The biggest threat to your money is inflation, as it not only impacts the current value of your money but also diminishes the worth of your future savings across various asset classes. What inflation does is when you eventually realize or redeem your savings across assets years later, you find that their value is significantly
Senior citizens often have specific financial goals when they consider investing in mutual funds. They look for options that not only protect their capital but also provide a steady income, easy access to funds (liquidity), and tax advantages. Among the various tax-saving mutual fund schemes, the Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) stands out. ELSS mutual
NPS Guidelines: The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW), under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, has issued guidelines regarding entitlement for central government staff choosing voluntary retirement under the National Pension System (NPS). According to an Office Memorandum, dated October 11, the department has notified the Central Civil Services (Implementation of
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
Gold has been on a tear with its price jumping over 50% in the last one year. In international markets, gold crossed $3,000 an ounce on March 14, while in India, gold rate today is Rs 87,970 per ten grams. The recent surge in gold prices is due to the R-word – recession, which now
US stocks rallied to their best day in months on Friday as Wall Street’s roller coaster suddenly shot back upward. That still wasn’t enough to keep the US market from a fourth straight losing week, its longest such streak since August. The S&P 500 jumped 2.1% a day after closing more than 10% below its
As the markets graduated from a correction to a full-blown crash, investors of all types are running for exit. It is at times like these that we must remember the words of the world’s most famous value investor, Warren Buffet. He said, “Be greedy when others are fearful and be fearful when others are greedy.”
Companies in the business of keeping cool are gearing up for a record summer this year. With temperatures already on the rise in the west, east and parts of the north, firms are readying production and distribution initiatives to meet the demand surge expected in the coming summer months. “February and the first two weeks
The domestic stock exchanges have seldom had it so good. Over four years of a bull market, coupled with investors entering in droves — it’s a heady mixture for the bourses. Consequently, their coffers have been flowing over. Sample this: India’s biggest stock exchange – the NSE – reported a 57% and 94% year-on-year growth
