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Quant MF raises IT services exposure, goes underweight on manufacturing: Key takeaways for investors
Quant Mutual Fund has changed its sector positioning by increasing its allocation to IT services in August 202…
Can one co-owner be taxed alone on property value and stamp duty difference? What ITAT says
The ITAT delivered a significant ruling in the case of a Mumbai taxpayer who, in 2017, purchased a flat j…
The hidden drag on freelance income: Why your overseas client invoices don’t match the money reaching your bank
For Indian freelancers, the invoice value of an overseas client payment may not be the amount that reaches the…
NPS Active vs Auto Choice: Which investment option is right for your retirement goals?
One mistake investors may make is assuming that the option with greater equity exposure is necessarily the bes…
India-US trade deal hinges on preferential terms from Washington, says Piyush Goyal
Goyal says India will finalise the US trade deal once Washington offers Indian exporters better tariff terms t…
PFRDA proposes changes to Point of Presence regulations: What NPS subscribers need to know
PFRDA has proposed changes to the Point of Presence framework that could expand NPS access through more types …
China warns France of ‘necessary measures’ over fast-fashion law
Beijing has urged Paris to immediately halt the law, calling it discriminatory and warning that the legislatio…
Pension delayed? Why retirees in contributory schemes can now take the matter to consumer court
Retirees facing delayed pension payments under contributory schemes may approach consumer courts, following an…
Buying a house in 7 years? Know the best mutual fund categories, equity-debt mix and de-risking strategy
A seven-year house goal can justify high equity exposure initially, but the portfolio should gradually move to…
Bank holiday tomorrow, 4 September: Will SBI, HDFC Bank and others remain closed for Janmashtami?
Banks in multiple cities, including Ahmedabad and Chennai, will be closed on September 4 for Janmashtami. Holi…
The gold trade is dead. Long live gold.
Record US borrowing, weaker Treasury demand and rising fiscal pressures could eventually force policymakers to…
Deductible vs co-pay in health insurance: Which option can increase your out-of-pocket medical costs? Experts explain
Deductibles and co-pays can significantly change how much you pay from your pocket despite having health insur…
‘India is a major geopolitical factor’: Belgium PM Bart De Wever hails Brussels-Delhi strategic ties
Belgium PM Bart De Wever calls India a key geopolitical partner, flags deeper ties in defence, technology, cle…
Term insurance for students: why insurers are selling life cover before careers begin
Term insurance is reaching students as young as 18, offering lower premiums and early insurability. But withou…
Why this fund manager is bullish on the manufacturing theme
R. Sivakumar, chief investment officer of Axis Mutual Fund, sees an opportunity in manufacturing, especially e…
PPF or SIP: Which is better for long-term wealth creation and financial stability?
PPF or SIP: Key differences in risk, returns, taxation, liquidity and investment horizon are explained to help…
Can Brics make India a China alternative in advanced manufacturing and EVs? Expert answers
With Rs 1.64 lakh crore in approved semiconductor projects and rising EV localisation, India is building the c…
8th Pay Commission salary hike: How a 7% annual increment could mean ₹29 lakh extra pay in 10 years
Central government employee bodies have demanded annual increments of 5%-7% under the 8th Pay Commission, agai…
‘India, Belgium aim to double bilateral trade in 5 years’: PM Modi after talks with Bart De Wever
India, Belgium target trade growth as Modi hosts De Wever
Explained | What CLARITY Act in the US mean for Indian investors and how it is different from Indian laws
India's crypto asset regulations focus on strict compliance related to taxation and AML rather than a market r…
Mutual fund portfolio overlap: How investors can identify common stocks, sector exposure and duplicate investments
Portfolio overlap occurs when multiple mutual funds hold the same stocks, sectors or similar investments, redu…
Income vs credit score: Why earning more doesn’t guarantee a better score, experts explain
Income and credit score are not directly linked; creditworthiness depends on credit score vs income, credit ut…
De-dollarisation, China’s influence and India’s strategy: Expert take on what lies ahead for Brics
As India hosts the BRICS summit in New Delhi, experts weigh the bloc’s push for de-dollarisation, China’s grow…
Infant food violations: British Life Sciences in Bengaluru faces FSSAI action
FSSAI seizes misbranded infant food in Bengaluru, initiates legal action against British Life Sciences
Eying Indian campuses of foreign universities to save education costs? Pros and cons of this alternative explained
Indian branch campuses of foreign universities provide a cost-effective alternative for students seeking overs…
16 mutual funds delivered over 20% SIP returns in 10 years; ₹10,000 monthly investment grew to ₹38.8 lakh
An analysis of mutual funds found that only 16 delivered more than 20% annualised SIP returns over 10 years, l…
Senior Citizen Savings Scheme: Can you invest ₹50 lakh in SCSS? Here’s what investors need to know
Retirees consider the SCSS for its safety, regular income and government backing. But is there a ceiling on ho…
What the US CLARITY Act could mean for crypto—and its ripple effect on India
The US is moving towards a formal crypto market structure as India relies on taxation and AML guardrails. Expe…
Travel insurance’s fine print can leave you with nothing
A missed connection, a leg injury and delayed baggage exposed the exclusions that can turn a seemingly compreh…
Is Trump’s $1 coin now on sale a legal tender? What the law says
The US Mint has begun selling the 2026 Donald Trump $1 coin, a legal-tender issue marking America’s 250th anni…
Income Tax notice based on third-party WhatsApp chats? Pune ITAT explains why ₹10.52 lakh addition was deleted
The Pune ITAT deleted a ₹10.52 lakh unexplained investment addition after the tax department relied on WhatsAp…
Gold, silver prices today, 3 September: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata
Gold and silver prices today, 3 September: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across D…
Tilaknagar Industries buys 30% stake in Black Tiger Distilleries to tap India’s tequila boom
The investment gives Tilaknagar Industries a 30% stake in the maker of Bodega Suprema No. 5 as it makes its fi…
₹41.69 lakh cash deposit and no ITR: What ITAT Bangalore’s ruling means for taxpayers who miss tax notices
A Bengaluru taxpayer faced a ₹41.69 lakh unexplained cash deposit tax demand after failing to file an ITR and …
India’s 7.8% growth puts US investment and tech ties in focus, says Vinay Kwatra
India’s ambassador to the US highlighted the economy’s strong first-quarter growth at Nasdaq, pitching deeper …
8th Pay Commission: Will civilian pensioners get One Rank One Pension? Key proposals explained
The 8th Pay Commission is examining pension reforms, including civilian OROP, pension parity and notional fixa…
Netherlands moves 86 tonnes of gold from US, Canada, citing ‘increasing geopolitical unrest’
The Dutch central bank (DNB) confirmed on Wednesday that it has taken out billions of dollars in gold from Nor…
Sitharaman woos US investors, highlights India’s 7.8% growth and reform push
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says India’s resilient growth, fiscal discipline, regulatory reforms and e…
India’s sovereign credit rating upgraded to ‘A-’ by Japan’s JCR, outlook stable
Japan Credit Rating Agency raises India’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings by one notch, ci…
Fed’s rate dilemma deepens as US growth firms and prices climb
The latest Beige Book shows modest economic growth, slight employment gains and persistent price pressures, ke…