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Illicit Iranian funds are flowing through U.S.-dollar clearing accounts, creating an enforcement dilemma for Washington.

A fund with a massive AUM is not necessarily the one delivering the highest returns. A look at one-year performance shows why investors should not use fund size as a shortcut for choosing equity mutual funds.

Simple financial rules help manage expenses and investments for Indian households. You dont need to be Warren Buffett to understand these simple money basics.

A practical approach can be to keep a portion of the corpus in relatively stable and liquid investments for near-term expenses, while investing another portion for long-term growth

Income-tax refunds are issued when the tax paid exceeds the actual liabilities after deductions. Today, we look at the timeline, likely cause of delay in receiving credit, and how to check status online.

A recent ITAT ruling has raised an important question for property transactions. Does holding a power of attorney make you liable for capital gains tax when the property is sold? The case draws a clear line between the a...

An NPS subscriber can discontinue fresh contributions for a few months or even several years. However, stopping contributions does not mean that the money already accumulated in the account is withdrawn or stops generati...

Investing requires careful planning regarding purpose, timing and risk. Establishing specific financial goals and maintaining consistent contributions. 

EPFO: Today, we take a look at how the family (nominees or legal heirs) of subscribers can claim their provident fund (EPF) savings, pension payout (EPS) and insurance benefit (EDLI) after the member's death.

With 50% of your portfolio in flexi-cap funds, adding another equity fund category may bring significant overlap rather than diversification. Only 25%-36% of the equity exposure may be genuinely different across key fund...

PM Jan Dhan Yojana: Every fourth account under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana is inoperative, while nearly 5.72 crore accounts had zero balance, according to the Finance Ministry's response to activist Chandra Shekha...

If you feel you have too much money invested in equities, it is useful to look beyond current market conditions. Instead, consider why you are investing, how much time you have and when you will actually need the money

Building a financial empire involves everyday habits in spending, saving and planning. By recognising personal triggers and avoiding impulsive decisions, individuals can make thoughtful financial choices that align with ...

 Delhi Lakshmi Yojana RD maturity: Check lock-in period date and recurring deposit credit amount for eligible women beneficiaries, aged between 21 and 60 years, credited every month through the selected banking part...

The ruling came in the case of a Bengaluru-based gamer who had put more than ₹2 crore into online rummy and poker but ultimately suffered a net loss of nearly ₹28 lakh

The Central Secretariat Service Forum said it hopes the 8th CPC would consider enhancing contribution and sum assured under the Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEIS) keeping in view higher insurance...

EPFO members can now generate, activate and authenticate their UAN through the UMANG app using Aadhaar-based face authentication. After activation, members can check their EPF balance, download their passbook, track clai...

Is a ₹10 NAV mutual fund really cheaper? Know why NAV doesnt determine returns and what investors should check before investing.

A portfolio that felt comfortable during a market rally may look very different during volatility. But should discomfort alone prompt investors to cut equity exposure?

Andhra Pradesh will release two pending DA instalments, give pension hikes from January 2027, and appoint the 12th Pay Revision Commission among other long-pending demands by state government employees.

EPFO will host a live session on the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) on 8 September at 12 pm. Heres what employees and employers can ask during the session, along with the schemes key benefits, incen...

The 8th Pay Commission could significantly change central government pensions. Here is how an illustrative fitment factor of 2.57 could take the minimum Level 7 pension to nearly ₹58,000, and what pensioners should kno...