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Quant MF raises IT services exposure, goes underweight on manufacturing: Key takeaways for investors

New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- Global markets remained caught between geopolitical uncertainty, rising sovereign bond yields and strong artificial intelligence earnings through August 2026. Despite heightened ... Read More


The hidden drag on freelance income: Why your overseas client invoices don't match the money reaching your bank

New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- If you're an Indian freelancer receiving payments from overseas clients, the amount on your invoice may not be your net payout, as various charges can reduce the final amount cre... Read More


PFRDA proposes changes to Point of Presence regulations: What NPS subscribers need to know

New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) on Thursday released an exposure draft proposing changes to the rules governing Points of Presence (PoPs), the entit... Read More


Mid caps hit a new high in August 2026, while large caps remain below peaks: What investors should know

New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- For investors tracking where the market is headed, August 2026 offered a mixed picture across market-cap segments. While large caps struggled during the month, midcaps and small... Read More


Gold loans surge 4x in the last 5 years, but penetration remains low: Report reveals where the growth is coming from

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- The gold loan segment has surged nearly 4x in the past five years to Rs.18.6 trillion as of March 2026, becoming the second-largest asset class in the retail segment and surpassi... Read More


GIFT City funds: How retail investors can access global markets as international schemes face curbs

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- As international mutual funds breach overseas investment limits, several schemes have either stopped accepting fresh investments or reopened for limited periods. However, GIFT Ci... Read More


SIF minimum investment rule: How is the Rs.10 lakh threshold calculated for an investor? Experts weigh in

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- A Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) has a minimum investment requirement of Rs.10 lakh, but this does not mean an investor has to put Rs.10 lakh in a single SIF strategy. Here's... Read More


Festive season 2026 is here: Top sectors to invest your money as consumer spending picks up

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- As we gear up for the 2026 festive season, the expected pickup in consumer spending could open up potential opportunities for investors to explore across sectors. The September ... Read More


Invested near 2024 market peak? New study reveals lessons from past crashes on SIPs, lump sums and volatility

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- Investors who started SIPs or invested a lump sum between July and September 2024, when markets were near their highs, have now spent nearly 2 years dealing with flat-to-negative... Read More


Amnesty Scheme 2026: EPFO reaches out to ICAI and Income Tax Department to identify eligible trusts

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is identifying provident fund (PF) trusts that could benefit from a one-time amnesty scheme, according to a release issued by th... Read More