Healthcare beyond pharma: Where family offices see investment opportunities

Healthcare beyond pharma: Where family offices see investment opportunities

India’s growing pool of family offices and high-net-worth investors is looking beyond traditional investments, with healthcare, longevity and wellness emerging as long-term themes. According to The Indian Family Offices Report 2026 by 1Lattice, an AI and technology-enabled market intelligence and decision support platform, India has more than 300 family offices managing over $30 billion in…

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From AI to guaranteed income: Edelweiss Life lists 5 trends shaping insurance sector

From AI to guaranteed income: Edelweiss Life lists 5 trends shaping insurance sector

India’s life insurance sector is likely to see significant changes over the next few years, driven by regulatory reforms, evolving customer preferences and technology adoption, according to Edelweiss Life Insurance. The insurer identified five key trends that could shape the industry, including product innovation, wider access, AI adoption, changing savings behaviour and greater focus on…

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From gold to equities: How Indian women are changing their investment habits

From gold to equities: How Indian women are changing their investment habits

For generations, Indian women have been known as careful savers. They managed household budgets, built emergency funds and preserved wealth through traditional avenues such as gold and fixed deposits. But that money rarely moved beyond safety. That is changing. Indian women are stepping into equity markets, moving from simply saving money to actively investing it…

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PM Kisan 24th instalment: Release date awaited; here's how to check payment status

PM Kisan 24th instalment: Release date awaited; here’s how to check payment status

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme provides financial assistance to eligible farmer families across India through regular instalments. The money helps beneficiaries meet farming expenses, purchase seeds and fertilisers, and manage other household needs. The Centre has not yet announced the release date for the 24th PM-KISAN instalment. Beneficiaries should keep an eye…

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Mutual fund transmission process eased: What changes for nominees

Mutual fund transmission process eased: What changes for nominees

The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has revised the standard operating procedure (SOP) for transmitting mutual fund units after the death of an investor, introducing measures aimed at reducing documentation-related delays for nominees and legal claimants. The updated procedure takes effect immediately and has been shared with all asset management companies (AMCs), AMFI…

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Filing your ITR? Don't forget FD interest—here's how to report it correctly

Filing your ITR? Don’t forget FD interest—here’s how to report it correctly

Fixed deposit (FD) interest is taxed at regular slab rates, and taxpayers must report it correctly while filing their income tax return (ITR) to avoid under-reporting of income and consequent penalties. FD interest income can be checked through bank statements, Form 26AS, the Annual Information Statement (AIS) or the Taxpayer Information Statement (TIS). After considering…

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India's gems, jewellery exports rise over 26% in June after prolonged slowdown

India’s gems, jewellery exports rise over 26% in June after prolonged slowdown

India’s gems and jewellery exports showed signs of recovery in June 2026, with overall gross exports rising 26.51% year-on-year to $2.21 billion, according to data released by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The increase comes after a prolonged period of decline amid weak global demand and economic uncertainties. Gross imports of gems…

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