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- Retirement planning for child-free couples: Why a bigger corpus may be needed
A widespread assumption persists among child-free couples that avoiding child-rearing expenses automatically lowers overall retirement funding needs
- Hindu Undivided Family: Can salaried individuals lower tax through an HUF?
For households possessing inherited assets, market portfolios, or commercial enterprises, forming a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) creates a distinct financial entity alongside a separate tax filing opportunity
- Mutual fund schemes with negative returns surge 3-fold in FY26; only 198 deliver over 10% returns: SEBI annual report
Mutual fund performance took a sharp turn in FY26, with more schemes slipping into negative territory and fewer crossing the 10% return threshold. Here’s what you need to know about the SEBI annual report findings and other key points.
- EPFO: Want to submit Jeevan Praaman Patra online for pension account? Here's how using Aadhaar face ID — Stepwise guide
EPFO subscribers have to annually submit their life certificate or Jeevan Praaman Patra to maintain the pension account. Here's a stepwise guide on how you can do so online, using the Aadhaar face ID.
- ITR-5 online and offline utilities released for AY 2026-27: Know who can file this form, key deadlines and more
The Income Tax Department has released online and offline ITR-5 utilities for AY 2026-27. Here’s what taxpayers should know about who can file this form, the applicable filing deadlines, and the different options available to prepare and submit the return.
- 28 international funds stop existing SIPs amid overseas investment limits; Edelweiss' Radhika Gupta says ‘no choice’
New investments in international funds have already faced restrictions, and now existing SIPs are also being stopped. With 28 schemes affected, Indian investors seeking global exposure may have fewer options going forward.
- 8th pay commission: Fitment factor, DA merger — How much salary hike can be estimated?
The 8th pay commission has closed submissions for inputs from stakeholders. With over 1 crore beneficiaries awaiting salary hikes, discussions on fitment factor, pay, pension and dearness allowance is ongoing.
- Can you continue your PPF after moving abroad? Rules for existing account holders who become NRIs and foreign citizens
PPF accounts in India offer attractive returns and tax benefits. NRIs can continue contributing to existing accounts but lose benefits if they acquire foreign citizenship. Details here.
- Corporate NPS can provide the additional pension layer, says PFRDA's Jagpal: What you need to know about this scheme
Corporate NPS is emerging as an additional retirement layer alongside EPF, offering tax benefits, portability and investment flexibility. PFRDA’s Jagpal explains why employers have a key role to play. Here’s what employees should know about this pension scheme.
- DA hike: How is dearness allowance for govt employees calculated? We explain the formula
As per recommendation of the 7th central pay commission, Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners is calculated using data from the AICPI index's 12-month average. Here's how…