Based on current average market-cap levels, AMFI may increase the large-cap cut-off to approximately Rs 1.10 lakh crore (compared to Rs 1.06 lakh crore as of June 2026) and the mid-cap threshold to be around Rs 36,500 crore (compared to Rs 33,600 crore as of June 2026).
Microsoft’s shares soared more than 16% on Thursday, putting the company on track for a record one-day gain in market value after it said it expects to keep generating cash through its new fiscal year and forecast cloud growth above Wall Street expectations. If gains hold, the software giant would add more than $485 billion…
Is there a way to avoid tax on the sale of inherited agricultural land using the Income-tax Act Section 54? That was the query posed by an individual who, along with his two sisters, inherited agricultural land from his father. He said that they want to sell the land and distribute the proceeds among the…
The 8th Pay Commission has now entered its final stretch. It will soon complete 11 months since its constitution on 3 November 2025. The commission recently wrapped up its meetings in Chandigarh on 18 September and is now gearing up for key discussions in Bengaluru and Mumbai in October 2026. These meetings provide a platform…
Nifty remained under sustained pressure through the week and ended in the red, extending the corrective phase for the fifth consecutive week. The index traded in a wide 658.60-point range with selling pressure intensifying after the 23,900–24,000 support zone was violated. Nifty eventually settled at 23,398.10, not far above the weekly low. ET CONTRIBUTORS Volatility…
The tax changes announced in Budget 2025 have strengthened the case for the new tax regime, with lower slab rates and a higher standard deduction reducing the tax burden for many salaried individuals. However, for those earning ₹30 lakh a year, the choice between the two regimes isn’t always straightforward. At this income level, the…
Most EPF members know about the retirement savings benefits of the scheme, but many may be unaware that the membership also comes with an insurance benefit at no additional cost. The benefit is available under the Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme and is fully funded by employers. Linked to the Employees’ Provident Fund scheme,…