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IT sector may have weathered the worst

If industry advisories are true, that's a useful insight, given the width of US-centric exposure

Upgrading cookware and gadgets as the kitchen takes centre stage amid Covid

With home becoming the be-all and end-all of existence, consumer spends are focussed on upgrades and renovation, acquiring appliances and wellness gadgets, cookware and serve ware

Don't redeem your investments during times of crisis, advise experts

They say holding on to multi-cap and mid-caps will reap rich returns

Income Tax dept adds new features in 26AS Form to help taxpayers

The new variant of 26AS Form will have taxpayers' details as specified statements of financial transactions (SFTs) in various categories

Fund pick: IDFC Dynamic Bond Fund

Fund pick: IDFC Dynamic Bond Fund

A snapshot of loan against securities offered by various banks with details

Here is how the loan against securities rates offered by various banks tack up

ITAT rules in favour of HSBC Bank over interest income of Rs 1,498 cr

I-T dept had denied benefits under India-Mauritius tax treaty, said it was established for treaty shopping purpose

With Silver rising faster than gold, here're four ways to invest and why

Buying physical is the easiest way or use global route to invest in ETFs

Repair or replace: Some troubleshooting tips if expenses are an issue

If the repair cost is more than 50 per cent, it may make sense to replace

A combination strategy to invest in gold

Buying jewellery is not investing in gold. It loses 20-25 per cent of value as soon as you take it out of the showroom. Gold bars and coins have purity concerns

ITR filing for AY 2020-21: Know what has changed in the New 26AS form

You will now have to include real estate, share transaction details in your 26AS form while filing returns

I-T dept pares relief to taxpayers as revenue mop-up thins amid lockdown

The directive has come in the wake of a significant drop in the direct tax collection in the first quarter of the FY21

It's advisable to invest in value funds for balanced portfolio, say experts

Have a horizon of 5-7 years and limit allocation to 15-20% of equity portfolio

Day trading distorts valuations

Investors should be very careful under the circumstances when entering small-caps, in particular

Setting up the home gym to keep the workouts going in the time of Covid-19

With gyms and fitness centres shut and unlikely to open soon, health freaks are buying stationary bikes, treadmills, weights and a whole lot of other equipment to keep their exercise regimen going

What happens to investments when the holder dies without nominating anyone?

Your family could face difficulties as getting a succession certificate from court is easier said than done

Insurers start offering standard Covid product as mandated by Irdai

As of now, the insurers have to offer the indeminity-based standard Covid cover (Corona Kavach), but later they may also offer the benefit-based product (Corona Rakshak), insurers said

A snapshot of premiums on home insurance cover offered by top players

Here are the premium rates for top eight insurers offering home cover of Rs 1-crore structure, plus Rs 25 lakh on contents

Fund pick: SBI Magnum Income Fund

Fund pick: SBI Magnum Income Fund

Covid-19 impact: Here's why insurance may never be the same again

While new pandemic-proof policies might not be cheap, they offer businesses from restaurants to film production companies to e-commerce retailers ways of insuring against disruptions