The Indian government has issued important new guidelines regarding the distribution of family pensions to ensure fair settlement between two wives of a deceased government servant or pensioner. This clarification comes under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021, and addresses complex issues surrounding legal marriages and pension eligibility. Key points from the guidelines: The
In an effort to improve how grievances from central government pensioners are handled, the Centre has issued new guidelines. The new guidelines, issued by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, are aimed at making the complaint process more sensitive, accessible and effective, according to an Office Memorandum.
If your objective is to amass Rs 1 crore through mutual fund investments, a straightforward guideline can assist you in achieving this goal over the long term. The 15-15-15 mutual fund investing principle provides insight into the necessary monthly savings, the duration of investment, and the expected growth rate to reach the target amount of
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoP&PW) has outlined how compulsory retirement, dismissal, or removal from government service affects the National Pension System (NPS) corpus for central government employees, a recent office memorandum dated October 11 revealed. The memorandum states that the Central Civil Services (Implementation of NPS) Rules, 2021 govern the matters related
In a recent development, the ECHS (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) has empaneled 40 private hospitals, nursing homes, and diagnostic centres. This decision was made during the 69th Screening Committee Meeting held on May 24, 2024. The Managing Director of ECHS received a formal order outlining the empanelment. This process follows guidelines from the Government of
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund (MOMF) is managed by Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company (MOAMC), which is promoted by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited (MOFSL), a public company listed on both BSE and NSE. MOMF offers a variety of mutual fund schemes designed to help investors grow their wealth through professionally managed portfolios. The fund house
For senior citizens looking for opening a fixed deposit account in the near future, the present moment may represent an advantageous opportunity to proceed as the RBI may go for a rate cut any time soon following the rate reduction by the US Fed. And once this happens, banks will also follow suit. Fixed deposits
Self-employed individuals can opt for tailored term plans that do not require income verification documents such as salary proof or Form 16. These policies now accept alternative income verification methods such as GST filings, credit histories and loan records. Such flexibility allows self-employed people to buy term insurance without the rigid documentation previously required. Also
Ethnic snacks maker Bikaji Foods International has become the latest entrant into the bakery products market in India and will operate a separate subsidiary to manage it. According to a recent regulatory filing, the Bikaner-based company has incorporated Bikaji Bakes Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. Also ReadAI & beyond: Telangana CM meets
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The ministry of new and renewable energy has released operational guidelines for the implementation of the payment security mechanism and central financial assistance to residential consumers through renewable energy services company (RESCO) model and utility-led aggregation (ULA) model under the newly launched rooftop solar scheme – PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The implementation period
EaseMyTrip co-founder Nishant Pitti is set to sell his remaining 14% stake in the company for Rs 780 crore through a block deal scheduled for December 31, according to reports. The transaction involves 50 crore shares priced at Rs 15.6 per unit. Several prominent institutional investors are reportedly lined up to participate in the deal
The retail sector’s festive sales growth failed to meet expectations this year, reflecting subdued consumer demand, according to the Retailers Association of India (RAI). The sector recorded a modest 7% growth between October 7 and December 1, compared to the same period last year. This fell short of the anticipated 10% growth, as revealed in