Mid, smallcap fund inflows surge in September, largecaps see comeback. What does it hint?Despite market corrections in September, small and midcap mutual funds recorded strong monthly inflows of Rs 9,038 crore and Rs 7,834 crore...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Equity mutual fund inflows jump 31% MoM to Rs 38,306 crore in September; smallcap funds log record collectionIn September, equity mutual fund inflows surged by 31% month-on-month, totaling Rs 38,306 crore. Smallcap mutual funds notably drew in reco...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Best tax saving mutual funds or ELSS to invest in October 2026Tax saving mutual funds or ELSSs invest in stocks. Therefore, they have a very high risk. You should be aware of this aspect, especially if...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Best small cap mutual funds to invest in October 2026According to the Sebi mandate, small cap schemes must invest in companies that are ranked below 250 in terms of market capitalisation. Thes...
08 Oct, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Small business owners can now write off $2.56 million in purchases in 2026, and this deduction is the one everyone is talking about nowSmall business owners have a major tax break to consider in 2026. Businesses can immediately expense up to $2.56 million in qualifying purc...
07 Oct, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Meet Sara Blakely, billionaire who started Spanx with just $5,000 from selling fax machines, built it without a single investor, know her journeySara Blakely once sold fax machines to build Spanx with a simple clothing problem and $5,000 in savings. She turned one small idea into a s...
07 Oct, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
Donald Trump is considering an 18.4-cent gas tax cut, but will the savings reach your wallet?Trump’s proposal could offer some relief as prices climb. But the savings would likely be modest. Drivers may save a few dollars each time ...
07 Oct, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund and new authority to plan transport and logisticsThe Indian government has approved a ₹10,000-crore SME Growth Fund aimed at supporting small and medium enterprises. Additionally, an Integ...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Can banks raise FD interest rates now as RBI increases repo rate by 25 bps?RBI MPC October 2026: The Reserve Bank of India has increased the repo rate by 25 bps from 5.25% to 5.50%, signaling a shift. Following thi...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Rs 4 crore portfolio with ULIPs and multiple mutual funds. Should you simplify and consolidate your investments?Effectively managing a Rs 4 crore investment portfolio requires streamlining and consolidation for optimal financial performance. With mult...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Business owners, check this now: Group health premiums are fully deductible in 2026, and many owners still overlook these savings todayBusiness owners reviewing 2026 taxes shouldn't overlook employee health benefits. Group health insurance premiums are fully deductible, whi...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Market wrap: Trent, BSE, Coal India, Tech Mahindra top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex on TuesdayFranklin India Small Cap Fund crossed Rs 14,000 crore in AUM, while a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP grew to nearly Rs 1.94 crore over 20 years. The...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Franklin India Small Cap Fund turns Rs 10,000 SIP to nearly Rs 2 crore in 20 years, crosses Rs 14,000 crore AUMFranklin India Small Cap Fund crossed Rs 14,000 crore in AUM, while a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP grew to nearly Rs 1.94 crore over 20 years. The...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Waiting on income? Deferring payments into next year could reduce your 2026 taxable income, but there is a catch you should know firstIf you’re self-employed and expect a lower income next year, delaying eligible payments until January could reduce your current-year taxabl...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Think your Roth IRA lowers your taxes this year? It doesn't, because contributions aren't deductible, and here is who should use it nowMany small business owners fund a Roth IRA expecting an immediate tax break. That calculation is flawed. Roth IRAs run on after-tax income....
05 Oct, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
FD interest rate hike coming? With rising inflation, many experts expect RBI to hike interest rateMany financial analysts expect the Reserve Bank of India to increase the repo rate by 25 basis points. This forecast is driven by persisten...
05 Oct, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Net mopup under small savings schemes set to exceed Rs 3.6 lakh crore targetIn the first four months of the fiscal year 2026-27, net collections in small savings schemes have surged by an impressive 56% compared to ...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.30 PM IST