₹79 lakh more at retirement? How a small monthly VPF contribution can boost your retirement corpusVoluntary Provident Fund offers a stable retirement savings avenue for salaried employees. Additional VPF contributions can significantly g...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Sterling hovers near six-month high underpinned by BoE rate hike expectationsThe pound is maintaining its position close to a six-month peak against the dollar, buoyed by expectations of interest rate hikes. However,...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Jackson Hole 2026: When and what are investors expecting from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh?The Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium, scheduled for August 27-29, will draw close attention as Chair Kevin Warsh makes his expected...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Best gilt mutual funds to invest in August 2026Gilt funds are not recommended to regular debt investors because they are risky and volatile. Gilt funds suffer the most when the rates go ...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
EPFO rules for NRIs’ EPF withdrawal: Do NRIs need to wait till 58 years of age to withdraw their employees’ provident fund retirement corpus?Non-resident Indians have the opportunity to access their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) corpus upon their departure from India. Those who ...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
US stocks today: US stocks slip as Iran tensions test rally in a high-stakes week for marketsWall Street started the week under pressure as Iran tensions, rising Treasury yields and Nvidia earnings weighed on sentiment. The S&P 500 ...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
From savings plan to retirement plan: Building a corpus that lasts a lifetimeRetirement security relies on habits formed over time. By starting early, investments harness the power of compounding growth, leading to g...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Modified & Macaulay duration in bonds: Know how they differ and their use in debt mutual fundsIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
ETMarkets NRI Talk | Rupee at 96: Why NRIs should think twice before sending more money to India, says Sachin SawrikarWhile a weaker rupee means more rupees for every dollar remitted, it can also erode the dollar value of INR-denominated investments over ti...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
EPF vs stock market: EPFO reveals 6 reasons why EPF offers greater retirement securityThe Employees Provident Fund (EPF) presents a government-backed savings scheme, ensuring consistent interest rates with mandatory contribut...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Rs 4.5 crore retirement corpus: Can you get Rs 4 lakh monthly income without losing your corpus?For retirees looking to maximise their post-tax earnings, allocating a Rs 4.5 cr corpus into mutual funds is a viable option. Utilising a b...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Home loan interest rates start at 7%: Check banks offering lowest interest rates on Rs 30 lakh–Rs 75 lakh loansHome loan interest rates vary based on credit score and other borrower factors. A good credit score is essential for securing a low home lo...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Latest SBI FD interest rates: State Bank of India has reduced rates by 25 bps on these fixed depositsSBI FD interest rates: The State Bank of India implemented a reduction in interest rates for select bulk term deposits. This change specifi...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
US single-family housing starts slide in JulyThe U.S. witnessed a notable decline in single-family homebuilding last month, primarily due to elevated mortgage rates. An increase in uns...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
US Stock Market | Fed policy may be accommodative under medium-term neutral rate estimate: ReportsA San Francisco Fed research paper suggests that US monetary policy may be more accommodative than commonly assessed when measured against ...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Bonds face a bigger threat than the Fed as global rates climbAs central banks worldwide, notably in Japan, Canada, and the euro zone, signal plans for sharper interest rate increases than the US, glob...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.38 AM IST
Can you build a ₹5 crore retirement corpus on a ₹15 lakh salary with EPF alone?Can EPF contributions secure a comfortable retirement for those with higher salaries. With an annual income of ₹15 lakh, one can potentiall...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST