As of October 1, the government levies 20% Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on all foreign tour packages
The initiative enables two-way video communication in sign language between Amazon Pay employees and customers
Complete withdrawal of EPF can be done only if you have been unemployed for two months or more
If you wish to withdraw your EPF after leaving a job, you must wait for two months before applying; subscribers can withdraw 75% of their balance if they are unemployed for over a month
The December net Consumer Sentiment Index score is at +9.9, which is an increase of +0.9 from the last month
Indians are allocating 59% of income to household expenses and 18% to paying off loans
But it is still far behind giants Alipay and WeChat Pay, which have hundreds of millions of users
Remember, there is no fixed rule about when one should or shouldn’t take a home loan. It’s a personal decision based on individual circumstances
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The SBNRI report unveiled that 18% of NRIs are from the US, followed by 14% of NRIs from Canada, along with 11% from both Singapore and other countries, as the top choice for business or investments.
Experts say a stable income source would be considered favourably by lenders in determining the amount
Survey of employers across industries finds that an overwhelming 88% of corporate India is struggling to cope with escalating hospital bills
Over its eight-year tenure, investors have received a net return of 12.9%, including the fixed interest payout of 2.75% each year
Improved credit score, have a stable income, reduce your debt-to-income ratio, and most importantly inquire less for loans
Tells BT Money Today that several factors, including the entrance of numerous real estate developers, rapid urbanisation and higher income levels have ignited the growth
For HSBC Premier Credit Card, the joining fee is Rs 12,000 and annual fee is Rs 20,000. The joining fee for the HSBC Cashback Credit Card is Rs 999
It is important to note that cash cannot be completely replaced, especially in certain situations
Experts say the guidelines are crucial for formalising the sector and instilling investor faith, but add that more details are awaited
The allocation should be in three parts: an emergency fund, a debt fund, and an equity fund for long-term growth. The asset allocation should be based on risk profiling and financial goals
Brokerage firms believe LIC's shift towards non-participating products and the expansion of non-agency distribution channels demonstrate the company's efforts towards increasing VNB
Remember, the more diversified the investments, the greater the chance of risk distribution and possibility of enhanced returns
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