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Sebi makes bond market more accessible, Zerodha's Kamath hails move
To enhance the participation of retail investors in the corporate bond market, Sebi decided to cut the face value of such debt securities to Rs 10,000 from Rs 1 lakh at present.
 "Sebi makes bond market more accessible, Zerodha's Kamath hails move")
Tax deadline: Who should file ITR early and not wait till May 31
Filing taxes closer to the deadline allows individuals to assess their financial situation more accurately
 "Tax deadline: Who should file ITR early and not wait till May 31")
Sebi eases investment rule for passive funds: What this means for you
SebI has increased the group/sponsor level exposure limit for passive funds from 25% to 35%.
 "Sebi eases investment rule for passive funds: What this means for you")
Explained: Sebi tightens reigns on mutual funds to prevent insider trading
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has taken a strong stance against front-running and insider trading in mutual funds. Business Standard explains the key decisions made by Sebi;s board
Israel-Hamas war: Protesting Indian students face risk of losing US visa
US police officers took protesters into custody on Wednesday after Columbia University called in police to end the pro-Palestinian occupation on the New York campus
 "Israel-Hamas war: Protesting Indian students face risk of losing US visa")
Explained: How Sebi just made it easier for NRIs to invest in Indian market
Sebi has now allowed Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) established in GIFT City to accept unlimited investments from Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs).
 "Explained: How Sebi just made it easier for NRIs to invest in Indian market")
Do you study and work in Canada? Now, there's a 24-hour per week limit
According to the government, research in Canada and the United States indicates that students who work over 24 hours weekly are at a higher risk of dropping out
 "Do you study and work in Canada? Now, there's a 24-hour per week limit")
Beware of parcel fraud: Suspect a scam call? Disengage immediately
Verify the call's authenticity; resist pressure to pay up or share sensitive information
 "Beware of parcel fraud: Suspect a scam call? Disengage immediately")
Bajaj Allianz Life declares record Rs 1,383 cr bonus: Check eligibility
All participating policies of Bajaj Allianz Life that were in force as on 31 March 2024 are eligible to receive the bonus
 "Bajaj Allianz Life declares record Rs 1,383 cr bonus: Check eligibility")
US is prioritising Indian student visas on Biden's order: Eric Garcetti
"It's the first time, I think, in American history that a President (Joe Biden) has instructed an ambassador to reduce those visa waiting times," said Eric Garcetti, US Ambassador to India
 "US is prioritising Indian student visas on Biden's order: Eric Garcetti")
Planning a trip: Check out countries with mandatory travel insurance
Travel insurance covers various risks and expenses associated with travelling, both domestically and internationally
 "Planning a trip: Check out countries with mandatory travel insurance")
Know more about interchange fee as NPCI considers policy change for UPI
Currently, there is no defined interchange fee for credit lines on UPI by NPCI
 "Know more about interchange fee as NPCI considers policy change for UPI")
Fractional ownership likely to list over Rs 4,000 cr worth of existing AUM
The value of commercial office space under fractional ownership is expected to reach Rs 4,500 billion by 2026.
 "Fractional ownership likely to list over Rs 4,000 cr worth of existing AUM")
Mumbai is luxury market leader, over 1300 flats sold above Rs 4 cr in Q1
The city boasts over 40 per cent of the country's total luxury housing inventory, attracting high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs)
 "Mumbai is luxury market leader, over 1300 flats sold above Rs 4 cr in Q1")
Explained: KYC MF mess, how it's impacting NFOs and how to get out of it
Outdated or inaccurate KYC information could lead to problems managing your mutual fund investments, such as buying new units or selling existing ones
 "Explained: KYC MF mess, how it's impacting NFOs and how to get out of it")
Singapore in your bucket list this summer? Here's what you must know
Seventeen Indian cities are connected with Singapore via 286 weekly departures on seven airlines, including Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Vistara, Indigo, Air India, Air India Express and Drukair
 "Singapore in your bucket list this summer? Here's what you must know")
Improved data security to withdrawal flexibility: NPS changes you must know
Subscribers can claim an exemption of up to Rs 1,50,000 lakh with NPS under Section 80C, Section 80CCC, and Section 80CCD (1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961
 "Improved data security to withdrawal flexibility: NPS changes you must know")
Gender equality at work place triples women's productivity, loyalty: Survey
Deloitte's recent "Women @ Work" survey represents the views of 5,000 women across 10 countries, including India
 "Gender equality at work place triples women's productivity, loyalty: Survey")
Government revises children's education allowance and hostel subsidy limits
Government has fixed the reimbursement amount for children's education allowance at Rs 2,812.5 per month and the hostel subsidy at Rs 8,437.5 per month
 "Government revises children's education allowance and hostel subsidy limits")
RBI announces 8% interest on Floating Rate Bond 2034: All you need to know
The Government of India is issuing a special type of bond called a Floating Rate Bond (FRB) that matures in 2034.
 "RBI announces 8% interest on Floating Rate Bond 2034: All you need to know")