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I asked ChatGPT whether buying a ₹20 lakh car is a financial mistake for a Bengaluru professional. Here's what it said

Owning a ₹20 lakh car is feasible for a Bengaluru professional earning ₹30 lakh annually, yet paying fully from savings isn't ideal. Financing part of the purchase preserves liq…

IPO GMPs: CSM Technologies IPO vs Knack Packaging IPO vs Aastha Spintex IPO; here's what GMP hints

India's IPO market remains vibrant with multiple offerings like Knack Packaging and Aastha Spintex. The subscription for CSM Technologies is progressing well, with strong grey mar…

AMFI Reshuffle: Physicswallah among 6 midcap stocks that may get demoted to smallcap

Income-Tax Returns: Here's what precautions should taxpayers take while filing their ITR

The income-tax department has launched online forms for ITR-1 to ITR-4 for FY 2025-26. Taxpayers can file returns by July 31 through the e-filing portal. Certain income types, lik…

Foreign investors exit India funds as AI boom redirects capital. Will inflows return?

Foreign investors pulled money from India-focused funds in the March quarter as capital shifted toward AI-linked markets such as Korea and Taiwan, even as some investors see early…

Looking for largecap funds? Here are top 5 picks for June 2026

Car loan interest rates June 2026: SBI, ICICI, HDFC and top banks offer rates from 7.35% – Full comparison

Save more on your next vehicle with the latest car loan interest rates in June 2026. Compare top banks, EMIs, processing fees, & key borrowing tips to choose a car loan that f…

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank remain top bets as valuations stay attractive, says Kotak

Kotak Institutional Equities supports leading private banks like HDFC and ICICI, believing they will benefit from improved loan yields and lower funding costs. They remain cautiou…

Microcaps top 10-year returns chart, outshine midcaps and smallcaps

Over the last 10 years, microcaps delivered the highest returns, outperforming midcaps, small caps, and large caps. Here is a detailed breakup, as reported by ET Wealth.

22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold prices (June 26, 2026) at IBJA, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Tanishq, Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers

Gold prices saw a slight uptick on Friday, June 26, 2026. Major retailers like Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, and Joyalukkas also adjusted their 22K gold rates upward…

Bitcoin, Solana or XRP? The best performing crypto asset of 2026 so far

Crypto prices may have corrected sharply in 2026, but underlying trends suggest growing maturity. Institutional participation, stronger blockchain activity, improving regulation a…

Looking for regular income from mutual funds? These hybrid funds stood out over 3 years

Five conservative hybrid mutual funds delivered steady SWP returns over a three-year period, according to ET Wealth data as of June 17, 2026. SBI Magnum Children’s Benefit Fund le…

What is a mutual fund riskometer? A simple guide to understanding fund risk before you invest

The ‘riskometer’ is a visual risk indicator that reflects the overall risk associated with a mutual fund scheme. However, two schemes belonging to the same category do not always…

Goldman Sachs upgrades India's growth outlook after US-Iran peace deal

Goldman Sachs has raised India's 2026 real GDP growth forecast to 6.8% from 6.5%, citing lower oil prices, easing supply disruptions and resilient domestic demand following the US…

Investing over Rs 43,000 monthly through SIPs? Here’s what an expert recommends for 20-year investment journey

A financial expert reviews a Rs 43,500 monthly SIP portfolio built for a 20-year horizon and suggests minimal changes. The key recommendation is replacing one active midcap fund w…

e-Filing Vault Higher Security explained: What it is, why it matters and how to enable it

The e-Filing Vault Higher Security facility is designed to strengthen the security of a taxpayer's e-filing account by requiring a second level of authentication in addition to th…

Stocks to buy: Anand Rathi bullish on Hindustan Copper shares, sees 45% upside in the PSU stock; here’s why

Hindustan Copper share price has fallen 10% in one month, and has dropped 6% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis. The PSU stock has gained 12% in six months, and has rallied 90% in one…

Hybrid SIFs lure wealthy investors with tax edge and stronger returns

Affluent investors are increasingly turning to newly launched hybrid specialised investment funds (SIFs) for their tax efficiency and better returns than traditional fixed-income…

EPFO services interrupted from June 26-30: Check full list of services unavailable for five days

EPFO services, including its member and employer portals and the UMANG app, will be temporarily unavailable from June 26th to June 30th due to a scheduled system migration. This u…

Tata Motors PV is on a clear road. JLR remains the speed bump.

The carmaker has laid out an ambitious domestic growth roadmap, but investors remain focused on Jaguar Land Rover's recovery as the key driver of future stock performance.

Domestic SIPs power India's market resilience amidst FPI outflows: HDFC Securities

India is experiencing a pivotal shift in its financial markets as domestic investors take the lead over foreign entities, enduring a three-year trend of FPI sell-offs. This resili…

6 simple ways to prevent unauthorized credit card use and secure your finances

Protect yourself from digital threats with these smart credit card habits. This article explains how to prevent unauthorised credit card use through secure practices, transaction…

Vedanta unit accepts bids worth $1.75 billion for three-tranche dollar debt, bankers say

Vedanta Resources' subsidiary has successfully raised $1.75 billion through a dollar bond issuance to refinance over $2 billion in high-yielding debt. The company secured funds ac…

These 5 smallcap mutual funds deliver over 25% annualised returns in 3 years. Check details

Five small-cap mutual funds delivered over 25% annualised returns in the last three years, led by Bandhan Small Cap Fund and ITI Small Cap Fund. Passive index funds and Invesco In…