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Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund cash falls to 9.77% after Rajeev Thakkar's 'single-digit' outlook: Where is the money going?

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund, the country's largest active mutual fund scheme by AUM, has stepped up its investment deployment, reducing its allocation to cash and related instrum... Read More


Best thematic factor-based mutual funds 2026: Which equity schemes lead in 1- 3- and 5-year CAGR returns?

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Factor-based mutual funds follow specific investment characteristics, or factors, to select stocks rather than relying solely on a broad market outlook or a conventional market-c... Read More


Jio Platforms IPO: Who qualifies for employee and Reliance shareholder quotas? Rules for up to 3 applications per person

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Reliance Industries-backed Jio Platforms is set to launch its IPO on October 21, 2026, with the issue closing on October 23, 2026. The issue includes reserved quotas for employe... Read More


Regular vs step-up SIPs: Do Rs.1,000 and 10% annual top-ups give you higher XIRR returns or just create a larger corpus?

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- If you invest through a systematic investment plan (SIP), increasing your contribution as your income and expenses rise can help you keep pace with inflation and stay on track wi... Read More


Government employees await July 2026 Dearness Allowance hike: Check DA and DR announcement dates for the last 5 years

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Central government employees and pensioners are awaiting the announcement of the July 2026 Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) hike. The Union Cabinet meeting held o... Read More


ITR mistakes: When does the income tax penalty rise to 200% and how does it differ from late fees?

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- A mistake in your income tax return (ITR) does not automatically mean you will face a penalty of 200% of the tax involved. The consequences depend on the nature of the discrepanc... Read More


PRIM mutual fund route explained: How the new PMS option works, Rs.25 lakh minimum investment and contract renewal rules

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- If you invest in mutual funds and ETFs, there is a new route to access portfolio management services similar to those offered by Portfolio Management Services (PMS), but with a l... Read More


Consolidated Account Statement covers stocks, mutual funds and NPS. Could insurance be next?

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is exploring options to provide investors with a more complete picture of their finances by incorporating insurance information ... Read More


Missed a gold loan EMI? Know when your pledged jewellery is at risk - Experts explain recovery process and auction rules

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- If you have taken a gold loan and missed EMI payments, you may be worried about losing your pledged jewellery. However, missing an EMI does not automatically mean your gold will ... Read More


SBI hikes home loan interest rates: Higher EMI or longer tenure? Costs compared for Rs.30, Rs.50 lakh and Rs.1 crore loans

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- State Bank of India (SBI) has increased its benchmark lending rates by 25 basis points (bps), raising borrowing costs for home loan customers whose interest rates are linked to t... Read More