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Income Tax Act 2025: What crypto investors should know about VDA provisions, TDS and ITR filing rules

New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- With the Income-tax Act, 2025 applicable from 1 April 2026, crypto investors need to keep a few key tax and compliance aspects in mind this year. While the changes are largely ... Read More


Diversified equity mutual funds: Which top 5 schemes have outperformed their category over 3 years?

New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- When comparing equity mutual funds, looking at returns alone can give only part of the picture. A fund may deliver strong returns over three years, but investors also need to se... Read More


EPFO final PF withdrawal rule: How is your interest calculated up to the payment authorisation date?

New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- If you are withdrawing your money from the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), there is a specific rule for how interest on your final PF settlement is calculated. According to a ... Read More


PRIM vs mutual funds vs PMS: Experts explain how they differ on portfolio structure, costs, taxation and suitability

New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- SEBI has approved the proposal to introduce the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2026, replacing the existing PMS Regulations, 2020. The... Read More


Active vs passive small-cap mutual funds: How wide is one-year return gap? Don't assume index schemes always lag

New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- Small-cap funds are equity mutual funds that are required to invest at least 65% of their assets in small-cap stocks. But these are the rules for active small-cap funds, wherein... Read More


NPS Swasthya from 1 October: What you need to know about the new pension option and health cover

New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- The National Pension System (NPS) is set to offer a new scheme that combines retirement savings with healthcare benefits. Called NPS Swasthya, the scheme will allow eligible NPS... Read More


Income tax calendar October 2026: ITR, TDS, Form 141 and other deadlines to know

New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- October 2026 has several income tax compliance deadlines for taxpayers, employers, and specified entities. While some dates apply only to specialised taxpayers, others relate to... Read More


Mutual fund inflows over 1 year: Which equity, debt and hybrid categories attracted money despite being in the red?

New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- Mutual fund investors did not always put their money into categories that delivered the highest returns. In some categories, investors continued to add money despite negative re... Read More


6 international mutual funds are reopening: 5 delivered double-digit returns in 1 year - is it time to invest?

New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- Several international mutual funds are reopening for Indian investors, with one AMC resuming subscriptions from 24 September and another from 28 September. According to Value R... Read More


UPI MDR on loan repayments: What charge applies to EMIs and who bears it? Here's what borrowers need to know

New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- With UPI MDR set to apply from 15 October 2026, the charge will not only apply to spending transactions but also to certain loan repayments and EMI collections. However, the MD... Read More