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Income tax rules explained: Sold land or property? How Section 54EC bonds can help you claim capital gains tax exemption

New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- If you have sold land or a building and made a long-term capital gain, you can reduce your tax liability by investing the capital gain in specified bonds under Section 54EC of th... Read More


Explained: Received an interest-free loan money from employer? Know what this special benefit means; when it is taxable

New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- If you have received an interest-free loan or a loan at a lower-than-market interest rate from your employer, it can make borrowing cheaper than taking a loan from a bank. Howeve... Read More


Malabar Gold rates October 2026: 22K, 24K gold compared with Tanishq, Joyalukkas; Which jeweller offers the best prices?

New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- With the festive season underway, many people are looking to buy gold jewellery, coins and bars from their favourite jewellers. Popular brands such as Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Ta... Read More


Gold prices jump from Rs.432 to Rs.1.42 lakh in 50 years: Should you sell inherited gold jewellery, exchange it or keep it?

New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- Gold prices have risen sharply over the years, making inherited jewellery worth revisiting. A necklace passed down by a parent or a pair of old bangles may hold both financial an... Read More


Equity mutual fund 1 vs 3 vs 5 years returns race 2026: Which schemes have consistently delivered positive money gains?

New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- Equity markets have been going through a volatile phase, with sharp falls raising concerns among mutual fund investors about their investments and where to put their money. In t... Read More


Pensioners Welfare Associations: Role of PWAs, pension support and government grant spending rules - what to know

New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW), under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, has issued an Office Memorandum (OM) dated 3 December ... Read More


DA Hike 2026 UP Government Employees: Latest update, expectations on dearness allowance announcement

New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- With central government employees waiting for the July 2026 dearness allowance (DA) hike, Uttar Pradesh government employees are also anticipating a possible increase in DA. On ... Read More


Income Tax Department highlights key TDS deadlines in October, November 2026: Check the list of new TDS forms

New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- If you are responsible for deducting tax at source (TDS), meeting your compliance obligations involves more than deducting tax from payments. You must also deposit the tax with t... Read More


Small-cap mutual funds: Why are smaller schemes outperforming larger peers? Experts explain the role of AUM

New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- Investors generally look at big and popular mutual fund names and invest in them. However, small-cap funds with high AUM do not necessarily deliver better returns. AUM (Assets Un... Read More


Equity mutual funds amid market correction 2026: Should you stay invested or trim your portfolio? What history tells us

New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- Market corrections can leave mutual fund investors wondering whether to stay invested or sell their investments to avoid further losses. However, an analysis by Abakkus Mutual Fu... Read More