Sachet SIPs: Can  ₹250 a month create an investment boom in India?

Sachet SIPs: Can ₹250 a month create an investment boom in India?

Source: Live Mint This move aims to encourage first-time investors, particularly from low-income segments and underserved regions, to participate in mutual fund investments. Despite the mutual fund industry’s robust growth, a significant market remains untapped, offering immense potential for expansion. Untapped potential The country’s mutual fund industry has witnessed exponential growth in recent years. Total…

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How can senior citizens benefit from SCSS? Interest rates, tax savings, and more | Mint

How can senior citizens benefit from SCSS? Interest rates, tax savings, and more | Mint

Source: Live Mint The Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) is a government-backed savings initiative tailored for senior citizens to ensure a secure and regular income post-retirement. With guaranteed returns, tax benefits, and a straightforward process, it is one of the most reliable financial tools available for retired individuals in India. This scheme is available through…

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What does no income tax up to  ₹12 lakh really mean? Decoding differences between tax rebate, deduction & exemption | Mint

What does no income tax up to ₹12 lakh really mean? Decoding differences between tax rebate, deduction & exemption | Mint

Source: Live Mint In the Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman mentioned that the ‘nil income tax’ slab would be raised to ₹12 lakh; however, it is often misunderstood as a tax exemption or tax deduction. Here’s what it really means. What did FM Nirmala Sitharaman say? “To taxpayers up to Rs12 lakh of…

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