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'Godzilla Minus One' is a rocking success at the Box Office. Know how much has it earned so far

'Godzilla Minus One' has been a massive hit at the box office as well as Netflix. The storyline, VFX effects and a character-driven story are what is driving its success.

2.2 pc of Rs 2000 banknotes, with value of Rs 7755 crore, still in circulation

Approximately 2.2% or Rs 7,755 crore of Rs 2,000 banknotes are still in circulation, 8 months after the deadline to exchange them. 97.82% of the total value is back in the banking system by May 2024.

Top post office schemes: These 9 small savings schemes offer above 7% interest rate

Post office schemes interest rates: The government has kept the interest rates on small savings plans unchanged for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. Here are nine post office schemes that offer more than 7% interest.

Will this bank continue to offer 9.2% interest on fixed deposit post-merger? Know what changes for FD investors

Interest rates on small finance bank FDs had gone up and small finance banks (SFBs) were offering 9% to 9.5%. Earlier, Fincare Small Finance Bank used to offer 9.21% to senior citizens on FDs maturing in 750 days. Now Fincare SFB merged with AU Small Finance Bank, effective from April 1. Now, customers should be aware of what will happen to the FDs they had opened in Fincare SFB before the merger? Will they be eligible for the deposit insurance protection of up to Rs 5 lakh, including principal and interest? Will the IFSC codes change after the merger?

Remain focused on being combat ready at all times: Navy chief to officers

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has emphasized the need for the Navy to remain combat-ready to protect national maritime interests, especially in light of China's increased presence in the Indian Ocean and the volatile situation in the Red Sea. He highlighted the Navy's commitment to self-reliance and the importance of finding in-house solutions and embracing new technologies to address challenges in the maritime domain. The Navy has been actively providing assistance to cargo vessels under attack in the Red Sea, where Houthi militants have targeted ships to pressure Israel.

It's open season on international students across the world; and countries have billions at stake

Countries are reevaluating visa programs and education exports as student numbers surge, impacting housing costs, public services, and financial contributions. The debate involves higher-education providers, employers, tuition fees, migration policies, funding models, the role of the Office for Students, and government language affecting international student perceptions.

Spending at ease in retirement: Follow these 5 rules to grow your savings at all times

The fear that the retirement corpus will not be enough comes primarily from it being small. It is also stoked by how the corpus is invested. The conservative mistake of earning years is repeated in retirement. The money is invested in debt products and income earning assets. Many retirees believe that equity investing will put their lifetime savings at risk.

Two debt mutual funds deliver over 7% return in one year. Should you break your bank FD?

Liquid and money market funds have outperformed the one-year fixed deposit rate of 6.8%. Liquid funds yielded 7.13% returns, while money market funds delivered 7.15% over the past year.

5 things to know before investing in Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY): Eligibility, documents required and more

Families with a girl child under the age of 10 are increasingly opting for SSY accounts. SSY enjoys a relatively higher interest rate and sets aside a corpus that can be used for the daughter’s education or marriage.

Earn up to 9.50% interest rate: Senior Citizen Saving Scheme (SCSS) vs FD; interest rates, tax benefits, deposit limit compared

SCSS vs. FD: Here, we have compared the interest rates offered by the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) and bank fixed deposit rates with 5-year tenure for senior citizens and other important features.

Up to 9% interest rate: Corporate FDs vs bank fixed deposits; Which offers higher interest rate?

What is a corporate FD: Similar to bank fixed deposits, corporate FDs provide interest earnings and offer flexibility in choosing the investment amount and duration. Fixed Deposits serve as a popular choice for long-term investments, particularly for older investors aiming for a secure retirement. The tenure period plays a crucial role in determining when investors will receive returns before maturity. In corporate fixed deposits, the tenure typically ranges from six months to 5 years, offering a shorter duration compared to bank fixed deposits.

PPF deposit: Finding it difficult to deposit money in your PPF account online? Here are different ways to invest before the April 5 date

How to invest in PPF: Those investing in the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) and the Public Provident Fund (PPF) should ensure that their contributions are deposited into the accounts before April 5 in order to maximize returns for the ongoing financial year, 2024-25.

PPF, SSY, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, other post office schemes interest rates for April- June quarter 2024

Post office schemes interest rates for April-June quarter: The government revises small savings schemes interest rates every quarter. Here is a look at the interest rates on various post office schemes for the first quarter of FY 2024-25 along with its compounding frequency.

Post office term deposit (POTD) vs banks tax-saving fixed deposits (FDs): Which offers higher interest rate?

Post Office Time Deposit (POTD) of 5 year tenure vs bank tax-saving FDs: Here is a comparison of 5-year POTD vs major banks’ tax saving fixed deposits.

POTD interest rate up to 7.5%: Check post office term deposit rates for Apr-June

Best Small Savings Schemes in India in 2024: SCSS, PPF, NSC, others' interest rates, tax benefits

Interest rate: 7.10% for the January-March quarter Minimum investment: Rs 500 Maximum investment: Rs 1.5 lakh per annum Features: 15-year tenure, tax-free returns Tax benefits: Can get a tax deduction of up to Rs 1.5 lakh under Section 80C of the Income-tax Act.

Earn 7.4% interest on Post Office Monthly Income Scheme; do you get tax benefits for investing in POMIS?

Post Office Monthly Income Scheme: India Post offers a range of investment opportunities, including the Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS). With POMIS, investors receive monthly interest payments, with the interest rate being adjusted by the government on a quarterly basis.

POTD, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana interest rates hiked; investors who will get higher rates on these small saving schemes

Post office scheme interest rates: The government has hiked the interest rates for Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and on select Post Office time deposits for the January-March 2024 quarter. The government assesses the interest rates of small savings schemes on a quarterly basis.

3-year POTD interest rate hiked; FD rates of SBI vs ICICI Bank vs HDFC Bank vs PNB vs post office time deposit

The government has hiked the interest rates of a few small savings schemes for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023-24, which will be effective from January 1, 2024 to March 31, 2024.

If 5-year post office FD is prematurely withdrawn you will get only savings account interest

The premature withdrawal rules for post office time deposits (also known as post office FD) has been revised by the government. The new rules do not allow premature withdrawal of a 5-year post office before it completes four year from the date of deposit. Further, if 5-year post office FD is prematurely withdrawn, then post office savings account interest is paid.

Penalty on premature withdrawal of post office FD hiked for this tenure

The Department of Post has made changes in the National Savings Time Deposit Scheme for premature withdrawal interest calculation, according to a notification issued on November 7, 2023.

5-year post office recurring deposit (RD) interest rate hiked: Check latest rate

Small savings schemes' interest rates are revised every quarter in accordance with the movement of comparable-maturity benchmark government bonds.

At 7.5%, 5-year post office time deposit (POTD) offers higher interest rate than major bank FDs; should you go for it?

Interest rate of post office time deposits (POTD) which matures in five years, has touched 7.5 per cent for the July-September quarter of 2023. The post office time deposit is similar to bank fixed deposits. Backed by the government, the money in the post office term deposits is completely protected, with guaranteed returns. When compared to five-year tax saving fixed deposits (FDs) of major public and private sector banks, 5-year post office time deposits offers a higher interest rate. Should you invest in 5-year POTD or 5-year bank fixed deposits? Let's find out