Should you top up your existing SIP or start a new one? A ₹25,000/month SIP with a 10% annual top-up can grow to ₹84.35 lakh in 10 years, vs ₹56.01 lakh without one. Experts say the right choice depends on diversification, risk profile and fund performance.
The S&P 500 closed lower on Friday, dipping from a record high and weighed down by Applied Materials, while investors digested weaker-than-expected retail sales data. Applied Materials fell after its upbeat quarterly forecast failed to impress investors. The chip equipment maker’s shares have doubled in 2026 due to strong demand related to the buildout of…
Mumbai: Corporate India raised more than ₹1.11 lakh crore through mainboard initial public offerings (IPOs), qualified institutional placements and offers for sale through July and August, as domestic liquidity and improving investor sentiment kept the capital markets active despite range-bound movements in key equity gauges. The two-month fundraising tally is the highest since October-November 2024,…
Many cardholders find themselves trapped in the cycle of debt as they carry a balance on a credit card from month to month only deepens debt. Findings from a survey reveal that many cardholders only pay the minimum amount on their credit cards while the interest accumulates. This not only becomes a cost addition but…
Mumbai: Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corp Ltd’s (HSBC) India profit before tax increased 4% year on year in the first half of calendar 2026 led by higher revenue from corporate and institutional banking (CIB) its largest vertical in India. Profit before tax increased to $965 million in six months ended June 2026 from $931…
Income-tax refunds can take several weeks to reach taxpayers after an income-tax return is filed and e-verified. While the Income Tax Department generally processes refunds within four to five weeks after e-verification, a refund may be delayed or fail to reach the taxpayer because of issues with the return, bank-account details or other validation requirements….
Managing assets across global jurisdictions involves navigating intricate and distinct succession laws. For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) with global families and investments, understanding how property transfers upon death is crucial to mitigating legal delays and disputes. For example, an NRI who owns assets in India and marries a foreign citizen….