Homeownership is a dream for many individuals, and getting a home loan to purchase a house is often the only option to make it a reality. Home loans come with various terms and conditions, but one of the most significant factors to consider is the interest rate. The interest rate determines how much you will …
Last week, when inaugurating a new aircraft factory in western India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi resorted to a slogan he coined just months after taking office in 2014: “Make in India.” This time, however, he added: “Do it for the world.” This is not the first time Modi has pointed out that India needs to …
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 …
Every year during Diwali, rumors grow as EPFO (Employee Provident Fund Organization) subscribers get their interest from the previous year credited to their EPF accounts. This year was no different. It is designed to help employees build retirement capital by deducting 12% of their base salary each month, and is popular for the guaranteed returns …