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Low-volatility mutual funds: Should you invest? Here's what experts say

New Delhi, July 1 -- Sharp swings in equity markets often test investors' patience and risk appetite. While some investors seek to benefit from market volatility, others look for strategies that may h... Read More


From ITR to Aadhaar: Key financial changes kicking in from July 1

New Delhi, July 1 -- Several financial and regulatory changes take effect from 1 July that could directly impact taxpayers, bank customers and Aadhaar users. Some of these changes require timely actio... Read More


Can I-T dept raise tax over alleged cash paid for property? ITAT clarifies

New Delhi, June 28 -- Can the Income Tax Department add undisclosed income to a taxpayer's return merely because documents recovered during a search on a real estate developer suggest an "on-money" pa... Read More


AMFI seeks review of decade-old $7 billion overseas MF investment cap

New Delhi, June 28 -- The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) is set to renew its demand for raising the overseas investment limit for mutual funds, arguing that the decade-old cap has become ... Read More


Big changes ahead? IRDAI to soon unveil insurance distribution reform paper

New Delhi, June 28 -- The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is set to release a discussion paper on insurance distribution reforms, with policyholder protection forming t... Read More


How many mutual funds should you own? Experts say less is often more

New Delhi, June 26 -- One of the most common misconceptions among mutual fund investors is that owning more funds automatically means better diversification. The logic appears sound at first glance. ... Read More


Income Tax Dept flags 'swapped' deduction claims; 20,000 cases under lens

New Delhi, June 25 -- The Income Tax Department has identified around 15,000-20,000 cases in which taxpayers may have altered deductions or exemptions while filing revised or updated income tax return... Read More


Should you invest in last year's top mutual fund? Experts warn against this common mistake

New Delhi, June 25 -- Every year, mutual fund rankings create a familiar temptation. A small-cap fund delivers 30-40% returns, a thematic fund doubles investors' money, and investors begin asking the ... Read More


Lost money to cyber fraud? RBI's new rules offer compensation of up to Rs.25,000

New Delhi, June 25 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened customer protection norms for digital banking frauds, requiring banks to prove customer negligence in disputed transactions and intr... Read More


Old vs new tax regime: Which one wins for a Rs.12 lakh salary? Here's the math

New Delhi, June 25 -- The Union Budget 2025 significantly tilted the tax equation in favour of the new income tax regime. For salaried individuals earning Rs.12 lakh annually, the difference between t... Read More