PF News
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May 08, 2021, Saturday
Group health insurance cover easier to get if all participate, say experts
The elderly should try to enroll for the group cover provided by their child's employer
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May 07, 2021, Friday
What happens to investments when the holder dies without nominating anyone?
Your family could face difficulties as getting a succession certificate from the court is easier said than done
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May 07, 2021, Friday
Skill vs chance: Taxman the referee in online gaming, say experts
Rate at which winnings are taxed depends on level of skill applied and whether there is 'luck' involved
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May 05, 2021, Wednesday
Covid-19 second wave: Should you avail of RBI's relief on loan repayment?
If you opt for restructuring, your interest cost will rise and there could be other charges
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May 05, 2021, Wednesday
IT refunds worth Rs 15,438 crore issued in one month of current fiscal
Corporate tax refunds of Rs 10,392 crore have been issued to 21,487 taxpayers.
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May 04, 2021, Tuesday
Value funds shine amid broad-based rally as 'growth' trade fizzles out
Data from MF Explorer shows that maximum return generated by value funds the past one year is 96% and average is 59%
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May 01, 2021, Saturday
State Bank of India slashes home loan interest rates by 25 bps to 6.7%
By February 2021, SBI's home loan portfolio reached Rs 5 trillion-mark
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May 01, 2021, Saturday
Is Covid-19 home treatment covered? Check the fine print to find out
While many policies cover it for the entire sum insured, others have sub-limits
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April 30, 2021, Friday
A career counsellor to navigate your child through a plethora of choices
The best time to approach a career counsellor is when your child is in class nine--someone who will help him dodge the duds and ...
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April 29, 2021, Thursday
Fund houses to press for modifications to Sebi compensation circular
Among the most important tweak sought by the industry will be to reduce the ambit of 'key employees'
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April 24, 2021, Saturday
ULIPs remain popular despite tax tweak, on par with equity mutual funds
Industry players say awareness of products rose after Budget
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April 23, 2021, Friday
Classy stationery for those who believe the pen is mightier than the keypad
There's a range of stationery and desk accessories like luxury pens, premium pencils, fancy bookmarks to feed your passion for ...
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April 22, 2021, Thursday
Exiting equities now can be a costly mistake, might miss out good mkt rally
Timing one's re-entry correctly is very difficult
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April 22, 2021, Thursday
Bond fund investors must follow these 4 ways to beat inflation: Expert
For investors in bond funds, these strategies - better yields than inflation, reinvestment, barbell strategies, and credits - are ...
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April 22, 2021, Thursday
Real estate has a healthy demand outlook, but some hiccups remain
The second wave may affect Q1, but there is a strong expectation that FY22 demand will perhaps equal or surpass FY20 levels
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April 20, 2021, Tuesday
Cash-strapped patients with Covid-19 infection can consider loans
In a health emergency, speed of disbursement is more important than cost
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April 17, 2021, Saturday
Use current prices to raise gold allocation to 10-15%, say analysts
Rising inflation, low real yield, and equity market volatility are positives for the yellow metal
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April 16, 2021, Friday
Sprucing up your space with classy home textiles in the time of Covid-19
There is a wide range of curtains, carpets, cushions and more at various price points. Pick up stuff that goes well with your ...
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April 15, 2021, Thursday
Avail of tax relief on terminal compensation: Here's how to file Form 10E
You must have completed 3 years of continuous service and have another 3 years of employment left
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April 14, 2021, Wednesday
Low sum insured, sub-limits give rise to partial payouts: Experts
Supplement a policy with a substantial emergency corpus
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May 07, 2021, Friday
Life insurers' new business premium up 45 pc at Rs 9,739 cr in April
Life insurance companies logged nearly 45 per cent growth in their cumulative new business premium at Rs 9,738.79 crore in April ...
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May 07, 2021, Friday
Clubhouses and free spaces in housing societies morph into Covid care units
With hospitals choked for space and oxygen, some residential communities have begun setting up a few beds, cylinders and ...
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May 06, 2021, Thursday
Bengaluru slips to 40th spot globally in price rise of luxury homes: Report
Bengaluru has slipped four positions to rank 40th globally in annual price appreciation of luxury residential properties, ...
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May 05, 2021, Wednesday
Irdai issues guidelines for a standard domestic travel insurance product
Rollout on July 1, five plans on offer depending on mode of travel
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May 04, 2021, Tuesday
Planning to set up a trust? Reduce litigation risk, say analysts
It's exempted from the probate process; courts don't get involved in its execution
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May 04, 2021, Tuesday
Home loan: Go with a lender charging lower risk premium, say experts
While benchmark rate can change any time, spread changes only in rare instances
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May 01, 2021, Saturday
State Bank of India reduces home loan interest rates to 6.7%
Women borrowers to get a special concession of 5 bps
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April 30, 2021, Friday
Where beginners in mutual funds should invest in the time of Covid-19
The key is to develop an asset allocation plan and then fill each slot with an appropriate fund
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April 30, 2021, Friday
Combine your SIPs with long-investment horizon for better results
Expert advice on how to many the most of your systematic investment plans
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April 27, 2021, Tuesday
Personal loans: Keep your EMIs at less than 50% of your after-tax pay
If you are thinking of availing of a personal loan, here are some steps you can take to improve your chances of getting it
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April 23, 2021, Friday
How to neutralise the impact of rupee weakening against the dollar
Having exposure to international funds and gold is a must for those who have foreign currency-denominated goals
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April 22, 2021, Thursday
Go long to make the most of strong run in the small-cap fund category
Allocate 10-15% to these funds for a 10-year period, don't just rely on history
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April 22, 2021, Thursday
Take advantage of low gold prices, maintain 10-15% allocation: Expert
The monetary metal has bounced back from recent lows, with the dollar and yields cooling, and is likely to strengthen further
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April 22, 2021, Thursday
Scope for volatility high, follow dynamic asset allocation approach: Expert
Asset allocation schemes best placed for investors to benefit from current market volatility
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April 21, 2021, Wednesday
Be mindful of sub-limits on mental illnesses in your insurance cover
OPD covers compensate for counselling sessions, but these always have a sub-limit
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April 18, 2021, Sunday
Irdai slaps Rs 51 lakh fine on four insurers for violation of norms
Regulator Irdai has imposed a penalty of Rs 51 lakh on four insurers, including SBI General Insurance Company, for violation of ...
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April 16, 2021, Friday
What you should do to soften the blow of second Covid wave on your finances
This is a time to focus not on maximising upside gains but curtailing downside risks
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April 16, 2021, Friday
Opt for fixed maturity plan if you need discipline of a lock-in: Experts
FMPs allow investors to lock into current yields. The scheme information document indicates the fund's allocation to instruments ...
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April 14, 2021, Wednesday
Half the PMS schemes trail Nifty 50 in FY21, clutchful offer 100% returns
Returns were calculated on time-weighted rate of return, which eliminates effects of inflows and withdrawals from schemes to get ...
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April 13, 2021, Tuesday
Invest in spouse or child's name to avail of exemption, say analysts
Both Sections 54 and 54F allow taxpayers to claim exemption from tax on long-term capital gains
