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The proposed MF-only PMS framework is positioned as a bridge between self-managed mutual fund investing and traditional PMS, allowing investors to access professional portfolio management at a lower entry threshold of �...

ITR: India has seen 4x growth in billionaires in five years. As many as 576 people reported gross total income of ₹100 crore or more, FY26 income-tax filings showed, MoS Pankaj Chaudhary said today.

The CBDT has issued a guidance note to operationalise India's crypto-asset reporting framework in line with the OECD's global standards. While there is no change in crypto taxation, experts say investors should f...

Mid- and small-caps often face criticism during market corrections, but 20 years of data show they have consistently outperformed large-caps in strong market years. Investors bullish on India's growth story should no...

DA hike: Here are the key Dearness Allowance related demands made by employee groups - from demand for inflation-linked wage model to calls for implementation of DA merger, and new calculation formula for the component.

DA hike: Here are the key Dearness Allowance-related demands made by employee groups - from demand for an inflation-linked wage model to calls for implementation of DA merger and a new calculation formula for the compone...

EPFO has delayed the launch of its UPI-linked claim settlement facility to August as it focuses on resolving glitches in the upgraded CITES 2.01 portal. The new system aims to enable faster credit of eligible PF claims t...

The 8th pay commission panel is scheduled to hold state and union territory visits and meetings in Delhi, Chennai, and Puducherry in August and September this year as part of its consultation process. Check the full list...

A study found that the BOI Large & Mid Cap Fund and BOI Multi Cap Fund from the same AMC have a portfolio overlap of 79.4%, despite belonging to different categories. This highlights that investing in multiple equity...

Whether you can opt for presumptive taxation under section 44ADA of the Act depends on the nature of your freelance income. If your freelance work qualifies as a specified profession you may opt for the presumptive taxat...

The Mumbai ITAT deleted a ₹17.41 lakh penalty after accepting a CA firm's affidavit that an incorrect revised ITR was filed due to a clerical error. The Tribunal held that, in the absence of evidence of deliberate ...

The e-Nivaran facility allows taxpayers to raise and track income tax grievances online through a structured process. Both registered and unregistered users can raise complaints, which are routed to the concerned departm...

An employee earning a basic salary of ₹25,000 can accumulate an estimated EPF corpus of ₹1.12 crore over 30 years. Monthly contributions, annual salary hikes and the power of compounding together build long-term reti...

India's push to reduce external dependence presents a long-term investment opportunity. Experts suggest focusing on structural reforms, strong management, and business fundamentals, rather than short-term policy anno...

Tax experts caution against viewing an HUF as a simple tax-saving hack because transferring assets to it changes their ownership. 

The EPF reform is more than a payroll change. It gives employers an opportunity to redesign retirement benefits by combining EPF's stability with NPS's growth potential and tax efficiency.

EPFO's corpus has swelled to ₹28.4 trillion and claim settlements hit a record in FY25, but rising pension payouts, persistent grievances and thinner investment yields pose fresh challenges.

Funding your spouses PPF account can help you claim a Section 80C deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakh, provided the contribution comes from your own income. Tax treatment, ownership rules, clubbing provisions and practical po...

Bombay High Court says housing loan interest claimed under the Income-tax Act cannot reduce compensation payable in motor accident cases. The court enhanced the family's compensation by ₹17.58 lakh and clarified wh...

Experts explain whether FCNR deposit interest remains tax-free after returning to India and whether a five-month stay in India triggers tax residency under current rules.

As the July 31 ITR filing deadline nears, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged tax officials to let honest taxpayers correct genuine mistakes. She also outlined the 5Rs of responsive tax governance and called fo...

Market volatility is inevitable, but experts say investors can avoid emotional decisions by planning ahead. From setting investment rules to building an emergency fund, here's how to prepare your SIP before markets t...