While fixed deposits now face TDS when interest exceeds threshold, Kisan Vikas Patra remains taxable but free from TDS, prompting investors to reconsider their savings strategies amid evolving tax rules. Fixed deposits and Kisan Vikas Patra may both appeal to…
Filing zero-liability income tax returns, often overlooked, can play a crucial role in establishing financial stability, facilitating loan approvals, and reclaiming taxes, benefits that extend beyond mere compliance. Many people assume an income tax return is only worth filing when…
India’s regulator allows the launch of actively managed ETFs from September 2025, promising to blur the lines between passive and active investing and offering investors new ways to optimise costs, tax efficiency, and professional management within their portfolios. Exchange-traded funds…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced comprehensive reforms to simplify and digitise retirement savings procedures, strengthening the system’s transparency and speed for millions of subscribers. India’s retirement fund body has overhauled the rules governing provident fund withdrawals, nominations…
Promoted as a low-risk option, India Post’s scheme offers families a predictable 7.4% annual interest with monthly payouts, ideal for securing a daughter’s financial future while safeguarding the principal. India Post’s Monthly Income Scheme is being promoted as a low-risk…
India’s government maintains steady interest rates across key small savings schemes amid inflation concerns, emphasising tailored financial solutions for different life stages beyond headline returns. In an environment of sticky inflation and uneven economic growth, India’s government-backed small savings schemes…
The popular Indian savings scheme for girl children maintains an 8.2% interest rate, with future changes subject to quarterly reviews, offering stability amidst market fluctuations. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana remains one of the most closely watched small savings options for Indian…
Choosing the appropriate investment fund hinges on assessing how much volatility an investor can comfortably endure. Industry experts highlight the importance of aligning risk profiles with financial goals, time horizon, and individual circumstances to optimise investment success. Choosing the right…
India’s retirement fund regulator has introduced a new scheme replacing the 1952 framework, consolidating withdrawal provisions and enforcing safeguards to promote longer-term savings, effective from 29 June 2026. India’s retirement fund regulator has overhauled the rules governing the Employees’ Provident…
Adjusting payroll timing and adopting disciplined budgeting strategies can help employees better manage their cash flow, especially for those paid at month-end, according to experts and HR guidance. Getting paid on the last working day of the month can feel…
