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Source: Live Mint NEW DELHI : In China, some social media influencers are being taken by the police for questioning for spreading misinformation online. An Economist article recently cited how China’s police are taking online fibbing seriously. Globally, misinformation causes a lot of stress, but the biggest source of evil is from finance influencers who…
Source: Live Mint Setting up UPI for NRIs NRIs must first link their international mobile numbers to their NRE or NRO bank accounts. This step is most important for enabling UPI or Unified Payments Interface transactions with their overseas numbers. Once linked, NRIs can download a UPI-enabled application compatible with international mobile numbers, such as…
Source: Live Mint I plan to opt for the new tax regime when filing my ITR for AY 2025-26. Currently, I am on the old tax regime, so the 12% of my salary to the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) will continue through the rest of the financial year. Is it correct that I cannot claim…
Source: Live Mint There is a fundamental difference between financial investment products and other conventional products we consume. Investments have no ‘product’ with a look and feel. You are sacrificing your current consumption, expecting to get back a higher amount in future. An investment ‘product’ is created by a manufacturer through the brochure/other literature, and…
Source: Live Mint PIB Fact Check: The government’s Press Information Bureau (PIB) has warned unsuspecting customers to be aware of a ‘SBI Rewards’ scam being used by fraudsters. In a post on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), the PIB Fact Check account warned users “never to download unknown files or click on…
Source: Live Mint If you are an active investor and often earn gains on the sale of your securities, bonds or mutual funds, you should be mindful of the tax rate that applies on these transactions. The gains accruing on the sale of assets is taxed under what is known as capital gains tax regime….
Source: Live Mint A credit card is a financial instrument that helps you streamline your financial health by consolidating expenses and debt and clearing them before a fixed date without having to pay any interest on it. It can help you manage your expenses in an organised manner. You can seek rewards, cash backs, get…
Source: Live Mint For most credit card users, one of the most common use cases is to buy merchandise now and pay for it at a later date, say a month later. Shopping online or offline with the aid of a credit card without having to worry over the price tag is what defines the…
Source: Live Mint I own a house in Rajasthan, for which I took a loan. The loan has been paid up substantially. I have been living in Haryana for the last four years. I want to buy one more house here. Can I avail of home loan tax benefits on the purchase of a second…
Source: Live Mint As the Indian stock market undergoes rapid changes across all segments, mutual fund investors must strategically position themselves. Given the current macroeconomic environment, maintaining a spirit of diversification is crucial. Siddharth Maurya, Founder & Managing Director of Vibhavangal Anukulakara Private Limited, emphasises the importance of a balanced allocation among large, mid, and…
