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Dearness Allowance July 2026: How much could your monthly salary increase with 1%, 2% or 3% DA hike? Check formula

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- Central government employees are awaiting the announcement of the July 2026 revision in dearness allowance (DA). Despite expectations around recent Cabinet meetings and festive-s... Read More


Think 100% debt portfolio is the safest? 25-year study reveals how adding equity mutual funds could reduce risk

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- Investors often assume that a 100% debt portfolio minimises risk and volatility. However, that may not always be the case. A 25-year study reveals how adding equity funds could r... Read More


Double Contributions Convention: How EPF, NIC and social security rules change for Indians posted to UK

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- If you are an employee sent by your company to work in another country for a few years, you may have to contribute to the social security system of the country where you work, ev... Read More


Dearness allowance delay July 2026: Government employees await DA hike and arrears update - what to watch next

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Central government employees and pensioners are still waiting for the Centre to announce the July 2026 revision in dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR). Despite expec... Read More


Gold, silver prices today, 22 October: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Gold and silver prices, 22 October: Gold and silver prices fell sharply in the domestic market on Thursday, extending their recent decline. The price of 24K gold dropped by 1.18%... Read More


GIFT City funds vs international mutual funds: Returns, minimum investment and tax compared

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Indian investors seeking exposure to overseas equities have fewer choices among conventional international mutual funds, as several schemes are not accepting fresh investments. ... Read More


Sold a house and bought another within 2 years? Here's when capital gains could still be taxable - Section 54 rules

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- If you have sold a house and reinvested the sale proceeds in a new residential property within the prescribed timeline, you may still face capital gains tax if you fail to meet c... Read More


Mutual fund, SIP investment: Large-cap vs small-cap - Where to invest new money this Diwali, Dhanteras? Experts views

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- As people receive bonuses or look to invest more around Diwali, two mutual fund categories are locked in a tug-of-war: large-cap and small-cap funds. According to AMFI data, lar... Read More


Online frauds: You were alert but lost money due to bank's error? Key RBI rules on bank liability, customer compensation

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- With the recent SBI data breach making headlines, the bank said the incident affected a "very very small number of customers." "Customer balances are completely safe," the SBI s... Read More


Titan Company up 17% vs Kalyan Jewellers 13% - Two biggest jewellery stocks in a year | How do mutual fund bets differ?

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- With the festive season kicking in, buyers and investors are keeping a close eye on gold and silver prices. But what about jewellery stocks that are at the heart of this demand? ... Read More