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
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
If you have donated Rs 5 lakh or more to a lesser-known political party, then the Income Tax Department may also be keeping an eye on you. Recently, tax officials have sent a long list of questions to thousands of individuals who made such donations in the financial year 2020-21. According to reports, in many
US President Donald Trump recently criticized India’s high tariffs, warning of a potential US retaliation. In a sharp statement, Trump asserted that the existing trade system is unfair to the US, and vowed to introduce reciprocal tariffs to counteract what he perceives as protectionist policies by other nations, including India. While much of the discussion
Singapore’s state investment company Temasek has signed a deal to pick up close to a 10% stake in the snacks business of India’s Haldiram’s at a cost of about $1 billion, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. The deal was signed after months of negotiation and Temasek considers Haldiram’s a
Sanjay Shah, promoter of Prudent Corporate Advisory Services, India’s fifth-largest mutual fund distributor, has made headlines with his unique gesture of gifting shares to employees. Shah plans to distribute shares worth Rs 33 crore among 650 employees, including some staff engaged at his home, to celebrate his 25 years in business. The planned gift involves
The turmoil in the tech stocks continue and the Nifty IT Index is down over 3% close to 8-month lows and has declined over 5% in 2025 so far. The key tech sector Index is around 15% away from its 52-week lows. However, some stocks in the Nifty IT Index are now down over 20%
