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Sector cycles: Experts decode past trends - and share key lessons for investors to make smarter moves in 2026

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Across market cycles, sectors move in and out of favour, creating both risks and opportunities for investors. Data from the Bandhan Contra Fund NFO presentation, tracking sector... Read More


Independence Day 2026: How debt, dependents, healthcare and inflation can change your 'freedom number'

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- As India prepares to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on 15 August, investors can also think about another form of freedom: financial independence. Your "freedom number" is no... Read More


Earning income from YouTube: Here's how Indian creators should calculate tax and file ITR

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- If you are an Indian content creator earning income from YouTube, it is important to know how your earnings will be taxed and how to report them in your ITR. Following the correc... Read More


The NAV lag: Why your mutual fund platform and CAS values don't match

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- If you check your mutual fund holdings report on a broker or wealth-management platform and then compare the value with your Consolidated Account Statement (CAS), you may notice ... Read More


Deposited over Rs.50 lakh cash in bank account, no ITR filed: Here's why ITAT ruled in taxpayer's favour

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- A huge amount of cash deposited in a bank account can attract scrutiny from the Income Tax Department, particularly when the taxpayer has not filed an income tax return (ITR) to ... Read More


Do active funds really outperform passive ones? The answer depends on category and costs

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- Active versus passive investing is a long-running debate among mutual fund investors. While active funds aim to beat their benchmarks through stock selection, passive funds seek ... Read More


Four equity fund categories saw outflows in July despite gains: Should investors be concerned?

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Four equity mutual fund categories - large-cap, dividend yield, value, and ELSS funds - witnessed net outflows in July 2026, even as most delivered positive returns during the mo... Read More


Child certificate under Income Tax Act 2025: What is it, who needs it and how to generate one?

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- A new compliance process for lower or nil tax deduction certificates has come into effect from 1 April 2026. Taxpayers who obtain such a certificate through Form No. 128 may need... Read More


Bought co-owner's 50% share in a property? How capital gains tax applies when selling whole asset

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Suppose you have jointly owned residential property with your sibling or with someone else, with each of you holding a 50% share. Later, you buy the co-owner's 50% share and beco... Read More


Nifty 50 needs 8% returns to reclaim peak; mid-caps narrow gap: What it means for investors

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- For long-term investors looking at large-, mid-, and small-cap indices, the gap between current index levels and their previous peaks offers a snapshot of how much each segment n... Read More