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A weak year alone is not a reason to sell a mutual fund. But persistent benchmark underperformance, style drift and rising risk levels may signal deeper problems. Here are five indicators investors can use to determine w...

If you have the luxury of a laptop and a decent Wi-Fi connection, the world is quite literally your office. Here are the top 20 locations ChatGPT, beyond Goa and Manali:

A 25-year-old Delhi professional seeks to save ₹10,000 monthly from a ₹50,000 salary. Strategies include meal planning, setting a monthly food budget of ₹12,000, and limiting dining out and food delivery to ₹5,00...

RBI laid out a broad definition of mis-selling, which includes practices such as offering products that are unsuitable for the customer, providing misleading or inaccurate information etc. 

Secret recipes can be passed on through Wills, trusts and succession plans, but their value depends on confidentiality. Here's how family businesses can protect trade secrets.

The EPFO's board of trustees approved an 8.25% EPF interest rate for FY2025-26, but interest has not been credited yet. Interest is calculated on the total EPF balance and typically credited between June and Septembe...

Ahead of the 8th Pay Commission, employee bodies propose changes to gratuity rules, including a higher ceiling and revised calculations. Proposals include raising the cap to ₹50 lakh, periodic reviews, and better death...

Rental income can be the sole earnings for taxpayers, especially retirees or property owners. Even without regular employment income, filing an income tax return is necessary. Tax obligations depend on various factors, i...

Credit cards offer convenience, rewards and flexibility. But behavioural biases, hidden spending triggers and high-interest debt can quietly erode savings and long-term wealth creation.

For investors who have remained on the sidelines, experts say the bigger risk may not be short-term volatility, but allowing cash positions to remain uninvested for too long while waiting for perfect conditions that rare...

Sovereign gold bonds offer exposure to gold without storing physical bullion, issued by RBI. Investors must be aware of the tax implications, as capital gains exemption applies only for original subscribers holding until...

Fast access to credit is reshaping borrowing as salary-based personal loans offer flexible funding and customised repayment plans. However, understand the basics and discuss with certified financial advisors before apply...

Cape Verde offers a unique travel experience for adventurous Indians, but its expensive and logistically complicated. The island nation has gone viral after its FIFA World Cup 2026 debut against Spain.

A home loan overdraft lets borrowers park surplus cash against their loan while retaining access to it. Here's when the potential savings outweigh the higher interest rate.

FPI selling in BFSI may trigger market volatility, but disciplined asset allocation and diversification can help investors manage risk, stay invested and build long-term wealth steadily.

Social media creators now receive non-cash compensation like products and trips in addition to cash from brands. Although these benefits arent direct payments, they have tax implications based on their fair market value....

MFs that invest in international FoFs with direct exposure to US Treasury bonds have gained 5.4% so far in 2026 and 14.4% over the one-year period, the best performance in the fixed income category.

Zerodha, Groww, Angel One and Upstox have received approval to offer international and US stock investing through GIFT City. The services are expected to be rolled out in the coming months after technology and compliance...

The Union Budget 2025 expands the tax rules for ULIPs. Now, ULIPs with premiums beyond 10% of policy value are taxable. Maturity proceeds for policies issued from 1 February 2021 are no longer tax-exempt, unless received...

EPFO 3.0 will enable UPI and ATM-based PF withdrawals, increase limits, speed up claims processing and simplify access to provident fund savings. Here are the latest updates, recent developments and upcoming changes.

Under the Income Tax Act, a senior citizen is defined as a resident individual aged 60 years or older, but less than 80 years during the previous year. A super senior citizen is a resident who is 80 years of age or older...

The US-Iran peace agreement has eased concerns around oil prices and currency volatility. Experts say investors should review allocations to gold and international funds, but avoid making abrupt portfolio changes.