Reasonable care must be taken when filing our tax returns to avoid significant inconvenience in the form of notices and penalties. Common mistakes taxpayers make include filing tax returns with incorrect forms, failing to report details for all bank accounts, misreporting sources of income, and failing to verify electronic tax returns. You don’t have to …
As the Parliament of India prepares for the introduction of cryptocurrency law in the upcoming winter session, existing individual cryptocurrency holders have started to panic to sell their holdings. The price of Bitcoin has fallen by almost 18% in rupee terms. The price of the USD Tether (USD) also fell 17%. Why is this panic …
Shortly after the Prime Minister announced that the three controversial agricultural laws would be repealed in the winter session of Parliament, Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a coalition of 40 agricultural unions, called for the minimum subsidy price for all agricultural products to become a legal right for all farmers. This would ensure that each farmer is …
There may be a time in your life when you took a break between jobs, wanted to start over, or were hoping to start your own business. During these stages, people control their spending. However, there are times when you may need cash right away. You can always apply for a personal loan for such …
If you are still waiting to buy a new home, now is a great time. Kotak Mahindra Bank and State Bank of India (SBI) cut mortgage rates effective March 1. The two banks cut interest rates by another 10 basis points (100 basis points = 1 percentage point). Kotak Mahindra Bank has cut mortgage rates …
To qualify for a loan from credit institutions such as banks or NBFC, you must meet certain eligibility criteria. One of them is good credit. A credit score provides information on financial health based on past financial history and transactions and indicates whether the borrower can repay the loan on time. Most banks verify CIBIL’s …
Due to the focus on increasing FDI in the insurance sector, an important aspect of the Insurance Amendment Act of 2015 went unnoticed. This clause makes it easier for the relatives of the insured to claim the insurance product once the insured is discharged. This clause avoids the possibility of disagreement between family members on …
Accidents are very common these days. Whether it’s a simple fracture, a serious burn, or a car accident, serious physical disabilities can arise. When accidents do occur, there are significant costs to treatment and recovery. Also, in the event of permanent disability or death, you will lose the ability to work and lose income. While …