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Who must pay advance tax by 15 December, and what happens if you miss it

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- The advance tax deadline for this quarter falls on 15 December. Individuals with income sources beyond salary-such as gains, interest, dividends, or business receipts-must pay tax... Read More


Active mid-caps are struggling. Time to go passive?

New Delhi, Nov. 30 -- Mid-cap mutual funds are finding it increasingly hard to stay ahead. Fresh data shows that most active mid-cap fund managers are struggling to beat the very benchmark they're sup... Read More


What is a systematic withdrawal plan and how it works

New Delhi, Nov. 25 -- A systematic withdrawal plan, or SWP, is a structured way to draw money from your mutual fund investments. It works as the opposite of a systematic investment plan (SIP). Instead... Read More


Why retail investors should tread IPO market with extra caution

New Delhi, Nov. 16 -- It's a galore of initial public offers, or IPOs, on Indian equity markets. The 90 IPOs so far in 2025 have cumulatively raised Rs.1.51 trillion (up to 13 November 2025) marginall... Read More


One statement to rule them all: The simple way to track your entire portfolio

New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- Every now and then, it helps to declutter - not just your home or workspace, but your finances too. Just as clearing out old stuff brings physical space, reviewing your financial... Read More


Smart-beta funds promise smarter returns-do they deliver?

New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- A new breed of funds is reshaping how investors think about indexing. Called smart-beta funds, they aim to capture the efficiency of passive investing while borrowing the strategy... Read More


Why mutual funds are backing Lenskart's IPO at a steep Rs.70,000 crore valuation

New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- At a valuation of Rs.70,000 crore-roughly ten times its sales and 230 times its projected FY25 earnings-Lenskart's initial public offering (IPO) is testing the limits of investor ... Read More


How many mutual funds should you really own?

New Delhi, Nov. 2 -- There are over 1,800 mutual fund schemes in India - and the number keeps rising as fund houses roll out new fund offers (NFOs) almost every month. But here's the real question: d... Read More


Want to know how a fund really performs? Track its rolling returns

New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- When you check a mutual fund's factsheet, you'll usually find three-year, five-year or 10-year returns. These are point-to-point figures that show the growth of the fund between ... Read More


The power of debt funds and how to use them right for your financial goals

New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- Most investors associate mutual funds with equities. But debt funds can also play a vital role in your portfolio if used correctly. Debt funds can be especially helpful for achie... Read More