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Long Term Capital Gains Tax: As Budget 2024 draws nearer, a look at LTCG tax and how it applies on different assets
admin July 3, 2024 ArticleAs the Budget 2024 is around the corner, taxpayers are expecting some major overhaul in the capital gains tax. Thanks to the series of provisions that come into play while computing long term capital gains, investors and taxpayers are hoping for the revision in the legislation so that the confusion around capital gains tax, and […]
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EPF vs NPS: Making the right choice to maximise your retirement corpus
admin July 3, 2024 ArticleEmployee Provident Fund (EPF) and National Pension Scheme (NPS) are two essential retirement-savings tools for employees that help them build a tax-efficient corpus. If an employee plans smartly with either or both, he can retire with a handsome corpus. EFP vs NPS EPF is a scheme run by the Employee’s Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to […]
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Bajaj Allianz Life launches Nifty Alpha 50 Index Fund for ULIP customers; details here
admin July 2, 2024 ArticleBajaj Allianz Life introduced the Bajaj Allianz Life Nifty Alpha 50 Index Fund, which will be accessible to customers who currently own or plan to purchase unit-linked insurance products (ULIPs). For those unfamiliar, this is a market-linked index fund designed to replicate the performance of the Nifty Alpha 50 index. This index comprises 50 large-cap […]
72% of women making final decisions on their investments, survey reveals
admin July 2, 2024 ArticleA recent survey conducted by Axis Mutual Fund nationwide showed an increasing number of women assuming control of their financial futures. This shift is significant because historically, investment decisions were predominantly male-dominated. The survey’s findings indicate a rising trend towards greater financial independence among women. The survey also highlights that women prefer mutual funds, which […]
Axis Bank and Piramal Finance join forces for co-lending business; details here
admin July 1, 2024 ArticleAxis Bank and Piramal Finance have partnered to establish a co-lending business aimed at extending loans to underserved segments in India. This partnership aims to reach middle and low-income borrowers who lack access to traditional banking services, as well as to expand financial inclusion into rural and semi-urban areas beyond major cities. The newly established […]
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Retirement Planning: What plants should you grow in your savings orchard?
admin July 1, 2024 ArticleThe other day, I took my little one to play in a nearby garden. Kids being naturally curious, he bombarded me with questions about the trees, plants, flowers, and the variety of flora we encountered. As we wandered among the blooms, his questions sparked a chain of thought in my mind. Reflecting on his inquiries, […]
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How this dentist is saving for his retirement and his son’s education
admin June 30, 2024 ArticleDas started his financial planning journey in 2020, but he was not a first-time investor. “I had made my first mutual fund investment in 2012 and kept making investments here and there, even in some stocks. However, I had to withdraw nearly all my investments in 2016 to cover my wife’s medical emergency and make […]
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Personal Loan interest rates surge by 30-50 bps following RBI’s raised risk weightage in November 2023
admin June 30, 2024 ArticlePersonal Loan Rates: Over the past few months several private lenders such as ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank had increased interest rates on personal loans (PLs) after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had deemed them as riskier in November 2023, said a report by the Economic Times. Citing data […]
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Cashless payments are making us spend more than before? Study reveals…
admin June 29, 2024 ArticleThere has been a shift in spending trends among consumers. With the increase in cashless transactions, a study revealed that people are spending more than before. The study was conducted by a team from University of Melbourne and University of Adelaide, it analysed 71 papers and looked at spending habits of 17 countries published in […]
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The Indian Income Tax Department provides various income tax return (ITR) forms tailored to different taxpayer scenarios. Selecting the appropriate form ensures precise and streamlined reporting of your income. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) released seven ITR forms for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25). The determination of which ITR form to use depends on […]