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RBI floating rate bond : Has 8.05% interest rate changed? Here's what investors should knowThe Reserve Bank of India has maintained the Floating Rate Savings Bond interest rate at 8.05% following the Finance Ministry's decision to...
Crude at $65, consumption boom, and the Rupee's new shield: Dinshaw Irani's big market callsIndia's economic headwinds are easing, with falling crude oil prices and a stabilizing rupee poised to boost the market. Helios Mutual Fund...
Income Tax AY 2026-27: Even if your salary income is below Rs 12.75 lakh, you still need to pay tax for these incomesIncome Tax AY 2026-27: Salaried individuals earning up to Rs 12.75 lakh annually may enjoy zero tax liability due to enhanced Section 87A r...
Can me and my wife claim LTCG tax exemption on gains from residential property sold in 2025?ET Wealth Reader's Query: In 2025, I sold a residential property, which was purchased in 2008 in the joint names of my wife and I. However,...
How India can build a bigger oil buffer without straining the exchequerAs tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz ease, India should focus not only on managing the immediate oil crisis but also on strengt...
Warren Buffett on why bubbles end badly – even when everyone knows they willWarren Buffett compared bubble investors to Cinderella at the ball: Everyone plans to leave just before midnight, but they are dancing in a...
FPIs pump record funds into G-Secs after policy shiftForeign funds are pouring into India's government bond market at a record pace this month, driven by tax exemptions on interest and capital...
Quote of the day by Tom Hiddleston: ‘Love is a dagger. It is beautiful until it makes you bleed’ - Marvel actor on the paradox of loving someoneTom Hiddleston's portrayal of Loki in "Loki" highlights love's paradoxical nature, comparing it to a beautiful yet dangerous dagger. This q...
Best aggressive hybrid mutual funds to invest in June 2026Hybrid mutual funds, particularly aggressive hybrid schemes, offer resilience in volatile markets due to their balanced equity and debt por...
Residents tempted to gatecrash FCNR party for NRIsWealthy Indians are finding ways to benefit from a new foreign currency deposit scheme. They are sending money to NRI relatives as gifts to...
₹50 lakh to ₹1.4 crore: How extending your PPF can add lakhs to your corpus and who should do itPPF maturity presents a choice: withdraw or extend for continued tax-free compounding. While government backing and tax benefits remain att...
RBI widens direct equity access for overseas investors, doubles investment limits under PISThe RBI has doubled investment limits for overseas individual investors under the Portfolio Investment Scheme and extended direct equity ac...
What steps India has taken to stem pressure on its external balance of paymentsIndia is taking steps to manage its currency's decline. Higher duties on gold and silver imports are in place. Import rules for silver have...
India eyes major bond index entry as tax exemptions sweeten appealIndia is set to reapply for inclusion in major global bond indices. This follows significant tax exemptions for foreign investors on capita...
MPC Forex Level: India’s forex reserves remain healthy at $682.3 billion, says RBI Governor Sanjay MalhotraIndia's foreign exchange reserves are strong at $682.3 billion. The Reserve Bank of India has used these reserves to stabilize the rupee. D...
Sensex recovers 850 points from day’s low, Nifty closes above 23,400. One big reason behind sharp market rebound!Indian stock markets staged a strong comeback on Wednesday afternoon. This recovery followed earlier sharp declines. Media reports indicate...
New NPS withdrawal plan: Retirement Income Scheme offers an orderly exit, but no return guaranteeThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced the Retirement Income Scheme (RIS) under NPS, allowing retiree...
Can bonds replace rental income? The ₹40,000 monthly cash flow mathIndian investors traditionally favor rental income for passive earnings, but rising property prices and modest yields are prompting a shift...
India insurers seek doubling of tax-free limit for some products to boost inflows, sources sayIndian life insurers are asking the government to double the tax-free limit for insurance policies. This move aims to increase money flowin...
How to rebalance mutual funds, FDs & PF investments before retirement? Expert shares roadmapAs retirement nears, an investor with a Rs 2.75 crore portfolio needs to rebalance. An expert advises consolidating mutual funds, shifting ...