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Source: Live Mint Query # 1 – I recently purchased a property in Bengaluru at a price higher than the stamp value. The builder informed me that as a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), I am not required to deduct and pay TDS on this transaction. Could you please clarify if this information is accurate? I would…
Source: Live Mint I worked with a Singapore company from 2001 to 2020 before returning to India permanently in 2020. During my employment with that company, my employer and I contributed to their provident fund. However, since I left Singapore permanently, I decided to withdraw the accumulated balance in my PF account. Due to a…
Source: Live Mint An Indian-origin individual living outside India is termed a Non-Resident Indian (NRI). The Income Tax Act, 1961, outlines different tax rules for residents and NRIs. Residency status is determined based on the time spent in India during a financial year. This guide explains NRI status, taxation rules, and the concept of Resident…
Source: Live Mint The Indian market offers diverse avenues for portfolio diversification, including alternative investments such as portfolio management services (PMS) and alternate investment funds (AIFs). Equity investments, for instance, have delivered an impressive average annual return of 15% over the past five years, outperforming most major economies. Mutual funds also remain a popular choice,…
Source: Live Mint The young financial analyst bought these properties with his savings from salary and a loan that he has already repaid. Sonthalia’s net worth runs into several crores of rupees, including liquid savings of about ₹1 crore, in all of five years of his career. Here’s what made this possible. Sonthalia works in…
Source: Live Mint Unlike direct investment in stocks, which involves cumbersome account setups, regulatory complexities, and high costs for Portfolio Investment Scheme (PIS) or Non-PIS demat accounts, mutual funds offer a streamlined and cost-effective alternative. Mutual funds also allow a person to spread risk across market caps, sectors and asset classes, providing NRIs with professionally…
Source: Business Standard 2 min read Last Updated : Oct 04 2024 | 10:23 AM IST R Systems share price, R Systems block deal today: R Systems International share price surged 8 per cent to Rs 506.50 on the BSE in Friday’s trade after over 10 million equity shares of the IT enabled services…
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 While the quality of life in Melbourne is superior, it comes at a heavy price — both literally and metaphorically. “We miss family and the general lack of community the most. Australia is a lonely country. That’s the primary reason we want to move back,” said Saurabh. “Also, the cost of living…
