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Budget 2025: New Income Tax Bill will simplify compliance for taxpayers

itharaman emphasized that the new code would not only simplify the complex provisions of the current tax laws but also enhance taxpayer convenience

Union Budget 2025: Visa fee waiver to MUDRA loans for homestay biz

Visa fee waivers and e-visa options will be introduced for certain tourist groups, Sitharaman said in Budget speech 2025

Budget 2025: Social security, healthcare schemes to help 10 mn gig workers

Gig workers will also be provided with health insurance under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, and this will benefit at least 10 million such workers, added the finance minister

Budget 2025: Will middle-class gain relief with tax slabs from Rs 5 lakh?

Budget 2025 expectations: This year, speculation revolves around whether tax slabs will be altered or new relief measures introduced

Understanding Budget documents: Identify changes relevant to your finances

The July 2024 Budget changed little for taxpayers, heightening expectations for relief this year

What is credit card swipe charge: How it impacts merchants and consumers

Consumers should be aware of how these charges shape product prices and payment options

Delhi NCR sees steepest surge in property prices, rates jump 49% in 1 year

High-net-worth Individuals deploying money in Delhi-NCR - this region is home to over 10 recently-listed start-ups - has kept the growth momentum going for this coveted residential market

Edelweiss MF launches thematic consumption fund for long-term growth

'Fund's sectoral and thematic exposure will be aligned with India's economic resilience and evolving consumer preferences,' says company

India leads in US student visa overstays: 7000 exceeded visa limits in 2023

India saw the highest number of US student visa overstays in 2023, with 7,000 Indian nationals exceeding their visa limits.

Active funds top choice for investors as mutual fund mkt hits Rs 67 lakh cr

Investors preferred Active Flexi Cap & Mid Cap funds, each taking away around Rs 15,000 Cr net inflows.

Flipkart Axis Bank credit card: Key changes in fees, surcharges & cashback

Effective December 20 last year, Axis Bank has changed the terms and conditions of the Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card

Now you can display Paytm QR code to receive money without opening app

Widget enables users to showcase their Paytm QR code on the home screen, allowing customers to scan and pay effortlessly without extra steps

Over 2 in 3 health insurance holders confirm premiums up 50-200% in 3 years

Over two-third of policyholders have seen their insurance premiums increase by 50 to 200 per cent over the past three years, revealed a survey by Localcircles.

BAF: A refuge from volatility for new and risk-averse investors

BAFs provide an asset allocation tool for investors that are relatively hassle-free and help investors deal with market gyrations better through relatively emotionless investing

Commercial real estate offers higher rental yield, but beware the risks

Investors much conduct their own rigorous due diligence before investing to mitigate risks from this segment

Claiming health insurance from multiple companies: How to do that

Subscribing to multiple companies helps people whose single policy's sum insured is insufficient to cover the full cost of medical treatment

Kerala HC stops EPFO from reducing 41 petitioners' higher PF pension

The order came in response to a writ petition filed by 41 pensioners that challenged the EPFO's 2014 pro-rata order

Canada allows Indians to use foreign health insurance for Super Visa

Previously, proof of health insurance had to come from Canadian providers

Feeling guilty about those French fries? Air fryers offer a healthy way out

Quickly catching on in Indian kitchens, the air fryer is a healthier option to typically oily and calorie-rich Indian foods

Corporate FDs offer higher returns than banks: Know the risks first

One of the key advantages is the higher interest rates that corporate FDs give compared to traditional bank FDs