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Leave Travel Allowance: A tax-free travel benefit for salaried professional

Salaried employees can seek a tax exemption through LTA for expenses accrued from two journeys within a block of four calendar years

Nifty Realty bags gold with 133% return: How investor wealth soared in FY24

The top performer in FY24 was the Nifty Realty Index, which witnessed a staggering 132.5% rise, followed by Nifty PSE (Public Sector Enterprises)

Investors betting on longer-duration debt funds need to be patient

Experts say while rate cuts remain on the table, their start is likely to be delayed

Microcredit facilities for street vendors: Know about PM SVANidhi scheme

Under this scheme, the street vendors can take collateral-free loans with low interest

New rules for payment aggregators: Why it matters, what it means for you

RBI has proposed that non-banks offering PoS must notify the regulator of their intent to seek authorization within 60 days, and then submit their application by 31 May 2025, for approval to continue

PhonePe, Google Pay creating a duopoly in India's UPI space? NPCI to check

Google Pay and PhonePe, together account for 86% of UPI transactions by volume in India and are also expanding to offer UPI services abroad

Shriram Finance offers 9.4% FD interest rate for investors: Details here

Individuals aged 60 years and above are eligible for an extra 0.50% interest per annum, while women depositors can benefit from an added 0.10% interest annually

IPL 2024: Travel demand for venues up by 25%; Mumbai, Bangalore hotspots

IPL 2024: Mumbai topped the chart with the highest number of flight and hotel searches in April 2024

Bank holidays for Lok Sabha election 2024: Check the full list of cities

Banks will be closed in seven cities, as per a holiday calendar set by the Reserve Bank of India

Flipkart starts summer sale: Deals on ACs, refrigerators, fans available

Flipkart is offering a wide selection of cooling home appliances such as air conditioners (ACs), refrigerators, air coolers, and fans at affordable prices.

Save income tax with health insurance under Section 80D: Here's how

Taxpayers can secure deductions on the premiums paid for themselves, their spouses, dependent children, and parents under Section 80D

70% opt for cost-effective health policies: These are the most popular ones

Seniors are leading the charge for affordable health insurance. A staggering 34% of those choosing cost-effective plans fall within the 55+ age bracket

Obesity and more: What can prevent you from applying for health insurance?

Are you aware that your obesity might prevent you from being granted a health insurance policy? Or that your premiums could be higher if you drink alcohol or smoke?

CBDT signs record number of 125 Advance Pricing Agreements in FY24

This includes 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs), the finance ministry said in a statement on Tuesday

You should invest in silver gradually or on pullbacks after the rally

Opt for a silver exchange-traded fund or a fund-of-funds having low expense ratio and tracking error

IVF: How much does it cost? Is it covered by insurance? Queries answered

Over the last decade, the cost of IVF treatment has significantly dropped by more than 50%. However, it is still a pricey affair

How to change your address on voter identity card: Know complete process

It is crucial to update your voter card in case you change your residential address

Ola cuts entry-level scooter price: A look at what competitors are doing

Ola Electric slashed the prices of its entry-level scooter S1 X by Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 across variants

Ram Navami Bank holiday 2024: Check state-wise list of holidays in April

Ram Navami, celebrated across India, commemorates the birth anniversary of Lord Rama

Summer holidays: Shell out less than Rs 1,000 as base air fare on 22 routes

Imagine hopping on a quick flight for just Rs 150 as the base fare! This dream is now a reality for travelers in India, thanks to the government's Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)