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4 credit card mistakes to avoid as a beginner: In a conversation with Zee Business, Pankaj Mathpal, Managing Director of Optima Money, and Vikas Puri, Senior Partner at Complete Circle Capital, discussed strategies for effective financial planning. The conversation ranged from portfolio construction to emergency funds, debt management, insurance, and, notably, the responsible use of credit cards.

4 credit card mistakes to avoid as a beginner—Last one often goes unnoticed

Loan Against PPF: PPF loan offers cheap borrowing at just 1% interest, but comes with strict rules on eligibility, 25% limit, and 36-month repayment. Here’s a simple guide on who can apply, how much you can borrow, and the hidden costs investors often miss.

Loan Against PPF: Eligibility, interest rates, repayment rules explained

April 5 is a crucial deadline for PPF and SSY investors, as deposits made before this date earn interest for the full financial year. A small delay can impact yearly returns, making timing just as important as the amount invested.

Have a PPF or SSY account? Don’t miss April 5 — Here’s why

FD vs Mutual Fund:&nbsp;In a conversation with Zee Business, Akhil Chaturvedi, Director &amp; Chief Business Officer, Motilal Oswal AMC, and Rishikesh Palve, Director at Anand Rathi Wealth, detailed how investors can leverage mutual funds, both equity and debt, to achieve long-term financial goals while minimising tax inefficiencies.

FD vs Mutual Fund: How taxes impact your investment returns and how to plan

In a conversation with Zee Business, mutual fund expert Vishwajeet Parashar and Rushabh Desai, Founder of Rupee with Rushabh Investment Services, highlighted that diversification in a portfolio helps individuals reap profits during all phases of the market, be it during an equity rally or when gold prices surge—while also cushioning against volatility.

How many mutual funds do you really need? Experts reveal how to diversify smartly

The Income Tax Act, 2025 replaces the 1961 law with fewer sections and forms, introduces a single Form 121 for TDS declarations, expands Form 26AS into a wider financial statement, and lowers TCS on select foreign remittances to ease compliance.

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No more 15G vs 15H confusion! New tax rules from April 1 change everything

Salary &amp; Tax Changes 2026 Explained:&nbsp;From April 1, 2026, a major shift in salary structuring norms will impact&nbsp;millions of salaried employees.&nbsp;In a conversation with Zee Business, Hemant Rustagi, Director &amp; CEO, Wiseinvest and Mutual fund expert Vishwajeet Parashar explained&nbsp;how lower take home pay, higher PF is still a benefit for the employees.

Salary & Tax Changes 2026 Explained: Lower take home pay, higher PF—Why it still benefits you

From April 1, 2026, several money rules have changed -&nbsp;affecting prices, taxes and your monthly budget. Here’s what’s getting cheaper and what may cost you more.

April 2026: What’s cheaper, what’s costlier after April 1 — Check full list

The incoming gratuity rules under the Labour Codes, once implemented, are set to reshape salary structures, with a major impact on in-hand salary and retirement benefits.

Labour Codes Gratuity Rules Explained: Impact on salary, eligibility when fully implemented

New Financial Year: As the new financial year, FY27, begins, financial experts have emphasised the importance of disciplined planning, risk management, and goal-based investing in the face of market volatility and evolving tax rules.&nbsp;In a conversation with Zee Business, Pankaj Mathpal, Managing Director of Optima Money, and Vikas Puri, Senior Partner at Complete Circle Capital, shared seven essential financial mantras for investors navigating the new year ahead.

New Financial Year: 7 key mantras to build wealth and invest smartly in FY27

Code on Wages mandates companies to complete full and final settlements within two working days, while pending changes in salary structure, PF contributions and gratuity would boost long-term employee benefits when fully implemented.

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Labour Codes 2-Day F&F Rule: Key changes to know before resigning

Labour Codes propose a 50 per cent wage rule that would impact salary structure, PF contributions and gratuity when fully implemented with final rules.

Labour Codes 50% Wage Rule Explained: Key changes you can expect in salary, PF, gratuity when fully implemented

New Share Buyback Rule from April 1:&nbsp;With new tax rules set to take effect from April 1, changes related to the taxation of share buybacks, dividend income, and mutual fund income are coming into focus. Explaining the development, Tax expert Sunil Garg explained, the government’s view was that buybacks were being used in place of dividends, leading to lower tax collection.

New Share Buyback Rule from April 1: Capital gain tax on buybacks explained

10 Major Changes From April 1, 2026:&nbsp;From April 1, 2026, major rule changes in tax, PAN, toll payments, LPG prices and banking will come into effect with the new financial year. These updates will directly impact your salary, expenses, digital payments and overall money management.

10 Major Changes From April 1, 2026: Cashless tolls, LPG prices, new tax rules, PAN — All you can expect

New Tax Rules Change From April 1, 2026: From April 1, major changes in tax rules will affect salary earners and investors alike. The new Income Tax Act 2025 brings higher HRA benefits, stricter rules for dividend income, updates in STT on derivatives, and revised TDS norms. Experts say taxpayers should act before March 31 to avoid penalties and make the most of available deductions.

New Tax Rules from April 1: HRA, Dividend Income, STT – What salary earners and investors must know

For the quarter from April 1 to June 30, government-backed fixed income schemes will continue to pay returns in the range of 4-8.2 per cent per annum. These interest rates are reviewed every quarter and any revisions implemented at the beginning of each quarter.&nbsp;

From April 1, PPF, KVP, SCSS, Mahila Samman, Sukanya Samriddhi savings schemes to pay these returns

New PAN rules from April 1, 2026 will end Aadhaar-only applications and revise limits for cash, property, vehicle and hotel transactions. The changes aim to ease small transactions while tightening tracking of high-value spending under Income Tax Rules 2026.

New PAN rules from April 1: Property, cash, hotel limits revised; 10 key changes explained

In times of market volatility, investors often worry about losses and hesitate to invest further.&nbsp;Financial experts Kshitiz Mahajan, Managing Partner &amp; CEO-Complete Circle Wealth Solutions LLP, and Mohit Gang, co-founder &amp; CEO of Moneyfront, in a conversation with Zee Business, shared insights on how to navigate uncertain times while staying invested.

Market Volatility Strategy: How to grow your wealth even in uncertain times

Market corrections are testing investor confidence, especially for those seeing their first major downturn. However, such phases are a normal part of equity markets and can offer opportunities for disciplined, long-term investors to build wealth, as highlighted by Nilesh Shah.

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Market crash is chance to invest? Kotak AMC's Nilesh Shah shares 80-20 rule and SIP strategy 

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana:&nbsp;The government has clarified its stance on Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana interest rates amid questions over a possible revision. Latest data also shows strong growth in accounts and deposits.

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Is interest rate set to change? Here’s what Finance Ministry said

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Retirement planning explained: Experts explain how a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP can grow to Rs 8 crore over time. Know the role of portfolio strategy, asset allocation and inflation in building a strong retirement corpus.

Akshaya Tritiya 2026: With Akshaya Tritiya being celebrated today, buyers are focusing on purity, pricing and smart investment choices amid volatility. Commodity expert Anuj Gupta explains how to check 22K vs 24K gold, verify HUID hallmark and avoid hidden charges before buying.

Akshaya Tritiya 2026: As Akshaya Tritiya approaches in 2026, investors are once again turning their attention to gold. In a conversation with Zee Business, Harshvardhan Roongta, CFP at Roongta Securities and Shweta Rajani, Head, Mutual Funds at Anand Rathi Wealth, shared 5 key insights on how investors should approach gold this festive occasion.

Akshaya Tritiya 2026: 5 key things to know before investing in gold this year

Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, investors are re-evaluating the role of gold in their portfolios amid changing buying patterns and strong recent returns. Experts said while gold remains an important asset for diversification, investors should focus on allocation and investment options such as ETFs and funds rather than relying only on traditional jewellery purchases.

Akshaya Tritiya: Gold ETFs, funds or jewellery — Which option works best for you?

LIC Launches MyLIC Apps: As a part of LIC's efforts to provide a more digital and user-friendly experience, the Life Insurance Corporation of India has launched two new mobile apps – MyLIC and Super Sales Saathi – in India. Check what it is? How to download?

Good news, LIC customers! No more branch visits for managing policy—A separate app for agents

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