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…
Google faces a big malware issue that affects billions of Android users and the company claims to be acting severely on the defaulters. Google has released its 2023 report which highlights that more than 2 million apps were blocked from going public on the Play Store. More importantly, the company mentions that it had identified…
Owning a home brings pride and satisfaction, but it is also the biggest financial obligation for the individual. The flurry of rate hikes by the RBI has pushed up home loan rates from 6.5% to 9% in the past 15 months. A 20-year home loan taken in April 2022 at 6.5% will now have to…
New Delhi: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced fresh guidelines for withdrawing pensions through the National Pension System (NPS), set to be effective from February 1, 2024. These regulations outline conditions for subscribers looking to make partial withdrawals from their pension accounts. According to the updated rules, subscribers can withdraw a…
Amid concerns of a 4-5 per cent price increase in laptops, personal computers, and tablets due to import licensing, the government has asserted that it does not anticipate such a rise. Officials clarified that the number of units imported into the country would not be restricted, and clearances would be processed quickly, typically within minutes….
ITR Refund Not Received: As the deadline for filing income tax returns (ITR) for the assessment year (AY) 2024-25 passed on July 31, many taxpayers are eagerly waiting for their refunds. While the income tax department has streamlined the refund process over the years, delays can still occur. If your ITR refund is stuck, here’s…
Starting August 1, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced new FASTag rules aimed at streamlining toll collection, reducing congestion, and enhancing the efficiency of the nation’s roadways. These changes also necessitate users to update their accounts to avoid potential inconveniences at toll plazas. Consequences of Non-Compliance Adhering to the new rules and…
New Delhi: Average time taken for issuing refunds by the income tax department has been brought down “significantly” and 80 per cent of refunds were issued in the first 30 days of filing of returns during the 2022-23 fiscal, CBDT Chairman Nitin Gupta has said. The chief of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)…
Not all individuals who own land are eligible for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Yojana benefits. Under the PM Kisan scheme, a yearly financial incentive of Rs 6000 is given to chosen farmers in three equal installments. PM Kisan’s 13th installment of Rs 2000 was paid on February 27, 2023. The cash benefit is deposited directly…
Bank Holiday On Diwali: In 2024, Diwali (Deepavali) will be observed as a public holiday in India. Deepavali is one of the most significant festivals in India and among Hindu communities worldwide. It is celebrated with grandeur across multiple regions, and its relevance extends beyond religious traditions, having deep cultural, spiritual, and economic significance. Diwali…