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Source: Live Mint The central government has launched the PAN 2.0 project, revising the country’s current permanent account number (PAN) system. The Income Tax Department (ITD) plans to streamline and digitise the existing PAN system in India through PAN 2.0. The PAN 2.0 project was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), headed…
Source: Live Mint Fixed-deposit schemes will never go out of fashion among investors who are looking for a reliable, consistent, and long-term return on investments. The financial tool is beneficial for even those who want to invest money in a low-risk investment tool for a shorter duration, like one, three, or six months. Fixed deposits…
Source: Live Mint Stocks to Buy: With India’s wedding season underway, expectations are high for increased spending in the world’s second-largest wedding market, providing an opportunity for stock market investors to capitalise on this trend. According to a study by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), 48 lakh weddings are expected to take place…
Source: Live Mint A personal loan is a convenient tool to finance emergency expenses. Sometimes, due to the urgency of funds, a borrower might not assess the ability to repay the loan in future. In such a scenario, refinancing a personal loan is an effective tool to repay the existing debt and set revised terms…
Source: Live Mint I want to send money to my son in the US under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). I understand that tax collected at source (TCS) has to be paid on each transaction. How can I reclaim this amount? —Name withheld on request It is assumed that you qualify as a resident in…
Source: Live Mint Mumbai: Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN), the self-regulatory organization for the sector, expects the current bad loan stress that microlenders face to stabilize by January next year with new rules in place. On Monday, the MFIN tightened the guidelines around microlending, after it first came out with the norms in July. The sector’s…
Source: Live Mint I want to prepare my will and donate everything to charity instead of leaving it to my children. I am 68 years old and a divorcee, with four children who are all well-off. Is there anything I should consider? —Name withheld on request We assume that the assets and properties owned by…
Source: Live Mint If you have decided to apply for a personal loan, then your credit score will play an important role in determining your eligibility for the loan as well as the interest rate which you will get. Personal loans generally charge higher interest rates as compared to other loans offered in the market…
Source: Live Mint Domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty snapped their two-day rally and closed lower on Tuesday, November 26, in line with weak global market trends amid concerns over US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Investors are worried about the potential impact on global trade relations due to Trump’s policies, prompting them to book…
Source: Live Mint Dear fund manager, I am an average Indian investor who, over the last 30 years, has found myself on the wrong side of every bull market. I am not totally dumb. I do make money when the market rises, but in the final frenzy, I lose my sanity and go all out…
