1 Finance has received in-principle SEBI approval for an MF Lite licence and plans to launch passive mutual funds in Q4 FY27. SEBI’s framework eases regulatory requirements for eligible passive fund houses, potentially encouraging competition and expanding investor choice in index funds and ETFs.

A rise in home loan rates forces borrowers to choose between higher EMIs and longer repayment tenures. A ₹50 lakh loan example shows how a 25-basis-point increase affects monthly payments and total interest, and what borrowers should consider before deciding.

Investors can choose from physical gold and silver, digital gold, ETFs, mutual funds, Sovereign Gold Bonds and Electronic Gold Receipts. Each option differs in costs, liquidity, regulation, taxation and storage needs, making it important to compare the risks before investing.

A Bitcoin investor who reported a ₹3.34 lakh loss faced an ₹88.55 lakh tax addition over the source of funds. ITAT quashed the reassessment after the tax officer ignored his reply and failed to provide the minimum response time required by law.

More than 20 people in Visakhapatnam reportedly lost ₹1 crore in a month to a Google Review job scam. Fraudsters used small initial payouts to build trust before demanding larger deposits, leaving victims unable to withdraw their money.

Fitment factor demands range from 3.2 to 4 or higher as central government employees await a revised salary structure.

PFRDA has launched NPS Central, a digital platform where subscribers can enrol, manage accounts, review investments and make contributions. Details here.

With home loan EMIs spread over a 20-25-year tenure, even small payments in the initial years can significantly reduce overall interest outgoings over time.

An NRI living in the UAE mistakenly claimed treaty relief on gains from Indian shares and mutual funds. While the revised-return deadline has passed, an updated return may offer a way to correct the error.

First-time workers must complete six and 12 months of continuous service to receive two instalments under the government scheme.