IndusInd Bank stock: Are your bank deposits, FDs secure despite price fluctuations at stock market?

IndusInd Bank stock: Are your bank deposits, FDs secure despite price fluctuations at stock market?

IndusInd Bank has recently been in the spotlight after its stock fell to a 52-week low on March 11, 2025, (Tuesday) attributed to an accounting irregularities related to forex derivative transactions. Although the stock saw a slight recovery the following day (Wednesday – March 12), questions about the security of fixed deposits (FDs) have surfaced … Read more

New EPFO rules: EPFO tweaks rules under EDLI scheme for death benefits

New EPFO rules: EPFO tweaks rules under EDLI scheme for death benefits

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced new amendments for the Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme, aimed at strengthening financial protection for families of deceased EPF members. These changes, announced in a meeting on February 28, 2025, are expected to benefit thousands of families annually by enhancing insurance payouts and extending coverage. EPFO … Read more

FDI limit in insurance sector increased to 100%: ‘India could be on the path to having 1,000 insurers’ 

FDI limit in insurance sector increased to 100%: ‘India could be on the path to having 1,000 insurers’ 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget speech 2025 has proposed to increase the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector from 74% to 100%, a move expected to bring more players into the market and drive innovation. “With 100% FDI now allowed in insurance, India could be on the path to having … Read more

Money and marriage: ‘Act quickly to separate your finances, when you decide to…,’ experts on divorce & finances

Money and marriage: ‘Act quickly to separate your finances, when you decide to…,’ experts on divorce & finances

There is a significant discussion surrounding the intersection of divorce and financial management for couples who decide to separate. Divorce costs can be substantial, particularly for the ultra-wealthy, where settlements may amount to millions or even billions of dollars. However, middle-class couples, especially those facing “grey divorces” in later life, can also feel significant financial … Read more

Union Budget 2024: Will the FM offer some tax relief to healthcare, health insurance sectors?

Union Budget 2024: Will the FM offer some tax relief to healthcare, health insurance sectors?

Budget 2024-25: Before each Budget, the allocation of funds and tax incentives for various sectors become prominent topics of discussion. Leading up to this year’s comprehensive Budget, experts and industry insiders have emphasized the need to increase the healthcare spending as a percentage of GDP. This would enhance accessibility, affordability, and most importantly, the overall … Read more