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GST simplified compliance, improved tax buoyancy; fake ITC generation still a challenge
Introduced seven years ago, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has streamlined compliance and boosted tax revenues, but challenges persist with fake invoices and fraudulent registrations causing tax evasion concerns. Despite this, GST has simplified the tax regime, increased taxpayer numbers, and improved tax buoyancy and state revenues. However, efforts to combat evasion are ongoing, with the need for further measures such as operationalizing the GST appellate tribunal.
Punjab & Sind Bank plans to raise Rs 2,000 cr via QIP likely in H2 FY25
State-owned Punjab & Sind Bank plans to raise Rs 2,000 crore in the second half of this fiscal via Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) to fund business growth. "The board has already given approval, and merchant bankers should be on-boarded by August," Punjab & Sind Bank managing director and CEO Swarup Kumar Saha told PTI.
Sebi tweaks rules for Basic Service Demat Account. Check eligibility, charges
Sebi has introduced new rules for Basic Service Demat Accounts (BSDA). To be eligible, individuals must have only one demat account where they are the primary holder and only one BSDA across all depositories.
ITR filing: Comparison of ITR filing charges across different websites: Cleartax, TaxBuddy, Tax2Win, KoinX, TaxNodes, TaxSpanner
ITR filing charges: This article compares the price of filing ITR across different third party websites like Clear, TaxBuddy, Tax2Win, KoinX, TaxNodes, Quicko and others. Filing of ITR is always free on the income tax department's e-filing ITR portal, however if you need any specialised assitance then you either need to hire a CA or use any of the third party websites.
Banks in a GST fix over RBI's directive to levy penal charges
The Reserve Bank of India's directive to levy penalties only in the form of 'penal charges' is posing a tax dilemma for banks. Banks fear that the indirect tax on such levies would attract the goods and services tax (GST). The new rule, which came into force from April 1, 2024, was brought in by the central bank to ensure "reasonableness and transparency" in disclosure of penal interest. However, banks have asked the tax authorities to spell out their stand on the issue.
Interest certificate for filing ITR: How to download interest certificate from SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Canara Bank, Axis Bank
Interest certificate for filing ITR: Here is how to download interest certificates from top banks such as SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Canara Bank, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank.
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ATM operators seek Rs 2 hike in interchange fee for viability
The Confederation of ATM Industry, or CATMI, wants this fee to be raised to a maximum of Rs 23 per transaction to ensure more funding commitment for the business.
ICICI Bank will not levy these credit card charges from July 1
ICICI Bank credit card charges: These charges will be discontinued from July 1, 2024, according to the ICICI Bank website.Here is a look at the credit card charges that will be discontinued.
Electronics cos charged up for big revenue boost, set to double revenues to $55 billion by FY2027
India's EMS industry revenues are projected to double to $55 billion by FY27, driven by local component sourcing. Apple, Samsung, Lenovo, and other global firms are set to expand operations in India.
RFC account for NRIs: What is it, eligibility, how to open and more
For non-resident Indians (NRIs) planning to return to India, managing foreign earnings and assets efficiently is crucial. One effective way to do this is by opening a Resident Foreign Currency (RFC) account.
MoD inks MoUs with 4 banks to onboard them as SPARSH service centres across 1,128 branches
The Defence Accounts Department (DAD) of the Ministry of Defence has signed MoUs with Bank of India, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank to onboard 1,128 branches as SPARSH service centres. SPARSH (System for Pension Administration (RAKSHA)) is a web-based system for direct pension processing. These centres will assist pensioners in remote areas with services like profile updates, grievance registration, and digital identification. SPARSH services are now accessible at over 26,000 branches of 15 banks, enhancing pension management efficiency and transparency.
Sebi mulls raising limit for basic service demat account to Rs 10 lakh
Capital markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday proposed to enhance the threshold for the basic service demat account (BSDA) to Rs 10 lakh from the current Rs 2 lakh in a bid to boost the participation of retail investors in the securities market.
Jio Financial Services launches app to take on its fintech rivals
Jio Finance will offer UPI payments, bill payments, insurance advisory and digital banking. Eventually Jio Financial Services will offer credit products like loans against mutual funds, home loans and others to its customers through the app.
Reliance launches beta version of JioFinance app to offer UPI, digital banking, loans on mutual funds
Jio Financial Services introduced the beta version of the Jio Finance app, offering UPI, digital banking, and mutual fund loans. Key features include instant digital account opening and streamlined bank management. The app integrates various financial services like digital banking, UPI transactions, and insurance advisory. Future plans include expanding loan solutions, starting with mutual fund loans.
Dalal St is likely pricing in a Modi 3.0 but election winners already have a bitter household burden
India's stock market hit an all-time high last week, as investors anticipate a third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi will boost corporate profits. However, consumer debt poses a significant risk. Slow wage growth, high interest rates, and heavy borrowing have strained spending for over 300 million families. Despite this, investors expect post-election growth in private capital expenditure and infrastructure projects
Rs 91 lakh penalty on YES Bank for wrongly levying non-maintenance of minimum balance charges: Is your bank charging the same?
Minimum balance negative in savings bank account: RBI has imposed a penalty of Rs 91 lakh on YES Bank for not complying with the master directions on customer service in banks. One of the reason was levying charges on savings bank account having insufficient or zero balance. Has your bank done the same too?
RBI imposes penalty on Yes Bank and ICICI Bank
The penalty is imposed on Yes Bank because it levied charges on customers for non-maintenance minimum balance in certain savings accounts with insufficient or zero balance, which is in violation of RBI's guidelines, while ICICI Bank sanctioned term loan/ loans to certain entities in lieu of or to substitute budgetary resources envisaged for certain projects.
Axis, Canara Bank at bottom when comparing reasonableness of service charges vs other players
"The study found that services such as the SMS alert after an account is debited, which is mandated by the RBI, are charged by many banks. Bank of India, for instance, charges for SMS alerts of payment OTPs," said Ashish Das, professor of statistics at IIT Bombay, and the author of the study.
Kotak Mahindra Bank revises savings, salary account charges, limits: Know latest cash transaction limits, ATM charges & more
The bank has revised average balance criteria, free cash transaction limits, free ATM transaction limits, standing instruction failure fee, free cheque book limit.
This big bank now offers interest rate up to 8% on savings account, 8.55% on fixed deposits
DCB Bank has revised its savings account and fixed deposit (for amount below Rs 2 crore) interest rates. The new rates are effective from May 22, 2024, according to the DCB Bank website.
5 money changes in May 2024: Revision in saving account charges, credit card rules, special FD deadlines
HDFC Bank has extended the deadline to invest in its senior citizens-only special fixed deposit plan. This special Senior Citizen Care FD, which was established in May 2020, offers greater interest rate advantages to older persons. The deadline to invest in the Senior Citizen Care FD plan has been extended until May 10, 2024.
Changes in saving account charges, credit card rules, special FD deadlines: 5 money changes in May 2024
Big banks like Yes Bank, ICICI Bank have revised their savings account charges and some credit card rules with effect from May 1, 2024. Let us take a look at all the money changes that will come into effect in May 2024.
Latest savings account charges: ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Yes Bank
Big banks like Yes Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank have revised their savings account charges. Some service charges are effective from April 1 and some from May 1, 2024.
Latest savings account charges: ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Yes Bank revise savings account service fees
Latest savings account charges: Big banks like Yes Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank have revised their savings account charges. Some service charges are effective from April 1 and some from May 1, 2024. Here is a look all the different savings account services charged that have been revised by these three banks.
ICICI Bank revises charges of these 17 savings account services effective from May 1; check details
ICICI Bank savings account charges: The fees associated with several savings account services, including cheque books, IMPS, ECS / NACH Debit Returns, stop payment fees, and more, have been revised by ICICI Bank. These changes will come into effect from May 1, 2024.
Axis Bank revises savings, salary account tariff structure with effect from April 1, 2024
Axis Bank has revised savings account tariff structure for savings, salary accounts average balance minimum criteria, and cash transaction limitations. The new tariff will be effective from April 1, 2024, as per the Axis Bank website.
This bank offers up to 7.25% saving account interest rates, 8.5% FD rates; check details
Fincare Small Finance Bank FD and savings account interest rates: Following the modification, will bank offer the highest interest rates on savings accounts up to 7.25% and on fixed deposits the bank will offer highest interest rate of 8% for general citizens and 8.50% for senior citizens.
Yes Bank revises savings account charges with effect from May 1, 2024
Yes Bank savings account charges: Yes Bank offers an interest rate between 3-7%% depending on the savings account balances. The rates are the same for regular, senior citizens, rural, semi urban, urban. The rates are effective from January 1, 2024.
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