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Latest PPF (Public Provident Fund) interest rate for July- September 2024 quarter Latest PPF interest rate: The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is widely favored as a savings option. The government has recently revealed the interest rates for small savings schemes for the period of July to September 2024. PPF investments are consider...
02 Jul, 2024, 12.44 PM ISTHow to save Rs 91,000 in tax using NPS, salary perks Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments.
01 Jul, 2024, 06.30 AM ISTIndia's entry into JPMorgan Bond Index set to benefit real estate & manufacturing: Abhishek Banerjee Analyzing India's economic shifts from surplus to GDP growth projections, Abhishek Banerjee says the focus lies on potential impacts on export sectors and bond markets, indicating promising growth opportunities in the economy. While India's increase...
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Insurers lap up GSec derivatives to manage liabilities Global funds and insurers are showing strong demand for Indian government bonds, particularly ahead of their inclusion in a JP Morgan index. Insurers are increasingly interested in Bond Forward Rate Agreements (Bond-FRA) to manage long-term liabilit...
07 Jun, 2024, 08.03 AM ISTModi 3.0 has heavy lifting to do on tax reforms to managing stock risks Economists outline key priorities for India's incoming government, emphasizing the need for growth, job creation, and macro stability. Pronab Sen highlights the importance of sustainable livelihoods, while Pranjul Bhandari suggests that 'easy' refor...
06 Jun, 2024, 12.19 PM ISTBonds poised for a major bull run in next five years: Maneesh Dangi I will tell you, first from a, let us say, asset classes point of view, we talked about equity, but a few people realise that return of Modi actually is absolutely loved by bonds because it sort of assures that this small risk of high fiscal deficit...
03 Jun, 2024, 03.01 PM ISTShould you invest in tax-free bonds? In order to take a decision to invest in tax-free bonds, Gaurav must weigh its features against other investments. As an investment providing tax-free income, these bonds may fare well when compared to bank fixed deposits and debt mutual funds.
03 Jun, 2024, 06.30 AM ISTNow investors can buy corporate bonds for just Rs 10,000; should you go for it? While investing in fixed income, investors typically hunt for safety of capital and predictability of return. Most retail investors shy away from debt funds as these are market-linked. While individual bonds may seem appealing, the onus of due dilig...
13 May, 2024, 06.30 AM ISTSovereign gold bonds premature withdrawal in May can earn 16.5% returns; key points to keep in mind while exiting SGB early Sovereign gold bonds premature withdrawal: Investors holding SGBs issued earlier can redeem them prematurely in May with potentially attractive returns due to rising gold prices. How much tax will you have to pay if you withdraw prematurely? Should ...
06 May, 2024, 11.46 AM ISTTax-free bonds: All you need to know15 Mar, 2024, 07.02 PM IST Tax free premature redemption of Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) is allowed only within this 21-day annual window Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) premature redemption: If a SGB investor wants to prematurely redeem his/her SGB investment and also not pay any capital gains tax on gains from such a sale then the only way to do this is tendering one's SGBs to the RBI. Ho...
16 Feb, 2024, 10.14 AM ISTSC rules electoral bonds scheme 'unconstitutional'; Here are the key takeaways from the verdict The Supreme Court has deemed the electoral bonds scheme "unconstitutional," citing its violation of the right to information. The scheme allowed anonymous corporate contributions to political parties. The court has directed the State Bank of India (...
15 Feb, 2024, 12.10 PM ISTSGB's issue open now: Here's why this tax-free investment option is standing strong Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) are now open for subscription! With a tax-free investment option and attractive CAGR, find out why SGBs are a strong choice for investors. Learn about who can apply, taxation, and how SGBs are performing in the markets.SG...
13 Feb, 2024, 02.46 PM ISTLast chance to buy SGB this financial year The fourth and final tranche of SGB in this financial year is available for subscription from February 12-16. Investors will have to pay Rs 6213 per gram of gold after a discount of Rs 50 per gram for digital payments. This is Rs 64 per gram higher ...
12 Feb, 2024, 03.54 PM ISTTax-free bonds: 5 things to know Tax-free bonds earn a fixed interest rate which is tax-free in the hands of investors.
08 Jan, 2024, 06.30 AM ISTStocks still the first choice, retail players skip govt bond market Stiff competition from comparable investment options and a continuing perception of the government bond product being shrouded in mystery are key factors as to why they have failed to draw in mass participation into sovereign debt the way the near-u...
20 Dec, 2023, 05.39 AM ISTSplit money across two SGB tranches, gold prices have support: Analysts The third tranche of the SGB in this financial year is available for subscription December 18-22, while the fourth will open in February. Investors will have to pay ₹6,149 per gram of gold after a discount of ₹50 per gram for digital payments. This ...
18 Dec, 2023, 06.50 AM ISTGold bond shines with 128% tax-free return in 8 years but a jeweller wins hands down But equity bulls betting on a gold jeweller, with over 844 branches at last count, have managed to outshine even the yellow metal with a fascinating 801% return.
30 Nov, 2023, 12.15 PM ISTEight years later, SGB-I returns glitter The first tranche of the f sovereign gold bonds (SGB) was open for subscription from November 5-20, 2015. SGBs were launched by the government as a substitute for physical gold and provided an alternative investment instrument linked to gold. So far...
27 Nov, 2023, 08.40 AM ISTLearn with ETMarkets: Difference between tax-free and tax-saving bonds Tax-free bonds and tax savings bonds are investment options that offer tax benefits to investors in India. Tax-free bonds provide completely tax-free interest income, have a generally higher interest rate and no lock-in period, while tax savings bon...
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