Only those with additional tax to pay can file an updated return
A few instruments, which offer tax deduction, remain relevant even for taxpayers in the new regime
Annual limit of Rs 2.4 lakh for TDS on rent increased to Rs 6 lakh
The July 2024 Budget changed little for taxpayers, heightening expectations for relief this year
Security-related precautions for UPI-enabled credit cards are similar to those for standard UPI payments
The ideal time to invest in sector funds is during a downturn so that investors can capitalise on a turnaround in 1.5-2 years
"Central banks usually purchase about 400 tonnes of gold annually. However, in 2022 and 2023, they bought over 1,000 tonnes each year," says Vikram Dhawan
Buyers with a limited budget should explore upcoming locations
Short-duration debt funds have gained popularity among investors for their ability to provide accrual income and their moderate sensitivity to interest rate changes
Hybrid funds provide a structured way to handle market fluctuations
Fire insurance, also called as fire and allied perils policy (and often part of a home insurance policy), covers a range of risks
Quality indices, such as the Nifty 500 Quality 50 Index, are built by filtering stocks from the parent index based on their quality score
Lock-in returns for long-term with these plans from insurers
If you need money for an emergency, your goal is near, or with advancing age you prefer a lower allocation to equities, consider redeeming
While all investors should have some allocation to shorter-duration debt funds for portfolio stability, the exact proportion should depend on their risk appetite
Until repo rate cuts begin, borrowers can explore other options to lower their home loan burden
Quant funds adopt a systematic, rules-based approach to stock selection and portfolio management. They don't rely on fund managers to make investment decisions
Over the past year, consumption funds yielded returns of 28.6 per cent, lower than PSU (46.4 per cent), pharma (42 per cent), infrastructure (39.1 per cent), and technology (37.8 per cent)
Improvement in US GDP figures, easing of tensions in the Middle East, and stable or rising interest rates in the US are other factors that could hurt gold prices
Business cycle funds aim to optimise returns by aligning their portfolios with different phases of the economic cycle