Investment

Karnataka Industries Minister MB Patil also held talks with UK High Commissioner on setting up a ‘UK Tech City’ in KWIN City

How to invest your annual bonus for maximum tax benefit

A well-planned bonus can reduce your tax bill and strengthen long-term savings, but the window for smart decisions is usually short once the money hits your account.

NFO launches surges across hybrid, index and thematic mutual funds but should investors jump in?

According to AMFI data, 18 schemes were launched in October, all open-ended and across categories, and raised Rs 6,062 crore

Should you invest in bonds? Key benefits, risks and SEBI warnings explained

Most digital bond platforms primarily offer listed corporate bonds, largely from NBFCs along with government securities. Returns vary based on the credit rating of the bond

Will variable pay and bonus be included in salary for EPF calculation under new labour codes?

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.

New labour code to expand ESI coverage? Here’s what could change for employees

Under the new wage definition, social security contributions, including ESI, will be computed on 50% of CTC, which experts say could increase the number of employees eligible for ESI benefits

Can your SIPs and EPF really make you a ₹10 crore investor in 15 years?

Not quite if you earn ₹1 lakh a month — but with steady growth, smart step-ups, and a longer runway, you can still build serious wealth.

Should you really lock money into SCSS? Five things investors must weigh

Senior Citizens’ Savings Scheme (SCSS) offers safety and high interest, but long lock-ins, tax rules and withdrawal restrictions can make it less flexible than it looks on paper.

How much pension can you expect from NPS if you make a monthly SIP of Rs 1 lakh?

If you begin at age 30 and invest Rs 1 lakh a month at an assumed annual return of 10%, your total investment of Rs 3.6 crore grows to nearly Rs 20.69 crore by age 60

Large caps outperform flexi cap mutual funds as mid- and small-cap valuations stay stretched

Large-cap funds back in focus as PPFAS prepares to enter the category after success in flexi cap

Will your take-home salary fall under new labour codes? Here’s how it can impact your PF deduction

Under new rules 50 percent of employee's CTC will be taken for calculating for 12 percent PF deduction from employees' salary. If your CTC doesn’t change, your PF contribution increases and take-home may dip slightly.

Smart money, smarter moves: Your guide to investing in VPF

Build long-term wealth effortlessly by tapping into one of the safest high-return avenues.

How the new labour codes give women stronger workplace rights

The government of India has notified that all four labour codes- the Code on Wages, 2019, Industrial Relations Code, 2020; Code on Social Security, 2020; and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code, 2020- would come into effect from 21 November 2025.

New Labour Code mandates gratuity after 1 year; definition of wages widened

Fixed-term employees now become eligible for gratuity after just one year of continuous service. Currently, employees are paid gratuity if they have completed five years of continuous service at the time of leaving the company.

The 50-30-20 rule: A simple formula to balance your money smartly

Mastering your money doesn’t have to be complicated. The 50-30-20 rule is a timeless budgeting method that helps you spend wisely, save consistently, and still enjoy life guilt-free.

SIP vs Lump Sum vs STP: What strategy works best for wealth creation

SIPs and lumpsum offer a more stable and consistent return experience than lumpsum investing, especially over a 7-year or longer time frame.

Gold and Silver ETFs delivered over 50% return in one year; check the top schemes

Gold ETFs have delivered over 32 percent return in three years compared to 35 percent by Silver ETFs during the period.

Gold and Silver: The perfect investment mix for uncertain times

Indian investors are increasingly investing in gold and silver, with a preference for ETFs and FoFs, driven by market volatility and low-cost access, seeking stability and growth in uncertain times.

Wipro Electronics to start operations at Rs 500-cr Bengaluru North PCB unit in 9 months

This is an important development since PCB production in India remains low, with the domestic market estimated at $600 million and nearly 85 percent of demand being met through imports.

Japan’s bond jitters: Should Indian investors worry?

When Japanese bond yields rise, global investors may shift capital away from emerging markets like India. This can lead to temporary FPI outflows, a weaker rupee, and upward pressure on Indian government bond yields

You can now not just drink your whiskey, but invest in it too

With UK-based Marrowbone Lane Irish Whiskey offering investments to Indian investors, whiskey is no longer just a drink but a global asset too.

Digital gold players to form self-regulatory organisation by Nov-end after SEBI caution

The investment in digital gold by Indians is estimated to be around Rs 55,000 crore, backed by physical gold kept in vaults managed by companies like MMTC, SafeGold and Brink’s

Why are global ETFs trading at a premium? What should investors do?

Under normal circumstances, ETF prices should hover close to their NAV (net asset value). But as demand is soaring, prices have decoupled sharply from their real worth.

Bengaluru-based Sarla Aviation to invest Rs 1,300 crore in 500-acre aerospace factory in Andhra Pradesh

Sarla Aviation said the upcoming giga campus will be India’s first fully integrated ecosystem for eVTOL manufacturing, flight testing, certification, training and maintenance. Designed to international aerospace standards, the facility will be capable of producing up to 1,000 aircraft annually, making it one of the world’s largest eVTOL manufacturing hubs.

Sectoral and thematic funds: Are they worth it for retail investors?

For a retail investor, deciding to enter a sectoral fund requires caution, especially after a rally