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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


Can you get a death claim on a lapsed life insurance policy? Here's what Consumer Commission says

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- If a life insurance policy lapses due to non-payment of premiums, the insurer can legally reject the death claim. But can the insurer also keep the premiums already paid by the po... Read More


Who needs to file ITR by 31 August? Check list of eligible taxpayers, applicable forms and audit requirements

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Confused about who needs to file an Income Tax Return (ITR) by 31 August? This deadline is not meant for every taxpayer. It applies only to certain individuals and HUFs based on t... Read More


REITs vs REIT mutual funds: Structure, taxation rules, returns and suitability for investors compared

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) allow investors to own a small stake in income-generating commercial properties such as office parks, malls, warehouses, and hotels without d... Read More


New Fund Offer: Should you invest in an NFO when a similar mutual fund with a proven track record exists?

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- A New Fund Offer (NFO) is the first-time subscription window through which a mutual fund house launches a new scheme, similar to an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for stocks. Whil... Read More