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Flexi-cap funds with highest and lowest large-cap stock allocation: What the data shows
livemint.com - 19 Aug 2026 23:11
Flexi-cap funds can vary sharply in their large-cap exposure despite having the flexibility to invest across market segments. Some of the biggest funds have a strong large-cap tilt, while others take a more diversified a...
Building a new house before selling the old one: Does Section 54 tax exemption apply? Rules explained
livemint.com - 19 Aug 2026 22:54
Starting construction before selling your old house does not automatically rule out the Section 54 exemption. Find out when the exemption can apply, the three-year completion rule, CGAS requirements, key risks and docume...
SBI slashes bulk fixed deposit rates: Will the latest changes affect your personal savings? Check here
livemint.com - 19 Aug 2026 22:39Switching from regular to direct mutual funds: Know the hidden tax cost - and when the move actually pays off
livemint.com - 19 Aug 2026 21:54
Regular and direct mutual fund plans can deliver different outcomes due to expense ratios, taxes and distributor costs. The decision to switch depends on factors such as the breakeven period and capital gains tax.
Spirit Flight Attendants Fight Googles Data Bid for AI
Wall Street Journal - 19 Aug 2026 21:29WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.76% to 95.34
Wall Street Journal - 19 Aug 2026 21:21
The WSJ Dollar Index fell 0.8% - down three of the past four trading days.
Madhya Pradesh Ladli Behna Scheme: CM Mohan Yadav disbursed ₹1500 monthly installment; did you receive?-how to check
livemint.com - 19 Aug 2026 21:16
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav transferred ₹1,750 to over 1.25 crore beneficiaries under the Ladli Behna scheme, including a ₹250 Raksha Bandhan gift, to promote women's financial independence. He emphasised the i...
The Key to Pharma M&A: Never Shopping Hungry
Wall Street Journal - 19 Aug 2026 21:05Bessent Leans Into His Role as Americas Bond Trader in Chief
Wall Street Journal - 19 Aug 2026 21:05FTC Warns Retailers on Using Private Consumer Data to Raise Prices
Wall Street Journal - 19 Aug 2026 20:50SBI cash withdrawal charges: Bank changes BSBD free transaction rule; check what changed, ₹15 fee and when it kicks in
livemint.com - 19 Aug 2026 20:35
State Bank of India has updated service charges for Basic Savings Bank Deposit accounts, effective October 1, 2026.
Bond Yields Dive After Treasury Increases Buybacks
Wall Street Journal - 19 Aug 2026 20:17U.S. Debt Just Topped $40 Trillion: How We Got Here
Wall Street Journal - 19 Aug 2026 20:14JioBlackRock regular plans explained: Higher costs, professional guidance | what investors get
livemint.com - 19 Aug 2026 19:50
JioBlackRock Asset Management will launch regular mutual fund plans through distributors, adding a route for investors who prefer support.
Technology funds bounced back in July: What investors should know before boosting their IT exposure
livemint.com - 19 Aug 2026 19:45
Technology mutual funds rebounded sharply in July, but the rally may not necessarily signal a sustained recovery. With IT allocation rising in mutual fund portfolios, investors should assess valuations, existing exposure...
Oil Extends Gains With No Progress Seen on Hormuz Standoff
Wall Street Journal - 19 Aug 2026 19:23Investor vs trader: How stock market income is taxed, which ITR form to file and key conditions explained
livemint.com - 19 Aug 2026 18:44
Stock market investors and traders are taxed differently based on the nature of their activities. Both may also have to file different ITR forms. Here are the key rules, classification factors and common filing mistakes ...
U.S. Stocks Climb as Bond Yields Dive
Wall Street Journal - 19 Aug 2026 18:24Opinion | Meritless Claims Will Raise Everyones Rates
Wall Street Journal - 19 Aug 2026 18:15₹1 crore salary trap: Why high income does not equal financial freedom; CA identifies dangers of expensive lifestyle
livemint.com - 19 Aug 2026 17:41
CA Anil Sagayanathan highlights the fragility of high salaries and lifestyle inflation on LinkedIn. Even with ₹1 crore income, financial stress prevails due to rising expenses and peer pressure.
Form 146 for foreign remittances: Who needs a CA certificate and how taxpayers can file it - step-by-step guide
livemint.com - 19 Aug 2026 17:00
Form 146 is a CA-certified document for certain taxable foreign remittances. It helps determine the taxability and TDS applicable to overseas payments above the prescribed threshold. Heres when it is required, who files ...
Income tax return for social media creators: Last date, ITR forms, GST obligations and more
livemint.com - 19 Aug 2026 16:46
With the income tax return filing deadline approaching, creators who earn regularly through social media should ensure that their income and expenses are properly recorded.