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‘Mutual Funds Sahi Hai’ is now a well-known truth among investors. This is evident in the share of individual investors’ funds in the mutual fund industry’s assets under management (AUM), particularly in equity-oriented funds, as well as the amount of inflows, and the rise in folios. But like with any investment you make, there is

Income Tax Return filing deadline for AY 2026-27: With just 17 more days to go for the last date to file tax returns for the assessment year 2026-27 (financial year 2024-25), chartered accountants are urging the Income Tax Department to extend the deadline further. The Chandigarh Chartered Taxation Association (CCATAX) has reportedly requested the tax

ITR Filing news: Filing income tax returns gets stressful when documents are not in place. Many taxpayers end up rushing at the last minute which not only delays the process but also increases the chances of errors. With the government extending the ITR filing deadline for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) to September 15, 2025 for

A number of positives supported a 18% earnings growth during FY20-24. As a result, markets also performed very well, said Shridatta Bhandwaldar, head of equities at Canara Robeco MF. He tells Ananya Grover that investors should temper expectations and stick to conservative equity products. Excerpts: ALSO READIndia’s personal income tax collections now bigger than corporate

The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), which is called the backbone of health services for central government employees and pensioners, has seen major changes during the last ten years. The 7th Pay Commission period (2016–2025) is now in its final phase, and in the meantime the government has implemented many important reforms in 2025. At

A Diwali gift of dearness allowance (DA) is certain for central employees and pensioners. There will be a 3% increase for the July-December 2025 cycle, which will increase DA from 55% to 58%. This hike will be the last fixed hike of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC), as the term of the commission

The Finance Ministry has issued a clarification about CIBIL score requirements for those seeking a bank loan — explaining that it could not be a reason to deny first-time borrowers. The Lok Sabha was also told earlier this week that the Reserve Bank of India had not not prescribed any minimum credit score for loan

The government has notified the income tax rules, under which two new tax limits have been fixed on perquisites (non-salary benefits) given by the employer to the employees. These changes will especially affect those employees whose income is low or who get different types of facilities from the employer. The amendment notified on 18th August