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How to calculate stamp duty on the share of property my brother is gifting me?
Can ESOPs once vested be transferred to an HUF? ESOPs are granted to an individual in their capacity as an employee, and are not usually transferable to the HUF, even after vesting. In most cases, the terms of the ESOP plan are likely to prohibit any such transfer.
'Felt like a scam at the end...': LinkedIn post on 'investment' returns after 15 years sparks debate
In a recent LinkedIn post, a wealth management firm owner spoke about the disadvantages of combining insurance with investment, often yielding low returns. Here's what he suggested instead. 
Stagflation fears grow in US—why India should worry too
A weakening US economy, burdened by inflation and rising joblessness, could trigger stagflation. Here’s what that means for Wall Street, Indian exports, stock markets, and investor strategy.
How Standard Chartered’s Saurabh Jain has built wealth with mutual funds, EPF
Saurabh Jain, MD and Head – Wealth Management and Affluent Client Segments at Standard Chartered, shares how disciplined investing, high savings, and long-term thinking helped him earn 17-18% CAGR over two decades.
Income Tax Rules: 10 common mistakes you must avoid while filing ITR in 2025
You need to mandatorily file your ITR if your total income is over ₹2.5 lakh under the old tax regime. For the new tax regime, the requirement is an income of ₹3 lakh and above.
PF rules: How does employer contribution in EPFO work? Explained in five points
As per PF rules, both employees and employers are mandated to contribute a certain amount of the basic salary towards EPFO to boost retirement savings. However, the components of employer contribution is not the same as those of the employees.
Wealth management is changing. How the next generation of financial advisors can thrive.
The financial advice industry will look different in 2030 and beyond. Understanding how it is changing is crucial for younger financial services professionals.
Govt to call financial bids for IDBI stake sale by Oct-Dec: Divestment secy
The IDBI Bank sale is being jointly executed by the central government and LIC, which together own more than 94% of the bank. The proposed transaction involves offloading a 60.72% stake in total. The IDBI Bank stake sale is expected to fetch about  ₹50,000 crore for the government and LIC.
3 easy ways to improve your credit score before applying for a personal loan
Credit score: If you are planning to apply for a personal loan online soon, these are the three straightforward actions which you can take to improve your credit profile.
Income Tax: Avoid these 4 common mistakes that taxpayers make while filing ITR
ITR Filing: Taxpayers should avoid making these mistakes while filing their income tax return.