India’s markets regulator, Sebi, has unveiled a plan to streamline the onboarding process for individual overseas investors, introducing digital verification methods to cut paperwork and attract more foreign capital. India’s markets regulator has proposed letting individual overseas investors complete regulatory…
Enhanced SIP calculators now allow for realistic scenario testing, including step-up contributions, aiding investors in strategic long-term financial planning amid market uncertainties. A systematic investment plan, or SIP, lets investors put a fixed sum into a mutual fund at regular…
The Reserve Bank of India has levied Rs 59.20 lakh in penalties on IndusInd Bank for breaches related to deposit interests and securitisation, while also penalising three NBFCs for separate regulatory shortcomings, spotlighting ongoing enforcement actions in financial regulation. The…
Delays in income tax refunds are often caused by common issues such as unverified returns, mismatched data, or incorrect bank details. Taxpayers can speed up the process by checking verification status and correcting discrepancies promptly. If your income tax refund…
India’s Reserve Bank is reviewing its interest-rate framework to promote transparency and fairness in lending, particularly for small loans and microfinance, amid mounting concerns over uneven practices and opaque charges across financial institutions. India’s central bank is moving towards a…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation’s Mysuru regional office has initiated the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026 to include more workers into India’s retirement savings system, offering a compliance relief window until October 2026. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation’s regional office in…
India’s markets regulator, SEBI, has unveiled a comprehensive rewrite of its settlement rules, aiming to make resolution of enforcement cases quicker and more cost-effective by simplifying procedures and recalibrating penalties. India’s markets regulator has proposed a sweeping rewrite of its…
Experts urge households to revisit tax strategies during summer to adjust for life changes, optimise savings, and avoid year-end surprises, highlighting the benefits of proactive planning. Summer is an underrated time for tax planning. Community Choice Credit Union says many…
Kotak Mahindra Bank introduces a hybrid home loan product fixing interest rates for up to 65 months, providing borrowers stability amidst fluctuating policy rates while avoiding extra premiums. Kotak Mahindra Bank has introduced a hybrid home loan that fixes the…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has unveiled a comprehensive plan to redesign its settlement process, aiming to reduce costs, increase predictability, and minimise regulatory litigation, with new rules set to make settlements more practical and less discretionary.…
Buying term insurance in your 50s remains advisable for many, but the decision hinges on individual needs, liabilities, and the rising costs of premiums. A personalised approach to coverage duration and sum ensures better financial protection for dependants and assets…
India’s inoperative Employees’ Provident Fund accounts have increased by 84% over three years, with a growing pool of unclaimed retirement savings, prompting government measures to improve claim processes. Inoperative Employees’ Provident Fund accounts in India have risen sharply in recent…
