Personal Finance

The equity market showed remarkable strength, with the Sensex delivering 8.7 per cent year-to-date, while the mid-cap and small-cap indices returned 26.7 per cent and 30.6 per cent, respectively

Switching jobs means not having required number of salary slips or bank statements to verify your income, which can delay the approval process

The move is expected to have profound implications for WhatsApp Pay and the broader UPI market

According to the department, 2,297 parent visa applicants and 87 other family members, including aged dependent relatives and carers, have passed away while waiting for their visa applications.

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

DigiYatra is a digital initiative launched in India to enhance the travel experience at airports through the use of biometric identification

Several key financial deadlines have changed, including filing belated income tax returns (ITR) by the due date and availing of Vivad Se Vishwas scheme

The single-entry visa is priced at Rs 2,900, while double-entry visas will cost Rs 4,400. For those seeking longer stays, a six-month multiple-entry visa is available for Rs 5,900

The yellow metal reached an all-time high of Rs 82,400 per 10 grams on October 30.

Under this announcement, the Public Provident Fund (PPF) and post office savings deposit schemes will retain their interest rates at 7.1% and 4%, respectively.

In terms of number of claims settled, 72 per cent were settled through third-party administrator and the balance 28 per cent were settled through in-house mechanism

The decision follows a recent order from the Bombay High Court, which directed the CBDT to extend the deadline for filing belated and revised ITRs for Assessment Year (AY) 2024-25

July 31st was the last date for all the individual taxpayers to file their return for FY24 who do not have audit obligations

Investors are advised to maintain a long-term perspective, focusing on quality stocks with solid growth potential.

Starting from January 1, banks will be closing three types of accounts. Customers should check if their accounts are affected and take necessary steps to prevent their account from being closed

In 2024, nearly 5.77 lakh residential registered transactions were recorded in primary and secondary property markets, marking a 4% increase from 2023.

For the second consecutive year, Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund has stood at the top spot.

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

Several key financial deadlines are nearing on December 31. These include filing belated Income Tax Returns (ITR) by the due date and the closure of special fixed deposit schemes by various banks

Financial advisors also assist in selecting cost-effective and tax-efficient products