How NRIs, OCIs can get 45% annual return on $1 lakh FCNR (B) deposit as this bank in India offers 19X leverage; Should you go for it?HSBC Bank's IFSC unit offers Non-Resident Indians significant leverage on FCNR(B) deposits. This strategy allows investors to borrow up to ...
22 Jul, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Higher take-home salary or bigger retirement corpus? How the proposed EPF change could affect your futureA government proposal may allow employees to voluntarily reduce their EPF contributions. This change could increase immediate take-home sal...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Name appearing in builder's records showing cash payment: Will you need to pay income tax for such property purchase? Here’s what ITAT saidCan the Income Tax Department tax you based only on papers found during a builder's search? A recent ITAT ruling explains when third-party ...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
EPFO 3.0: Government plans new pension scheme for formal and unorganised sector workers, claims report explaining how it will workThe government is planning a new pension scheme under the EPFO 3.0 framework. This new plan aims to provide retirement benefits to workers ...
20 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
EPF Scheme 2026: Key changes in nominations, PF withdrawals, and employer complianceKey features— such as the 12% contribution rate for employers and employees as well as the Rs.15,000 statutory wage ceiling—remain unchange...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
NRI insurance: Benefits, risks, and features of GIFT City’s dollar-denominated insurance plansMany companies—including HDFC Life International, ICICI Prudential Life, ICICI Lombard, Star Union Dai-ichi Life, IndiaFirst Life and Tata-...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Is your employer delaying deposit into your NPS? Know how it can impact youGovernment departments must remit employee NPS contributions promptly to PFRDA. Delays in crediting NPS contributions will incur interest c...
17 Jul, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Planning retirement & child's education through mutual funds? Expert explains SWP, taxation, portfolio rebalancingAn investor seeks expert guidance for his daughter's education and retirement goals. A financial planner suggests a diversified portfolio a...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Rs 1,800 EPF vs 12% of basic pay: Choosing Rs 1,800 monthly contribution can increase your in-hand salary, but is it worth?Employees face a choice between higher immediate income and a larger retirement fund. Reducing EPF contributions increases take-home pay bu...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
I want Rs 1 lakh/month from my Rs 1.15 crore PF and gratuity corpus; how should I invest?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I will retire in four years. I have Rs 95 lakh in Provident Fund savings and expect Rs 20 lakh as gratuity. I hav...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Why getting a SWP death claim is not that simple for surviving spouses and why Sebi must ensure strict adherenceIt is often witnessed that the aggression of marketing executives in AMCs to onboard an investor is not reciprocated while settling death c...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Can a Rs 58,000 monthly SIP build a Rs 10 crore corpus in 16 years? Expert reviews portfolioA Rs 58,000 monthly SIP with a 10% annual step-up may not reach the Rs 10 crore goal. Increasing the annual SIP step-up to 20% could exceed...
09 Jul, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
TMC bank accounts debit-freeze, Calcutta High Court adjourns hearing till ThursdayA private bank reported to the Calcutta High Court regarding frozen Trinamool Congress accounts. The court adjourned the hearing after noti...
08 Jul, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
New EPF Scheme, 2026: What existing and new PF subscribers should knowIndia's Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is undergoing a significant modernization with the EPF Scheme, 2026. Existing subscribers will see ...
07 Jul, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Rs 15,000 monthly investment for 20 years: NPS or mutual funds? Know which may leave you with a bigger retirement corpusRetirement planning often pits National Pension System (NPS) against equity mutual funds. While mutual funds offer flexibility and potentia...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
How should a 45-year-old salaried investor plan early retirement? Expert reviews mutual fund portfolioA 45-year-old salaried investor with a Rs 3 lakh monthly income sought expert advice on whether his mutual fund portfolio can support retir...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Is Rs 2 crore enough for retirement? See the monthly income you can generate and how long your corpus may lastRetirement planning India: Retiring with Rs 2 crore? Experts advise a prudent 3.5-4% withdrawal rate, yielding around Rs 60,000-Rs 70,000 m...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.17 PM IST