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EPFO introduces Amnesty Scheme 2026 for exempted PF trusts; employers get six months to regularise status

New Delhi, July 12 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced the Amnesty Scheme, 2026, giving organisations operating exempted Provident Fund (PF) trusts under the Income Tax... Read More


EPS Scheme 2026 vs EPS 1995: What changes for employees under new pension framework?

New Delhi, July 9 -- The Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) 2026 has replaced the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) 1995, aligning the pension framework with the Code on Social Security, 2020. The new sche... Read More


What Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund bought and sold in June 2026: Top 10 holdings revealed

New Delhi, July 9 -- Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund is the largest open-ended equity scheme in India, managing assets of around Rs.1.43 lakh crore as of June 2026. Flexi cap funds invest across large-ca... Read More


US-Iran war: Defence funds surge, IT lags; experts share what mutual fund investors should do

New Delhi, July 9 -- Since the start of the US-Iran conflict in February, sectoral performance in the Indian stock market has been sharply divided. While some sectors have rallied, others have struggl... Read More


Already have 3-5 SIPs running? Expert shares a checklist before you add another fund

New Delhi, July 9 -- Many investors consider adding another mutual fund even if they already have 3 to 5 SIPs running, believing that owning more funds automatically leads to better returns and divers... Read More


Top 5 dividend yield funds based on 5-year returns: ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Fund leads with 19.95% returns

New Delhi, July 9 -- Investors considering equity funds that combine long-term capital appreciation with exposure to companies known for regular dividend payouts may consider dividend yield funds. Th... Read More


Received a Section 245 notice? Here's why your income tax refund may be adjusted against pending tax demand

New Delhi, July 9 -- If you have received an intimation under Section 245 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, it does not necessarily mean you have done something wrong. It simply means the Income Tax Depart... Read More


Exclusive holdings: Stocks owned by just one mutual fund scheme, with no other scheme holding them

New Delhi, July 8 -- Most mutual fund portfolios tend to overlap, with large-cap names such as HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank appearing across dozens of equity schemes. However, some fu... Read More


Paying over Rs.50,000 in monthly rent? Here's why you must deduct TDS before making payment to your landlord

New Delhi, July 8 -- If you are paying rent of more than Rs.50,000 a month, you need to deduct TDS before making the payment to your landlord. The Income Tax Act places TDS obligations on tenants payi... Read More


Quant Mid Cap Fund beats benchmark in short term after years of lag: Expert explains what investors should do

New Delhi, July 8 -- Quant Mid Cap Fund has staged a notable short-term comeback, outperforming its benchmark index over the last 3 and 6 months, according to the July 2026 factsheet. However, the fun... Read More