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Wall Street Week Ahead: Warsh’s Jackson speech, PCE inflation and Nvidia earnings in focus

Investors will closely monitor the latest U.S. PCE inflation data, as the Personal Consumption Expenditures index is the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation

When does agri land sale qualify for tax exemption?

Agricultural land is generally not a capital asset unless it falls within urban limits. If taxable as LTCG, Section 54F may allow a deduction for reinvestment in a house.

​Can a Rs 30,000 mutual fund SIP help you build Rs 5 crore? Check the timeline

​Building a Rs 5 crore retirement or financial corpus via a monthly SIP of Rs 30,000 requires disciplined planning. Based on an expected 12% CAGR, a fixed SIP takes around 24 year…

Alphabet out, Netflix in: Bill Ackman exits major stocks, reworks Pershing Square's portfolio — Here's what has changed

Billionaire fund manager Bill Ackman has made major changes to his investment fund Pershing Square's portfolio this year. Here's a look at the big shake-ups in 2026…

8th pay commission: Here's how much fitment factor of 1.83, 2, 2.57 and 3.83 can hike salaries for govt employees

8th pay commission decisions are expected to benefit more than 1 crore beneficiaries. Here's how much fitment factor between 1.83, 2, 2.57 and 3.83 can hike salaries for central g…

Mutual fund NFOs: 6 new funds to open for subscription this week; ICICI Prudential MF to launch 3 life cycle funds​

Around six new mutual fund schemes will open for subscription between August 24 and August 28. The upcoming launches include three target-date life cycle funds from ICICI Prudenti…

Best Coffee Will Be Harder to Get as Downpours Hit Brazil’s Trees

Getting hold of the best arabica coffee beans may prove harder for premium roasters and their customers, after crops in Brazil were hit by a wave of heavy downpours.

Income Tax Department explains how to choose between ITR-3 and ITR-4: Quick checklist for taxpayers

Confused between ITR-3 and ITR-4 for AY 2026-27? The Income Tax Department has shared a quick checklist to help taxpayers identify the right form based on their income, taxation m…

A 70:30 strategy could help investors balance gold and silver exposure: Tata Mutual Fund

Tata Mutual Fund recommends a 70:30 strategic allocation between gold and silver for investors looking to balance stability with growth. The fund house remains bullish on both pre…

Market Trading Guide: Jayaswal Neco Industries among 2 stock recommendations for Monday

Analysts recommend Jayaswal Neco Industries and Alkyl Amines for Friday, citing bullish breakouts, strong trading volumes and improving RSI momentum. Jayaswal Neco has a target of…

How changing jobs affects your EPF account and balance portability

The EPFO treats the UAN as a permanent identifier for your entire professional life. When starting a new position, share your current UAN instead of registering for a replacement

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund among top 7 flexicap mutual funds to invest in August 2026

ETMutualFunds shortlisted seven flexicap funds based on mean rolling returns, five-year consistency, downside risk, outperformance and asset size. Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund topp…

What stocks did Trump buy and sell in June? Meta, Berkshire, Palantir among disclosures worth up to $263.1 million

Meta, Berkshire Hathaway, Mastercard, Vanguard and Palantir are among the up to $263.1 million worth stock transactions undertaken US President Donald Trump, his latest disclosure…

DA hike: How your Dearness Allowance component in salary is taxed, explained

A component of your basic salary for central government employees and pensioners, dearness allowance is subject to income-tax. Here's a look at how it should be reported in your I…

Equity mutual funds swing up to 8% last week. Check top 5 gainers and losers

Expert View: If earnings are rising, why are markets still nervous?

The market scepticism stems from factoring in the biggest challenge, which is the sharp rise in energy prices, which can drag the performance of Q2-Q3.

PFRDA looks to mutual fund distributors to expand NPS reach: Here's what StAR NPS means for investors

PFRDA is encouraging wider participation from mutual fund distributors to expand NPS coverage. The StAR NPS platform enables assisted digital onboarding through eligible distribut…

JioBlackRock Mutual Fund announces feature changes across 6 funds, including flexi cap, large cap

JioBlackRock Mutual Fund will revise six schemes from August 26 to align with SEBI norms. Changes include broader gold and silver ETF exposure, revised asset allocations, updated…

Upcoming IPOs: Symbiotec Pharmalab IPO, Skyways Air Services IPO among 10 new issues to open next week; full list here

Upcoming IPOs: Skyways Air Services IPO, Symbiotec Pharmalab IPO, and Hy-Tech Engineers IPO are among the mainboard issues to open for subscription next week.

Esops can create wealth, but can you afford to exercise them?

Exercising ESOPs requires significant upfront capital to cover exercise prices and perquisite taxes, exposing employees to substantial valuation and illiquidity risks if an exit i…

HDFC and Axis Mutual Fund resume subscriptions in gold ETFs and gold ETF FoFs

HDFC and Axis Mutual Fund have resumed unrestricted subscriptions in gold ETFs and funds, following similar moves by Tata and Aditya Birla Sun Life. Restrictions imposed amid stro…

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday

Indian equities ended marginally higher on Friday as gains in financials, metals and small-caps offset pressure from IT stocks and persistent global uncertainties. The Sensex and…

SIP flows are hitting records. So why are small savers walking away?

A record monthly total can keep rising even as the smallest savers, the ones it was meant to celebrate, give up and walk away.

Planning a Rs 10 crore retirement corpus? Know the mutual fund SIP amount you need

See how your starting age can dramatically change the monthly SIP needed to build a Rs 10 crore retirement corpus by age 60, assuming a 12% annual return.