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EPF new rules: EPFO issues SOP on how to freeze, defreeze UAN
In order to detect probable situations of suspicious accounts or transactions where there may be a risk of impersonation or fraudulent withdrawals, multiple stages of verification for MIDs, UANs, and institutions will be carried out as part of the SOP. Here is a look at EPFO's latest SOP freezing and defreezing UANs of EPF subscribers.
Is it a good idea to get a personal loan for travel?
IndusInd Bank's instant personal loans for travel offer competitive rates, higher loan amounts, flexible tenures, and instant approval. Manageable EMIs, an EMI calculator, and quick access for emergencies aid financing. The versatile loan covers all travel needs, improves credit scores with punctual repayments, supports last-minute plans, and ensures financial health, making vacations stress-free and memorable.
Bajaj Finance can become best pick in financial space amongst largecaps in one or two quarters: Digant Haria
Whatever growth will pick up will probably happen on the infra corporate side. HDFC is not known to be very strong on those sides. So, I do not see that growth and the margin problems will get solved in the immediate quarter and the stock has had a good run up along with the market. So, I think people should celebrate and you have to wait for a few more quarters before the results actually fire up.
Works of Robert Greene to achieve personal excellence and success
Robert Greene is a masterful author renowned for his deep exploration of power dynamics, human psychology, and strategic mastery. His books have become essential reading for those seeking to understand and navigate the complexities of human behavior and influence. Greene’s works, including "The 48 Laws of Power," "The Art of Seduction," and "Mastery," offer a unique blend of historical anecdotes, psychological insights, and practical advice. Through his rich and compelling narratives, Greene provides readers with timeless wisdom and strategies that are as relevant today as they were centuries ago.
Stocks to buy: Bet on stocks that regularly beat analyst estimates; 5 stocks with double-digit upside
Stocks to buy: Out of 304 companies, where estimates are compiled by a minimum of three analysts through Reuters-Refinitiv, 50 stocks have consistently surpassed analysts’ net profit estimates in all four quarters of 2023-24. This group of 50 stocks has delivered an average return of 72.4% over the past year, compared to the BSE 500 index’s 38% return over the same period. This data is based on closing values as of 18 June. The article explores the five companies that have been covered by a significant number of analysts and currently offer double-digit share price potential.
Beauty secrets: Inside India's booming beauty industry that relies on hundreds of contract manufacturers
Nishit Dedhia, the MD and cofounder of Kain Cosmeceuticals, is leading a tour of his cosmetics manufacturing facility in Khopoli, Maharashtra. The facility produces a variety of beauty products for the growing direct-to-consumer market in India.
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Best Indian History Books to Learn about Indian History (2024)
Are you looking for good Indian history books? If so, then continue reading our article where we have curated a list of the best Indian history books in India. These books are readily available on Amazon and you can place your order using the buying links shared in the article below.
10 Best Jeans for Men Under 1500: Style Under a Budget
One can never get bored of wearing jeans as they are versatile and can easily take your fashion game ahead through a wide variety of fits available in the market. However, finding a perfect pair under a budget can sometimes be tiring. To ease your task, we have curated a list of 10 best jeans for men that fall under a budget of 1500.
Budget 2024: Fin Min considering income tax rate cuts to boost consumption
BUDGET expectations: The Indian government is exploring personal tax cuts for individuals earning over ₹1.5 million annually to boost consumption and savings. This move, considered for the July budget after the BJP’s electoral setback, aims to address inflation and unemployment concerns. These adjustments may modify the existing 2020 tax scheme, potentially lowering the 30% top tax rate.
Personal loan interest rates June 2024:Which bank is offering the lowest interest rate on personal loans
Personal loan interest rates June 2024: The interest rate on a personal loan varies across lenders and is determined by several criteria, such as the borrower's credit score, loan amount, and loan duration. Here is a list of banks' personal loan interest rates on different amounts.
10 Best T-Shirts for men under 300: Top picks under budget
It is important for men to own some premium quality T-shirts as they are versatile and can be paired with a wide variety of bottom wear including trousers, denim jeans, shorts, linen pants, joggers and even shorts. Be it office, college, gym, day out with friends or a family dinner, T-shirts work perfectly well for all occasions. This article features a list of the 10 best T-shirts for men, falling under a budget of 300.
EU's new AI rules ignite battle over data transparency
Europe focuses on AI innovation to lead globally, balancing transparency and copyright protection under the new AI laws, emphasizing the need for innovation before regulation to avoid dependency on American and Chinese products.
Meity policy momentum to continue with Ashwini Vaishnaw retaining Electronics, IT portfolio
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw retains electronics and IT portfolio, spearheading success in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing. He also oversees the enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and holds the railway ministry along with the Information and Broadcasting ministry.
Team ownership rules complicate a football star’s move
Red Bull, the energy drink maker, pioneered the model. Manchester City, the English champion financed by the wealth of the United Arab Emirates, supersized it through its City Football Group. Jim Ratcliffe, the chair of the chemicals giant INEOS, brought it to Manchester United when he acquired a major stake in the club last year.
Sebi launches Saa₹thi 2.0 mobile app on personal finance
The updated Saa₹thi app comes with an user-friendly interface. Its comprehensive tools are aimed at simplifying complex financial concepts. It has financial calculators, modules that introduce and explain KYC procedures, mutual funds, ETFs, buying and selling shares on stock exchanges, investor grievances redressal mechanism, and the Online Dispute Resolution platform
Managing finances after 80: Answers to three major personal finance questions for super senior citizens
As one ages, it becomes clear that the couple won’t leave the world together. Typically, the husband worries about the wife’s ability to manage money, while the wife worries about the husband’s ability to manage food and health. However, neither cooking, nor investing is rocket science, and it is never too late to learn these crucial life skills.
Threat of bad advice: A more crucial aspect of financial literacy is not just what to do with money, but also what not to do with it
The real pitfalls arise when bad financial products are marketed as good ones, and investors fail to recognise the deceit. If you are saving and investing, encountering such schemes is inevitable; it’s not an exception, but certainty. Thus, a more crucial aspect of financial literacy is not just what to do with money, but also what not to do with it.
Nothing personal against Burmans; working in best interest of Religare: REL Chairperson Rashmi Saluja
Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL) Chairperson Rashmi Saluja has denied any personal resentment towards Burmans, who are in a dispute with management over control of the financial services firm. Burmans, who own around 25% of REL through four entities, announced an open offer to acquire a 26% stake from public shareholders. Saluja defended the relationship with all shareholders, including Burmans, for the last six years and stated that the board's concerns should be put to the rest.
Lesson for entrepreneurs: What are the common mistakes startup founders make and how to avoid them?
India has the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, with 1.17 lakh entities (DPIIT), nearly 1,710 venture capital funds, 794 accelerators and incubators (Tracxn), and several government initiatives like Startup India. Despite this fervour and support, financial and otherwise, the startup journey is extremely difficult.ET Wealth lists the typical mistakes most founders make and tell you how to tackle these
Policy on project loans after RBI final rules, says SBI
“The idea to insert a clause with explicit mention of passing it on to the borrower is in line with RBI’s strict stance of making loan documents transparent,” said one of the persons cited above. Secondly, when the regulator increases provisioning norms so sharply, it expects banks to pass them to the borrower, otherwise the purpose of raising the provision is defeated, he added.
Banks want to regain power to issue lookout notices, to move Finance ministry
Banks primarily issued LOCs to fraudulent borrowers and wilful defaulters - who they suspected could run off to take the residency or even citizenship of another country. However, last month, the Bombay High Court struck down the powers of chairmen, managing directors and CEOs of all public sector banks to issue LOCs on the grounds that the 'right to travel abroad' cannot be taken away by an executive action and the powers given to bank chiefs is arbitrary and unreasonable.
Tighter regulations on personal loans and project finance may hurt banks in FY25
Indian banks had a strong fiscal 2024 but face challenges in the current year due to regulatory changes impacting credit growth and net interest margins. Return ratios and riskier lending are also areas of concern as the market adapts.
Govt evaluating RBI proposal for higher infrastructure provisioning; bankers, NBFCs voice concern
Lenders may oppose the draft rules, which proposes provisioning of up to 5% from current 0.4%, due to concerns over rising interest rates and potential disruption to capital expenditure. Banks plan to lobby against the steep increase, arguing it could affect project viability and economic momentum. State-owned NBFCs and infrastructure firms are also raising concerns, emphasizing the need to balance risk and support for infrastructure financing.
What are Gen Z’s top 3 rules for investing & what are the red flags? Pranjal Kamra explains
Pranjal Kamra warns against accumulating personal loans and credit cards, emphasizing the importance of understanding asset classes, maintaining risk control, and being debt-free to avoid financial pitfalls. Kamra also says that for a beginner, it is virtually impossible to make money in categories like crypto and F&O. Either they border on gambling or they are such complex investment instruments by nature that it is not designed for a retail investor
How to stress test your investment portfolio with 3 simple questions
Learn simple steps to test your personal investment portfolio for stress and take corrective actions to ensure financial preparedness. While the stress tests conducted by AMCs may be complex, as individual investors, we should also undertake simple steps to test our personal portfolios for stress and take corrective actions if needed so that we are well-prepared for any financially stressful situation.
How increasing earning and wealth have made personal financial decisions truly 'personal'
In the new world of wide economic opportunity, we are more equals than before. Anyone can become rich. But we have not made that transition. We remain somewhat feudalistic in orientation, hero-worshipping at heart, and accept entitled behaviours without much protest. This translates into negative outcomes with respect to money.
No need to stagger investment; put in lump sum in some of the hybrid strategies: Lakshmi Iyer
Lakshmi Iyer suggests strategies for lump sum investments in equity and debt portfolios, emphasizing largecap skew in equity allocation. Discusses concerns about inflation, bond yields, and foreign investors anchoring bond yields. She points out that after 20 years, we are seeing the future price of copper trade about $100 higher. It is in some sort of a contango mode. The seasonality of food prices will continue to weigh on sentiments from every central banker perspective and hence the plateauing or an extended pause seems to be the way out for rates.
What are the new things you ought to know about new tax regime? Anil Rego answers
Anil Rego explains the implications of choosing between old and new tax regimes, emphasizing the importance of deductions like home loan interest. Opting in is necessary for the old regime, which offers specific benefits for tax planning. Rego says: "It makes sense for you to go for the new tax regime if you do not have too much tax saving investments. But you would ideally need to compute it."
Coming soon: A shield for your pledged gold
Banks plan to establish standardised rules for heirs to repay gold loans and reclaim family jewellery after the borrower's death. Variability in current practices leads to legal challenges and auctioning of pledged gold.
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