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Mutual fund schemes with negative returns surge 3-fold in FY26; only 198 deliver over 10% returns: SEBI annual report

New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- The performance of mutual funds weakened significantly in FY26, with the number of schemes reporting negative annual returns nearly tripling from the previous financial year, acco... Read More


ITR-5 online and offline utilities released for AY 2026-27: Know who can file this form, key deadlines and more

New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- The Income Tax Department has released the online and offline utilities for filing ITR-5 for assessment year (AY) 2026-27. The online utility was made available on 5 August, while... Read More


Corporate NPS can provide the additional pension layer, says PFRDA's Jagpal: What you need to know about this scheme

New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- Retirement planning is no longer just an individual's responsibility. With employees changing jobs more frequently and retirement potentially lasting 20-30 years after regular inc... Read More


Section 44AD ITR filing: Which income you must disclose - and which need not be reported under the presumptive scheme

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Section 44AD of the Income Tax Act allows small business owners to declare income on a presumptive basis without maintaining detailed books of accounts. However, opting for this s... Read More


Only 6 flexi-cap funds score Sortino ratio above 1: Bank of India leads in downside risk-adjusted performance

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Flexi-cap funds are among the most versatile equity mutual fund categories as they allow fund managers to invest across large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap stocks without any market ... Read More


2026 ITR season reveals major reporting gaps among crypto investors: Who can still file tax returns by 31 August?

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- The 2026 income tax return (ITR) filing season has highlighted a major compliance gap among cryptocurrency investors in India. Many investors believe that once Tax Deducted at Sou... Read More


Doing monthly SIP in ELSS fund for last three years? Here's why you can't redeem your entire investment today

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- If you have been investing in an Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) through a monthly Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) for the last three years, you still can't redeem your entir... Read More


Freelancers need to file ITR by 31 August: Forms, income reporting rules, tax methods and deductions explained

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Freelancers earning income through independent professional services need to ensure they file their income tax return (ITR) within the applicable deadline. For assessment year (AY... Read More


Indian equities lag South Korea, Japan and US markets: New study reveals why long-term investors should not worry

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Indian equities have underperformed several global markets over the past year, but according to Abakkus Investment Managers, the weakness is largely driven by sentiment and valuat... Read More


Can a bank be held liable if you voluntarily transfer money to a scammer? Here's what Consumer Commission says

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Most online scam victims believe that once they have voluntarily transferred money or completed an OTP authentication, they cannot get that money refunded by their bank. However,... Read More