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9 Financial Habits That Quietly Erode Wealth and How to Correct Them
Team SKM, Many individuals with steady incomes still struggle to build long-term wealth. Chartered accountants say this usually results from everyday financial habits that appear harmless but compound into significant leakages over time. Here are nine behaviours that...
Tata Motors Finalises Cost Split After Demerger
Team SKM, Tata Motors has announced the final cost allocation ratio for shareholders following the demerger of its passenger-vehicle and commercial-vehicle businesses. Investors will now attribute 68.85% of their original investment cost to Tata Motors Passenger...
Gold and Silver ETFs Lift India’s Passive Fund AUM to Record Levels
Team SKM, India’s passive mutual funds continued to expand in October, with total assets under management rising 5.2% month-on-month to ₹13.66 lakh crore, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). The sharp increase was driven by gold and...
India to Stay G-20’s Fastest-Growing Economy Despite US Tariffs: Moody’s
Team SKM, India’s economy is expected to remain the fastest-growing among G-20 nations through 2027, with Moody’s Ratings projecting an average annual growth rate of 6.5% despite higher US tariffs and global trade headwinds. According to Moody’s Global Macro Outlook...
PhysicsWallah’s IPO Marks a Turning Point for India’s EdTech Industry
Just a few years ago, Alakh Pandey was a popular YouTube teacher streaming physics lectures from his room in Prayagraj. Today, his company PhysicsWallah is in the final day of its ₹3,480-crore initial public offering, a moment that could redefine how investors view...
New EPFO withdrawal rules: good intent, bad timing?
Team SKM, The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has tightened its withdrawal rules, making it harder for salaried Indians to access their own savings. The intent is to promote long-term retirement discipline - but the impact may be quite the opposite....
Uttar Pradesh’s ROC Operations Split Between Kanpur and Noida for Simplified Compliance
Team SKM,The Registrar of Companies (ROC) office in Uttar Pradesh will soon have a new branch in Noida. The official notification for this expansion was issued on October 24, and operations are set to begin from January 1, 2026. This new office will oversee 17...
Simplifying Income Tax Compliance: How Presumptive Tax Schemes Are Changing the Game for Small Businesses, MSMEs, Start-ups & Professionals
Team SKM, Taxation of income, especially for businesses, traditionally depends on meticulous maintenance of accounts, vouchers, and audits. However, for small businesses, MSMEs, start-ups, and professionals, this compliance burden often feels overwhelming and...
From November 1: New Nomination Rules Give Bank Customers More Control and Clarity
Team SKM, Starting November 1, 2025, the amended provisions of the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 will come into effect, bringing landmark reforms in how banking nominations are managed across India. These changes give depositors far greater control...
India-UK Trade Deal: A New Chapter in India’s Global Playbook
Team SKM, India and the UK have sealed a landmark trade pact that could reshape how India does business with the West. Finalized in July 2025 and set to take effect by July 2026, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) promises to boost exports, open new...