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Source: Live Mint Nearly one-and-a-half years after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced withdrawal of ₹2,000 denomination banknotes on May 19, 2023, the total value of banknotes which have yet not been returned stands at ₹6,977.6 crore as on Oct 31, 2024, shows the RBI data. The latest data revealed that the currency banknotes which have…
Source: Live Mint There are currently more than 180 sectoral or thematic mutual funds in India, up three times in ten years. Their contribution in this financial year to total net equity inflows has touched nearly 50%, up from about 16% in FY 2022. These numbers reflect the rising investor interest in sectoral themes, with…
Source: Live Mint On 29 October, the union government expanded the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to provide free health insurance to all citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of income. To enrol for the scheme, senior citizens need to generate an Ayushman Vaya Vandana (AVV) Card. While the government has specified…
Source: Live Mint In this day and age, it has become essential for every action to have a positive impact on the environment. Credit card transactions are no less. You can make a sustainable influence through your credit card transactions by using a green credit card. What are green credit cards? Green credit cards aim…
Source: Live Mint Starting a new business is not easy. It requires a great idea and sufficient finances. Even if you manage both, there are chances of fraud. However, there are many means through which you can avoid frauds. What is credit card fraud? It is the act of using a person’s credit card or…
Source: Live Mint I have been a non-resident Indian (NRI) for many years and have invested in Indian stocks using income earned abroad, deposited in my NRE account. In FY25, I sold some shares and made capital gains, but my AD (authorized dealer) banker deducted TDS on the gains. I thought income from NRE accounts…
Source: Live Mint Ranked as the second most expensive country in the cost-of-living index, Iceland offers beauty at a premium. But with some strategic planning and clever spending, the Pune-based couple managed to turn their bucket-list trip into a reality without overshooting their budget. The couple travelled in the shoulder season, booked only Airbnbs so…
Source: Live Mint The proposal mandates asset management companies (AMCs) to allocate funds within 30 days of NFO closure, with a possible 30-day extension upon committee approval. The market regulator’s objective is to enhance transparency and safeguard investor interests by reducing fund idle time and ensuring alignment with stated asset allocations. Why Sebi is setting…
Source: Live Mint Do you enjoy travelling to different countries but are tired of paying heavy exchange rates on foreign currencies? Well, now you do not need to lose your precious money anymore over exchange rates and say hello to a travel credit card! Usually you are required to pay a small foreign exchange fee…
Source: Live Mint Credit cards are a convenient method to track your expenses, but they also complicate tax preparation. Understanding the tax implications of your credit card transactions is critical for avoiding penalties and increasing your savings. In this article, we’ll answer common questions concerning credit card taxes and offer practical advice to make the…
