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Debt mutual funds: Axis MF suggests where to invest as RBI may raise rates by 50-75 bps over next 6 months

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Debt mutual fund investors may need to reassess where they park their money as interest rates show signs of staying higher for longer. Rising bond yields can put pressure on exi... Read More


File ITR now or wait until the new 21 October tax audit deadline? What taxpayers need to know

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- The tax audit deadline for AY 2026-27 has been extended from 30 September to 21 October 2026. But if you have already completed your tax audit, do you need to wait until 21 Octo... Read More


EPFO wage ceiling rises to Rs.25,000: How much will go towards your PF, EPS and EDLI in September 2026?

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has raised the wage ceiling for mandatory EPF coverage from Rs.15,000 to Rs.25,000 a month, effective 17 September 2026. This ... Read More


Rs.1,000 monthly SIP became Rs.4.67 lakh in 10 years: Which diversified equity mutual fund delivered the highest returns?

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- A mutual fund SIP works on the principle of investing regularly and allowing returns to compound over time. While short-term returns can fluctuate sharply, a 10-year period can ... Read More


Rs.1,000 monthly SIP became Rs.4.67 lakh in 10 years: Which diversified equity mutual fund delivered highest returns?

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- A mutual fund SIP works on the principle of investing regularly and allowing returns to compound over time. While short-term returns can fluctuate sharply, a 10-year period can ... Read More


Sectoral mutual funds: Defence, metals gave double-digit returns in 2 years while tech, consumer in red - here's why

New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- Investors in sectoral mutual funds should look at how different sectors have performed over the past two years, as returns have varied sharply across segments. Motilal Oswal Fi... Read More


How to invest across equity mutual funds: Motilal Oswal suggests 50:40:10 mix amid global uncertainty

New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- Mutual fund investors deciding where to invest need to look beyond choosing an individual scheme and first assess how much of their portfolio should go into different equity cat... Read More


Tax audit due by 21 October: How to pick between Form 3CA and 3CB - and what to do if you filed the wrong one

New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- Under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, tax audit reports are filed using two form combinations: Form 3CA-3CD and Form 3CB-3CD. The Income Tax Department states that Form 3CA... Read More


Must-read for homebuyers: Planning to buy a new house from a developer? Here's what you should consider

New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- If you are planning to buy a home from a developer, the latest housing data points to an important shift. Home prices are still holding up, but the market is no longer seeing th... Read More


Disclosing foreign assets or income under FAST-DS 2026 is just the first step: Here's how to pay tax

New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- The Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme (FAST-DS), 2026, gives eligible taxpayers a one-time opportunity to come forward and disclose certain foreign assets or f... Read More