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For senior citizens, even a marginal difference in interest rates can translate into substantially higher earnings over time, particularly on large deposits. Comparing FD rates across banks before investing can help maxi...

Attention parents! Want to start a public provident fund account for your child? We calculate the minimum amount you would need to invest in their PPF per month in order to successfully set them up for crorepati status i...

Filing ITR alone is not enough, you have to e-verify your return within 30 days so that it does not become invalid and to ensure a smooth refund process from the tax department. Check here for the step-by-step taxpayers&...

Before you vow to never borrow another rupee, here is a realistic look at how to make debt work for you-not against you.

Christian Harms, a former Microsoft employee, has opened up about leaving a corporate job that paid $200,000 (approximately ₹1.9 crore) a year in Switzerland to start over in Australia.

Dearness Allowance (DA) is a percentage of salary for central government employees and pensioners to offset inflation. Updated bi-annually, it rose from 58% to 60% in January 2026, benefiting 50 lakh employees and 65 lak...

Meeting such a high-value financial goal requires careful planning, patience and the right investment strategy.

Salaried workers who have switched employers, selected a suboptimal tax regime, claimed unsupported deductions, or omitted capital gains face heightened financial risks.

A ₹10,000 monthly SIP would have grown to over ₹30 lakh in these four large & midcap funds. Check the top-performing schemes and how they stack up over shorter investment horizons.

Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the EPFO has processed interest on provident funds of 34 crore members for FY26. Interest earned on EPF contributions is tax-exempt up to ₹1.5 lakh under Section 80C under the old...

The Reserve Bank of India has fixed the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond 2019-20 Series II at ₹14,199 per gram. Investors who bought the bonds in 2019 have earned more than 300% in capital appreciatio...

A home loan top-up can offer cheaper credit than a personal loan-but only if you understand the costs, eligibility rules and hidden pitfalls.

The new Employees' Pension Scheme, 2026, retains the withdrawal benefit for members who leave service before completing 10 years. However, it introduces a new waiting period before the benefit can be claimed.

Taxpayers filing returns for AY 2026-27 will now have to provide both a primary and a secondary address. The new disclosure has been introduced in all notified ITR forms.

A fund that tops return charts today may not necessarily be the best fit for your portfolio. Experts say investors should look beyond recent performance and evaluate consistency, risk and investment strategy before makin...

Chennai ITAT held that a genuine failure to disclose foreign ESOPs in Schedule FA of the income tax return does not automatically warrant a penalty under the Black Money Act.