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Starting a SIP? Here is why building the right portfolio matters more

New Delhi, July 8 -- Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) are one of the most popular ways for retail investors to invest in mutual funds. However, an expert suggests that starting a SIP alone does not ... Read More


EPF Scheme 2026: Can employers cap EPF contribution at Rs.1,800? Here's what the law says

New Delhi, July 8 -- Following the EPF Scheme 2026, there has been ongoing debate over whether employers should restrict Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions to Rs.1,800 per month. In a detail... Read More


Ethanol mutual funds: Experts suggest how investors can explore this new theme and key risks to watch

New Delhi, July 8 -- India's aggressive push towards E20 petrol has opened up a new investment theme across the automobile, EV, sugar, distilleries, oil marketing and energy sectors. While the govern... Read More


Rs.60 lakh salary: Here is how to calculate final tax liability after surcharge under new tax regime

New Delhi, July 8 -- An annual salary of Rs.60 lakh requires one additional step in tax calculation under the new tax regime compared to lower income levels. In addition to applying slab-wise tax rate... Read More


India-UK trade deal to make imported Scotch whisky cheaper: Prices may drop 5-10% for Indian consumers

New Delhi, July 7 -- The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to come into effect on 15 July. One of the biggest takeaways for Indian consumers is the gradual reduction in prices of imported Sco... Read More


ITR utility updated for AY 2026-27: New reporting field added for gifts and rural agricultural land sale receipts

New Delhi, July 7 -- The Income Tax Department has updated the ITR utility and schema for Assessment Year 2026-27, introducing a key change to how taxpayers can disclose certain non-taxable receipts. ... Read More


New EPF Scheme 2026: Know withdrawal frequency limits for essential, housing and special needs

New Delhi, July 7 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has rolled out a simplified framework for Provident Fund (PF) advance withdrawals under the EPF Scheme, 2026, effective 29 June. ... Read More


Top 5 business cycle mutual funds compared: AUM, returns and portfolio strategy

New Delhi, July 7 -- Business cycle funds are a category of thematic mutual funds that aim to capture investment opportunities across different stages of the economic cycle. Instead of maintaining a ... Read More


Top 5 money market funds based on 1-year returns: Union Money Market Fund leads with over 6% return

New Delhi, July 7 -- Investors looking to park surplus money for the short term, typically up to one year, may consider money market funds. These debt schemes invest in money market instruments with m... Read More


PAN-Aadhaar linking for ITR filing: Why it matters and how to complete the process online

New Delhi, July 7 -- Linking PAN with Aadhaar is mandatory under Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961. While Aadhaar-PAN linking is completed automatically for new PAN applicants during the appli... Read More