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PFRDA launches NPS PRIDE-Disha: How the new tool helps you choose the right pension fund

New Delhi, July 15 -- The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has launched NPS PRIDE-Disha, a digital decision-support tool that enables National Pension System (NPS) subscribers... Read More


Sensex down 9.37% in 2026: Should investors wait or stay invested? Here's what history shows

New Delhi, July 15 -- The BSE Sensex has declined 9.37% so far in 2026, as investors grapple with concerns over global trade tensions. Market corrections often raise questions around if investors shou... Read More


Income tax penalties explained: What happens if you under-report income or miss ITR filing

New Delhi, July 13 -- Missing the income tax return (ITR) deadline or failing to comply with other provisions of the Income Tax Act can prove expensive. Depending on the nature of the default, taxpaye... Read More


EPF interest 2025-26: Why your PF earns interest every month but gets credited once a year

New Delhi, July 13 -- Millions of Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) subscribers are expected to see the 8.25% interest for FY2025-26 reflected in their passbooks this month. But one question continues t... Read More


Credit score dropped despite paying on time? Here's how to get it corrected

New Delhi, July 13 -- A sudden drop in your credit score can be alarming, particularly if you've never missed a loan EMI or credit card payment. While delayed repayments remain the biggest reason behi... Read More


Presumptive taxation: Who should opt for it & who should avoid it? Experts explain

New Delhi, July 13 -- For many small businesses and professionals, presumptive taxation offers an easier way to file income tax returns. Instead of maintaining detailed books of account and calculatin... Read More


Filing ITR-1 this year? These new disclosure requirements could affect your return

New Delhi, July 13 -- The Income Tax Department has updated the ITR-1 (Sahaj) Excel utility for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27, introducing several new disclosure requirements for eligible taxpayers. Wh... Read More


ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund portfolio: 3 new stocks added, GAIL among 4 exits in June

New Delhi, July 13 -- ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund, India's largest large cap mutual fund with assets under management (AUM) of Rs.79,421 crore, made a series of portfolio changes in June. The fund... Read More


EPF Scheme 2026: Lost your job? Full PF withdrawal now allowed only after 12 months

New Delhi, July 12 -- Employees who lose their jobs will no longer be able to withdraw their entire Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) balance after two months of unemployment. Under the newly notified E... Read More


Rs.39.96 lakh BSNL VRS payout gets full tax exemption from ITAT; here's what the ruling means

New Delhi, July 12 -- A retired Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) employee has secured complete tax relief on a Rs.39.96 lakh voluntary retirement payout after the Chennai bench of the Income Tax Appell... Read More