Investors are also moving funds into US treasuries and dollar-denominated assets, which are considered safe in periods of uncertainty
Market correction may tempt investors to pause SIPs but experts say volatility is when SIPs work best.
This rupee depreciation has a direct, immediate financial implication on Indian families planning an overseas education.
For investors, the situation underscores the importance of disciplined asset allocation rather than tactical speculation
One of the biggest changes is the discontinuation of solution-oriented schemes such as retirement and children’s plans.
The families are based in major business centres such as Ahmedabad, Surat, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Mumbai, and hold foreign assets valued at several thousand crore rupees.
IT stock correction dents mutual fund portfolios, with experts warning investors against blind averaging amid AI-driven uncertainty.
Advanced data analytics and AI-driven risk assessment tools are now identifying large volumes of incorrect or fraudulent refund claims that were earlier processed mechanically
Experts say raising allowance exemptions, tilts incentives towards old regime for allowance-heavy salaried employees, though outcomes will depend on individual salary structures
The central bank plans to issue a discussion paper exploring the introduction of calibrated safeguards such as introduction of lagged credits, additional authentication for specific class of users such as senior citizens
Dubai continues to draw Indian real estate investors on the back of its robust and diversified economy, tax-free investments, attractive rental yields, world-class infrastructure further add to its appeal
Under the proposed changes, the exemption will apply only to investors who purchase the bond at its original issue price set by the RBI and hold it until maturity
According to estimates shared by Edelweiss Mutual Fund, the incremental increase in STT could lead to an annualised impact of around 0.32 percentage points on arbitrage fund returns.
In the past year, gold has risen about 92 percent and silver around 236 percent, driven by rising trade uncertainties, volatile markets, and rising industrial demand
Taxpayers who claim substantial tax-saving deductions, often summing up to several lakh rupees, generally find the old tax regime more beneficial, experts say.
Lower repo rate can lead to lower fixed deposit rates. Depositors can adopt strategies like laddering and consider alternatives to FDs for better returns on their investments.
Today's repo rate cut lowers home loan interest rates, reducing EMIs by Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000 for a Rs 50-lakh loan.
The rupee has hit an all-time low of 89.76 against the US dollar on December 1, impacting students planning to study abroad and people looking forward to international holidays
Under the new wage rules, companies must ensure that wages form at least 50% of CTC, which could pull various allowances including certain bonuses into the PF-eligible bucket.
The Supreme Court urged women, especially Hindu women, to draft wills to prevent disputes over self-acquired properties
With UK-based Marrowbone Lane Irish Whiskey offering investments to Indian investors, whiskey is no longer just a drink but a global asset too.
The Indian Market Terrorism Risk Insurance Pool (IMTRIP) was established in April 2002 by all non-life insurers in India after international reinsurers withdrew terrorism coverage following the 9/11 attacks.
Sovereign Gold Bonds offer tax-free gains and steady income, but investors must weigh premature exit for liquidity requirement, or hold till maturity for maximum benefits.
Eighth Central Pay Commission to revise salaries from 2026 for a 10-year period
Members can now apply for final PF settlement only after 12 months of leaving employment, compared to the earlier two-month window. Similarly, pension withdrawal will now be allowed after 36 months of unemployment.