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Retail traded options big time despite curbs , Sebi study

While the active client count fell by a fifth, equity derivatives turnover declined by just 5%, with much of this being accounted for by a sharp fall in individual futures turnove…

Small-cap funds: Does high benchmark overlap lead to poorer returns than active stock selection bets?

Small-cap funds can differ sharply in how closely their portfolios resemble their benchmarks. But does a lower overlap translate into better returns? The latest data offers some s…

Should you invest in SIFs? Experts explain who these funds are meant for

Specialised Investment Funds are emerging as an alternative to traditional equity mutual funds, offering long-short strategies, greater flexibility and active market management, b…

House of Abhinandan Lodha ties up with NITCO for Alibag project, to invest Rs 1,000 cr

House of Abhinandan Lodha plans to allocate Rs 1,000 crore for its latest project in Alibag, which will feature a blend of apartments, townhouses, and a luxury hotel. This venture…

RBI SGB premature redemption calendar 2026-27: Check October-March exit dates and request period for your gold bond investment

Can a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP build a Rs 1 crore corpus? Check how long it may take

A Rs 10,000 monthly SIP can build a Rs 1 crore corpus in 20 years at 12% returns, while annual SIP increases can significantly shorten the wealth creation journey.

Stock market prediction tomorrow, 26 August: What will happen to Sensex, Nifty, Hang Seng, KOSPI, Nikkei on Wednesday

Asian markets rebounded on Tuesday, led by technology stocks, as global bond yields eased. Tokyo's Nikkei rose by 0.5%, while South Korea's Kospi gained 0.7%. Positive sentiment a…

Employees exercising their ESOPs should know how a recent ITAT ruling will determine whether the benefit is taxed as perquisite or capital gains

A recent ITAT decision clarified ESOP repurchase taxation. The tax tribunal ruled that repurchased options are capital assets, not perquisites. This decision provides significant…

7 equity mutual funds delivered over 15% returns in 3 months. Did you park your cash in any?

Puravankara Ltd expects Rs 1,100 cr revenue from 8-acre housing project in Bengaluru

Puravankara Ltd is set to embark on a new housing venture in Bengaluru, projected to yield an impressive Rs 1,100 crore in revenue. The company has secured a Joint Development Agr…

Filing ITR4 by August 31 deadline? Check these 6 major changes if opting for presumptive taxation for AY 2026-27

For the assessment year 2026-2027, new changes have been introduced impacting those filing ITR-4. Taxpayers need to be aware of six major updates to the form, which encompass revi…

Gold can cushion portfolio downturns, improve risk-adjusted returns: WhiteOak Capital MF study

Investing in a mix of equities, fixed income, and gold can lead to improved risk-adjusted gains. Gold often acts as a safety net when stock markets decline. By incorporating asset…

Inorbit Malls completes acquisition of 2 malls for Rs 1242.5 cr

Inorbit Malls has bolstered its presence by purchasing two additional malls from Prozone Realty for a hefty Rs 1,242.5 crore. This significant deal, which effectively doubles thei…

Have undisclosed foreign assets or income? Know the extra tax cost if you miss FAST Scheme 2026's December 31 deadline

India's FAST Scheme 2026 provides a unique opportunity for taxpayers to declare foreign assets. This voluntary disclosure window closes on December 31st, 2026, offering significan…

MF Tracker: ITI Small Cap Fund delivers 25% returns, tops 3-year chart. Should you book profits now?

ITI Small Cap Fund topped the three-year return chart with a 25.19% return, outperforming its benchmark and category average. While strong stock selection drove much of the outper…

Expert view: Nifty 50 can hit 27,000 by March 2027, EPS growth rate of 10%-11% likely in FY27, says Ametra PMS CIO

Karan Aggarwal, CIO at Ametra PMS, predicts Nifty 50 could reach 27,000 by March 2027, but warns of significant global risks that could trigger a 10-20% valuation drop. Delve into…

Can you deduct brokerage and STT from capital gains? A tax expert explains

Capital gains tax treatment differs for brokerage, STT and loan interest. Learn which investment expenses can be deducted, which are excluded and how taxpayers should assess borro…

PPFAS GIFT reduces minimum investment in its two outbound passive funds to $500

PPFAS GIFT has cut the minimum investment in its S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 outbound passive funds from $5,000 to $500, effective August 25. The move aims to broaden access to global…

Muthoot Finance at crucial support zone; breakout could trigger fresh rally: Kkunal V. Parar

August 31 ITR filing deadline: ITR-3 or ITR-4? Which form you should choose while filing your income tax return

Taxpayers engaged in business activities must submit either ITR-3 or ITR-4 by the deadline of August 31, 2026. While ITR-4 simplifies the process through presumptive taxation, ITR…

Best gilt mutual funds to invest in August 2026

Gilt funds are not recommended to regular debt investors because they are risky and volatile. Gilt funds suffer the most when the rates go up. The bond prices and yields move in o…

Jefferies picks 4 NBFCs with up to 20% upside that may continue outperforming Nifty, bank stocks. Here’s why

Jefferies has picked Bajaj Finance, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company, Aditya Birla Capital and Shriram Finance to outperform the Nifty and bank stocks, with target pri…

Can your employer see your ITR? Supreme Court steps in over data privacy concerns

The Supreme Court advised the government to collaborate with domain experts to devise an “antidote” to the problem and requested action preferably within four months.

Investors’ equity rush helps SIP assets triple in five years

Mutual fund SIP investments have seen significant growth over five years. The number of unique mutual fund investors increased substantially during this period. SIP assets under…