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Source: Live Mint Fintech is transforming the instant loan sector by capitalising on technology and thereby making the lending process faster, more efficient and more accessible to a broader audience. Thanks to the growing prevalence of technology, there are a dime-a-dozen platforms which disburse personal loans to borrowers in as quick as 10 minutes. The…
Source: Live Mint Trump, who favours a friendly regulatory environment for digital assets, has also backed the idea of a strategic national Bitcoin stockpile. Though the cryptocurrency has shed some gains since then, the rally has reinvigorated investor interest in crypto trading. In India, platforms such as CoinDCX, CoinSwitch, Mudrex, Binance, and WazirX…
Source: Live Mint Taxpayers are required to pay their income tax as per the New Tax Regime (NTR) from FY 2023-24 onwards after it became the default regime. This means that if you don’t opt for a specific tax regime, your income tax will be computed on the new tax regime. Notably, the new tax…
Source: Live Mint Prior to locking your money into a fixed deposit (FD), it is recommended to compare the interest rates offered by different banks on their term deposits. Notably, the long-duration fixed deposits tend to give a higher rate of interest whereas the short duration deposits give a lower rate. It is noteworthy that…
Source: Live Mint Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sanya Malhotra, Sheeba Chaddha and the precocious child actor Zara Zyanna are all women in Satya Verma aka John’s life. There is a usual brigade of uglies who form the neverending gang of baddies in evil Nanaji’s life. Of course the current favourite villain of ‘South movies’ is…
Source: Live Mint How can I check if I’m pre-approved for a consumer durable loan, and does it save time in the application process? -Name withheld on request Pre-approved consumer durable loans offer a quick and convenient way to finance purchases. These loans are typically offered to existing customers by banks and non-banking financial companies…
Source: Live Mint This Christmas, you should aim to be a good shepherd of your money. Your money, just like Christmas, can usher in a sense of celebration every festive season so long as you save and invest it properly. Here we share some key money lessons to follow which can help you become a…
Source: Live Mint The tax treatment of popcorn has become a huge political ‘hot potato’ after the (GST) Council Meeting, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, notified taxation on salted and caramelised popcorn. Amid huge discussions, there are speculations around how much tax people must pay on the snack while purchasing it in movie theatres….
Source: Live Mint Read this | AIFs face risk of large investors moving away as Sebi tightens rules Compared to Mutual Funds (MFs) with assets under management (AUM) worth around ₹67 trillion, AIFs clearly have a long way to go. However, the sector’s growth is hindered by myths that often stem from anecdotal evidence, oversimplification,…
Source: Live Mint Do you have an offer to port your current personal loan from one bank to another? If yes, it is vital that you do your calculation incisively and take a well-deliberated decision after factoring in all the costs such as the processing fee and total savings which accrue on account of porting. Let us…
