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Not all multi-asset allocation funds are alike: Only one scheme is rated low risk -why others are red-flagged

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- Investors often look at a mutual fund's returns before investing, but the risk taken to generate those returns is equally important. The riskometer displayed by mutual funds help... Read More


Repo rate stays at 5.25%: Why your home loan EMI may still change in 2026 and what historical data shows

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- On 5 August, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. The last rate cut came in December 2025, when the central bank reduced the repo rate by 25 bas... Read More


Received an income tax notice? Here's why you should authenticate it and how to do it online

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- Filed ITR for AY 2026-27 and received an income tax notice? Wait before you act, as it could be a scam. The Income Tax Department provides an 'Authenticate Notice/Order' facility... Read More


Will you be charged for UPI peer transfers, grocery payments? MyGovIndia busts myths on MDR; here's what stays free

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- UPI users have little reason to panic over viral claims that everyday digital payments will soon become chargeable. A recent amendment to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act (... Read More


Bandhan Small Cap Fund leads the category in 5-year monthly SIP returns: Check the list of the top and bottom 5 schemes

New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- Small-cap mutual funds are known for their higher growth potential, but they also carry higher volatility and can see sharp declines during market downturns. However, a five-year ... Read More


SEBI reveals Rs.3,811 crore unclaimed in mutual funds in FY26; all FAQs answered on how you can check and recover it

New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- Unclaimed amount in mutual funds stood at Rs.3,811 crore at the end of FY26, up from Rs.3,452 crore a year earlier, according to the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI... Read More


Mutual fund schemes with negative returns surge 3-fold in FY26; only 198 deliver over 10% returns: SEBI annual report

New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- The performance of mutual funds weakened significantly in FY26, with the number of schemes reporting negative annual returns nearly tripling from the previous financial year, acco... Read More


ITR-5 online and offline utilities released for AY 2026-27: Know who can file this form, key deadlines and more

New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- The Income Tax Department has released the online and offline utilities for filing ITR-5 for assessment year (AY) 2026-27. The online utility was made available on 5 August, while... Read More


Corporate NPS can provide the additional pension layer, says PFRDA's Jagpal: What you need to know about this scheme

New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- Retirement planning is no longer just an individual's responsibility. With employees changing jobs more frequently and retirement potentially lasting 20-30 years after regular inc... Read More


Section 44AD ITR filing: Which income you must disclose - and which need not be reported under the presumptive scheme

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Section 44AD of the Income Tax Act allows small business owners to declare income on a presumptive basis without maintaining detailed books of accounts. However, opting for this s... Read More