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Independence Day 2024: Raking in the moolah in the ever-evolving gig economy

In the era of hustlers, what can young entrepreneurs or freelancers do on this Independence Day to curate their personal brand, and eventually secure financial freedom by banking upon their talent

2 min read15 Aug 2024
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How to invest in US stocks from India: Check options to buy shares of American companies like Apple, Tesla and more

Indians can access stocks of US companies such as Apple, Tesla and more. Check your options.

2 min read14 Oct 2026
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Planned 10% SIP step-up: Should you proceed if your mutual fund is delivering negative returns? Expert weighs in

Should you increase your SIP when your mutual fund is delivering negative returns? Understand when to continue a step-up, how rupee-cost averaging works, why sustained underperformance needs scrutiny, and how your investment horizon should shape the decision.

3 min read14 Oct 2026
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Mutual funds' September 2026 portfolio moves: Top 5 stocks bought and sold across large-, mid- and small-cap segments

Mutual funds reshuffled their stock portfolios in September 2026, increasing exposure to select large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks while cutting holdings in others. Find out which stocks saw the biggest changes across market capitalization.

3 min read14 Oct 2026
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Large-cap, dividend yield and sectoral mutual funds return to inflows in September 2026; check top-performing schemes

AMFI’s September 2026 data show a shift in net inflows across select equity mutual fund categories. How did large-cap, dividend yield, and sectoral funds perform across different time horizons? We compare category flows and scheme returns to examine the changing performance landscape.

4 min read14 Oct 2026
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How to save thousands on national highway tolls: What is NHAI's FASTag Annual Pass? Should you apply for it? Explained

NHAI’s FASTag Annual Pass costs ₹3,075 and covers up to 200 crossings at participating national highway and expressway toll plazas. It is valid for one year or until crossings run out, whichever comes first, and is available for eligible private cars, jeeps and vans.

2 min read14 Oct 2026
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5 money lessons from Jay Shetty's bestseller ‘Think Like a Monk’: Ancient Vedic wisdom for wealth creation

Jay Shetty’s Think Like a Monk offers five ways to build a healthier relationship with money. Check out 5 lessons about wealth creation.

2 min read14 Oct 2026
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Online shopping, job and lottery scams in India 2026: 67% of victims recover no money, survey finds

Nearly 67% of Indian scam victims who lost money recovered nothing, while 33% of reported cases remain unresolved. From online shopping fraud to AI-enabled scams, here's what the findings reveal and what consumers need to know.

2 min read14 Oct 2026
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Income Tax Act, 2025: NRI tax residency in India—182-day stay rule, ₹15 lakh threshold and ITR exemption condition

Living abroad does not automatically make you a non-resident for Indian tax purposes. Residency depends on the number of days spent in India, income and other conditions. Know about the 182-day and 120-day tests, deemed residency, ITR exemptions and the transition to the Income Tax Act, 2025.

2 min read14 Oct 2026
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CBDT sends tax audit reminders to nearly 12,000 professionals ahead of 21 October deadline: What is SAKSHAM NUDGE?

The CBDT has expanded its SAKSHAM NUDGE initiative to include tax professionals, sending nearly 12,000 reminders to those with lower-than-usual tax audit filings.

2 min read14 Oct 2026