The Income Tax Department has revised its guidelines for compounding offences under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Compounding of offences allows individuals who have committed a tax-related default to acknowledge their mistake and apply to the tax authority for a resolution. If accepted, the authority may drop the case, often in exchange for a reduced
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
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to unveil the Union Budget 2025-26, all eyes are on the government’s approach to tackling the pressing concerns of the common man. With rising inflation, job uncertainties, and the burden of indirect taxes, households across the country are eagerly anticipating relief in key areas—food, housing, education, and employment. The
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has directed insurance companies to initiate a host of measures to standardise health insurance premium rates, which the government feels can be done by following the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) scheme model. In a circular issued on January 30, the insurance sector regulator said
Nestlé India Ltd on Friday reported a profit of Rs 688.01 crore during the third quarter of FY25, posting a growth of 4.94 per cent in comparison to Rs 655.61 crore during the corresponding quarter of FY24, missing estimates. It posted revenue from operations at Rs 4779.73 crore, up 3.90 per cent as against Rs
Ola Electric share price saw a sharp surge of 14.5% today during the intraday trading session, briefly crossing its IPO price of Rs 76. The share price of Ola Electric opened at Rs 67.85 and peaked at Rs 76.53 during the intraday trading hours. This upward momentum in the share price of Ola Electric Mobility
President Donald Trump’s inaugural committee received donations from a number of crypto companies for his inauguration, according to disclosures filed with the Senate Office of Public Records (OPR). The Senate OPR receives, processes, and maintains records, reports, and other documents for public inspection filed with the Secretary of the Senate. The President Donald Trump Inaugural Committee