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Source: Live Mint The markets regulator has now proposed guidelines to ensure that such unclaimed assets are not misused and returned to investors at the earliest. In a consultation paper, Sebi has outlined a process involving brokers and stock exchanges. Here is how this will work. Defining ‘unclaimed’ If unutilized funds or securities cannot be…
Source: Live Mint The recent California wildfires have reignited global concerns about climate change and its role in intensifying natural disasters. Beyond the immediate devastation, they have also highlighted a growing crisis in the insurance industry. It is the rise of insurance deserts—regions where access to insurance becomes scarce or nonexistent due to extreme risk…
Source: Live Mint The income tax department has launched the utility to enable taxpayers to check the relevant provision of the new income tax Bill. The new income tax Bill was introduced in the Parliament on Thursday and it will now be referred to the Select Committee of Lok Sabha for further review. Meanwhile, the…
Source: Live Mint In 2025, Nifty 50 has lost around 2 per cent, whereas Nifty Midcap 150 index declined by 7 percent, and Nifty Smallcap 250 index 9 per cent. Read this Mint article to know more about the reasons for the fall. In view of this sharp fall, there are concerns around whether it…
Source: Live Mint As Reserve Bank of India (RBI) slashed repo rate by 25 basis points after a five-year gap, banks are likely to follow suit. Therefore, it won’t be long before banks start slashing interest rates they offer on fixed deposit. Meanwhile, banks have yet not cut interest rates on their deposits so far….
Source: Live Mint The Income Tax Bill, 2025 has omitted the deduction for inter-corporate dividends for companies which opt for 22 per cent tax — permissible under the current legislation, reported Business Line. Under current law, a company can claim a deduction for dividends received from domestic or foreign companies, or from business trusts, when…
Source: Live Mint Looks like Bollywood is thirsty for blood and gore and does not care whether the audience connects with the characters or not. A sketchy back story of a child who hankers for his mother, talks to his dead father who inspires him, and often suffers from nightmares about walking endlessly through tunnels…
Source: Live Mint Personal loans are a popular way of borrowing temporary funds to pay for unexpected expenses. These loans offer instant disbursement and do not require collateral. Thus, even if you do not have an asset, you can apply for a personal loan and fulfill your financial needs. If you need ₹10 lakh and…
Source: Live Mint A two-wheeler purchase provides an excellent opportunity to secure convenient transportation both during weekday activities and weekend outings. You could make the purchase through personal loans or two-wheeler loans if you lack all the needed funds. The information about loan differences assists you to choose the right loan when considering your particular…
Source: Live Mint The first involves doing your homework (reading company reports, analysing mutual funds, keeping tabs on the economy) before deciding which stocks or funds to invest in. This may sound straightforward, but the reality is only a few are cut out for this kind of investing. For most, the second option is more…
