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Vicky Kaushal to pay Rs 6.2 cr for 3-year lease renewal on Juhu apartment
Vicky Kaushal has renewed his lease for an apartment located in Mumbai's prestigious Juhu locality, for a monthly rent starting at Rs. 17.01 lakh
 "Vicky Kaushal to pay Rs 6.2 cr for 3-year lease renewal on Juhu apartment")
EPFO's new update makes PF transfer faster and smoother, revamps Form 13
The move aims to streamline PF transfers, eliminate delays by allowing instant credit once the source office approves. The update also simplifies tax calculations and introduces bulk UAN issuance, ben
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Turning Rs 50 lakh into Rs 2 cr: 10-yr growth of equity, gold, real estate
Here is how Equity, Gold, and Real Estate performed over 10 years
 "Turning Rs 50 lakh into Rs 2 cr: 10-yr growth of equity, gold, real estate")
Missed your NPS contribution? Unfreeze your account with these steps
Missed a contribution to your NPS account? Learn how to unfreeze it by making the required payment and get back on track with your retirement savings.
 "Missed your NPS contribution? Unfreeze your account with these steps")
Gold up 200% since 2019: How buyers are going light this Akshaya Tritiya
Gold has delivered over 30% returns since May 2024, with prices nearing Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams ahead of Akshaya Tritiya 2025
 "Gold up 200% since 2019: How buyers are going light this Akshaya Tritiya")
Let asset allocation, not price direction guess, guide decision on gold
As gold scales Rs 1 lakh peak, investors are wondering whether to sell now and book profits or wait to see how the tariff wars play out. Here's a handy explainer on the best way forward
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EPFO eases PF transfer on job change, removes employer's approval
This revamped functionality also provides the bifurcation of taxable and non-taxable components of PF accumulations to facilitate accurate calculation of TDS on taxable PF interest
 "EPFO eases PF transfer on job change, removes employer's approval")
Optimise credit card rewards by picking high-value redemption option
"They swipe the same card for every transaction, regardless of whether it offers optimal rewards for that category," says Adhil Shetty, chief executive officer (CEO), Bankbazaar.com
 "Optimise credit card rewards by picking high-value redemption option")
Akshaya Tritiya 2025: PhonePe & Paytm roll out gold deals & rewards
PhonePe and Paytm are celebrating Akshaya Tritiya 2025 with special digital gold offers. From cashback and discounts on PhonePe to Paytm's 'Golden Rush' rewards, users can invest in gold with ease.
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1% TCS on luxury goods: FAQs, items covered under it & what experts say
'It could be counterproductive. PAN details were already required for purchases above Rs 2 lakh. TCS may discourage consumers, hurt GST collections from formal retailers, while benefiting grey market'
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Shriram Finance cuts FD rates after RBI move; experts urge early lock-in
Highest yield now at 9.93%. Experts suggest locking in current rates as banks and NBFCs move towards lowering deposit returns
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MHADA lowers rates for extra area, allots permanent homes to tenants
Sanjeev Jaiswal, IAS, announced major relief measures including ground floor eligibility, premium adjustment, and accelerated allotments under MHADA's 100-Day Action Plan
 "MHADA lowers rates for extra area, allots permanent homes to tenants")
Canara Bank cuts lending rates, making loans cheaper for customers
Canara Bank has reduced its Repo Linked Lending Rate by 25 basis points; home loans start at 7.90% and vehicle loans 8.20%
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LIC eases claims process for families of Pahalgam terror attack victims
Insurer will accept any evidence from government records confirming death of a policyholder in attack
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No OCI? PFRDA says close your NPS Account after renouncing citizenship
New rule will ensure compliance with foreign exchange rules and updated eligibility norms, says pension manager
 "No OCI? PFRDA says close your NPS Account after renouncing citizenship")
Explained: Can you break your SCSS deposit early, and what would it cost?
After the two-year mark, the penalty for early withdrawal remains at 1%.
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Settle a Sebi case? You can't claim it as a business expense anymore
The Income Tax Department has ruled that businesses can no longer claim tax deductions for settlements or penalties paid under four key laws, including the SEBI and Competition Acts.
 "Settle a Sebi case? You can't claim it as a business expense anymore")
Manoj Bajpayee, wife lease office space in Mumbai's Andheri for Rs 11 lakh
This is a commercial lease agreement for a 5-year period where the tenant (Barcode Influencer Marketing) will occupy two office units. They will begin paying Rs 10.94 lakh/month.
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Manufacturing funds: Bet on potential gains from global trade shifts
There are 12 actively managed manufacturing funds, which have total assets under management (AUM) of ₹32,999 crore. Four passive funds also exist; they together have an AUM of ₹473 crore
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Fund review: Kotak Small Cap Fund
Fund review: Kotak Small Cap Fund
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