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World Health Day: Conduct a thorough checkup of your health insurance

Ensure the policy offers adequate sum insured to deal with even critical illnesses, and move out of policies with sub-limits

Finance ministry to study EPFO, global models for UPS investment plan

The UPS was approved by the central government in August last year to provide a guaranteed pension to retirees with a minimum of 25 years of service

FD rate cuts: Hunt for returns but keep liquidity needs, safety in mind

Liquidity infusion by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has eased funding pressure on banks

Gift deed vs will: SC rules in woman's favour after 30-year dispute

Grounds for cancelling a gift deed have to be established before a court, says legal expert

White collar gig jobs surge as India embraces flexi work: Top roles and pay

Coders/IT Consultants (30%) continue to dominate, but Data Analysts/Data Scientists have seen significant growth, now accounting for 15% of gig roles.

No cancelled cheque, employer verification needed for online PF withdrawal

Measure will reduce claim-related grievances and delays for more than 77 million subscribers, says EPFO

CAs, taxpayers push back after Income Tax dept sends rebate notices

One option taxpayers have is challenging demand notice before tax appellate authorities, using the Bombay High Court's ruling as legal support, says one expert

Maximize returns in India's office mkt: 'Rs 45,000 cr opportunity awaits'

Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Hyderabad account for about 81% of the total investment opportunity

Bollywood filmmaker Subhash Ghai sells 2 flats in Mumbai for Rs 11.6 cr

The residential project is part of the Splender Complex Co-op Housing Society Ltd, developed by Oberoi Realty.

Tax planning to blame? Credit card spending hits 7-month low in Feb 2025

February has traditionally seen a slowdown in discretionary spending as consumers prioritize tax planning. Additionally, with major festive spending already concluded

No fee for PPF, NSC, SCSS updating nominees; name up to 4 individuals

Post offices and banks charged Rs 50 to update PPF nominee details. Under new rules, this fee has been removed

Trump buys Gold Card for $5 million: Key takeaways on new US visa scheme

The card, dubbed the "Trump Card," features images of Trump and the Statue of Liberty, with "The Trump Card" printed in bold

FD rate cuts: HDFC, Bandhan, YES Bank revise rates; SBI ends special scheme

The new financial year hasn't begun favourably for depositors

Delhi government to launch Ayushman Bharat scheme on April 5: How to apply?

Scheme will receive Rs 2,144 crore, expanding insurance coverage for Delhi residents to Rs 10 lakh, with Rs 7 lakh being borne by the city government

Low-volatility index funds, ETFs show lower drawdowns and higher returns

Low-volatility indices typically consist of the least volatile stocks within a particular index

No fee for updating nominees in PPF accounts: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Previously, it had been reported that financial institutions were charging a fee for updating or modifying nominee details in PPF accounts

Trump tariffs to impact Indian in US, Canada, UK, China, Australia: Decoded

Tariffs raise prices of everyday goods, which affects not only Americans but also international students and immigrants

Will gold hit Rs 1 lakh in 2025? How to invest in different gold assets

Experts suggest that reaching Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams is not just possible-it's highly likely. Currently, gold is only Rs 9,000 away from this milestone

Coverage, premium: What happens to corporate health insurance after layoff

Before leaving the organisation, employees should check with their insurer or HR department about porting their group insurance into an individual plan

No fee to be charged for updation of nominees for PPF accounts, says FM

This update follows a recent development where financial institutions were charging a fee for the updation or modification of nominee details in PPF accounts.