Explained: When should mutual fund investors use CAGR, XIRR or IRR to calculate returns?CAGR, XIRR and IRR are commonly used to measure mutual fund returns, but each serves a different purpose. While CAGR is suited to lumpsum i...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Best conservative hybrid mutual funds to invest in September 2026Conservative hybrid mutual funds are the entry to the world of hybrid funds. These schemes invest mostly in debt and a small percent in equ...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Want Rs 1 crore for your child’s education in 18 years? See how a Rs 20,000 monthly SIP can helpWant to build a Rs 1 crore corpus for your child’s higher education in 18 years? An investor with a moderate-to-high risk appetite can achi...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Fiscal mismanagement left West Bengal practically bankrupt: CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal faces financial distress due to past mismanagement, according to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. He stated the state requires ...
07 Sep, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Why are Registered Investment Advisers so rare in India? The big reason may surprise investorsIn the Indian investment landscape, a stark difference exists between mutual fund distributors who earn commissions and fee-only advisors w...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Rs 16 lakh cash seized in income tax raid, tax officer calls it unexplained cash; Taxpayer claims it to be family money, he fights and wins the case in ITAT MumbaiDuring an income tax search operation (raid) Rs 16 lakh cash was seized; Man says its family cash; tax officer does not believe him and cal...
31 Aug, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Horoscope Tomorrow, September 1, 2026: New Month, New Luck? These Zodiac Signs Could Make a Winning Career Move and Attract Money & LoveOn September 1st, 2026, the horoscope serves as a compass for navigating career and financial landscapes, placing a spotlight on personal h...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
New labour code impact: Rs 8k less take home pay likely for employee with Rs 15 lakh CTC; check the impact on CTCs of Rs 10 lakh, Rs 25 lakh and Rs 50 lakhNew labour codes mandate higher provident fund contributions for employees. This change reduces monthly take-home pay for many salaried ind...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
World's second-richest country is offering Rs 50 lakh to every parent: Here's who is eligible and whySingapore is rolling out a new child-support package worth up to S$70,000 (around Rs 50 lakh) for eligible Singaporean children, with suppo...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Have money in FDs? Why retail investors should consider 7-7.25% bond yields: Amit SomaniHe believes the current environment offers an opportunity to lock in yields rather than wait for a marginal rise in rates, while investors ...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Rs 30,000 monthly SIP across 10 funds. Why this investor’s mutual fund portfolio may need a resetA 36-year-old investor's Rs 30,000 monthly SIP portfolio requires adjustments for financial goals. The expert highlights an inadequate reti...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
The stairs to the podium: India's sporting rise under PM ModiIndia's sporting journey transformed significantly from 1934 to the present day. Government programs like TOPS and Khelo India now support ...
18 Aug, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Ineligible beneficiaries to face aid stoppage, recovery of duesDelhi's Lakshmi Yojana is designed to assist women between the ages of twenty-one and sixty with financial resources. Ongoing applications ...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
Higher education costs: How Indian parents and US-based NRIs plan and pay—and who is better placed?Except for a small number of government colleges of repute, the demand for good quality colleges far outstrips the supply in India. Higher ...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
India won political freedom in 1947. Financial freedom is the next frontierNavneet Munot, MD and CEO of HDFC AMC, writes on how Indian households are building financial freedom through capital markets, UPI, and sys...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Can NRIs open Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana account offering 8.2% interest rate?Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana provides a favorable tax regime for parents budgeting for their daughters. Only resident Indian girls aged below t...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Big age gap between children? Here’s what it means for your retirement, education planning, and family financesIndia’s falling total fertility rate, which currently stands at 1.9, below the replacement rate of 2.1, has ignited debates around smaller ...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST