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  • Looking to book an FD? Here are the best rates being offered by banks

    Looking to book an FD? Here are the best rates being offered by banks

    With the RBI holding the repo rate at 5.25%, this is a good time to lock in fixed deposits

  • SGB premature redemption today: Are 4x gains taxable after Budget 2026?

    SGB premature redemption today: Are 4x gains taxable after Budget 2026?

    Investors holding 2019-20 Series IX and 2020-21 Series V tranches can exit without tax if they apply within the permitted window by informing their bank or depository at least a Month in advance

  • When can NPS subscribers withdraw their 100% corpus? Key rules explained

    When can NPS subscribers withdraw their 100% corpus? Key rules explained

    At retirement (age 60 or later), full withdrawal is permitted if the corpus does not exceed Rs 8 lakh

  • Inoperative EPF account: When does it stop earning interest and how to revive it?

    Inoperative EPF account: When does it stop earning interest and how to revive it?

    If a member turns 58 and doesn’t withdraw the EPF balance, interest is paid for up to three years from eligibility. After this period, the EPF account is marked inoperative

  • How to calculate taxable salary under new, old tax regimes using your pay slip

    How to calculate taxable salary under new, old tax regimes using your pay slip

    Taxable income is determined by starting with gross salary, as per the salary slip, and applying regime-specific exemptions and deductions rather than relying on the net pay shown on the salary slip

  • Why the Sensex level is always higher than the Nifty

    Why the Sensex level is always higher than the Nifty

    Sensex shows higher numbers than Nifty because of different base values, timelines, and index construction.

  • Why your savings never grow and the habits quietly sabotaging you

    Why your savings never grow and the habits quietly sabotaging you

    Building savings is less about earning more and more about noticing the everyday money leaks you’ve normalised.

  • India-US interim trade deal: Which sectors could benefit and how should investors invest?

    India-US interim trade deal: Which sectors could benefit and how should investors invest?

    Diversified equity fund categories such as flexi-cap, multi-cap and market-cap-based funds reduce concentration risk and allow investors to participate across market cycles with greater stability.

  • REITs and InvITs: Who should invest and why these assets are gaining ground

    REITs and InvITs: Who should invest and why these assets are gaining ground

    Strong returns, steady cash flows and diversification benefits are making REITs and InvITs attractive alternatives to traditional equity and debt investments

  • RBI to up safeguards to prevent digital payment frauds, with extra protection for senior citizens

    RBI to up safeguards to prevent digital payment frauds, with extra protection for senior citizens

    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

  • RBI to introduce total return swaps to deepen corporate bond market

    RBI to introduce total return swaps to deepen corporate bond market

    The proposal indicates the RBI’s aim to enhance the corporate bond market and gradually decrease the economy’s dependence on bank lending, say experts

  • RBI rate decision today, here's how to play the FD window

    RBI rate decision today, here's how to play the FD window

    Experts advised investors to prioritise capital safety and stable returns as interest rates are expected to stay steady

  • Silver ETFs down up to 16%: Here is how you may be misreading the fall

    Silver ETFs down up to 16%: Here is how you may be misreading the fall

    Silver ETFs can sometimes perform worse than silver during sharp price corrections due to temporary divergences between the ETF’s traded price and its iNAV/NAV

  • How de-linking Saudi investment talks fast-tracked India‑Gulf trade deal

    How de-linking Saudi investment talks fast-tracked India‑Gulf trade deal

    India is moving forward with the Terms of Reference (ToR) for a trade pact with the the Gulf Cooperation Council, set for signing on February 5.

  • These 4 SGBs are eligible for tax-free redemption: Check details

    These 4 SGBs are eligible for tax-free redemption: Check details

    Investors holding bonds of these specific series should notify their bank or depository at least one month prior to the maturity date

  • How to invest Rs 5 lakh smartly for 1, 3, 5 and 10 years

    How to invest Rs 5 lakh smartly for 1, 3, 5 and 10 years

    The best returns come not from chasing the highest number, but from matching your investment to your time frame and tax situation.

  • Held SGBs for over 5 years: Should you redeem or wait until after April 1?

    Held SGBs for over 5 years: Should you redeem or wait until after April 1?

    The Budget 2026 amendment will affect investors who bought SGBs in the secondary market and redeem them on maturity

  • A diversified portfolio is your best bet even as US tariff cut lifts equity outlook

    A diversified portfolio is your best bet even as US tariff cut lifts equity outlook

    Diversification through proper asset allocation, aligned to one’s risk profile, is the only way investors can navigate volatile markets

  • Silver ETFs see sharp correction of nearly 19%. What do investors often misunderstand?

    Silver ETFs see sharp correction of nearly 19%. What do investors often misunderstand?

    In selecting Silver ETFs, primary importance o should be given to liquidity on the exchange and a lower expense ratio

  • When should you rebalance your investments? Five signals your portfolio is out of sync

    When should you rebalance your investments? Five signals your portfolio is out of sync

    Portfolio rebalancing isn’t about timing the market. It’s about making sure your money still matches your life, your risk comfort, and where the markets have quietly pushed you without asking.

  • More than one UAN can quietly eat into your retirement savings. Here’s how to fix it

    More than one UAN can quietly eat into your retirement savings. Here’s how to fix it

    If you’ve switched jobs over the years and never checked your EPF records, you may be carrying multiple UANs without realising it. Consolidating them is simpler than it sounds and can save you money, tax trouble and paperwork later.

  • Education costs are rising fast. Here’s how parents can plan better

    Education costs are rising fast. Here’s how parents can plan better

    School fees no longer rise gently. They jump, surprise and compound. A workable education plan today needs both steady investing and backup buffers.

  • Budget 2026 focuses on building long-term growth capacity rather than short-term fiscal support

    Budget 2026 focuses on building long-term growth capacity rather than short-term fiscal support

    Budget 2026–27 focuses on fiscal discipline, higher public capex and capital market reforms, signalling long-term growth clarity for investors and savers.

  • How much gold jewellery can you bring duty-free under new baggage rules?

    How much gold jewellery can you bring duty-free under new baggage rules?

    The new rules, which kick in today, also allow adult passengers to bring a new laptop or notepad duty free

  • Higher STT on F&O trims arbitrage fund edge, limited impact on multi-asset funds

    Higher STT on F&O trims arbitrage fund edge, limited impact on multi-asset funds

    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.

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