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Source: Live Mint However, SBI Pension Funds has delivered the least returns among the 11 pension fund managers under the National Pension System (NPS), a government-sponsored, market-linked retirement savings scheme, across time periods. The fund registered a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.09%, 13.34%, 19.78%, and 11.88% over the past 1, 3, 5, and…
Source: Live Mint I am a 35-year-old working woman living in Pune with a 4-year-old daughter. I earn ₹1.2 lakh per month, and my husband is a freelance designer with a fluctuating income. We currently live in a rented apartment but plan to buy a house in 3-4 years. I want to ensure my daughter’s…
Source: Live Mint His allocation to global equities has doubled over the last five years—to 40% from 20%, Mukherjea shared in an interaction with Mint for the Guru Portfolio series. He also explained why he fears that, without careful financial planning, Indian middle-class households may get caught up in a debt trap. In this series,…
Source: Live Mint Income Tax: If you are planning to opt for old tax regime at the time of filing your income tax return (ITR) in July this year for FY 2024-25, it is important to remember that the last date to invest in tax-saving instruments is March 31 i.e., Monday. If you also intend…
Source: Live Mint With the financial year nearing its end, Indian taxpayers are seeking good investments that not only give returns but also enjoy reasonable tax exemptions. Here are five primary income tax-saving investment plans that can get you fit financially and enable you to maximise tax returns. Public Provident Fund Public Provident Fund (PPF)…
Source: Live Mint Income Tax: Last two weeks are left to invest in tax saving instruments to be able to claim tax deduction for FY 2024-25. So, if you have opted for the old tax regime or plan to opt for it at the time of filing your tax return – you should invest in…
Source: Live Mint Here is a look at how equity and debt categories of NPS schemes have performed over time versus the respective benchmark indices. Past performance A three-year rolling return analysis of NPS equity schemes — with at least a 10-year track record – showed average returns of 13.5%. Net asset value (NAV) history…
Source: Live Mint With financial year 2024-25 soon coming to an end, only three weeks are remaining before the taxpayers can invest in the tax-saving instruments such as PPF, NSC, KVP, SSY and SCSS. Taxpayers who wish to claim income tax deduction must invest in these instruments before March 31. Where can taxpayers invest to…
Source: Live Mint If you want to invest in tax saving instruments such as PPF, NSC, SSY and NPS, it is important to do it within the right timeframe. Those taxpayers who want to claim tax benefits for financial year 2024-25 must do it before March 31, 2025., failing which they will not be able to claim…
Source: Live Mint ITR filing 2025: The decision between the old and new tax regimes hinges on thoroughly understanding the available benefits. While the new tax regime is often characterised by its simplified slabs and lower rates, it doesn’t entirely eliminate opportunities for tax planning. By examining the remaining provisions, such as the standard deduction,…
