Section 354 of the Income Tax Act, 2025 establishes a new, streamlined approval route for non-profit organisations seeking tax-deductible donations, marking a departure from the previous framework and increasing regulatory oversight. Section 354 of the Income Tax Act, 2025 sets…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has addressed confusion over its revised withdrawal policy, allowing members to withdraw 75% of their funds immediately upon job loss, with the remainder accessible after 12 months of unemployment, as part of wider reforms to…
India’s parliamentary committee has called for urgent action to modernise the insurance sector, aiming to enhance public insurer resilience and make coverage more affordable through GST reductions and digital transformation initiatives. India’s parliamentary scrutiny of the insurance sector has sharpened…
A new analysis reveals that individual investors often underperform fund averages due to timing and behavioural biases, highlighting the importance of disciplined investing and long-term strategies. Two investors can own units in the same mutual fund and still end up…
For the first time, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has started settling claims locally in Leh, Ladakh, significantly reducing the logistical burden for over 7,800 subscribers in one of India’s most remote regions, and accelerating claims processing across the country.…
Freefincal has introduced an ETF tracking error screener for August 2026, designed to help Indian investors assess how closely ETFs follow their benchmarks by analysing both NAV and market price over multiple time horizons. Freefincal has released an August 2026…
A comprehensive audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India exposes significant procedural delays and miscalculations in the government’s Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas scheme, risking undermining national revenue goals amid ongoing tax administration weaknesses. The Comptroller and Auditor…
EPFO’s pension calculations now depend on pensionable salary, service duration, and retirement age, with recent changes impacting high earners and early retirees. Monthly pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme is not determined by final pay alone. As InformalNewz explains, EPFO…
State Bank of India’s new Har Ghar Lakhpati plan offers a fixed, low-risk way for savers to accumulate ₹1 lakh or more over 3 to 10 years with modest monthly investments, catering to retail customers aiming for disciplined saving for…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India is evaluating proposals to broaden the SME listing route, potentially allowing companies valued up to ₹5,000 crore to raise capital on smaller exchanges, marking a significant shift in the segment’s landscape. The Securities…
Letters to Indian newspapers warn that recent tax reforms for REITs and ITRs may carry hidden burdens, while concerns rise over the influence of financial content creators on young investors, prompting calls for clearer regulation. Indian letters warn on tax,…
India’s markets regulator, SEBI, has unveiled a plan to broaden the recognised criteria for accredited investors, potentially increasing eligible participants from 100,000 to 400,000 and facilitating greater access to private-market products. India’s markets regulator has proposed a broader route to…
