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Income Tax Return (ITR) filing 2024: All you need to know about Form 16, its issue date and why is it crucial?

Form 16 is essential for individuals earning a salary as it gives the whole breakup of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), providing a comprehensive overview of an employees earnings, including salary, allowances, and additional perks, throughout a given financial year.

2 May 2024 2:05 pm
Got laid off? Here's what you need to keep in mind to ensure your daily expenses don't get hit

Prioritize essential expenses and cut back on non-essentials. This might be the hardest part of dealing with job loss, but it is also the most crucial.

2 May 2024 12:44 pm
The 80-20 investor Arun Kumar on why saving has become so hard

Arun Kumar said a few years ago, he noticed a strange pattern in his behaviour that led to him decoding the fact that saving is super boring and extremely hard even though everyone understands the importance of saving.

2 May 2024 10:06 am
Is your bank taking you for a ride over loan taken? From October, look for this key metric

The RBI directed banks toprovide borrowers with an annualised percentage rate (total cost of loan) to enhance transparency and empower borrowers to make informed financial decisions. In simple terms, APR will comprise not just therate of interestbut also all other loan-related costs.

2 May 2024 10:04 am
DGCA de-registers all 54 of GoFirst's planes after Delhi HC order

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on April 8 gave another 60-day extension to Go First to complete its insolvency process, which was the third extension sought by Go First.

1 May 2024 5:58 pm
I'm 35. How should I diversify Rs 1 crore portfolio with equities, FDs, MFs, and SGB to seek alternative investments?

One can aggressively explore investment options like fractional real estate or Securitised Debt Instruments (SDIs).

1 May 2024 4:53 pm
Health insurance for seniors: Will the premiums go up by 15%? Here's what experts feel

In April, IRDAI asked insurance companies to offer their usual health policies to everyone, including senior citizens, students, and children. This comes after the BJP, in its election manifesto., declared that everyone over the age of 70 years would be brought under the governments Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme.

1 May 2024 4:50 pm
Should you file income tax returns in April or wait until July 31? Here's what experts say

If there are any discrepancies or missing documents, you have enough time to sort them out. This proactive approach can save you from last-minute hassles and potential penalties.

1 May 2024 4:01 pm
An SIP of Rs 50,000 a month can help you accumulate Rs 5 crore: Here's the hack

As per the FundsIndia Research Report, by investing Rs 50,000 per month with a 10% annual increase in contribution, you can achieve your first Rs 80 lakh in 7 years at an assumed rate of 12%.

1 May 2024 2:06 pm
Tax calendar for May 2024: Crucial dates for tax submission taxpayers should note

Income Tax Calendar May 2024: May is a critical month for financial compliance, encompassing the deadlines for depositing deducted or collected taxes, issuing TDS certificates, and submitting various financial statements.

1 May 2024 1:58 pm
Oil falls for a third day as Middle East ceasefire hopes rise

Brent crude futures for July fell 70 cents, or 0.8%, to $85.63 a barrel by 0456 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude for June declined 75 cents, or 0.9%, to $81.18 per barrel.

1 May 2024 12:41 pm
What's better than FD returns but carries lower risk than stocks? Zerodha's Nithin Kamath explains

To enhance the participation of retail investors in the corporate bond market, Sebi decided to cut the face value of such debt securities to Rs 10,000 from Rs 1 lakh at present.

1 May 2024 10:18 am
'Sympathy goes out to anyone who lost loved ones,' says AstraZeneca on Covishield row

The admission came a day after the pharma giant admitted in a UK court that its COVID-19 vaccine sold globally as Covishield and Vaxzevria may cause Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) in very rare cases.

1 May 2024 9:14 am
Don't leave them in debt: 5 crucial things to teach your kids about money management skills

Instead of preparing kids to do a 9 to 5 job, parents should encourage them to develop entrepreneurial skills. This instils a sense of initiative in young adults.

1 May 2024 9:12 am
5 money changes in May 2024: New savings account charges, credit card surcharge, new KYC norms for MF & more

Banks like Yes Bank, ICICI Bank, and IDFC First Bank have revised some of their service charges with effect from May 1, 2024.

1 May 2024 7:58 am
Kotak Mahindra Bank Joint MD KVS Manian steps down with immediate effect

Following Manian's exit, the Wholesale, Commercial and Private Bank will now report directly to Vaswani, while the Asset Reconstruction Division will report to Shanti Ekambaram, Deputy Managing Director.

30 Apr 2024 11:01 pm
RBI issues revised guidance note to extend operational risk norms to NBFCs,co-opbanks

The RBI said that an operational disruption can threaten the viability of a regulated entity (RE), impact its customers and other market participants, and ultimately have an impact on financial stability.

30 Apr 2024 10:33 pm
IndiGo CEO confident in bridging India's long-haul flight gap

Emphasizing the significance of their recent order for Airbus A350-900s, Elbers highlighted the potential for enhanced connectivity across global destinations with major Indian cities.

30 Apr 2024 9:02 pm
Rs 1.4 cr monthly average ATM cash withdrawals in FY24 despite high UPI transactions

Cash logistics company CMS Infosystems in its report said Karnataka topped the chart with the highest absolute withdrawals per ATM, with an annual average withdrawal of Rs 1.83 crore, followed closely by Delhi at Rs 1.82 crore and West Bengal at Rs 1.62 crore.

30 Apr 2024 6:20 pm
Gold, silver price on April 30: Slight dip in yellow metal prices

COMEX Gold prices closed marginally down at the start of the week as investors await Fed policy and US Jobs data this week.

30 Apr 2024 6:11 pm
Mumbai reports a peak with 11,500+ property registration in April 2024: Report

In April 2024, Mumbai saw the second-highest volume of property registrations for the month of April in over 12 years, coupled with its highest April stamp duty collection within the same period.

30 Apr 2024 5:33 pm
No value left in the airline, say Go First bankers; lenders to discuss future course of action

Go First crisis: Go First owes a total of $780.88 million to its creditors that include Central Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, IDBI Bank and Deutsche Bank.

30 Apr 2024 4:07 pm
Centre revises education allowance for kids, hostel subsidy for government employees after DA hike

Dearness Allowance (DA) was recently hiked by 4% to 50% for central government employees. The Department of Personnel & Training has said the limits of children education allowance and hostel subsidy would be automatically raised by 25% every time the dearness allowance on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%.

30 Apr 2024 3:23 pm
Banks are charging 1% fee on utility payments using credit cards: Here's why

Earlier this month, Yes Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank declared that the credit card customers will have to pay a higher amount as fees for paying utility bills, but there is also a free usage cap.

30 Apr 2024 1:48 pm
Bank holiday on May 1: Will banks be closed tomorrow? Check city-wise list here

Bank holiday on May 1: Banks in Thiruvananthapuram, Patna, Panaji, Nagpur, Mumbai, Kolkata, Kochi, Imphal, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, and Belapur will be closed for Maharashtra Din/May Day (Labour Day), as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar.

30 Apr 2024 12:47 pm
Record US drug shortage a positive for Indian pharma companies

Fractures in supply chain, compounded by stringent regulatory oversight, is causing ripples in generic drug manufacturers' production capacity in US, a report by IIFL Securities noted

30 Apr 2024 11:32 am
AstraZeneca for the first time admits its Covishield vaccine may lead to rare side effect. Know what it is

Covishield can cause, in rare cases, a condition that leads to blot clots and low platelet count, the vaccine-maker has said in court documents.

30 Apr 2024 7:41 am
FSSAI to test baby formula from Nestle and other manufacturers

Following allegations of added sugar in the Swiss food giants baby formula, the apex food regulator is going to collect and test baby formula products from Nestle India and other manufacturers.

29 Apr 2024 7:32 pm
Manipal Hospitals acquires majority stake in Kolkatas Medica Synergie

With an 87% stake, Manipal Hospitals aims to strengthen its presence in eastern India and position itself as the regions leading healthcare provider

29 Apr 2024 7:22 pm
Added sugar in Nestle Cereal is within FSSAIs permissible limits: Nestle India CMD

Suresh Narayanan, Chairman & Managing Director of Nestle India today said that Cerelac sold in European markets have both added sugar and no added sugar variants and it is the parents who are free to choose among the available options. Additionally, he claimed that in India the amount of added sugar is clearly displayed on the packs.

29 Apr 2024 7:14 pm
UPI cash deposit feature at ATMs: Convenient, but here are 7 things you should be aware of

While this innovation by the RBI intends to bring convenience and effectiveness, UPI cash deposit feature also raises some concerns and possible drawbacks that you must be aware of.

29 Apr 2024 5:03 pm
Gold, silver price on April 29: Yellow metal sees first weekly loss in six weeks

Gold prices have posted significant gains in the past few months, hence some steam off was also warranted.

29 Apr 2024 4:50 pm
PFRDA releases revised NPS charges for PoPs; here are the details

Point of Presence (PoPs) are entities appointed by the PFRDA to provide services to all the citizens of India to open and operate their NPS accounts.

27 Apr 2024 12:38 pm
ICICI Bank Savings Account: Top changes in tariffs to be valid from May. Check details

ICICI Bank offers customers a range of savings accounts, from basic to premium, based on their specific requirements. With these savings accounts, customers can bank from anywhere and at any time.

27 Apr 2024 12:07 pm
Bima Trinity: IRDAI may peg Bima Vistaar at Rs 1,500 per individual

Bima Vistaar will include life cover with a premium of Rs 820, health cover at Rs 500, personal accident cover at Rs 100 and property cover at Rs 80.

27 Apr 2024 11:30 am
NPS assets surge 27.85% y-o-y till April 20, non-government sector grows 39%: Report

The non-government sector, which is corporates and retail, saw a 38.88 per cent year-on-year growth in its NPS assets to Rs 2.27 lakh Crore.

27 Apr 2024 10:41 am
Gold, silver price on April 26: Yellow metal finds stability around Rs 70,700 in MCX

The US economic data for Q1 2024, including an annualised 1.6% expansion and a surge of 3.7% in the core PCE price index, has significant implications for gold prices.

26 Apr 2024 4:11 pm
Almost 50% population have PAN, gap between male & female closing: Income Tax dept data

The latest data showed that the gap between the number of male and female PAN holders still exists, but it is fast closing. As on March 31, 2024, 42.10 crore males have PAN cards vs 31.05 crore females.

26 Apr 2024 2:19 pm
Mutual fund investment on hold for KYC? Know who can do re-KYC online and who has to do it offline

Sebi initiated this action due to revisions in the list of officially accepted documents (OVD). Previously, bank statements and bills were acceptable for mutual fund accounts, but they no longer hold validity.

26 Apr 2024 12:49 pm