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EPF interest rate maintained at 8.25%: From corporate bonds to ETFs, here's how your contributions are invested
The EPFO has approved an interest rate of 8.25% on EPF deposits for 2025-26, maintaining the rate for the second year. 
From bonus to pension: Using two mutual fund tools to turn lump sums into lifelong income
A windfall gain or retirement corpus can be hard to manage without falling prey to poor timing or tax inefficiency. Here are two mutual fund tools that help investors deploy lump sums gradually and generate tax-efficient monthly income 
I hold US situs assets. Should I pay tax in the US or India?
Non-citizens who are not domiciled in the US are subject to US transfer taxes only in limited situations.
What factors could influence FII buying behaviour in Indian equities?
An FII who invested in Indian equities at the start of 2024 and exited in early 2025 with a modest Sensex gain would have earned barely 0.61% in dollar terms after rupee depreciation — against US 10-year bond yields that were above 4.5% through much of 2024, and remain at 4.08% as of February 2026.
How retail investors can make a penny (or two) from the FII versus DII tussle
There are clear lessons from the FII-DII conundrum: stay with the basics. It’s SIP compounding through FII volatility, according to experts.
Planning a gold loan in 2026? Find out which lender is offering the lowest interest rate in India
A gold loan is a secured loan in which gold jewellery is pledged as collateral. Interest rates in India range from 8% to 27%, depending on various factors. Here are the options.
AIF rule reset widens access for accredited investors, raises new risk questions
From co-investment vehicles and AI-only schemes to ₹1,000 social funds, Sebi’s AIF reforms expand flexibility for wealthy investors while raising fresh questions on liquidity and risk.
India's mutual funds perfected the take-off. Life cycle funds fix the landing
Life cycle funds, launched under Sebi’s new framework, automate the glide path to financial goals. They seek to eliminate the guesswork in the final years.
Bank FDs earn up to 7.5%! Check latest interest rate for March 2026—compare SBI, HDFC, ICICI and Yes Bank fixed deposits
FD rates comparison: Here's a look at the latest bank fixed deposit rates offered by the biggest lenders State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Yes Bank.
Online spends cross 62% as UPI, credit cards turn complementary: SBI Card MD Salila Pande
UPI and credit cards now complement each other, with UPI boosting usage and cards offering liquidity, rewards and flexible credit, says Salila Pande, MD & CEO, SBI Card