Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2024, was enacted to resolve disputes regarding pending income tax litigation. The scheme aims to give taxpayers peace of mind by settling legal disputes. This scheme was notified on October 1, 2024. After this, several queries were received from the stakeholders seeking guidance in respect of various provisions. Following … Read more
Despite the high valuations of benchmark indices, there is no significant risk of a major correction soon, Rahul Singh, Chief Investment Officer (equities) of Tata Mutual Fund, says in an emailed interview with MintGenie. He also speaks about the sectors that are likely to do well in the near future. While sharing an investing advice … Read more
Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, and True Beacon, an asset management company, after repudiating the idea of owning a house for a long time has eventually caved in, and decided to buy one. He made the revelation recently on his WTF podcast with real estate tycoons Irfan Razack, chairman and MD of Prestige Group, Nirupa … Read more
State Bank of India (SBI) has revised its marginal cost of funds based lending rate (MCLR) with effect from October 15, 2024. The interest rates across all other tenures remain the same, however, MCLR for one-month tenor has been slashed from 8.45 to 8.20 per cent. Interest rate for overnight tenure stands at 8.20 percent … Read more
Bank of Baroda has rolled out BOB Utsav Deposit Scheme which has a 400-day tenure. The state lender offers an interest of 7.30 percent for the general public on this special deposit scheme. Interest rates for senior citizens Senior citizens are entitled to receive an extra 50 basis points i.e., 7.80 percent on this scheme, while … Read more
In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, credit cards have evolved beyond just a means of payment. They now serve as a vital financial tool that offers various supplementary benefits, including diverse insurance coverage. Understanding the available insurance options can provide essential protection against unexpected events, enhancing the value of your credit card. The role of credit … Read more
Close on the heels of HDFC Bank upgrading the eligibility criteria for its premium credit cards and SBI increasing interest rates for its credit cards, ICICI Bank has reduced the benefits for customers across credit cards. There will be no reward points on government-related spending on ICICI credit cards. The bank has also capped reward … Read more
Before investing in a fixed deposit (FD), it is common, and even advisable, for investors to look for banks or financial institutions which offer highest interest rates on their deposits. Although it is common for banks to offer higher rates for long-duration deposits, one can still opt for short-term deposits to meet early financial goals. … Read more
If you have multiple loans to service and want to repay them in one go, what would you do? Raising a fresh loan doesn’t seem like a rational thing to do. You can, however, opt for it if you want to retire the current loans and consolidate them into a fresh personal loan. You can … Read more
Are you a travel freak and love to explore new places? Or are you a young college student who likes to visit the country’s hinterland to interact with people from different regions? Else, do you desperately like to view, see and feel the things which your income may not support — but you find these … Read more