EPFO asks retired employee to return Rs 2.5 crore PF money over company's trust exemption lapse; he fights in HC and winsA retired employee received relief from the Telangana High Court. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation had demanded Rs 2.5 crore PF m...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
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...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Rajeev Thakkar of PPFAS MF explains when to hold, when to exit, and why most investors get it wrongPPFAS CIO Rajiv Thakkar said successful investing depends more on patience than frequent trading. He advised avoiding unnecessary selling, ...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Want to exchange old gold for new jewellery? Beware of these taxesIndians exchanging old gold for new should be aware of potential taxes on sales and purchases. The Income Tax Department monitors high-valu...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
New income tax regime: Don’t miss out on these 3 key deductions that will reduce your taxable income & help save more taxMany taxpayers mistakenly believe the New Tax Regime offers no deductions. However, salaried employees and pensioners can claim a Rs 75,000...
30 May, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Emerging cities becoming strategic hubs for expansion beyond traditional metros: ReportIndia's global capability centres are expanding beyond major cities. Emerging locations are now key for company growth. This shift is drive...
26 May, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
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...
25 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
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
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 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
Mother's Day Special: How AI, apps are empowering women to manage finances, improve health, build careerWomen are learning to keep pace with the ubiquitous apps and AI, shrugging off dependence on their kids for financial transactions, online ...
04 May, 2026, 06.30 AM 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
India Inc salary restructuring: How new labour codes and income tax rules will impact take-home pay and retirement savingsSalaried employees face uncertainty as new labor codes and tax rules loom. Companies are preparing for changes, but widespread implementati...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST