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Paytm finishes merchant migration to new UPI ids: Here's how to activate it

Paytm is now enabled to offer UPI services through partners such as Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), and YES Bank

Immediate Payment Service: All that's to know about instant funds transfer

Transfer facility is available 24/7 accounts holder of any bank, helps in digitisation of payments

Section 54F: Avoid capital gains tax on jewellery sale with house buy

The house purchase must be via registered sale deed and within specified time limit

Airtel Payments Bank's new NCMC-enabled debit, prepaid cards: How it works

Airtel Payments Bank is introducing new cards enabled with NCMC (National Common Mobility Cards) technology.

Linking variable pay to attendance: What's the TCS row over bonus pay?

A portion of the variable pay (bonus) is now tied to how often employees come to the office.

Explained: Sebi's probe into Adani Group and foreign portfolio investors

Sebi suspects some FPIs investing in Adani group companies might not be genuine public shareholders, but rather acting as proxies for the Adani promoters (owners)

Major updates to ICICI Bank and YES Bank charges from May 1: Details here

ICICI Bank and YES Bank will implement revisions to their service charges. These revisions will also see the discontinuation of several account types

Professional Indemnity Insurance: All you need to know

Professional Indemnity Insurance safeguards professionals and businesses from financial liabilities arising from errors or omissions in their services

SBI Surya Ghar Scheme for solar rooftop financing: All you need to know

All individual applicants who have sufficient roof area and rooftop rights on which the installation is proposed, can avail this loan for installation of solar roof Top of up to 3 KW capacity

Explained: How Indians can now get five-year, multi-entry Schengen visa

Schengen Visa 'cascade' regime: After successfully utilising the two-year visa, Indian travellers can expect to get a five-year Schengen visa, provided their passport has enough remainining vaildity

Bombay HC quashes circular on BH series number registration: Here's more

The Bharat series registration is introduced to streamline and standardise the vehicle registration process

Explained: The Rs 6,600 cr Bitcoin ponzi scam involving Raj Kundra

The Ponzi scheme allegedly swindled Rs 6,600 crore from investors by promising high returns through Bitcoin mining

Panama Papers: From Singapore to Switzerland, which are the top tax havens?

The Panama Papers trial, which concluded on Friday, has once again brought the topic of tax havens into focus. Here are things you need to know about them

HDFC Bank announces Rs 1,500 crore ex-gratia: But what is it?

Companies often provide ex-gratia payments to maintain a positive public image or to demonstrate goodwill towards stakeholders

At nearly 66,00, India is second-largest source country for new US citizens

India is the second-largest source country for new US citizens, with over 65,960 Indians naturalized in 2022 (after Mexico), according to a latest Congressional report.

Hybrid funds see Rs 1.45 trillion inflows: Why have they become so popular?

The change in debt fund taxation, combined with the desire for diversification and risk management, fuelled investor interest in these balanced investment products

Explained: Now, you can buy health insurance even if you are over 65

According to the previous guidelines, individuals were allowed to purchase a new insurance policy only till the age of 65.

Forget US, Canada, UK: Indian students now prefer Netherlands, Finland

2024 is set to spotlight alternative study destinations for Indian students like Ireland, the Netherlands, Finland, Singapore, South Korea, Lithuania, Estonia, Chile, Turkey, Malta, and Taiwan

Crowdfunding: What happens to the money when patient dies? Queries answered

Whether it's gathering widespread support or simply alleviating the financial burden of healthcare, crowdfunding empowers people to seek help in an effective and humane manner

Retirement: Embrace holistic planning

Comprehensive planning would include managing anxiety, identity loss, and loneliness; creating a comprehensive health routine; tackling social and relationship issues