With the rising costs of higher education in India and abroad, structuring education finance has become as critical as selecting the right course or university. Neeraj Saxena, CEO & MD of Auxilo Finserve, explains how borrowers can approach education loans as a planned investment rather than a financial burden. Saxena emphasises that education financing should…
Markets regulator SEBI on Wednesday deferred the implementation of guidelines permitting mutual funds to undertake intraday borrowing from financial institutions, including banks, to July 15. The framework was earlier slated to come into effect from April 1. ”In order to address the operational challenges raised by asset management companies with respect to intraday borrowings by…
Asset allocation, rather than chasing complex financial products, remains the cornerstone of long-term wealth creation, top fund managers told CNBC-TV18, highlighting a shift in investor behaviour towards discipline and simplicity. A Balasubramanian, MD & CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC said the industry has evolved from explaining products to focusing on portfolio strategy,…
The massive drop could present an entry point for many traders who felt they missed on gold’s exuberant rally last year. Gold could continue to be volatile after its brief decent into a bear market, but it could also present a buying opportunity at this point. Continue Reading with CNBC-TV18 Access Membership Priority Access and…
With March 31, 2026, fast approaching, taxpayers are in the final stretch to complete tax-saving investments and mandatory filings. Miss the window, and certain deductions simply won’t apply for FY26. Tax professionals say this last phase often decides how much tax is ultimately paid. A quick review now can still make a difference – not…
(Photo Credit : Generated image) 1 / 8 Review Process: The government has initiated the 8th Central Pay Commission process, which will revise the pay structure for central government employees and retirees. The Ministry of Finance is collecting suggestions from employees, pensioners, staff unions, ministries, departments, state governments, academicians and individuals through an online consultation…
With the financial year ’26 coming to an end, many investors are rushing to find ways to save on tax before the March 31 deadline. One strategy gaining attention is tax harvesting. This is a smart way to reduce capital gains tax liability. What is tax harvesting? Tax harvesting, also called tax-loss harvesting, is a…
Starting April 1, 2026, online payments in India may look slightly different at checkout. Some users could see additional prompts, not because of errors, but as newly added security steps. This comes after the Reserve Bank of India directed banks and payment platforms to strengthen authentication across all digital transactions. The move shifts focus beyond…
Bank branches across parts of India will remain shut on multiple days next week, just as the financial year comes to a close. The overlap of a festival, annual closing procedures and a weekend means several interruptions in branch services between March 31 and April 5. This comes at a time when FY26 is ending….
HDFC Mutual Fund has proposed changes to the investment structure of its HDFC Gold ETF, categorised as a fundamental attribute change, with effect from April 22. Under the revised provisions, the scheme will retain its 95–100% allocation to gold, while allowing investments in gold-linked instruments such as Gold Deposit Schemes (GDS), Gold Monetisation Schemes (GMS),…
