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SIF AUM jumps over fivefold in six months: Should mutual fund investors consider a switch? Experts weigh in

New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- Specialised investment funds (SIFs) have gained traction since their debut in October 2025. Their AUM rose from Rs.2,010 crore to Rs.10,620 crore by March 2026, a more than five-... Read More


AMFI reveals major shift in top 10 SIP categories: Should you make changes to your mutual fund portfolios?

New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- There has been a clear shift in SIP investor preferences over the past five years. According to the latest AMFI-Crisil Factbook, mid-cap funds replaced large-cap funds as the la... Read More


India vs global equities: Why investors should not chase higher returns abroad-what 20 years of data shows

New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- If you are looking at global markets and avoiding India based on its recent performance, you may be overlooking its long-term track record. While diversifying across markets can... Read More


Filing income tax return by 31 August? Key schedules to note in ITR-3 and 4 forms - and how to verify them

New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- Taxpayers with business or professional income who are filing ITR-3 or ITR-4 by 31 August should carefully fill in the schedules in their returns and reconcile key details with t... Read More


Does the best day to start an SIP really matter? A 30-year Sensex study says barely

New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- For investors planning to start a monthly systematic investment plan (SIP), waiting for the best-performing day may seem like a way to earn higher returns. But an analysis by Wh... Read More


Presumptive taxation scheme: What are the 3 sections and who can opt for them - key income rules explained

New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- The 31 August deadline for filing ITR-4 for AY 2026-27 is approaching. Taxpayers with income from eligible businesses, professions, or goods-carriage operations can opt for the p... Read More


Income Tax Department explains how to choose between ITR-3 and ITR-4: Quick checklist for taxpayers

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- Taxpayers with business or professional income often face a key question while filing their income tax return: should they use ITR-3 or ITR-4? The Income Tax Department has shar... Read More


PFRDA looks to mutual fund distributors to expand NPS reach: Here's what StAR NPS means for investors

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is looking to tap the wide network of mutual fund distributors (MFDs) to expand the reach of the National Pension Sy... Read More


Mutual funds bet across market caps in July 2026: Torrent Pharma, Biocon and Diamond Power among top stock buys

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- Mutual funds made notable purchases across large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks in July, with fresh buying seen in sectors ranging from pharmaceuticals and banking to technology, h... Read More


Over 2 crore Aadhaar biometric updates for school children completed: Here's how to do it for free till 30 September

New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has completed more than 2 crore Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUs) for school children as part of a nationwide drive, accordi... Read More