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U.S. stocks were struggling, with the Nasdaq down sharply amid renewed tensions in the Middle East.

The Singapore dollar consolidated against its U.S. counterpart, but may be weighed by rising oil prices.

The worlds biggest miner by market value reported a 9% increase in annual net profit and an even bigger gain in underlying earnings as prices of copper surged to all-time highs.

Here's all you need to know about Uttar Pradesh RERA's framework for collection, management, investment, transfer and utilisation of Interest Free Maintenance Security (IFMS) funds collected from homebuyers. ...

Mutual fund ownership in India has shifted sharply over the past 13 years. The corporate share of AUM fell from 50.1% in 2013 to 36.7% in 2026, while retail and HNI investors combined share rose from 43.5% to 62.3%. &nbs...

HSBC India is offering customers zero forex markup on all of its credit cards. We take a look at what this charge is, how it is calculated and explain what this could mean for the cost of your travels abroad.

Flexi-cap and multi-cap funds both invest across large-, mid- and small-caps, but their mandates differ. Despite similar returns, FY26 saw a sharp divergence in inflows. What is driving investor preference, and should in...

In 2025, Trump's direct indexing strategy garnered attention for its trading efficiency and tax savings. 

Healthcare has outperformed the Nifty 50 across several periods, with the BSE Healthcare TRI delivering a 22.7% CAGR over seven years. But does this mean investors should look beyond their broad-market index funds and op...

A return to pre-2008 interest rates isnt cause for financial panic.

Plus, Pennsylvania restricts data-center construction and ABC sues the FCC.

The WSJ Dollar Index rose 0.1%, snapping a two-trading-day losing streak.

The EPFO's Employees Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI) offers insurance for members and ensures that their families receive financial payout in case of death. Here's how to claim up to ₹7 lakh benefit at n...

The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana provides ₹2,500 monthly to eligible women from low-income families, effective August 1. Beneficiaries face strict eligibility checks and spending restrictions.

U.S. stocks fell as a worldwide bond selloff pushed long-term yields to their highest levels in years.

With yields on 30-year U.S. Treasurys at 19-year highs, investors predict a new era in the bond market. And it looks a lot like 2007.

Advance tax helps taxpayers spread their income tax payments throughout the year instead of paying a lump sum later. The Income Tax Act, 2025, introduces rules from Tax Year 2026-27. Heres who needs to pay, key deadlines...

Mark Matthews of Julius Baer predicts crude oil prices may drop to $60 a barrel amid geopolitical concerns. While higher supply from Gulf producers could stabilise prices, sustained low prices are unlikely. The impact on...

There is no prohibition under the Indian Trusts Act on appointing a non-resident Indian as a trustee of an Indian private trust. However, the appointment should be structured carefully, in the context of the rights avail...

A sizeable corpus doesn't necessarily end anxiety, said a retirement strategist, noting that many retirees are afraid to spend because they do not know how much they can safely withdraw without exhausting their savin...

An NRI in the UK inquired about the tax implications of gifting savings to his father's HUF. HUFs face specific tax rules under the Income Tax Act 2025, treating unconsidered gifts as taxable income, with exceptions ...

Fitment factor is a multiplier used to convert an employee's basic salary to the revised basic salary under the new pay commission. Today, we calculate how much of a salary hike another 2.57 fitment factor - same as ...