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1 in 2 Indians reject bank, credit card applications over complex ID checks

Identity checks are on the rise but two in five Indians will stop or reduce the use of existing accounts if the identity verification experience is poor

Centre may hike short term capital gains tax above 20% in future: Official

In the recently introduced Budget on July 23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had raised the STCG tax on some financial instruments to 20 per cent

PNB MetLife launches of Bharat Manufacturing Fund in ULIP segment

Customers can invest in the Bharat Manufacturing Fund through a variety of existing PNB MetLife ULIPs

60 million file ITR for 2024 under new tax regime: What you need to know

India currently offers two personal income tax regimes: the old and the new. The old regime has higher tax rates but allows for numerous exemptions and deductions

Households lose Rs 60,000 cr a year on F&O gambling! The risk explained

Sebi is proposing new rules to make F&O trading less attractive to everyday investors.

Union Budget 2024: How Key changes in TDS rates simplify life for taxpayers

Budget has proposed to provide a standard operating procedure for TDS defaults and simplify the compounding guidelines for defaults

Key financial rules will change from August 1: What you should do

Significant updates, include new Google Maps charges and revised HDFC Bank credit card regulations

Visiting Dubai? You can opt for this first-of-its-kind RuPay AED forex card

The Thomas Cook RuPay AED card offers a host of benefits, including complimentary travel vouchers worth Rs 13,900, lounge access, free ATM withdrawals in the UAE

Income Tax Return deadline ends today: Consequences for late filers decoded

One can also file a belated return, but there are several consequences. Firstly, a late filing fee ranging from 1k-5k may be imposed under Section 234F of the Income Tax Act

Bank holidays in August 2024: Here's the national and state-wise list

In total, banks will be closed for 13 days in August 2024

About 60 mn ITRs filed for FY24, 70% under new tax regime: Revenue secy

About 6 crore income tax returns have been filed for income earned in 2023-24, of which 70 per cent were filed under the new simplified tax regime which offers lower rate of tax, Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra said on Tuesday.

Last-minute tax filing: Follow this checklist to avoid errors, oversights

Here's a guide to help you complete your ITR on time

ZET app's new secured credit card aims to boost CIBIL scores

Secured credit card comes against a FD of minimum Rs 5,000 ranging to Rs 25,000 with 90 per cent of the amount as the credit limit

ITR filing deadline on July 31: Extension uncertain; all you need to know

ITR filing deadline: The income tax department, in a post on X, urged taxpayers to file ITR at the earliest to avoid last-minute rush

ICICI Bank revamps lounge access plan for 19 debit cards: Check details

Spends made in a preceding calendar quarter will unlock access for the subsequent calendar quarter

HDFC Bank changes credit card rules from August 1: Check details

These updates will impact various types of transactions and fees for credit card holders

Explained: How new tax rules impact your mutual fund investments

The Union Budget 2024 introduced significant changes in the taxation of mutual funds, impacting both short-term and long-term capital gains.

Delhi-NCR emerges as 5th most expensive office space rental market in APAC

Despite a challenging global economic backdrop, prime office rents have remained remarkably stable. This stability, coupled with a 50% surge in transaction volumes during Q2 2024,

Overlook recent outflows and invest in ELSS if you are in old tax regime

They remain attractive for investors having higher risk appetite and longer horizon

Essential guide for traders on F&O trading tax reporting

If you have both F&O gains and losses in a financial year, declaring the losses allows you to offset them against the gains, reducing the overall tax liability on F&O transactions