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SRK leases 2 duplex flats in Mumbai's Pali Hill for Rs 2.9 crore per year
Documents accessed by Zapkey.com show that the two duplexes are in a building named Puja Casa and are located on the first, second, seventh, and eighth floors.
 "SRK leases 2 duplex flats in Mumbai's Pali Hill for Rs 2.9 crore per year")
Golden visa: Greece pips Portugal in investment migration ranking for HNIs
In the 2025 Global Residence Program Index, which ranks 26 programs, Greece's increasingly popular golden visa program secures top spot with a score of 73 out of 100, toppling Portugal
 "Golden visa: Greece pips Portugal in investment migration ranking for HNIs")
LIC Smart Pension Plan? FAQs about new retirement planning scheme answered
Annuity payment can be done yearly, half-yearly, quarterly and monthly, says company
 "LIC Smart Pension Plan? FAQs about new retirement planning scheme answered")
UPI Autopay surges threefold as customers shift from cards to digital
Set up of UPI Autopay for various services, including OTT subscriptions, insurance premiums, loan repayments, and utility bills has paved the way for UPI dominance
 "UPI Autopay surges threefold as customers shift from cards to digital")
Best FD rates February 2025: 10 private banks offer 7.5%+ interest
Stock market fluctuations are common, but FDs offer stability, particularly in times of volatility
 "Best FD rates February 2025: 10 private banks offer 7.5%+ interest")
Earning individuals in India spend over 33% of monthly salary on EMI: Study
A significant 62% of discretionary spending is directed toward lifestyle products, including fashion and personal care items.
 "Earning individuals in India spend over 33% of monthly salary on EMI: Study")
New India Co-op Bank crisis: Higher returns come with greater risk
Many cooperative banks fall prey to political interference, unreliable accounting practices, loan evergreening, and frauds
 "New India Co-op Bank crisis: Higher returns come with greater risk")
New Zealand migration shifts: Departures hit 128,700, arrivals drop 32%
Indian citizens made up the largest group of new migrants in 2024, with 27,100 arrivals
 "New Zealand migration shifts: Departures hit 128,700, arrivals drop 32%")
Vietnam to launch visa-on-arrival for Indian and other tourists soon
Vietnam has seen a sharp rise in Indian tourists in recent years. According to official data, over 250,000 Indian travellers visited Vietnam in 2023
 "Vietnam to launch visa-on-arrival for Indian and other tourists soon")
PPF to EPF: Best tax-saving investments for people opting for old regime
The regime allows taxpayers to claim deductions on various investments and expenses, which can significantly lower their taxable income
 "PPF to EPF: Best tax-saving investments for people opting for old regime")
RBI halts New India Co-op Bank operations: How to secure your savings
The announcement has triggered anxiety among account holders, many of whom depend on the bank for routine financial transactions. Experts advice to staying calm and keeping an eye on RBI guidelines
 "RBI halts New India Co-op Bank operations: How to secure your savings")
Meet India's highest revenue generators: RIL, Tata Motors, HDFC Bank lead
Reliance Industries led with 79,020 crore net profit, followed by HDFC Bank, with 65,447 crore in 2024
 "Meet India's highest revenue generators: RIL, Tata Motors, HDFC Bank lead")
UC Punawale Skyscrapers buys land in Pune's Pimpri-Chinchwad for Rs 129 cr
According to IGR property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards, the land parcel involves a total transacted area of 2.38 hectare (28,465 square yards), with a stamp duty of Rs 9.03 crore
 "UC Punawale Skyscrapers buys land in Pune's Pimpri-Chinchwad for Rs 129 cr")
Elderly man loses Rs 3 lakh; had called fake bank manager found on Google
Fraudster lured senior citizen to click malicious link after giving the impression that he is calling on behalf of bank
 "Elderly man loses Rs 3 lakh; had called fake bank manager found on Google")
Illegal migrants in US: Deporting even 7.5 mn could cut real GDP by 12%
Trump and his supporters argue that deporting immigrants would save money by reducing the number of people using public services
 "Illegal migrants in US: Deporting even 7.5 mn could cut real GDP by 12%")
Shivalik Small Finance Bank cuts FD interest rates to 9.05% from 9.30%
Lender cuts rates by 25 bps, lowering the highest rate to 9.05% from 9.30% for senior citizens on tenures ranging from 12 months and 1 day to less than 18 months
Canada Express Entry: 646 foreigners invited to work & settle in a province
Since the start of 2025, IRCC has focused its Express Entry draws on either PNP or CEC candidates
 "Canada Express Entry: 646 foreigners invited to work & settle in a province")
NSE pips Serum Institute to become India's most valuable unlisted firm
The National Stock Exchange surged by 201% in value to Rs 4.7 lakh crore, overtaking SII, to emerge as India's most valued unlisted company.
 "NSE pips Serum Institute to become India's most valuable unlisted firm")
Do I file ITR if I earn less than Rs 12 lakh? Avoid these common mistakes
Filing an ITR is crucial not just for compliance, but also to take advantage of available tax rebates and avoid penalties.
 "Do I file ITR if I earn less than Rs 12 lakh? Avoid these common mistakes")
Total market index funds: Ideal for simple, hands-off, long-term investing
Currently, three existing funds in this segment are offered by Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India), Bandhan AMC, and Groww AMC
 "Total market index funds: Ideal for simple, hands-off, long-term investing")