Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Next ITR filing in July 2027: Here's the month-wise checklist salaried taxpayers should follow starting today

New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- Salaried taxpayers will need to file their tax returns for Tax Year 2026-27 in July 2027. The tax year runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. While the filing deadline is stil... Read More


Large-caps underperform mid- and small-caps over 3 years: Why you should look beyond the index

New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- The large-cap segment has underperformed the mid- and small-cap segments over the years, but a closer look at individual stock performance suggests that the weakness may not be a... Read More


Foreign investors post longest buying streak in 2 years: Here's what their top sector picks reveal

New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- Indian equities have been facing volatility, while foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have remained a key source of selling pressure. But that trend may finally be showing signs ... Read More


Aadhaar authentication now mandatory for ESIC beneficiaries, says Labour Ministry - here is how to do it

New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) beneficiaries will now have to link their Aadhaar with their ESIC Pehchan Card to ensure uninterrupted access to benefits under the ... Read More


Mutual funds vs direct stocks: The hidden tax advantage on dividends that investors should know about

New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- If you are investing in mutual funds, you may be getting a hidden tax benefit that you might not be aware of. It is related to the tax on dividends-a tax that mutual fund investo... Read More


Only 20 of 320 active fund managers have 10+ years of experience: Why investors should look beyond past returns

New Delhi, Sept. 7 -- When choosing an equity mutual fund, investors typically focus on long-term returns, consistency, and performance against the benchmark. But one question often gets overlooked. H... Read More


Is your SIP in the red after 2 years? Know when 69% of these weak starts entered double-digit return territory

New Delhi, Sept. 7 -- If your equity mutual fund SIP has delivered flat or negative returns over the past two years, the temptation to pause or stop your investments may be strong. But does a poor sta... Read More


Bond yields near 7%: Should investors shift money to debt instruments amid equity volatility and F&O losses?

New Delhi, Sept. 7 -- The broader equity market has remained under pressure over the last year amid geopolitical circumstances. The Nifty 50 fell by 3.87%, while the broader Nifty 500 universe has giv... Read More


AUM giants lose to smaller equity funds: The surprising gap in 1-year returns investors need to know about

New Delhi, Sept. 6 -- If you are choosing an equity mutual fund mainly because it has a large AUM (assets under management), you may be relying on the wrong indicator. AUM represents the market value ... Read More


Power of attorney holder slapped with Rs.29 lakh LTCG tax after property sale: ITAT decides who should pay

New Delhi, Sept. 6 -- Can merely holding a power of attorney (PoA) for a property make you liable to pay long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax when that property is sold? The Jaipur bench of the Income ... Read More