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No visa fee for Malaysians visiting India!: Here's what you must know

Earlier, Malaysians had to pay RM465 (Rs 8,186) for an e-visa

Franklin Templeton launches Franklin India Multi Cap Fund: Check details

Fund will maintain a minimum exposure of 25 per cent in each market cap category

Realty PE investments touch record $1.7 bn, here are top deals of H1 2024

The quarterly data indicates that commercial office assets maintained their leading position, capturing approximately 51% of the total investment volume

Simplify investing: Allocate bulk of core portfolio to broad index fund

These index funds eliminate the complexity of selecting individual schemes. Investors do not have to worry about how much to put into various market caps

India's wealthy opt for term insurance policies worth Rs 5-20 crore: Report

The growing preference for policies worth Rs 20 crore and beyond indicates a change in financial planning and risk management among the affluent

Check out list of high-value transactions that may alert IT authorities

The tax department employs advanced data analysis techniques to detect disparities between disclosed income in ITRs and actual financial transactions

New Zealand tightens visa rules for foreign workers, families; details here

New Zealand last week implemented changes to its visa regulations that will impact certain foreign workers and their families

Bajaj Allianz Life launches Nifty Alpha 50 Index Fund: Check details

The fund aims to provide capital appreciation by investing in equities that are part of the Nifty Alpha 50 Index

Israel introduces new entry system for foreign tourists: Details here

Tourists from 99 countries on Israel's short-stay visa exemption list must now apply for an electronic travel authorisation

Warehouses are hot property! At $2.5 bn, realty investments touch 3-yr high

India's real estate market sees a record-breaking $2.5 billion investment in Q2 2024. Warehousing takes center stage with 61% of the investment, followed by a surge in residential interest

Stilt plus 4 floors in Gurgaon: What Haryana's new policy means for buyers

The Haryana government's new policy allowing stilt-plus-four floor buildings in some areas aims to increase housing supply and affordability, but may face challenges with infrastructure

ICICI Prudential MF launches Energy Opportunities Fund: Check details

Scheme will invest in equity and equity-related instruments of energy companies

Are you an NRI planning to file your ITR for 2024? Here's a complete guide

An NRI's income taxes in India depend on their residential status," explains Manikandan S, a tax expert at ClearTax

Loan against MFs: Opt if portfolio growth set to outpace loan rate

The Mutual Funds offered as collateral must be held in demat format

Australia 'exploiting young people': How visa fee hike will impact Indians

Australia's visa fee hike decision poses a significant financial challenge for Indian students aspiring to study in Australia

10 key points first time taxpayers should know before filing IT returns

If you find the process complicated, don't hesitate to seek assistance from a qualified tax professional

Ensuring coverage in crisis: Understanding 'waiver of premium' rider

The 'waiver of premium' rider can be purchased at the time of policy inception

Jio, Airtel, Vi tariff hikes: How users can still avoid increased prices

There are still ways for customers to avoid the full impact of the tariff increases

MF Lite: Sebi proposes rules to make launching low-cost index funds easier

The financial regulator is looking to make it simpler for companies to launch low-cost index funds and similar investment products.

Crisil explains how small, medium REITs will broaden realty investor base

Earlier this year, Sebi notified the regulations for small and medium real estate investment trusts and specified that investment managers of such REITs should have a minimum net worth of Rs 20 crore