Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched the unit-linked, regular premium, individual life insurance plan Index Plus, which offers life insurance cover-cum-savings throughout the policy term
Read MoreInsurance can be a strategic tool for tax optimization, offering financial safety net and potential tax-saving benefits.
Read MoreLife Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has introduced a novel plan encompassing individual savings and whole life insurance. The plan is called LIC’s Jeevan Utsav with effect from November 29, 2023. This plan is non-linked and non-participating, offering extensive life insurance coverage throughout one’s lifetime.
Read MoreHaving health insurance is crucial for ensuring financial protection in case of medical emergencies. However, it is disheartening to know that a majority of claims get rejected by insurance companies.
Read MoreConsider this scenario: Did you buy a health insurance cover of Rs. 3 – 5 lakhs for your family a few years back? At that time, the cover amount would have been adequate, but not today. Consider another scenario: Your employer provides you a health insurance cover of Rs. 3 – 5 lakhs for your family, or you are covered for a similar amount under a State Government health insurance scheme.
Read MoreTo chart out a personal finance strategy without factoring in unexpected medical expenses is practically impossible in today’s world. It wasn’t too long ago when the world experienced an unparalleled health crisis in the form of a deadly pandemic, the after-effects of which can still be felt with long-term health issues. On top of that, the cost of healthcare is rising across the world.
Read MoreWe observe “Life Insurance Awareness Month” in September every year, thus, reminding people of the need to focus on buying a life insurance plan.
Read MoreThe Finance Act, 2023, amended section 10(10D) of the Income Tax (I-T) Act to remove the exemption available to sum received from a life insurance policy in case the aggregate premium for all policies issued on or after the 1 April exceeds ₹5 lakh.
Read MoreA hospital cash insurance policy is a specialized health insurance plan designed to provide policyholders with a fixed cash benefit for each day they are admitted to a hospital due to illness or injury.
Read MoreInflation is an inevitable aspect of any economy, and its effects can ripple through various financial instruments, including life insurance policies.
Read MoreAs the rainy season approaches, it brings with it an array of diseases and health risks that can affect individuals of all ages. From common ailments like stomach infections and coughs to more serious conditions such as viral fever, cholera, and malaria, the rainy season leaves us vulnerable to various illnesses if left untreated.
Read MoreFor individuals living paycheck to paycheck or facing tight budgets, health insurance premiums may be seen as an additional financial burden.
Read MoreThe pandemic has undeniably imparted valuable lessons, foremost among them being that "health" is our most precious asset.
Read MoreThe Indian health insurance industry has seen massive transformation in the last few years. Post the COVID-19 crises, policyholders have turned their attention to the importance of having an appropriate health insurance policy.
Read MoreHealth insurance has become a high priority financial risk mitigation measure for individuals as well as families. Hospitalizations of family members during Covid-19 showed how grossly unprepared many were financially to meet hospitalization expenses.
Read MoreHow do you plan to wish your mother this Mother’s Day? Mother’s Day would be observed on May 14 this year. Apart from the gifts and flower bouquets that you might consider gifting, why not buy her insurance to secure her health and future in the long run? It’s not surprising to consider gifting insurance to your mother.
Read MoreFacing a term insurance claim rejection can be distressing, particularly when the policyholder is the primary financial provider for the family. Although the policyholder might not be present to address a denied claim, it’s vital to understand and avoid common pitfalls that can lead to term insurance claim rejections.
Read MoreThe purpose of the health insurance is to cover the hospital bills and related expenses. Today, we will give you top reasons why you should buy health insurance today and should not depend only on health cover provided by the employer.
Read MoreNew income tax rule 2023: After ushering in new financial year from 1st April 2023, a good number of income tax rules are going to change. These income tax rules have been changed on the basis of Union Budget 2023 proposals that have been passed by the parliament in recently through Finance Bill 20223.
Read MoreITR filing: Last date for submission of income tax return for FY 2019-20 is 31st March 2023.
Read MoreInsurance and investment are both important aspects of financial planning and should be considered together to create a well-rounded financial plan.
Read MoreIt’s that time of the year again when tax planning is on everyone’s priority list. While one looks at growing their wealth, it’s also important to secure your health as a medical emergency can shake up the foundation of your financial planning.
Read MoreInsurance products currently available in the market can be broadly categorized into two types—a pure vanilla term insurance plan and others. All ‘other’ insurance products would either be market-linked or provide guaranteed returns which are generally equivalent to the level of fixed-deposit rate of returns
Read MoreThe Budget is a financial blueprint that lays out the government's plans for revenue and spending for the upcoming year. This year's pre-Budget discussions have been particularly important as the world is still reeling from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The government is expected to take into consideration the present global economic landscape while formulating the Budget.
Read MoreBefore the 1st of January 2023, it was not mandatory to get your KYC done for buying insurance policies.
Read MoreHealthcare costs in our country have been rising at a faster pace. According to the latest reports from various health organisations, healthcare inflation in India is 14% per annum. While creating a financial plan for the family, insurance plays an important role in managing the risks. We have already discussed term insurance as a measure to mitigate the risk of death.
Read MoreSenior citizens have limited options while buying health insurance, and that is why they must exercise utmost care before choosing one.
Read MoreAs per Section 10(10D) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, death benefits are always tax-free. Maturity benefits, however, are taxed based on the premiums.
Read MoreThe policyholders can very conveniently get the services like Premium statement, ULIP plan statement
Read MoreNotwithstanding the level of success you achieve, its longevity cannot be guaranteed. Among other things, permanent disability or death — the God may forbid — can throw all your plans and financial security of your family out of gear.
Read MoreMotherhood is one of the most loving experiences in everyone’s life. Planning for a child is one of the critical decisions for couples though it brings joy in every couple's life. The joy of bringing a newborn into the world comes with so many medical costs whether it is a normal delivery or C-section.
Read MoreIn these times, health insurance has become a neccesity as it guarantees that a long-term medication does not put your family in financial jeopardy. You can obtain coverage under a comprehensive health insurance plan by paying a nominal fee to the insurer. This helps safeguard your savings from the unexpected shocks of medical procedures.
Read MorePeople are generally under the impression that the due date is also the last date beyond which you can not submit your ITR, which is not correct
Read MoreUnder the amendment, depositors of a bank under moratorium will no longer have to wait to access their money All commercial banks and even branches of foreign banks operating in India will come under the purview of this Act
Read MoreAccording to a survey conducted by Policybazaar.com, over 90% of Indians believe that Health and Term insurance is important for their financial safety and mental wellbeing
Read MoreIf there are co-applicants in the home loan, they, too, should have a life insurance. The recent deaths due to covid-19 have shown that it's always better if all borrowers are covered
Read MoreLike many other twenty-somethings in India, Beverly Coutinho kept postponing buying a life insurance policy, until a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths made her confront her own mortality. "I saw people my own age dying, which prompted me to get life insurance immediately," says Coutinho, a 24-year-old senior executive at a public relations agency in Mumbai.
Read MoreWhen buying a term insurance policy, you aim to secure the future of your wife and children in your absence. You want that the claim amount reaches them quickly and without any hassles. However, if there are any outstanding loans to any creditors or relatives or friends, the creditors would have a prior claim to the money before your beneficial nominees (spouse and children).
Read MoreOne needs to remain alert while doing any kind of high value cash transaction because the Income Tax Department has become highly vigilant about the cash transactions
Read MoreLife Insurance Corp. of India (LIC) booked a record ₹37,000 crore profit from share sales in 2020-21, the highest in its 65-year history, as the stock market reached record highs. The latest profit is a 44.4% jump against its ₹25,625 crore profit from stock sales in fiscal 2020.
Read MoreThe purpose of reporting these transactions is to enable the tax department to provide this information pre-filled in the ITR forms to the taxpayers as announced in the Budget speech of 2021 by the finance minister. There is no ceiling prescribed for reporting such transactions
Read MoreNEW DELHI : Up to 10% of the LIC IPO issue size would be reserved for policyholders, Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur said on Tuesday. The government will remain the majority shareholder and will continue to retain management control safeguarding the interest of policyholders, he said.
Read MoreIt must be noted that the senior citizens who are above 75 years age, are not exempted from paying tax but only from filing income tax return (ITR) if they are eligible
Read MoreSeveral factors affect the need for an insurance plan at different stages of life. Here are some significant reasons why one should review their health or life insurance plan in 2021
Read MoreLIC’s profits primarily come from sale of shares in the insurer’s large, non-linked portfolio, which includes traditional life insurance policies
Read MoreThe taxability of the gift is determined on the basis of the aggregate value of gift received during the year and not on the basis of individual gift.
Read MoreExperts say the govt has given a suitable extension for annual compliance under GST laws as well as income tax laws due to disruptions caused by coronavirus.
Read MoreThe main objective of a life insurance policy is to provide financial protection to an individual and his/her family, in the face of uncertainties.
Read MoreMotor vehicle rules, income tax, health insurance, credit and debit card rules are changing from today Let us know what is going to change from October 1
Read MoreStarting from October 1, your debit and credit cards will be more secure All new debits and credit cards, including those which are reissued, can only be used for domestic transactions at ATMs and point of sale (PoS) terminals, said RBI
Read MoreThese measures will make debit, credit cards more secure and curb their misuse Let's take a look at RBI's new guidelines for credit, debit cards with effect from today
Read MoreTrend in US dollar may continue to be key price determining factor for gold and silver, say analysts Gold and silver prices have declined sharply in Indian markets over the past six weeks
Read MoreLaunched in 2017, this LIC pension scheme for senior citizens will attract a fixed interest rate for FY 2020-21 The scheme can be purchased offline as well as online from LIC website
Read MoreThe financial status of 277 urban cooperative banks is weak.105 cooperative banks are unable to meet the minimum regulatory capital requirement, Sitharaman said in Lok Sabha
Read MoreState Bank of India (SBI) has slashed interest rates on fixed deposits The new SBI fixed deposit (FD) interest rates is effective from September 10
Read MoreThe development could lead to higher bonuses for policyholders and a better valuation for its upcoming initial public offering
Read MoreThe alleged fraud was exposed when a large number of savers decided to withdraw their money amid covid-induced financial crisis
Read MoreDuring the end of FY 2019-20, a number of individuals holding the status of RNOR or NR were stranded in India due to the COVID19 pandemic Indian Government relaxed residential provisions for FY20
Read MoreBuying interest may emerge in gold at lower levels, say analysts Many analysts still maintain a bullish view on gold amid uncertain global economic recovery
Read MoreThe new found interest in pure protection products has improved sales in LIC’s term products
Read MoreAnalysts say that new of Russia approving world's first covid vaccine triggered profit-taking in gold and silver, Silver rates crashed ₹14,000 per kg in just two days
Read MoreConcessions are limited to late fee only, LIC said The two-month campaign will end on 9th October
Read MoreSome of the taxpayers who have reported capital gains are getting scrutiny notices from the tax department asking for more details regarding these transactions.
Read MoreIf an immediate family member is made the nominee, then the proceeds will go to the intended person
Read MoreInsurer can send the completed proposal form to the customer's registered e-mail ID or mobile number in the form of an e-mail or a message with a link The customer can then give his consent by clicking the confirmation link or by validating the OTP shared
Read MoreNew business premium income of LIC's pension and group superannuation business reported nearly 40% growth
Read MoreFixed deposits are the most preferred savings instrument of Indians Here are the latest interest rates on fixed deposits of less than ₹2 crore offered by SBI, PNB, BoB and HDFC Bank
Read MoreHealth policy that addresses covid-related costs shouldn’t come at the cost of regular plans
Read MoreSince April 2016, the government has been revising interest rates PPF account on a quarterly basis. Prior to that, PPF interest rates were revised once a year
Read MoreSalary and job cuts have taught families to curtail unnecessary expenses and save more aggressively One of the major realizations people have had is that how little they need and how much they want
Read MoreHousehold financial savings, which form a bulk of overall savings in the Indian economy, increased in 2019-20 after falling the previous year
Read MoreInsurers are asking for covid-19-based disclosures at the time of buying insurance, especially term plans The number and kind of questions pertaining to covid-19 symptoms can differ among various insurers
Read MoreIDBI Bank on 30 May reported a net profit of Rs135 crore in the quarter ended March as against a loss of Rs4,918 crore for Q4FY19. However, for FY20, it’s net loss stood at ₹12,887 crore against a loss of ₹15,116 crore in FY19
Read MorePradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) is a pension plan available with LIC for senior citizens Under the plan, the maximum pension amount is limited to ₹10,000 per month
Read MoreUnlike fixed deposits, perpetual bonds have no guarantee even though they are issued by banks. Some of the perpetual bonds (such as AT1 bonds) are explicitly issued as 'risk absorbing' instruments.
Read MoreThe move comes at a time when restaurants across the country have been severely impacted due to the country-wide lockdown announced to contain the spread of covid-19, and worked on limited capacity to fulfill delivery-only orders
Read MoreThe income tax department said that an employee can change the option of tax structure at the time of filing income tax return TDS will get adjusted accordingly
Read MoreBanks classify accounts as standard, substandard and doubtful, based on the number of days their payments are delayed Borrowers turn non-performing only after 90 days of overdue and are classified as standard prior to that, notwithstanding any delay in repayments
Read MoreA rebound in global equity markets put pressure on gold prices Gold prices had hit new highs in India this week
Read MoreThe clause of force majeure will not apply in case of Covid-19 death claims, Life Insurance Council said earlier this month LIC has announced an extension of 30 days for payment of premium
Read MoreAll person must wear a three-ply mask or a cloth mask in public places, said Praveen Pardeshi, Mumbai Municipal Commissioner The number of coronavirus patients in Maharashtra climbed to 1,078
Read MoreGovt cuts small savings interest rates for April-June by 70-140 bps The Public Provident Fund will now fetch 7.1% returns, after an 80 bps cut in its interest rate
Read MoreA notification issued by the Government of India on 30th March 2020 with respect to some other amendments done in the Indian Stamp Act is being misquoted, the government said
Read MoreGovernment could revise interest rates on small savings scheme by a token 25-30 basis points across products SBI pays interest of 5.9% across its FDs between one and 10 years
Read MoreThe credit history of the borrower will not be impacted The RBI today cut repo rate by 75 basis points and also cut cash reserve ratio by 100 basis points
Read MoreOn Tuesday RBI had done the first tranche of OMO following the tightness in the commercial paper market RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said the central bank was ready to act and the rate cut decision will be taken by the monetary policy committee (MPC)
Read MoreCoronavirus can sicken or kill young people as well, the World Health Organization said Today I have a message for young people: 'You are not invincible, this virus could put you in hospital for weeks or even kill you,' WHO Director-General said
Read MoreSBI said the new FD rates of interest shall be made applicable to fresh deposits and renewals of maturing deposits SBI today also cut its marginal cost of fund-based lending rate (MCLR) by up to 15 basis points
Read MoreA small portion of the estimated ₹10,000 crore AT1 bonds issued by the bank are also held by individual investors Many of the investors are guilty of believing that the bonds are as safe as FDs and will give better returns
Read MoreCheck with your health insurer if it’ll cover Covid-19 when it’s declared a pandemic Insurers are mandated to cover hospitalization as well as quarantine expenses related to coronavirus
Read MoreThe guidelines were issued after the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 rose to 39 in India The Health Ministry appealed to the people to observe the dos and don’ts, coughing etiquettes, hand-washing and avoid large gatherings
Read MoreLoans and insurance products are priced differently for women based on the risk perception in terms of life expectancy and health parameters Longer life expectancy brings down life cover premium, but adds to the cost of health insurance
Read MoreRBI has superseded the Board of Directors of Yes Bank and imposed a ban on withdrawals and advances Those who have their salary account with the bank are likely to face maximum problems.
Read MoreEPFO subscribers will get the lowest interest rate in over five years for the current financial year (2019-20) EPFO had given 8.65% interest rate on provident fund deposits for the previous financial year 2018-19
Read MoreInflation, which had kept the RBI from cutting interest rates since Dec, is expected to moderate, Shaktikanta Das said The RBI cut interest rates 5 times last year to support an economy headed for its weakest expansion in 11 years
Read MoreIn the new income tax regime as announced in Budget 2020, there are seven tax slabs Contribution by the employer towards the EPF account of an employee of up to 12% remains tax-free
Read MoreGST of 18% is charged on term policies, which are the cheapest form of insurance as they only carry the mortality cost In the case of traditional policies, which bundle insurance and investment, GST is levied at 4.5% on the first-year premium and 2.25% on premiums for subsequent years
Read MorePPF withdrawal from account will be allowed any time after the expiry of five years from the end of the year in which the account was opened The new rules has a provision for extension of PPF account with deposits after maturity
Read MoreWithdrawal limits of pension plans are all set to increase The mandatory guarantee on pension Ulip segment will become optional from February 1
Read MoreNSE said that the license has been suspended due to non-compliance with Sebi norms This action follows the 22 November Sebi order which had in preliminary findings held that the brokerage firm had misused client securities
Read MoreIn the case of jewellery found belonging to any other person, the same can be seized and confiscated Gold receipts can also help you show the source of gold in cases you need to show in your ITR or if there’s a tax scrutiny
Read MoreHealthcare is quite expensive these days, particularly when you’re travelling abroad
Read MoreFrom January 1, 2014, revival period of a lapsed LIC policy was restricted to two consecutive years from the date of first unpaid premium
Read MoreThe income tax department uses data from the PAN card to obtain certain information about you Here is how to update address, other details in your PAN card or make any changes
Read MoreFor each notice from the tax department, a particular procedure needs to be followed to file a reply The department can pick up ITRs for scrutiny till up to six months from the end of the financial year in which the return was filed.
Read MoreYou do not need to reply or act upon any any income tax notice if it doesn't have a Document Identification Number You can easily check the validity of any income tax notice or letter that you might have received
Read MoreThe Income Tax department has asked all PAN card holders to not share their Permanent Account Number on social media The I-T department has an online query form where one can safely ask tax-related questions
Read MoreThe new income tax rule on receipt of maturity benefits from insurance policy came into effect from 1st September A higher TDS will be levied if the insurance proceeds are taxable
Read MoreUnder new income tax laws, aggregate cash withdrawal beyond a certain threshold in a year from banks, post offices will attract TDS For TDS calculation from income tax perspective, while buying a property, the buyer has to include payment made for other charges like club membership fee, car parking fee
Read MoreLIC had started with 168 offices in 1956, and today it has over 4,851 offices LIC is also issuing ePolicy along with physical policy document
Read MoreAn order is being circulated on social media pertaining to extension of due date for filing of IT returns The income tax department has said that the order is not genuine
Read MoreDigital KYC will involve capturing the live photo of the customer and officially valid documents or proof of possession of Aadhaar Parliament recently passed an amendment bill which allows voluntary use of Aadhaar as proof of identity for opening bank accounts
Read MoreAny form of economic slowdown has a direct and indirect impact on your personal finances too You cannot control the economic environment or your income flow, but you can control your expenses to a certain extent
Read MoreThis is the fourth time the RBI has cut repo rate this year Retail inflation has remained below the RBI's medium-term target for almost a year
Read MoreOnce your ITR is processed by the income tax department, you will get tax refund directly into your bank account A tax refund becomes due once the assessing officer has processed your ITR file and accepted the tax refund claim.
Read MoreSBI has also cut interest rate on income tax-saving fixed deposits The sharp cut in interest rate on SBI FD rates comes amid a fall in interest rate in the financial system
Read MoreEven if you don’t have to pay tax on the income, you still need to report it Even if tax is deducted on salary and TDS is paid on your interest income, you may still notice that there are some taxes due
Read MoreIn India, no income tax is levied on inheritance of gold but subsequent sale of the inherited gold is taxable Taxpayers should maintain the documentation on inherited gold: Tax experts
Read MoreFM Nirmala Sitharaman today announced that Aadhaar and PAN would be made interchangeable Additional income tax deduction of ₹1.5 lakh on home loans for affordable houses costing below ₹45 lakh announced in Budget 2019
Read MoreThis income tax rebate under Section 87A is applicable for individuals who have a taxable income of less than ₹5 lakh Tax experts say that assessees should take benefit of income tax rebate to the extent possible
Read MoreRBI has waived all charges on fund transfer through RTGS, NEFT The central bank has asked all commercial banks to pass on the benefits to customers
Read MoreLiquid mutual fund schemes will have to hold at least 20% in liquid assets Company founders should disclose reason after pledging 20% stake
Read MorePPF has fetched 8% interest rate since October Senior Citizens Savings Scheme and Sukanya Samriddhi account may continue to fetch higher interest rates than other small savings schemes
Read MorePPF accounts can be extended beyond 15 years, with or without making further contribution Partial withdrawal is allowed from PPF accounts and while premature closure is allowed in specific cases
Read MoreAccording to experts, there are three things to consider: healthcare inflation, your family medical history and your salary Another way to determine the healthcare cover is to consider the kind of treatment you are likely to seek
Read MoreOffences under serious criminal cases are 'generally' non-compoundable now The CBDT has listed 13 cases where the offences are not to be generally compounded
Read MoreThe new guidelines kicked in from this Monday and applies to all cases for compounding received on or after June 17 The revised guidelines issued by the Income Tax Department have made serious offences under black money and benami laws 'generally' non-compoundable
Read MoreAn EPFO subscriber can take non-refundable PF advances during the service period for s purposes Under the Provident Fund scheme, you can take both refundable and non-refundable loans
Read MoreLike most other goals, a high quality education goal(s) can be achieved, with the right planning, discipline and execution
Read MoreTDS needs to be 31.2% of the rent, unless the NRI landlord furnishes a certificate stating that his total income in India is estimated to fall below the tax exemption limit Failing to deduct TDS from an NRI landlord can also attract a penalty equal to tax not deducted under Section 271C of the Act
Read MoreThe concept of financial freedom need not be associa-ted with early retirement only
Read MoreThe Income Tax department has revised Form 15H to incorporate changes made in the interim budget The old Form 15H did not took into account the maximum allowable rebate of ₹12,500
Read MorePF members are allowed to fully or partially withdraw balance from their account To apply for such withdrawal online, the subscriber must have an active UAN (Universal Account Number)
Read MoreLife Insurance is about financial protection for your loved ones Here's how you can choose the correct term insurance policy for your loved ones
Read MoreThe regulator’s draft calls for more coverage and fewer exclusions Here’s a quick lowdown on how it affects you
Read MoreSenior citizens, above 60 years of age, have to submit Form 15H to banks at the beginning of a financial year to ensure that no tax is deducted at source on interest income (iStock)
Read MorePrivate equity firm TPG Capital, Indigo Partners, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and Etihad Airways are in the race to buy a stake in the grounded Jet Airways. (ANI)
Read MoreInvestors often hold more money in property and gold than what the portfolio needs Financial assets not only have the potential to produce higher returns but also provide the required flexibility, tax efficiency and transparency
Read MoreOne of the advantages of financial assets over physical assets is the convenience of buying and selling. For example, if you want to buy equity shares, you open a broking account and simply give an order to buy from exchanges
Read MoreCreating a financial safety net for a child is crucial. Plan ahead to accumulate enough
Read MoreConsidering high medical inflation, a large health cover will help protect your wealth
Read MoreBetween 2013 and 2017, standalone health insurance companies gained substantial presence in the retail segment
Read MoreThe new Income Tax department notification says that individuals like the managing director, director, partner, trustee, author, founder, karta, CEO or office-bearer of such entities should also apply for a PAN card, in case they don’t have one, within 31 May of the next financial year.
Read MoreDo not forget to declare your gifts while filing your income tax return (ITR). Check whether the gift you receive on Diwali from your friends, relatives or your employer is taxable.
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