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When income is low, the ability to save is also limited. For savers like Nitin, tax-saving instruments under Section 80C may be the primary way to acc
Taking control of our money lives is something many of us are unable to do. It sounds simple, but many of us do not believe we can take charge and do
Timing the market is not a reliable strategy. Trying to predict short-term market movements often leads to disappointment. What truly matters is the c
Are you also planning to invest in the upcoming IPOs? Brokerages often express bullish views on IPOs because increased investor participation benefits
Most quant funds in India have a track record of only 3-4 years, which is too short to reliably judge their execution capabilities. Within this limite
Nippon India Growth Fund: This fund adopted the mid-cap mandate in 2018, shifting away from its previous market-cap agnostic approach. The emphasis is
How to reduce income tax outgo: Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investme
The Portfolio Doctor assesses the health of the fund portfolio, examines the schemes and their suitability with regard to the goals and, if required,
If you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a new series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the fourth
Maximising returns from FDs: When you use a fixed deposit ladder, you don't need to predict interest rate changes to find the best time to book your F
ITR filing: The Annual Information Statement (AIS) is comprehensive view of information for a taxpayer displayed in Form 26AS. Taxpayers can provide
IRCTC travel insurance: Do you know that IRCTC offers an optional travel insurance policy at just 45 paisa premium per passenger. This policy offers c
Latest on Paytm: In March, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued guidelines that prohibit Paytm Payments Bank Account/Wallet from receiving new depos
Who is required to file ITR mandatorily: The Income-tax Act, 1961 defines the situations where income tax return filing is mandatory for individuals.
Income tax rebate: Under section 87A you can get a maximum tax rebate of Rs 12,500 under the old tax regime and up to Rs 25,000 under the new tax regi
Highest FD interest rate: After the hike, the bank is offering rates of up to 9.25% for the public and 9.75% for seniors. As per the bank's announceme
Axis Bank-Citibank credit card migration: Citibank credit card holders should note that your card number, CVV, and transaction limits will stay the sa
However, post-election results and allocation of ministries to various candidates, it is perceived that there will be continuity in policy making and
Budget Expectations: FICCI has proposed simplifying the capital gains tax system by categorizing assets into equity instruments, debt, and other asset
BUDGET expectations: The Indian government is exploring personal tax cuts for individuals earning over ₹1.5 million annually to boost consumption an
