DEMAT ACCOUNT FEES YOU MUST KNOW
ITR filing FY23-24: Want to reduce tax outgo? Know which deductions you can claim in old and new tax regime
Income tax return: While filing ITR you can claim certain tax deductions to reduce your total income tax outgo and increase the tax refund amount. According to CA Shreya Jaisal, "You can still claim additional deductions in your ITR even if they are not appearing in your Form 16, provided you have legitimate proof for it."
Major credit card rule changes of big banks that will come into effect in July: SBI Card, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Citibank
New credit card rules: Many major banks have implemented significant modifications to the credit card services. Let's examine the important changes to credit card services offered by these major institutions, which will take effect in July.
ITR filing: Credit card and forex spend reported separately by banks in AIS, know the impact and what you can do
Income tax return: While filing your ITR make a note that banks are now reporting total forex spends as a separate category in addition to total credit card spends. According to Gopal Bohra, Partner, N.A. Shah Associates, "Transactions through international credit cards are currently exempt from TCS, and accordingly, banks do not collect TCS. However, banks report all remittances under LRS through TCS filing, irrespective of whether TCS is collected or not."
Get 60% higher pension by delaying your NPS exit by 5 years; know how NPS continuity and deferment options can help you
NPS exit: Many people who have not saved enough for retirement income in NPS they need to know about the options they have at the time of exit at the age of 60. By exploring deferment, continuance, and systematic withdrawal options, individuals can optimize their NPS corpus for long-term financial security and flexibility. A delay in exit can not only save taxes but can help you build big retirement kitty and hence higher pension.
Your mutual fund redemptions, SWP, switch, STP will stop if you don’t do this by July 1
Mutual fund unit holders must submit nomination information in a prescribed manner and opt out of nomination if needed using a regulated declaration form.
Income tax saving: Sold land, house or jewellery? Know how indexation benefit can help you lower your long-term capital gains
Capital gains taxation: You can save your net capital gains tax outgo by using indexation benefits allowed by income tax laws. File ITR now and pay a lower amount of capital gains tax. However do note only long term capital gains are eligible for indexation. Short term capital gains are not eligible for indexation.
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Demat account for minors: How to open with Zerodha, other brokers? Check documents required, other details
Teaching minors about stock markets, demat accounts, and investment strategies is crucial for financial discipline and smart money management.
Motor insurance rule change: No arbitrary claim rejection, quicker claim settlement, pay as you drive option must, says IRDAI
Motor Insurance New Rules by IRDAI: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has updated the master circular clarifying important rules for motor insurance policyholders. The regulator has proposed the implementation of strict timelines for claim settlements of auto insurance policyholders. It is a crucial step towards improving efficiency and customer satisfaction. Another key change is the introduction of a customer information sheet (CIS) for auto insurance policies to enhance customer awareness.
Demat POA misuse prevention: Stockbrokers implement a new authorisation method for demat debit and pledge, should you opt for it?
Demat account: Zerodha, FYERS and other stock brokers have enabled DDPI mechanism for their customers. This new mechanism replaces Power of Attorney (PoA) mechanism, however opting for it is optional for you. Read here to know whether you should stick with PoA, e-DIS (OTP and TPIN) or use the new DDPI method to authorise demat account transactions.
New feature by CDSL to prevent demat related fraud: Know how this will make your accounts with Zerodha, Groww, FYERS and others safer
Demat account: If you have a CDSL demat account (used by stock brokers like Zerodha, Groww, Mirae, Upstox, etc) then you are now set to be protected against fraud after CDSL implements a new two factor authentication feature on the EASI and EASIEST portal. Read here to know more about this.
Re-KYC update of bank account: How to update KYC of bank account online in HDFC Bank, SBI, Canara Bank, ICICI Bank
How to update KYC details: Re-KYC is a procedure that allows banks and other financial organisations to stay up to date on a customer's most recent contact data and personal details. Here is how you can update your KYC details online for these top banks.
Can't pay mutual fund SIP? Missing SIP installment attract hefty penalty; how to decide when to pause or stop SIP
Mutual fund SIP: What happens when you miss your mutual fund SIP installment due to insufficient balance? Do you have to pay a penalty if you don't have money in your bank account to pay your SIP installment? If you can't afford to continue a SIP, should you pause it or exit — how can you make that decision? ET Wealth Online spoke to several experts to find out how to decide when to pause your SIP and when to stop it.
Facebook account hacked? How to recover it in case you have been locked out?
As cybercrimes and scams via online mediums increase exponentially across the globe, Facebook, which is one of the most popular social media platforms becomes an obvious target for hackers and scammers to illegitimately gain access to your account and personal information. However, there are some means by which these intruders can be kept at bay.
Nomination now optional for joint mutual fund portfolios; what MF investors must know
The deadline for all current individual unit holders who own mutual fund units, either alone or jointly, nominate or opt out of nomination is June 30, 2024; otherwise, the folios will be blocked for debits.
NPS is a long-term investment with very low costs, low risk profile: Rahul Bhagat, CEO, DSP Pension Fund
Annuity should not be a sore point, because it offers a fixed and assured income for life. It is like a fixed deposit for the rest of your life. An annuity does away with the reinvestment risk and the risk of longevity. At least some part of the retirement portfolio should generate a fixed and assured income, Rahul Bhagat tells Babar Zaidi
Demat account: From opening to transactions, here are demat account charges you must know
Opening a Demat Account online is a convenient way to invest in the stock market. But before you dive in, it's important to understand the associated charges. Here's a breakdown of the key fees to consider:
Mutual fund investment frozen for KYC? Know who can do re-KYC online and who has to do it offline
KYC for mutual funds: It is a regulatory requirement that re-KYC be completed by many investors by April 1, 2024. Although the process of completing re-KYC is easy enough, the lack of clarity among investors is causing issues. There are reports of people's KYC getting 'registered' status and not 'validated'. Then there is the issue of using Aadhaar, etc.
12 most important credit card terms you should know
Credit cards: Words like billing cycle, annual fee, credit score, grace period, and EMI are important for managing your credit card wisely. Here are 12 important credit card terms you should know.
Have unclaimed dividends and shares? You can recover them
According to industry estimates, around ₹55,700 crore of shares and dividends have been shifted to the government's Investor Education and Protection Fund (IPEF) as they were lying unclaimed in demat accounts for several years.
Demat type e-Insurance Account must to buy new insurance policies: 6 things to know
Starting from April 1, 2024, it is mandatory to hold insurance policies in electronic format. It is very similar to how investors hold shares in a demat account.
e-Insurance in demat like format mandatory for all new policies from April 1, 2024; what is going to change?
e-Insurance policies new rule: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has made it mandatory to hold new insurance policies in electronic format from April 1, 2024. e-insurance refers to the process of acquiring and managing insurance policies electronically. Policyholders can purchase insurance and store digital policy documents in a dedicated e-Insurance Account (eIA). This eliminates the need for physical documents and simplifies managing various insurance policies, including life, health, and general insurance coverage. What policyholders must know about this new IRDAI rule
Two insurance rules from April 1, 2024: Demat type e-Insurance Account must to buy new policies, latest surrender charges
Two major insurance rules that are effective from April 1, 2024, are — compulsory e-Insurance policies for new policyholders and the latest the surrender charges of the life insurance plans such as endowment policies. To make it easier for insurance policyholders, we have summarised the main changes here. Read on
Now transfer your shares to anyone through off market transfer just like money transfer in net banking
Demat account share transfer: The process for transferring shares from demat account using off-market transfer process has been revised. This process is applicable from Jan 1, 2024. Read here to know more about how the off-market transfer from demat account works and how it can help you transfer shares without waiting for market hours.
If you encounter a technical glitch on your stock broking platform, here’s what you should do
A staggering 42 lakh new accounts were opened in December alone—50% higher than the previous month—taking the total number of demat accounts to 13.93 crore. The trading volume on stock exchanges has increased over tenfold since 2019-20. However, brokers are finding it tough to handle this frenetic activity. In recent months, users of several broking platforms have been crying foul after facing recurring outages and disruption in services.
Gift stocks, ETFs this Women's Day. Here's how to transfer from your Demat account
Investors hold dematerialised securities in their Demat A/Cs through two primary depositories -- National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL).
H-1B visa registrations begin, here’s all you need to know
The H-1B visa registration for fiscal year 2025 opened on March 6, following a major overhaul of the lottery system announced by the US federal agency in January. The White House Press Secretary emphasized President Biden's commitment to addressing issues within the legal immigration system, including the H-1B visa process and green card application backlog.
June 30 is the deadline to appoint nominees for your demat and MF accounts; why you need to get your nominations in order
Experts warn that ignoring nominations in investments can make life cumbersome for family members after the death of the account holder. While grieving, successors will be forced to seek court orders and face other hardships to get access to assets built by the deceased for their benefit.
Demat account nomination: Because it is all about valuing what you have created and earned
The recent consultation paper by Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) points out that 70% of the demat accounts with a single holder have opted out of appointing a nominee.
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24 Series IV issuance: How to check SGB allotment status if you apply online/offline
Sovereign Gold Bond 2023-24 Series IV: SGB 2023-24 Series IV opened for subscription on February 12, 2024 and closed on February 16, 2024. However unlike initial public offering (IPO) where investors may or may not get allotment, in SGBs if a investor applies and the documents checks out and application money is remitted on time, allotment is guaranteed.
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