Tax-loss harvesting works best when there is a defined strategy and consideration given to balancing tax efficiencies, seniority, and investment quality in the long run.
The Telangana government has passed the ‘Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026 ’ to ensure elderly parents in the state are not neglected or abandoned by their children
In its judgment, the SC declined to treat the matter as a routine insurance dispute. It held that once a claim is found to be tainted by misrepresentation, it cannot be selectively upheld
For depositors, there is no real shift in how TDS on bank interest will be applied. The threshold-based system continues, and banks will deduct tax only when interest exceeds the prescribed limits
The four new labour codes are expected to be notified and operationalised in the upcoming new financial year. These are aimed at reforming the employment rules and preparing a future-ready workforce and resilient industries
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Gold and silver may stay range-bound as investors track Powell’s speech, West Asia tensions and key global data, while rupee weakness and ETF outflows shape demand
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The SC noted that maternity benefits to adoptive mothers can't be limited to children less than three months old as per the Social Security Code, 2020, as it violates Article 14 of the Constitution of India.
Revised rates aim to revive stalled projects and attract developers, but higher prices could strain affordability for low- and middle-income homebuyers
For employees, the immediate impact may not be visible as a higher tax rate, but as a different breakup of income, and possibly a modest change in monthly take-home pay
To start with, be aware of your rights. Then, tear apart your own reactions and get to the root cause. Next, open up talk within the family on why change is important
Despite the Hindu Succession Law allowing daughters a share in the ancestral property and father’s property, most of them forego their inheritance rights in favour of their brothers due to societal pressure and to avoid the emotional fallout of being demonised and isolated from their own families. What needs to change is the social mindset to let the law play out like it should
For centuries, women have flocked to physical gold, but now they can leverage options like gold ETFs, gold mutual funds, and so on to create and compound wealth
Global investing is not about replacing your domestic investments. It is about complementing your portfolio with global exposure to build a diversified and resilient portfolio
The difference in expenses between direct and regular plans of mutual funds makes a difference to your portfolio returns, but your fund choices make an even bigger difference
Bundled travel insurance is usually inexpensive, but its coverage is patchy with sub-limits and exclusions. Check before buying whether it’s worth it
Rera was introduced to fix long-standing issues in the real estate sector, but it has fallen short on many counts. Here’s how homebuyers can make the most of Rera and the recourses they can pursue outside of Rera
Policymakers, regulators and industry leaders chart a new roadmap for financial security in an ageing India at the fourth edition of IDFC FIRST Bank presents Outlook Money 40After40 Retirement and Financial Planning Expo
Retirement planning is now the predominant financial priority for Indians. However, readiness for retirement has declined sharply. The key is to not procrastinate, but start planning today
Debt MFs Invest In G-secs, Offer More Liquidity Than Direct Bonds
When a company raises funds through an initial public offer (IPO), it can either issue new shares (fresh issue) or allow existing shareholders to sell a portion of their stake, also known as offer for sale (OFS). Understanding the difference between a fresh issue and an OFS can help investors see what the company wants to achieve from its offering.
For most parents, a child’s education is not just a financial goal; it is an emotional promise. The aspiration is clear—to offer the best possible opportunities without burdening the child, or the family, with long-term debt. Yet, education costs rarely announce themselves gently.
Mix equity debt and hedges to reduce drawdowns while staying invested through choppy phases and shocks
When small caps cool and large caps stabilise, a flexi cap mandate can rotate allocation fast
With inflation and geopolitics reshaping cycles, portfolios need rules to shift sectors without chasing headlines
Use macro to spot themes, then apply valuation discipline and measurable growth checks before committing capital
The four new labour codes are expected to be notified and operationalised in the upcoming new financial year. These are aimed at reforming the employment rules and preparing a future-ready workforce and resilient industries
