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Debt mutual funds: Only 4 schemes delivered over 10% SIP returns in 10 years

New Delhi, July 4 -- Debt mutual funds are generally chosen for stability and predictable returns, not spectacular gains. Yet some schemes have managed to deliver equity-like SIP returns over the long... Read More


8th Pay Commission: Rs.18,000 to Rs.69,000? Here's the math behind the demand

New Delhi, July 4 -- The proposal to raise the minimum basic pay of central government employees from the current Rs.18,000 to Rs.69,000 under the 8th Pay Commission has become one of the most talked-... Read More


SGB redemption July 2026: 8 Sovereign Gold Bond series eligible for early exit

New Delhi, July 3 -- Investors holding eligible Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) issued between 2019 and 2021 can opt for premature redemption in July 2026 after completing the mandatory five-year holding ... Read More


EPFO introduces 3-day PF claim settlement: What it means for subscribers

New Delhi, July 3 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a new framework that aims to settle eligible provident fund (PF) withdrawal claims within three days, marking one ... Read More


4 small-cap schemes delivered over 30% in 3 months. Do you own any?

New Delhi, July 3 -- Small-cap mutual funds have staged a strong recovery over the past three months, aided by the rebound in the broader market. According to Value Research data, the small-cap fund ... Read More


EPF Scheme 2026: PF above Rs.1,800 now voluntary; what changes for you?

New Delhi, July 3 -- The Centre has clarified that provident fund (PF) contributions above the statutory monthly limit of Rs.1,800 will now be treated as voluntary under the newly notified Employees' ... Read More


LTCG below Rs.1.25 lakh? Why you may still need to file your income tax return

New Delhi, July 3 -- Many taxpayers who sold listed shares or equity mutual funds during FY26 and earned less than Rs.1.25 lakh in long-term capital gains (LTCG) believe they can skip filing their inc... Read More


New vs old tax regime: How much tax do you pay on a Rs.25 lakh salary?

New Delhi, July 2 -- For salaried taxpayers, choosing between the old and new tax regimes remains one of the most important decisions while filing income tax returns. While the new regime offers lower... Read More


ITR filing 2026: Do taxpayers need to file two ITRs? The tax department answers

New Delhi, July 2 -- The first filing season after the rollout of the Income-tax Act, 2025 has left many taxpayers puzzled. With the new law replacing "Assessment Year" with "Tax Year" from 1 April 20... Read More


Bajaj Auto's Rs.5,632 crore buyback: How will your buyback proceeds be taxed?

New Delhi, July 2 -- Bajaj Auto's Rs.5,632.8-crore share buyback, which opened on July 1, comes with a significant change for investors. Shares accepted in the buyback will now be taxed under the new ... Read More