New Delhi: India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $3.51 billion to $694.23 billion for the week ended August 29, data released by the RBI on Friday showed. Foreign currency assets,…
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PM Kisan Yojana: THESE Farmers May Miss Out On 21st Installment Of Rs 2,000— All You Need To Know
New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme continues to provide much-needed financial support to farmers across the country. Just last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the…
The truth behind “Guaranteed 8–10% Returns”: Expert explains the reality
Many savers in India are often drawn to insurance plans that promise “guaranteed” returns. The idea of getting 8% or even 10% without taking market risks sounds attractive. But do…
Exclusive: Will common man get insurance rate cut benefits in GST 2.0? FM answers
Health and life insurance premiums were exempted from tax under GST 2.0. While the cuts aim to make protection more affordable for families, the key question now is whether insurance…
Exclusive: How will government ensure GST cut benefits pass on to consumers? FM explains
he recent GST rate cuts are expected to put more money in the hands of consumers by lowering taxes on everyday goods and services. However, questions remain about whether businesses…
Buying a home vs investing in stocks: Which builds more wealth, explains expert
For many Indians, owning a house is seen as the ultimate sign of success. Families save for years to buy property, believing it is the best way to build wealth.…
ITR filing after September 15? Here’s the penalty and conditions you must check
The deadline for filing income tax returns (ITR) for the financial year 2024–25 (assessment year 2025–26) is September 15, 2025 for individuals whose accounts do not require an audit. If…
PF Withdrawal Rules Explained: How Often Can You Take Money Out While Still Working? Find Out
New Delhi: Planning for the future isn’t just about earning but it’s also about saving smartly. For most salaried employees, a part of their monthly income is automatically set aside…
GST 2.0: Check list of all goods that are now tax-free
The 56th meeting of the GST Council has cleared a long list of tax A key part of the reforms is the exemption of many essential goods and services from…
Big Relief! 0% GST On Health Policies, Life Insurance, Down From 18%
New Delhi: Good news for policyholders! Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that individual health and life insurance will now be completely GST-free. Earlier, people had to pay 18 per…