With Donald Trump all set to take over as the 47th US President, the markets in America reacted quite positively to the news. S&P 500 and Dow Futures hit a record high on Wednesday after the news of Trump’s victory became clear. In fact, Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 also rose over 1 … Read more
Nearly one-and-a-half years after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced withdrawal of ₹2,000 denomination banknotes on May 19, 2023, the total value of banknotes which have yet not been returned stands at ₹6,977.6 crore as on Oct 31, 2024, shows the RBI data. The latest data revealed that the currency banknotes which have already been returned … Read more
If you are planning to lock your savings in a fixed deposit (FD), it is reasonable to check the interest rates offered by different banks. Although most depositors prefer to open a term deposit account with a bank with which they share a long-term banking relationship, one can consider opting for a new bank so … Read more
With the prevalence of digital payments, it is quite common among the public at large to use a unified payment interface (UPI) service for a slew of transactions. Be it for paying your food bill or your cab, for shopping or for the fuel bill, making payment digitally is seen as convenient. Thanks to our … Read more
More than 9.54 lakh people with income of ₹1 crore and above filed their income tax (I-T) returns until October 31, the data on the Income Tax portal revealed. The latest data for the financial year 2024-25 shows that a total of 2.76 lakh individuals in the ₹1-crore club filed their tax returns in October. … Read more
Have you received an expensive gift from someone this Diwali? It could be an expensive watch, a rare painting, a piece of jewellery, or even a pair of branded shoes. Although a gift is typically considered tax-free, when its value is more than ₹50,000, it is liable to income tax in the hands of the … Read more
When you sell your old piece of jewellery to buy a new one, you are meant to pay capital gains tax on the sale. It is vital to note that the sale of gold, even for the purpose of buying a new ornament, is seen as the sale of an old asset. In Budget 2024, … Read more
If you plan to invest in digital gold this Diwali, remember that you have several options, including gold mutual funds, gold ETFs and gold bonds. With the government planning to discontinue gold bonds, investors can consider investing in gold ETFs and gold mutual funds. There are 17 gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with total assets under … Read more
If you want to make the most of the high interest rates that prevail in the current market, you may consider locking some of your savings into fixed deposits. Since equity markets are declining on foreign investors’ selling spree and Nifty50 is already 8 per cent down from its all-time high, parking your money in … Read more
If you are a regular credit card user, it is vital for you to clear your bill on time to keep your credit score intact and avoid paying late fee as well as interest at an exorbitant rate. There is no denying the fact that the best time to clear your credit card bill is … Read more