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...
25 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
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...
14 May, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
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...
14 May, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
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...
13 May, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
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...
13 May, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
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...
11 May, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
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 ...
30 Apr, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
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...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
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...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
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...
02 Sep, 2025, 08.31 AM IST
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.
25 Apr, 2022, 06.48 PM IST
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 ...
03 Oct, 2020, 12.02 PM IST
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...
26 Aug, 2019, 06.30 AM IST
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.
12 Oct, 2018, 12.28 PM IST
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.
17 Apr, 2017, 06.30 AM IST
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.
06 Sep, 2016, 03.59 PM IST
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...
05 Sep, 2016, 06.30 AM IST