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Will Rs 32 lakh EPF corpus withdrawal be tax-free? Are there better options than withdrawing?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I contributed to EPF until 2021 while working at an MNC. Since moving to a startup in 2022 that doesn’t offer PF,...
EPFO held on to Rs 10 lakh for 11 years: Patna HC orders it to refund the deposit with 6% interest for ‘unjust enrichment’The Patna High Court has ordered the EPFO to pay 6% annual interest on a Rs 10 lakh deposit, citing unjust enrichment. The court ruled that...
NPS growth, performance, market-linked annuities; Sriram Iyer, CEO of HDFC Pension, talks about India’s changing retirement landscapeIndia's retirement planning is evolving with rising private sector NPS participation and evolving annuity products. While government contri...
Can salary-linked SIPs transform mutual fund investing for salaried Indians? Experts weigh inSebi has proposed a framework allowing salaried employees to invest in mutual funds through salary deductions, similar to EPF and NPS. This...
Mutual funds raise cash holdings by Rs 12,700 crore despite market rebound in AprilMutual funds boosted cash holdings by over Rs 12,000 crore in April, reaching Rs 1.98 lakh crore. This occurred even as Indian stock market...
Samir Arora-backed Helios Flexi Cap Fund increases stake in Tata Motors, Eternal, Paytm, 8 others in AprilHelios Flexi Cap Fund, backed by Samir Arora, boosted its holdings in Tata Motors, Eternal, and Paytm during April. The fund also increased...
Bitcoin holds above $80K despite hot US inflation data, signalling strong buyer confidenceBitcoin held above the $80,000 mark despite hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data, reflecting resilient investor sentiment in the crypto...
Retiring with a large EPF corpus? Here’s how to allocate money across fixed income and mutual fundsRetirees with large EPF corpus need to balance safety with growth. Financial planners advise focusing on stable, tax-efficient income gener...
From Rs 17 lakh education loan to Rs 50 lakh net worth in 4 years: Can you replicate this Reddit success story?A 29-year married Reddit user has shared his story of how, just four years into his job, he not only paid off his education loan but also c...
EPF + own house = retirement sorted? CA warns how your Rs 2 crore flat can leave you cash-poorA chartered accountant's analysis reveals a significant gap in India's traditional retirement plan of owning a home and EPF. Savings often ...
Started investing in your 40s-50s? Compensate for lost years with higher savings and disciplined investingThe good thing is that you would be earning well in your 40s and 50s. Combine this with the fact that many of your other goals would have b...
Think your NPS saving is enough for retirement? Watch out for this common mistake that could derail your financial plansMany investors overlook their National Pension System, assuming retirement plans are on track. However, a 'set and forget' approach can lea...
Can 8.25% EPF return match 16% equity return? CA explains unique situations how it canA chartered accountant illustrates scenarios where EPF's 8.25% return can match 16% equity returns over five years, highlighting EPF tax ad...
Unconventional investment options can be used to reach financial goals. Find out if it will work for youUnconventional paths can also be used to reach financial goals. Find out if it works for you.
Portion of EPF corpus is invested in equities: Is your EPF money safe?EPFO started to invest 5% of fresh inflows in index ETFs from August 2015. This was raised to 10% in 2017 and later to 15% in 2018. EPFO’s ...
Family finance: Why the Dutts need to increase equity in their investment portfolioThe couple's goals include building a contingency corpus, buying a car, saving for their child’s higher education and wedding, and their ow...
How new EPF rules are going to impact youThe scheme is undergoing sweeping changes. Apart from recent tweaks in rules, new measures proposed could change its very structure.
Will EPF investors earn higher returns due to increase in equity allocation?As EPFO forayed into equity investing only two years ago, it is too soon to assess the impact of the hike in equity allocation.
EPF's investment in equity is rising: How safe is your retirement money?The government wants to hike the Provident Fund’s investments in equities to boost returns. Find out what this means for you.
Proper accounting requires EPF to be unitised: Find out why this is crucialGovt should now get moving on accounting and governance so that the real benefits of the liberalised asset allocation devolve to members of...