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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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

Highest 3-year SIP returns: SBI Gold Fund leads at 44.11%, while small-cap, mid-cap and pharma funds follow

SBI Gold Fund topped the three-year SIP return chart at 44.11%, followed by Axis Gold Fund at 43.84%, while equity funds delivered around 20-21%. The one-year data shows a shift,…

8th Pay Commission announces Bengaluru meeting schedule: Check dates, deadline to apply and how to take appointment

The 8th Pay Commission is set to convene in Bengaluru, to hold crucial discussions regarding salaries, pensions, and working conditions with a variety of stakeholders. Additional…

Earning under ₹12 lakh doesn’t guarantee zero tax for professionals — CA explains hidden tax rule

For individuals with business or professional taxpayers, opting out of the default new regime, or subsequently returning to it, involves a specific compliance process.

EPFO portal update: Key services you can now access online and what to check first

The updated EPFO portal offers several key online services, including UAN activation, PF withdrawal, KYC updates, passbook access, transfers and e-nomination, helping employees ma…

Rs 4.5 crore retirement fund: Build a monthly income plan with SWP & bucket strategy

Gold rate today (August 25, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold jewellery prices from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & more cities

Gold and silver prices saw minor changes on August 25, 2026. Tanishq, Malabar, Joyalukkas, and Kalyan Jewellers offered 22k gold at Rs 15,010 per gram. IBJA reported 24K gold at R…

The real problem with F&O is not risk. It is behaviour

Sebi’s latest F&O study does more than count losses. It reveals the behavioural biases that keep traders overconfident, chasing losses and returning to a market that repeatedl…

Housing societies cannot charge higher maintenance for bigger flats and shops based on area, rules Maharashtra Co-operative Appellate Court

Unlike property tax, maintenance cannot be charged at a higher rate for bigger flats and shops, explains the Maharashtra Co-operative Appellate Court and gives relief to flat and…

PPFAS GIFT cuts minimum investment in Nasdaq-100, S&P 500 funds from $5,000 to $500: What investors need to know

PPFAS GIFT has cut the minimum investment in its Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 fund of funds from $5,000 to $500. The 90% reduction lowers the entry requirement by about ₹4.3 lakh f…

Moving abroad for work? Check these EPF rules before you leave India

Employees moving abroad and foreign nationals working in India may fall under EPFO’s International Worker rules, which can affect PF contributions, withdrawals, pension eligibilit…

Undisclosed foreign assets: ITAT rejects Income Tax Department appeal, upholds taxpayer’s relief under Black Money Act

Delhi ITAT has dismissed the Income Tax Department’s appeal in a Black Money Act case involving alleged undisclosed foreign assets linked to Tarun Trikha. The tribunal upheld the…

Breaking your FD before maturity? Check these 5 things before withdrawing your fixed deposit

Planning to break your fixed deposit before maturity? Check premature withdrawal penalties, revised interest rates, tax implications and FD-backed loan options to understand the r…

Income tax notices: 8 notices salaried employees could get after filing ITR and what to do next

Husband taunted wife for her dark complexion and being an introvert, wife filed a cruelty case; know how husband won the case in Jharkhand HC

Husband taunted wife for her dark complexion, introvert nature; she files 498A IPC cruelty case; Jharkhand HC quashes 498A case, says his conduct is insufficient to constitute cru…

Gold, silver prices today, 25 August: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata

Gold and silver prices today, 25 August: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX mar…

Should you close your PPF account after becoming an NRI? Here’s what to know about maturity, withdrawal, and tax rules

Moving abroad as an NRI? Your PPF account might not need immediate closure. Discover how your contribution, withdrawal, and maturity options change. Understand the crucial differe…