Finance

New 'e-Pay Tax' feature eases online tax payments: A step-by-step guide

The Income Tax Department's new 'e-Pay Tax' feature lets you pay taxes online without logging in. Here's a simple step-by-step guide to help you use it with ease

Marine, trade risk insurance likely to face US reciprocal tariff heat

According to industry experts, if the 26 per cent tariffs are imposed on India's goods, it is expected to put pressure on marine and trade risk insurance in the country

Facing marital issue?Women officers can now prioritise children for pension

Women officers in marital disputes given option to ensure children's financial security

Monk loses Rs 2.5 cr in 'digital arrest': How to be safe against scam

Do not accept video calls from unknown or suspicious sources, especially if pressured to continue conversation

PhonePe launches UPI Circle, payment feature that helps the 'unbanked'

'Primary user' of a UPI account can add trusted individuals to their circle by using UPI ID or QR code & authorise payments for them from anywhere

Almost 80% of Indians plan to use rewards points for leisure travel: Report

84% of them say they will support local small businesses while visiting a new destination, according online survey by American Express

Overlapping mutual funds reduce your returns: Here is how to fix risk

Portfolios repeating the same investments can lead to non-representation of certain parts of the market

BoI lowers FD rates, ends 400-day special scheme offering 7.30% interest

Several lenders have revised their fixed deposit plans after central bank cut the repo rate

Odisha hikes DA by 2% for govt staff; check recent raise in other states

Odisha government employees will receive the increased DA as cash benefit along with their April salary

Vishwakarma scheme faces challenges with loan approval rate at just 28%

While a total of 13.93 lakh loan applications were submitted to PSBs, only 3.9 lakh were approved, highlighting a significant gap in the disbursement process

Cancelling a card: What it will do to your credit history, benefits

If a specific card encourages overspending and leads to mounting debt, cancelling it might help you regain control

EPFO members can activate UAN using face scan feature on UMANG app

They have to install UMANG & AadhaarFaceRD apps, enter Aadhaar & mobile number, give consent, and complete live photo capture for verification

Out of reach? Why buying a home in urban India feels financially draining

According to an investment banker, one should ensure that their EMI doesn't exceed 35 per cent of your monthly take-home income

BOB launches Square Drive FD with 7.75% interest, ends Utsav Deposit Scheme

The new FD scheme, named the Square Drive Deposit Scheme, was launched on April 7

Securitisation volumes see a slump sequentially in Q4FY25, says ICRA

A few players, including private banks, who securitised higher volumes in Q2 & Q3, were less active in the final quarter of the financial year, analysts and bankers said

HDFC mutual fund starts tap-based WhatsApp service for SIP, lump sum

Customer should message +91-82706 82706 to avail of the facility. Tap2Invest supports multiple payment options, including UPI Autopay, net banking

Punjab & Sind Bank, Indian Bank extend FD rates of up to 8.5% till June 30

Punjab & Sind Bank has discontinued tenures of 333 and 555 days, offering interest rates of 77.2 per cent and 7.45 per cent

DA arrears for central govt employees: Check payment date & amount received

Government employees will receive arrears for January, February and March 2025, along with April salaries

Missed advance tax deadline? Salaried person can still avoid interest

Failing to pay advance tax or adjust TDS in time may attract interest under Section 234C for delays and 234B if 90% of the total tax remains unpaid by March 31

Stable returns, flexible tenure: Why do you need FDs in your portfolio?

Fixed deposits ensure that the principal amount invested is preserved. Investors can rest assured that they will receive their initial investment back along with accrued interest at maturity