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Understanding Information ratio in mutual funds: Calculation, formula and significance

New Delhi, June 17 -- The Information ratio is a risk-adjusted performance metric that measures how consistently a fund manager generates excess returns compared to a benchmark. It helps you determine... और पढ़ें


ITR filing AY 2026-27: Complete guide to income tax slabs for senior and super senior citizens

New Delhi, June 16 -- With the ITR filing season for AY 2026-27 underway, taxpayers need to understand the income tax slabs applicable to them. Tax rates are not uniform across all age groups, and ind... और पढ़ें


3 key metrics to evaluate before investing in debt funds: Average maturity, macaulay duration, and modified duration

New Delhi, June 15 -- Debt funds invest primarily in fixed-income securities such as government securities, treasury bills, corporate bonds, debentures, and commercial papers, depending on the specifi... और पढ़ें


Parag Parikh vs HDFC Flexi Cap Fund: Returns, risk, expenses, and portfolio holdings compared

New Delhi, June 15 -- Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund and HDFC Flexi Cap Fund are two of the largest and most popular flexi cap mutual funds in India. Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund currently leads the categ... और पढ़ें


Book profits or stay invested at market highs? Historical data may settle the debate

New Delhi, June 15 -- Indian equity benchmark indices opened sharply higher on Monday, with the Nifty 50 jumping 1.53% to 23,984.85 from Friday's close of 23,622.90. The Sensex also surged 1.59%, open... और पढ़ें


ITR filing AY 2026-27: What is AIS, how it differs from Form 16 and Form 26AS and how to download AIS?

New Delhi, June 15 -- The Annual Information Statement (AIS) is a comprehensive statement that provides detailed financial information about a taxpayer for a specified financial year. It includes data... और पढ़ें


Got your Form 16 from employer? Here's what you should check before filing ITR

New Delhi, June 15 -- As per income tax rules, employers are required to issue Form 16 to salaried employees by 15 June for every financial year. However, receiving this document does not mean that yo... और पढ़ें


Why salaried taxpayers should not file ITR without Form 16: Key risks explained

New Delhi, June 15 -- As the ITR filing season for AY2026-27 gathers pace, salaried taxpayers need one of the most important documents to file their tax returns: Form 16. While employers are legally r... और पढ़ें


Money-market fund vs short-duration fund: Where to park your cash and why

New Delhi, June 15 -- There are different types of debt mutual funds based on the types of instruments they invest in and the maturity profile of those investments. Two categories that often appear si... और पढ़ें


Crude oil near $80 per barrel: Could India see a drop in petrol, diesel and LPG prices?

New Delhi, June 15 -- WTI crude oil dropped to around $80 per barrel today, while Brent crude fell nearly 4% to around $83.82 per barrel. The decline comes after reports that the US and Iran have agre... और पढ़ें