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Australia hikes student visa fee by 125%: How Indians will be affected

This new fee places Australia significantly higher than its competitors, with the US charging approximately $185 (Rs 15,433) and Canada around C$150 (Rs 6,711) for student visas

Good news for employees! Stock options from foreign firms won't attract GST

Stock options, also known as Esops, are a type of employee benefit. They give you the right to buy shares in the company you work for at a predetermined price in the future

Same-day settlement for NPS subscribers from July 1: Check details

The changes ensure that the benefits of same-day investments are passed on to the subscribers as applicable

Is your mutual fund too risky? Sebi's solution is risk-adjusted return'

Risk-adjusted return (RAR) of a scheme portfolio quantifies the amount of return generated by a mutual fund scheme for each unit of risk taken to achieve that return.

Gurugram, Dwarka lead premium property boom with upto 53% price rise

In Gurugram, the average capital values of completed and under-construction properties hit a fresh peak with 37 per cent and 30 per cent, year-on-year growth registered at city level, respectively.

From cards to Paytm wallet: 8 changes that will impact your pocket in July

From July 1, 2024, RBI new regulation requires all credit card payments to be processed through the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS)

Bank of Maharashtra launches VKYC for remote account opening; check details

To ensure a smooth experience, have your Aadhaar number, PAN card soft copy, linked mobile number, and signature ready

Bank holidays in July: Banks to remain closed for 12 days; details here

The RBI publishes a list of bank holidays each month, advising customers to check the list to avoid unnecessary trips to the bank on holidays

Savings to expenses: What to do in your mid-year financial review

Time to reassess your budget and adjust it to reflect your current financial reality

Govt to launch campaign for redressal of family pensioners' grievances

Of the total grievances, family pension grievance cases account for about 20-25 per cent, it said. A major segment of family pensioners' grievances is constituted by women pensioners, statement said

Monsoon mayhem: Auto insurance add-ons can keep you afloat during rains

Insurance providers can deny a claim if the damage falls outside the coverage provided by the policy

Govt keeps small savings schemes' interest rates unchanged for Q2FY25

The interest rates for popular PPF and post office savings deposits scheme too have been retained at 7.1 per cent and 4 per cent, respectively

PFRDA to begin same-day settlement for NPS subscribers from July 1

NPS contributions received by the Trustee Bank until 11 am (T) on any settlement day will be invested on the same day and the subscribers will get the benefit of same-day NAV

Play it safe: Match your horizon with gilt fund's average maturity

By taking the mutual fund route, investors can take exposure to gilts with small amounts

RBI fines HSBC Rs 29.6 lakh for credit card rule violations: What it means

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently fined HSBC Bank Rs 29.6 lakh for not following credit card rules. But what does this mean for you, the credit card user?

Government employee to get more salary as EPFO discontinues GIS

EPFO scheme acts as a social welfare programme under the Ministry of Labour and Employment

Retail investors using Mutual Fund units as collateral for short-term loans

By opting for a loan instead of redeeming your mutual fund units, you can continue to benefit from potential market appreciation and compound growth.

How to file ITR with multiple Form 16s: Here's a step-by-step guide

Form 16 is an essential document for filing ITR as it contains details of salary income, deductions, and exemptions

Credit score to bills: Steps to take if your loan application is rejected

Paying loan instalments on time is crucial for maintaining a healthy credit profile, reducing the chance of loan rejection

Decoded: How Indians with US H-1B visa can gain from Canada's work permits

Canada's open work permits provide H-1B visa holders with an attractive alternative to the often restrictive and uncertain US visa process