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Top travel credit cards for your long-awaited summer vacation

Some cards are great for frequent flyers with specific airlines, offering rewards points for bookings and upgrades. Consider cards that offer perks such as lounge access, travel insurance

Why Indian HNIs invested in blank-cheque shell cos are facing tax scrutiny

Tax notices might be linked to information sharing between India and Bermuda, a popular jurisdiction for incorporating SPACs, similar to the Cayman Islands.

Return of debt funds, preference for hybrid funds: MF trends in April 2024

Equity funds, particularly actively managed ones, saw renewed interest due to the good market performance.

Which large-cap stocks did mutual funds buy and sell the most in April?

Kotak Mahindra Bank emerged as the most purchased large-cap stock, with mutual funds accumulating a significant amount (49,160 crore) in the company. Punjab National Bank also saw a surge in buying

Explained: Taxpayers now have access to a new AIS feature for info tracking

Previously, there was limited transparency regarding whether the information reported by these institutions was accurate and accepted by the Income Tax department. This new feature bridges that gap.

Banks, metals, utilities: What domestic mutual funds bought in April 2024

Reflecting the shift in investor preference, five out of the top ten stocks with the highest value increase in April belonged to the Banking sector.

Battle for retirement savings: NPS vs PPF vs EPF. Which is the best option?

You can save up to Rs. 1.5 lakh per year in NPS and get a tax deduction under Section 80C. NPS also offers an additional tax deduction of up to Rs. 50,000 per year

Life insurance premium: How is it taxed; the loopholes explained

An individual is allowed to choose the life insurance policies with higher maturity yield for tax exemption and pay taxes on those whose maturity amount is less.

Tech talent highly sought: 66% demand for these top 5 skill suites alone

Bangalore and Chennai showed the highest tech-focused intent-to-hire in FY24

Where should you invest? Pick consumption & BFSI funds, says Mirae Asset MF

Over the past year, mid-cap and small-cap indices have significantly outperformed the Nifty 50 (large-cap index) by 30% and 40% respectively.

Explained: 71% paid 10-20% more for hallmarked gold jewellery in last 1 yr

While hallmarking awareness is increasing, a significant portion (27%) is still buying non-hallmarked jewellery.

Akshaya Tritiya: Silver will outshine gold in near term, buy on dips

Investors looking for precious metals might want to consider silver over gold, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited (MOFSL).

39% of homes sold in Delhi NCR were priced upwards of Rs 1.5 cr in Q1 2024

Roughly 6,060 units were sold in the luxury category. This translates to a significant market share of approximately 39%

Fake HRA claims: What is this tax controversy and how to protect yourself?

It appears that some taxpayers might have fabricated rent receipts from non-existent landlords to claim HRA.

52% health insurance owners say premium gone up by over 25% in 12 months

21% of health insurance policy owners indicated premium increased by 50% or more

Why did RBI lift ban on Bank of Baroda's mobile app and what does it mean?

he RBI, which regulates India's banking system, found "material supervisory concerns" with Bank of Baroda's customer onboarding process for bob World.

53% of startup jobs are for freshers: Here are the top roles most in demand

Sales jobs in the sector increased by 23% in April 2024, highlighting the upward movement in hiring by startups

NRIs galore: DLF sells 795 flats priced at Rs 7 cr in Gurugram in 3 days

The project with 795 apartments valued at approximately Rs 5590 crore, sold out entirely within just three days.

Explained: Household savings at 5-year low, MF investments see boom

People are saving less as a proportion of their income but borrowing more to invest in a wider range of financial instruments, including stocks, mutual funds, and insurance products.

In charts: Nifty small and mid-cap stocks outperform market in April 2024

ifty Microcap 250 and Nifty Smallcap 250 have emerged as best performing Index, with an impressive growth of 10.6% & 10.5% in the month of April respectively.