Looking for mutual funds to invest in August? Here are 10 top picks
ETMutualFunds has shortlisted 10 equity mutual funds across five categories based on rolling returns, consistency, downside risk, outperformance and asset size for August.
ETMutualFunds has shortlisted 10 equity mutual funds across five categories based on rolling returns, consistency, downside risk, outperformance and asset size for August.
In a notable tax ruling, the Chennai bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has granted complete tax relief to a former Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) employee who opted for the company’s VRS-2019 Scheme. The woman employee had initially paid tax on her ex gratia compensation after claiming only the ₹5 lakh deduction…
BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle shares surged nearly 7% on Wednesday, extending their one-month rally to around 50% after the company’s strong Q1 earnings boosted investor sentiment. However, technical indicators suggest investors should keep an eye on key support and resistance levels following the sharp run-up. Earlier this month, the jewellery retailer reported a net profit…
Over 5.9 crore income-tax returns were filed for AY 2026–27 (FY 2025-26) by the 31 July due date for the ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-2 forms. The deadline passed with no extension, for taxpayers including salaried employees, pensioners, students, and individuals with income from multiple house properties, interest, dividends, capital gains, or other sources. However, the…
Have you successfully submitted and e-filed your income tax returns (ITRs)? Or are you hoping for a last-minute extension of the 31 July deadline? In case you haven’t filed your returns, this is the best time to file your ITR. Several taxpayers who have already filed their ITRs for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 are now…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) earlier this week said it is allowing lenders to offer different interest rates on bulk deposits, based on their liquidity risk profile, but added that banks cannot discriminate between deposits that are of the same size. The allowance has been made under the central bank’s Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)…
The 8th Pay Commission will complete half of its allocated time in August 2026. Since its constitution in November 2025, the Commission has held several consultations across the nation, including Delhi, West Bengal and Odisha. With discussions lined up in August and September, the debate surrounding the possible fitment factor has gathered pace. Prominent unions…