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),…
CRED has introduced biometric authentication for UPI payments on its platform, enabling users to authorise transactions using facial recognition or fingerprint verification. The feature is available on both iOS and Android devices for transactions of up to ₹5,000. It covers a range of UPI use cases on the app, including credit card bill payments, utility…
A systematic investment plan (SIP) of ₹10,000 per month in Tata Mutual Fund’s Tata ELSS Fund has grown to over ₹1 crore over a 20-year period, according to the fund house’s latest note. The scheme, which was launched in March 1996, has performance data spanning multiple market cycles. The data shows that a total investment…
Lakshya Asset Management Company has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India to commence its mutual fund business, marking the entry of a new player into India’s expanding asset management industry. The company is sponsored by Wealth First Portfolio Managers, a publicly listed wealth management firm on the NSE and BSE. Lakshya…
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced changes to the National Pension System (NPS) framework by reclassifying entities under the corporate model into two categories—government entities and legal entities other than government. Reclassification of NPS corporate model Under the revised framework, organisations such as central and state public sector undertakings (PSUs), statutory…
