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Source: Live Mint The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a highly popular savings scheme that offers a low-risk investment option. As you prepare for Diwali 2024 festivities, consider opening a Public Provident Fund (PPF) account to secure your financial future. However, before you proceed, it’s important to be aware of three significant changes that could…
Source: Live Mint PPF calculator: A Public Provident Fund (PPF) account is a risk-free investment and tax-saving tool backed by the central government. This small savings scheme offers attractive long-term returns. Currently, the PPF interest rate stands at 7.1%. The PPF account has a maturity period of 15 years, but it can be extended indefinitely…
Source: Live Mint Nitin Sawant, founder of NS Wealth, a Sebi-registered investment advisory firm, secured final approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 28 October to launch an account aggregator (AA) platform under his new venture, OMS Fintech Account Aggregator. This initiative aims to provide a consumer-focused AA service. Sawant, who began his…
Source: Live Mint If you are looking to invest in small savings instruments, it is vital to know that different financial instruments offer varied interest rates. These instruments are meant for investors who are looking for safe saving options. These financial instruments give assured returns and also enable income tax exemption up to ₹1.5 lakh…
Source: Business Standard 4 min read Last Updated : Oct 15 2024 | 3:25 PM IST Shares of Garware Hi-Tech Films (GHFL) hit a new high of Rs 4,211.05, as they rallied nearly 8 per cent on the BSE in Tuesday’s intra-day trade in an otherwise weak market on expectations of strong earnings. In comparison,…
Source: Business Standard PPF, Public Provident Fund(Photo: Shutterstock) 4 min read Last Updated : Oct 09 2024 | 9:06 AM IST The updated PPF rules that came into effect from 1 October, 2024 aim to regularise small savings schemes. Whether you are managing a minor’s PPF account, holding multiple PPF accounts, or an NRI…
Source: Business Standard 2 min read Last Updated : Oct 01 2024 | 1:41 PM IST The Finance Ministry on Monday kept interest rates of small saving schemes unchanged for the October-December 2024 quarter, with Sukanya Samriddhi and Senior Citizen Savings Scheme offering 8.2 per cent interest rate. Click here to connect…
Source: Live Mint The Ministry of Finance has released new guidelines for regularising irregular accounts across various small savings schemes. These guidelines apply to multiple accounts, including NSS-87, PPF accounts for minors, and Sukanya Samriddhi schemes. All post offices and financial institutions must follow these procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency. This update was officially…
Source: Live Mint The transition to October will bring multiple changes in rules and regulations related to income tax, Aadhaar Card, and TDS on mutual funds, rents, and futures and options (F&O). As only a few days are left in the arrival of October, know the key rules changing from next month. Aadhaar Card rule…
Source: Business Standard Saving, Save Money, Economy, Money(Photo: Shutterstock) NPS Vatsalya is a specialized scheme within the National Pension System (NPS) designed specifically for children. Under NPS Vatsalya, parents can begin saving for their child’s retirement even before their kids turn 18.When the child reaches 18, NPS Vatsalya will seamlessly convert into a regular…
