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Resolve insurance disputes efficiently with Bima Bharosa & ombudsman

If the grievance system misses resolution deadlines, don't hesitate to follow up frequently. Consistent follow-ups ensure your issue remains a priority and that delays are addressed

Nippon Life launches its first fund from GIFT City for global investors

The firm aims to be the partner of choice for global investors seeking exposure to India and for Indian investors looking for global solutions

Expect RBI to cut rates next month, Budget must focus on job creation: CII

Industry body CII expects the RBI to cut the benchmark interest rates next month to support sagging growth, its President Sanjiv Puri said on Wednesday and stressed the need to boost job creation through targeted interventions for labour-intensive sectors in the upcoming Budget. In an interview with PTI, Puri flagged "sticky" food inflation, highlighting the need to build agricultural resilience and de-linking it from the interest rates under the inflation targeting framework, arguing that it is on account of climate change and not really influenced by the monetary policy. Puri is also the Chairman and Managing Director of ITC. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is slated to present the Budget in Parliament on February 1. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) chief also expressed optimism that much-needed labour reforms will be taken up by the BJP-led NDA government in the third term, stressing that it would benefit the economy and create more jobs. Puri also raised the issu

PAN card scam: PIB alerts India Post Payments Bank account holders

Avoid opening email attachments or clicking on unfamiliar links. Regularly update your passwords, avoid interacting with fake customer care numbers, and verify the authenticity of banking communicatio

Earn up to Rs 3,000 cashback on RuPay card purchases abroad until Jan 29

To avail this offer, RuPay cardholders must activate their RuPay JCB Global Card for international use by contacting their bank via branch banking, phone, mobile, or net banking services

Upgrade to Amex Platinum by Jan 31 to unlock exclusive benefits & rewards

Upon successful card application, an additional 50,000 Membership Rewards points will be credited to the cardholder's account within 120 days from the offer's end date

UTI MF launches Quant Fund focusing on quantitative investment theme

Fund seeks to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity-related instruments

Axis Max Life Insurance launches sustainable Wealth 50 Index Fund

The new fund targets companies with strong cash flows, using a proprietary Sustainable Yield Index developed by the company

EPS pensioners can now withdraw their pension from any bank in India

Under the new rules effective January 1, 2025, 7.8 million members of EPS will benefit from Centralised Pension Payment System

Australia student visa: Confirmation of Enrolment required from Jan 2025

The change ensures that both onshore and offshore applicants meet the same criteria for proof of intended study

Why your credit score is not improving despite timely bill payments

Applying for multiple credit cards or loans in quick succession leads to inquiries about your credit report

Key Financial Planning Tips Before Starting Your Career

In this episode of Manager’s Mantra, Harsh Gahlaut, Founder & CEO of FinEdge, shares expert advice on launching businesses, managing global teams, and mastering personal finance.

Loan moratorium: Understand benefit, impact, smart borrowing tips

It helps borrowers facing financial crisis but may result in accumulated interest on loan

Jharkhand hikes employees' dearness allowance by 3%: Check benefits

Central government and West Bengal announced similar steps before

Banks to be closed for Christmas: Full list of states

Banks will be closed in Mizoram, Nagaland and Meghalaya for Christmas Eve on December 24

Delhi Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana registration begins: How to enroll

Scheme will provide eligible women above the age of 18 monthly assistance of Rs 1,000

How senior citizens can enrol for PM-JAY & FAQs

Once the first family member aged 70 or above is enrolled, you can use the 'add member' feature on the enrolment portal to include other family members aged 70 or older under the AB PM-JAY Senior Cit

CBDT campaign to resolve income discrepancies in annual statement, returns

People get opportunity to address discrepancies by filing revised or belated Income Tax returns for FY24 before December 31

UPI changes in 2024: Increased limits, new features, security tips

Updates include higher transaction limits, UPI Lite wallet top-ups, new features like UPI Circle for delegated payments

Delhi Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana: Eligibility, application process

AAP government scheme will provide Rs 1,000 as monthly stipend to women fulfilling eligibility criteria