India’s household savings as a proportion of our GDP is declining. In its latest Financial Stability Report (June 2024), the Reserve Bank of India has also noted that while net financial savings have declined in 2022-23, financial liabilities have gone up thanks to retail loans for consumption and investment. Rise of personal loans The personal … 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
Every bank needs to maintain a balance between the credit card rewards offered to customers and profitability. The balance ensures the rewards program can be provided to customers on a sustainable basis in the long term. Banks like HDFC Bank and Axis Bank have restructured the benefits on their credit cards in the recent past. … Read more
If you are a regular traveller and use airlines on a frequent basis for the purpose, the rewards that you earn on your credit card spends can be utilised for booking flight tickets. Card issuing banks offer free air miles for your spending in select categories, which can then be redeemed for booking flights. Though … Read more
You never know when a financial emergency might arise. Personal loans are one of the most preferred forms of debt during such times due to their versatility and diverse uses. Here are three reasons why you might consider taking a personal loan: Home renovation Building a house is just the beginning; every home needs renovations … Read more
If you are new to the credit card universe, it is important for you to know that one of the key incentives for most users while applying for a credit card is to avail credit card rewards program. For those who are unaware, credit card rewards programs are incentives offered by the issuers i.e., banks … Read more