PPF, SCSS and NSC have outperformed equity in last 2 years, but should you write off equities?Small savings schemes vs Nifty indices: While equities have shown muted returns recently, small savings schemes have offered stable returns...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
China escaped middle income trap but India still stuck in it; 4 economists debate if 6.5% growth is enough for Viksit BharatIndia's economic growth rate is robust, but experts caution it may not be sufficient for significant wealth creation. A key concern is the ...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Rs 20,000 monthly income from SCSS: How senior citizens can earn regular interest income for at least 5 yearsThe Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) offers a stable 8.2% annual interest rate, ideal for retirees seeking predictable income. To earn...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Goldman Sachs India global centre chief Gunjan Samtani to retire by end of 2026Gunjan Samtani, co-chairman of Goldman Sachs India and head of its India global center, will retire by year-end after 16 years. Ken Casteli...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Curious case of one stock, two companies. Only one of them makes brakesOn paper this is a friction-material company. In practice, the larger force inside the company is an investment portfolio. The friction bus...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM 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
Rs 10,000 monthly investment in post office RD vs SBI RD: Where will you get higher maturity amount in 5 years?Investing Rs 10,000 monthly in a Post Office Recurring Deposit for five years yields a higher maturity amount than an SBI RD. The Post Offi...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Peak XV rejigs Surge; Digital lenders power through slowdownHappy Monday! Peak XV Partners is rebooting Surge after executive exits and a broader strategy reset. This and more in today’s ETtech Morni...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
Pension is salary, family pension is not: Key tax rules pensioners must know before filing ITR for AY 2026-27Pension and family pension are taxed differently under the Income-Tax Act, yet many taxpayers continue to confuse the two while filing retu...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Karnataka: Congress High Command to decide on coordination committee, cabinet expansion top priority, says Satish Jarkiholi"I do not know if a specific committee needs to be formed right away. If not, the current decision is final. This is ultimately a matter fo...
31 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
PM Modi completes 12 years in office; BJP, Union ministers hail his leadershipOn May 26, 2014, Modi took charge as India's Prime Minister with landslide victory. He got re-elected with a bigger mandate in 2019 and aga...
26 May, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
'Centre's price hike a curse': DK Shivakumar slams BJP, defends Congress guarantees schemesKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar criticizes the BJP for raising prices and increasing the financial burden on citizens. He hi...
26 May, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Neuland Laboratories shares rally 7% as profit jumps seven-fold and revenue doubles in Q4Neuland Laboratories shares saw a significant jump following a strong Q4 performance. The company reported a massive increase in profit and...
13 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
India's R&D punches above its weight, but grant delays and red tape hold back researchersIndia is an innovation 'overperformer' but its research systems lag behind. Improving 'ease of doing R&D' is crucial. This requires faster ...
11 May, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Incremental revenue growth of Department of Posts to double to Rs 4,000 cr this year: MoS CommunicationsThe Department of Posts targets a Rs 4,000 crore revenue increase this year. This follows a significant Rs 2,100 crore growth last fiscal y...
11 May, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Can Rs 10 lakh in post office FD and Rs 10,000/month in RD build Rs 1 crore retirement corpus in 20 years?Interest rates may vary. If we talk about the post office, it offers a 6.7% interest rate on its RD, while its rate for the 5-year FD is 7....
09 May, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
SIP vs RD: With Rs 10,000 monthly investment, where can you make more money in 10, 15 and 20 years?Choosing between SIPs and Recurring Deposits (RDs) for regular investment presents a common dilemma. While RDs offer predictable, fixed ret...
07 May, 2026, 03.28 PM IST