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Fund review: Bandhan dynamic bond fund

Fund review: Bandhan dynamic bond fund

Demat accounts hit new high, touch 15 crore in March 2024

Total number of demat accounts jumped to 15.1 crore in March 2024, with new account additions surging to 31 lakh in the previous month.

A bar in your home: When you want to say 'cheers' up, close, personal

If you live in a bungalow or an apartment, you can set up your drinking hole

EPFO raises auto withdrawal limit under 68J from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,00,000

The limit has been increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,00,000, says circular issued on April 16

Ayushman Bharat to cover all above 70 years, says BJP: All you must know

This was announced during the manifesto's release by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, although the specific age bracket has not been detailed in the manifesto's fine print

Paytm gets nod for user migration to new UPI IDs: What this means for you

he National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) recently gave Paytm the green light to migrate users to specific banks that handle UPI transactions (called PSP banks).

Explained: Is there a deadline to choose between old and new tax regime?

You can select the tax regime while filing your ITR. The standard due date for ITR filing is July 31st

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?