Income Tax Returns (ITR) Filing: It is the annual tax season again in India, as we bring you all the details you need to know to file your income tax returns — including the deadline, penalty for missing the deadline, common mistakes to avoid and more. Take a look. When Is The Last Day To…
Oil marketing companies have reduced the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 30 each, effective July 1. As a result, the price of a 19 kg cylinder in Delhi has dropped to Rs 1,646 from Rs 1,676. In Mumbai, a 19 kg cylinder now costs Rs 1,598, while in Kolkata it is…
Citizens across India are preparing for a wave of rule changes coming into effect on June 1, 2024. The changes are going to be related to new driving licence rules, Aadhaar card updates, PAN-Aadhaar linking, LPG cylinder prices, and bank holidays in June 2024. Here are each changes during the month. New Driving Licence Rules…
Bank Holidays In June 2024: The month of June has 12 scheduled bank holidays on account of various religious holidays, regional celebrations, and weekends. All national and private banks across India, including the State Bank of India (SBI), have at least 12 days of holidays in June 2024 depending on their regional festivities. This includes…
WhatsApp and Meta AI chatbot integration could go deeper very soon as the users will get the option to create and use AI-generated profile photos on the messaging app. The new AI feature is going to be one of the many additions that we might see on WhatsApp in the near future. As for the…
A highly favoured investment option, fixed deposit (FD), also known as a time deposit or term deposit, is valued for its low-risk profile. Many investors confidently park their extra funds for a set period and receive fixed interest payments at consistent intervals during the chosen term or at maturity. Different banks offer interest rates ranging…
Form 16 and Form 26AS hold significant importance for taxpayers as they act as evidence of the income earned and the tax deducted at source (TDS) throughout the fiscal year. Typically provided by the employer, Form 16 is handed to employees by or before the 15th of June of the subsequent financial year. Form 26AS…
Selecting the optimal payment plan for your personal loan entails evaluating various factors to determine the option that aligns best with your financial circumstances and objectives. Here’s a breakdown of essential points to keep in mind: Interest rate and loan termLowest interest rate: Aim for a personal loan with the most competitive interest rate to…
No sooner had the new financial year started than the income tax return (ITR) filing process commenced for FY 2024. The income tax department (ITD) has already enabled all the return filing forms – ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-4 and ITR-6 — for filing the returns at the e-filing portal. The department has released the excel utility…
Retirement is closer than you think. Saving for the future is the best financial strategy for a stable old-age life. Though there are various financial instruments available in the market, two government-backed schemes are the most prominent — Public Provident Fund (PPF) and National Pension System (NPS). Here’s a detailed comparison of both schemes for…