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The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) is actively considering giving policyholders the flexibility to change agents at any time during the policy term, as long as the policy term is 20 years or less. . Customers should use this privilege to only connect with agents who build lasting relationships. For now, insurers …
A number of high-net-worth charities and trusts are at risk of losing their tax-exempt status due to two recent Supreme Court (SC) rulings if they don’t undertake a proper internal restructuring, tax experts said. However, since the judgments are applied prospectively, these companies do not have to pay higher amounts of taxes for previous periods …
The number of new home buyers is increasing across the country. Total sales in the seven largest cities are expected to exceed 3.6 lakh units in 2022, according to a report. The uptick in home buying makes it imperative to stay on top of property taxes and the implications of not paying. Local authorities collect …
Federal Bank credit card holders now benefit from a group credit protection facility that offers life insurance for a credit limit of up to a maximum of Rs 3 lakh. The Federal Bank has partnered with Ageas Federal Life Insurance to make this offer available to its credit card users. In a statement, the Federal …
While the Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) has become the most popular option for investing in stock funds, investors are often confused about the ideal pattern for long-term growth. Equity-oriented or growth mutual funds come in three varieties: large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap. A recent report suggests that the small and mid-cap segments (SMIDs) could offer many …
Pension fund body EPFO voted on Monday to allow the deduction of accruals in the Employees’ Retirement Plan 1995 (EPS-95) for subscribers with less than six months of service remaining. Currently, members of the workers’ provident fund (EPFO) with less than six months seniority in the company only have the right to withdraw the balances …
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has clarified the implementation of the second sentence (or sentences) on defendants on duty during the term of the first sentence. In a memorandum (O.M.) dated October 28, 2022, the DoPT stated that behavior authorities must clearly indicate in the sentencing order whether the two sentences (or multiple …
India’s finance minister today pushed to ease some tax burdens on exporters and even stimulate them through central policy as New Delhi looks to boost foreign supplies. “There is a repetitive and very relevant statement to which the Minister of Commerce refers… ‘We cannot export taxes. We should also find ways to abolish these taxes, …