Rajesh Khandagale of KFin Technologies notes a shift to higher equity in NPS due to younger subscribers and structural changes, with new subscribers averaging 31-32 years old. By Anshul March 19, 2026, 11:08:16 AM IST (Updated) A steady shift in who is joining the National Pension System (NPS) and how they are choosing to invest…
Gudi Padwa, traditionally considered an auspicious time for big-ticket purchases, often prompts families to evaluate property buying decisions. But financial experts caution that while festive sentiment may nudge decisions, buying a home should ultimately be guided by affordability, due diligence and long-term planning. Industry experts say festive offers, flexible payment plans and competitive loan rates…
Choice Mutual Fund has launched two new index funds, the Choice Nifty 50 Index Fund and the Choice Nifty Next 50 Index Fund, aimed at providing investors with structured long-term equity exposure. The New Fund Offer (NFO) for both schemes opens on March 19 and closes on April 2. The Choice Nifty 50 Index Fund…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has issued a new directive to simplify the process of transferring provident fund and pension benefits to international workers and their beneficiaries in countries with which India has a Social Security Agreement (SSA). The updated procedure aims to reduce compliance hurdles for…
Central government employees and pensioners are closely watching for the Dearness Allowance (DA) revision for the January–June 2026 cycle, as the expected announcement has yet to be made. While such revisions are typically declared around the Holi period, the delay this year has raised anticipation. Based on past trends and current inflation data, the government…
As the end of the financial year approaches, tax planning comes into focus for long-term capital gains (LTCG) from listed equities and equity mutual funds. One strategy that can influence an investor’s tax outcome is tax-loss harvesting, a method of managing gains and losses within a portfolio to optimise tax liability. Hardik Mehta, Lead –…
IRDAI urges lower commissions on Bima Sugam policies. Insurers agree to “zero commission” policies with a nominal fee. Motor insurance launches next quarter; health and term life by FY27. By Yash Jain March 19, 2026, 3:14:04 PM IST (Published) 2 Min Read The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is aiming for…
Capitalmind Mutual Fund CEO Deepak Shenoy said recent market weakness is driven by India lagging global peers, not panic selling. He advised investors to stay consistent with systematic investing, avoid lump sum timing, and rebalance portfolios if allocations are skewed. Shenoy highlighted higher volatility in mid and small caps, recommending selective exposure and diversification through…
Beating cancer takes a particular mix of luck, a strong support system, the right medical team… and money. Not because patients want it that way, but because treatment decisions have a way of rapidly turning into financial decisions. In India, healthcare inflation is at an eye-watering 12-14% annually. To put that in context, the Consumer…
Precious metals tumbled sharply on Thursday (March 19), with gold and silver witnessing steep losses as global factors and macroeconomic developments weighed on investor sentiment. Gold futures for April delivery fell by ₹3,616, or 3.38%, to ₹1.49 lakh per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), while silver for May delivery dropped sharply by…
