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Source: Live Mint Top News The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a recent circular revising the payout timing for securities in T+1 rolling settlements. According to the new guidelines, securities will now be credited directly to clients’ demat accounts by the Clearing Corporations at 3:30 PM on the settlement day. This…
Source: Live Mint In an increasingly complex financial landscape, investors are constantly seeking effective ways to manage their wealth. Portfolio Management Services (PMS) have emerged as a popular investment option in India, offering tailored solutions to meet individual financial goals. PMS allows investors to leverage professional expertise to maximise returns while minimising risks. Let’s explore…
Source: Live Mint Top News The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new directive concerning the use of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for individual investors. According to SEBI’s recent circular, starting November 1, 2024, individual investors can apply for public issues of debt securities, non-convertible preference shares, municipal debt securities,…
Source: Live Mint There are two sides to investing, buying and selling. The most basic purpose of any investment is to make profits. Those profits are useful to you, only if you actually book them when you sell your investment. However, the danger with focusing too much on profit booking is that you don’t want…
Source: Live Mint The motor insurance industry is undergoing a transformation driven by rapid technological advancements, evolving consumer expectations, and the global shift toward sustainability. With the rise of electric vehicles, AI-powered claims processing and shared mobility, these emerging trends are reshaping the landscape of motor insurance. As the industry adapts to these changes, insurers…
Source: Live Mint Top News The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced a significant change to its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction limit. Effective from September 16, 2024, the UPI transaction cap has been raised to ₹5 lakh per transaction. This increase aims to further bolster India’s push toward a more robust digital…
Source: Live Mint Credit cards are one of the most important tools for managing finances. If you are a beginner who has just started earning, you should get your first credit card soon. Credit card is a great tool for managing cash flows, and earning rewards on day-to-day expenses. Before I recommend some cards for…
Source: Live Mint Many investors do not take a disciplined approach to secure and grow their finances, due to certain biases. Such biases lead to mistakes like having inadequate or low life cover, avoiding or making low investments in equity-oriented investments, ignoring retirement planning and exposing to high-risk and unregulated investments. This article flags those…
Source: Live Mint The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is an excellent investment option with EEE (Exempt-Exempt-Exempt) status. This means it offers a tax deduction at the time of investment, the interest earned is tax-free, and the maturity proceeds are also exempt from tax. Currently, the interest rate for PPF is 7.10%. Moreover, PPF is fully…
Source: Live Mint A recent report from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre reveals that digital financial frauds have cost India an astounding ₹1.25 lakh crore over the past three years. With the rising prevalence of such scams, Truecaller has introduced its fraud insurance policy in partnership with HDFC Ergo under its “Cyber Sachet” insurance…
