 stocks across 22 sectors.

Sovereign Gold Bond SGB: The Reserve Bank of India has announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond SGB 2019-20 Series-X, fixed at Rs 15,920 per unit for redemptions starting March 11, 2026.

Sona Comstar shares surged over 4% after BofA Securities upgraded the stock to 'buy' with a Rs 640 target price. The brokerage anticipates strong growth driven by its traction motors, driveline business recovery, and an underappreciated railways segment, projecting a 24% upside.

Happiest Minds Technologies rose sharply on Wednesday, extending gains to over 35% in three days, driven by a sharp upgrade in its FY27 growth outlook to 12.5% and strong traction from its AI First strategy. Management cited broad-based demand, improved pipelines and accelerating AI-led adoption across sectors as key factors behind the stocks sharp rally.

Adani Total Gas jumped 20% to the upper circuit as the government prioritised PNG and CNG supply amid Indias worsening gas crunch. Despite escalating USIran tensions and emerging fuel shortages in major cities, sentiment improved after the new order, even as industrial supply curbs and surging LPG prices keep risks elevated.

Jefferies has raised Coal India target to Rs 485, citing reasonable valuation and improving earnings. The brokerage forecasts 9% CAGR in FY2628, supported by higher e-auction premiums, rising dispatch volumes, and a rebound in power demand. Coal India remains a cash-rich, high-dividend PSU stock with strong market share.

When people think about investing in the stock market, they often associate it with two distinct horizons: long term wealth creation and short term profits.

Indian IT stocks may remain in focus after Oracle reported stronger than expected quarterly results and raised its revenue outlook. Nuvama said the recent 20% correction in Indian IT stocks amid concerns over AI disruption has made valuations attractive, though near term volatility may continue as the industry adapts to Gen AI.

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.

Nazara Technologies shares surged 4% after Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore Pte acquired shares worth Rs 69.2 crore in a block deal. The gaming company, India's only listed one, reported strong Q3FY26 operational performance with revenue of Rs 406 crore and EBITDA rising 29% year-on-year.

On March 10, five stocks from the Nifty500 universe entered the RSI Trending Up scan after gaining over 10%, according to StockEdge data. Their RSI readings moved above the 50 mark from lower levels, signalling improving price momentum and strengthening buying interest, a technical indicator that traders track for potential bullish continuation.

Indian stock markets saw a steep fall on Wednesday. The Sensex dropped over 1,000 points and the Nifty50 neared 24,000. This decline followed a flat opening amid global uncertainty. Key factors included ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, a weakening Rupee, continued FII selling, and profit booking after recent gains. Reliance Industries shares rose on news of a US refinery partnership.

Five Nifty500 stocks gained more than 6% on March 10 and formed the bullish White Marubozu candlestick pattern, according to StockEdge technical scan data. The pattern signals strong buying pressure throughout the session and is often interpreted by traders as an indication of continued bullish momentum in the market.

Shares of Shakti Pumps, NCC, and KEC International rallied as much as 16% after the Union Cabinet approved the Jal Jeevan Mission's extension until 2028. The program has a Rs 8.69 lakh crore outlay. This decision is expected to benefit several engineering, procurement, and construction companies. Pump manufacturers and pipe makers will also see support. A new digital framework, Sujalam Bharat, will be introduced.