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Major H-1B visa revamp from Jan 17: Here's how Indian techies can benefit

With Indian professionals making up the majority of H-1B visa holders-72.3% of the 386,000 issued in 2023 - the reforms are likely to have a broad impact

Rs 4 crore+ luxury home sales rise 53% as upper-middle class drives demand

The Delhi-NCR region emerged as the largest market for luxury homes, recording a substantial rise in sales. In 2024, the region saw 10,500 units sold, compared to just 5,525 units in the previous year

Fire insurance: Declare correct property value to ensure adequate payout

Fire insurance, also called as fire and allied perils policy (and often part of a home insurance policy), covers a range of risks

Union Budget 25: How it can affect consumer behavior & your pocket

Direct tax increases on goods and services, like higher GST rates or customs duties, directly raise the cost to consumers

UK plans to relax visa rules for AI workers: Opportunity for Indian techies

The move is part of the government's AI Opportunities Action Plan, unveiled on January 13, 2025

Budget 2025: Experts urge govt to rethink FD tax rules for investors

Many investors are contemplating whether to prioritise safer investment options like fixed deposits (FDs)

Budget 2025: Experts predict impact on small savings schemes PPF, NSC

Rising inflation and shifting economic priorities are prompting investors to seek alternative avenues offering better returns

Japan raises visa fees from April 1, extends startup visa duration

Revised fees for Japan visa apply to both physical and online filings for a range of applications

Govt employees can get Rs 25 lakh as gratuity. What rules say

The increase in gratuity limits was formalised through an office memorandum issued on May 30, 2024

Dream11 CEO Harsh Jain buys Rs 138 crore flat in Mumbai's Malabar Hill

Lodha Malabar is an upcoming ultra-premium residential tower on Walkeshwar Road, South Mumbai.

Best and worst performing mutual funds of 2024: Motilal Oswal, Invesco top

Motilal Oswal Flexi Cap Fund-Reg(G) led the category with a return of 45.7%, followed by Invesco India Flexi Cap Fund-Reg(G) at 34.4%, and JM Flexi Cap Fund-Reg(G) with a return of 33.3%.

Mutual Funds: Manufacturing, infrastructure best-performing themes in 2024

Of the total net collection in sectoral and thematic funds in 2024, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, & Energy together contributed 56%, followed by 9% by FMCG, 6% in Business Cycle and 5% in PSU.

Facing a financial crunch? Here's how to pause your SIP payments

Step allows mutual fund subscribers to keep their funds invested and likely benefit from market recoveries during the pause period

Spain plans 100% tax on non-EU home buyers after ending golden visas

According to the Spanish PM, non-EU residents bought a total of 27,000 properties in Spain in 2023, not to live in it but to make money from it

Income Tax can seize properties even if real owner is untraceable: Court

The ruling clarifies that properties can be attached even if the person who financed the purchase cannot be identified, sending a strong message against fraudulent property transactions in India.

5 million Indians hold US visas as issuance rises over 60%; wait-time drops

Eric Garcetti revealed this against the backdrop of concerns in India regarding potential shifts in US immigration policies under the incoming administration of President Donald Trump

Health cover against cancer: Check policy for exclusions, sub-limits

Cancer-specific policies, which only cover cancer, are available as indemnity-based or fixed-benefit plans

H-2B visas: Cap reached for additional visas for first half of FY 2025

Indian nationals remain excluded from eligibility for the H-2B visa, as per the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) updated list of eligible countries

Groww MF launches first-ever ETF tracking Indian railways PSU Index

This ETF replicates the Nifty India Railways PSU Index-TRI, featuring PSUs vital to the railways sector, covering infrastructure, financial services, logistics, and technology

NPCI clarifies misconceptions about Jumped Deposit scam, no fraud reported

NPCI clarified that simply opening a UPI or bank app does not approve transactions. Users must explicitly authorise payments by entering their UPI PIN for processing