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Radhika Gupta says REITs are not fixed-income investments, but differ from equities: Here's what another expert thinks

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Many investors mistake Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) for fixed-income investments because they pay regular distributions. Edelweiss Mutual Fund MD & CEO Radhika Gupta men... Read More


Will UPI payments remain free forever? Bernstein says consumers likely to stay unaffected; 30-40 bps MDR possible

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- UPI users are unlikely to pay any charges even if the government decides to allow a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions in the future, according to a report by global... Read More


Bharat Taxi won't replace Ola, Uber: Amit Shah explains its objectives, funding, safety measures and expansion plans

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Bharat Taxi, the cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, is not aimed at replacing private app-based taxi aggregators such as Ola and Uber, the government has clarified. In a wr... Read More


ITR-6 Excel utility for AY 2026-27 released: Eligibility, due dates, key documents explained

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Income Tax Department has released the Excel utility for the ITR-6 for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27, allowing eligible companies to start preparing their tax returns offline. ... Read More


EPFO may launch E-PRAAPTI by August-end: How the new portal can help you trace old or inactive PF accounts

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers struggling to access old or inactive provident fund accounts may soon get major relief. The EPFO is expected to roll out ... Read More


Does Section 54F tax exemption apply if LTCG is used to buy property from spouse? Here's what the ITAT ruling says

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- A woman who claimed a Rs.6.92 crore exemption under Section 54F after purchasing a residential property from her husband has won significant relief from the Income Tax Appellate T... Read More


Stock market closing timings changed: What it means for index funds, ETFs and arbitrage fund investors

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- If you invest in index funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or arbitrage funds, you need to understand a key change in stock market closing rules that came into effect from 3 Augus... Read More


Factor investing styles: Momentum tops with over 24% returns in 10 years-but does it carry the highest risk?

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Factor investing, once a niche investment strategy, has rapidly gained popularity in India. According to an Edelweiss Mutual Fund study, the combined assets under management (AUM)... Read More


Unified Pension Scheme explained: Objectives, eligibility, contribution structure, key benefits and latest updates

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- In a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which became operational on 1 April 2025, was introduced ... Read More


Over 31 crore unorganised workers registered on e-Shram portal: Check list of schemes and eligibility criteria

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- More than 31.82 crore unorganised workers have registered on the e-Shram portal, a government initiative aimed at creating a national database of unorganised workers and improving... Read More