PF News
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January 04, 2022, Tuesday
Assets under management of NPS, APY cross Rs 6.99 trn: PFRDA
Total assets under management (AUM) as on January 1, 2022 stood at Rs 6,99,172 crore, PFRDA said
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January 03, 2022, Monday
Higher interest rates, limited tenures drive used-car loan EMIs up
Consider top-up home loan and personal loan; they are cheaper and you could get 100% financing
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December 31, 2021, Friday
Make judicious investment choices when entering NPS and stick to them
While PFRDA will now allow investors to alter their investment choices four times in a financial year, tinkering too frequently ...
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December 31, 2021, Friday
Tips on choosing an electric room heater to keep the winter cold at bay
There are many kinds available at different price points in the market. Go for one that is compatible with the space that you ...
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December 30, 2021, Thursday
With ATM withdrawals set to get costlier, reduce dependence on cash
Beware of keypad manipulation and heat mapping while using the ATM or PoS machine
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December 29, 2021, Wednesday
NRIs, OCIs do not need RBI's prior nod to buy immovable property in India
The clarification has been issued by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) following queries received at its various offices with regard to ...
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December 28, 2021, Tuesday
Aadhaar linkage to demat KYC: Finish these compliance tasks before Dec 31
Failure to do so could result in penalties or lead to hassles later in financial planning
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December 28, 2021, Tuesday
Over 46.7 mn ITRs filed for FY21 so far, 1.54 mn alone in single day
The last date for filing ITRs for 2020-21 fiscal ended March 31, 2021, by individual taxpayers is December 31
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December 27, 2021, Monday
Over 45 million income tax returns for FY21 filed till December 26
The extended deadline for filing ITRs by individual taxpayers is December 31, 2021. The original deadline was July 31, 2021
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December 24, 2021, Friday
Zone-wise premiums, consumables cover now available in health insurance
While policies with more robust features are becoming available, subscribers should watch out for sub-limits and caps.
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December 23, 2021, Thursday
Diversified passive funds should form core of global investment portfolio
Exposure to mid-cap oriented and concentrated offerings should be taken later as part of exposure, say experts.
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December 22, 2021, Wednesday
Capital gains or rent: All income must be reported in Income Tax Return
Capital gains on switching between MF plans, notional income from vacant property, minor's income are ones taxpayers often ...
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December 20, 2021, Monday
As banks up interest rates, stick to lower-tenure FDs for the present
Rate increases have only begun; doing so will allow you to reinvest your money at higher rates later
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December 17, 2021, Friday
Choosing a delightful venue from an array of choices for your grand wedding
It's the venue that sets the tone of the wedding, and once you've chosen the perfect place, managing the food, flower ...
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December 16, 2021, Thursday
Choice of wrong ITR form can lead to a notice from Income Tax Dept
Take into account the amount and nature of your income, and residency status when choosing form
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December 15, 2021, Wednesday
International funds can provide protection against rupee depreciation
When remitting money abroad, go with the player that offers the most attractive exchange rate
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December 14, 2021, Tuesday
A quality strategy can reduce risk in the mid-cap universe of 150 stocks
Enter gradually, raise exposure once funds have developed track record
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December 10, 2021, Friday
Diversify your retirement corpus across products to get a tidy sum at 60
In fact, you need to be more diligent if you're over 50 as there is a higher risk of losing your job, and in any case you have ...
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December 08, 2021, Wednesday
Changes in Income Tax return filing that you must know before setting out
There are some changes in the e-filing site, ITR Forms for AY 2021-22, as well as in the process of filing returns.
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December 06, 2021, Monday
Balance transfer your personal loan only if interest gap is 0.5-1% or more
The pre-closure penalty usually ranges from 1 to 5 per cent of the principal outstanding amount
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January 04, 2022, Tuesday
Tilt portfolio towards large-caps for smoother path amid market volatility
These funds have contained downside risk better than mid- and small-cap categories in past downturns
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December 31, 2021, Friday
Interest rates on small savings schemes unchanged for Q4FY22
Public Provident Fund (PPF) and National Savings Certificate (NSC) will continue to carry an annual interest rate of 7.1 per cent ...
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December 31, 2021, Friday
No extension of ITR filing deadline; over 56 mn FY21 returns filed so far
Revenue Secretary Tarun Bajaj said ITR filing is going on 'very smoothly'
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December 31, 2021, Friday
Senior citizens should buy health plans with lifelong renewability option
Buy a plan with a short waiting period for pre-existing diseases and low co-pay
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December 29, 2021, Wednesday
Just 3 days left for filing ITR, what happens if you miss the deadline
The due date for ITR filing for the fin ancial year 2020-21 (the assessment year 2021-22) has been extended twice
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December 29, 2021, Wednesday
Insurance brokers' advice to become crucial amid tighter underwriting norms
Low existing rates and revision of reinsurance premiums are key driver
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December 28, 2021, Tuesday
Income Tax refunds of over Rs 1.49 trillion issued so far this fiscal
This includes 1.07 crore refunds of AY 2021-22 (fiscal ended March 31, 2021), amounting to Rs 21,021 crore
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December 27, 2021, Monday
Mix styles when investing in smart-beta funds, say analysts
Like active funds, smart-beta funds carry the risk of underperformance
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December 24, 2021, Friday
Things to remember as you rush to file your return ahead of December 31
To avoid any last-minute errors, one must remember to use the correct ITR form, collate all relevant income and expense documents ...
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December 24, 2021, Friday
Bring home the power of the sun and save big on electricity bills
Though expensive initially, rooftop solar installations usually pay for themselves in seven years max. Any power that they ...
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December 22, 2021, Wednesday
Over 40 mn income tax returns e-filed for FY21 so far, says I-T dept
More than 4 crore ITRs for the last fiscal have been efiled, with around 8.7 lakh returns being filed on December 21 alone, the ...
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December 21, 2021, Tuesday
Value funds are outperforming but don't chase them yet, say experts
A safer approach is to invest in both value and growth style funds as performance alternates
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December 17, 2021, Friday
Don't be over-obsessed with equities, book profits if you haven't already
Exposure to debt funds and gold is essential even if current returns from these asset classes are low
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December 17, 2021, Friday
Dividend yield funds offer better downside protection, say experts
The higher dividend yields of these portfolios cushion the fall during market corrections
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December 15, 2021, Wednesday
CBDT issues refunds of Rs 1.37 trillion to 12.7 million taxpayers
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued refunds of over Rs 1,36,779 crore to more than 1.27 crore taxpayers from ...
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December 14, 2021, Tuesday
Inadequate disclosures in income tax returns can have dire consequences
In the worst case, the taxpayer could end up paying a heavy penalty and even suffer a jail term
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December 11, 2021, Saturday
Understand the nuances of retail direct bond before investing: Experts
Be aware that it carries credit, interest-rate, and liquidity risks and makes diversification difficult
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December 10, 2021, Friday
Rejuvenating sessions at India's finest retreats for the stressed urban lot
Want some time off to reflect, renew and restore? Visit a meditation retreat or a yoga and mindfulness resort to find your inner ...
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December 06, 2021, Monday
NPS generated good returns for subscribers, says PFRDA Chairman
PFRDA Chairman Supratim Bandyopadhyay on Monday said pension product NPS has generated good returns for the subscribers over the ...
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December 03, 2021, Friday
Multiple price hikes could impact demand of footwear companies, say experts
The increase in product prices are on account of higher input costs, GST hike
