85% industry leaders call for major investments in quantum computing: Report – ET HealthWorld

85% industry leaders call for major investments in quantum computing: Report – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi : Eighty five per cent of executives and senior leaders surveyed advocate for intensified efforts in quantum research and talent development, underscoring the transformative potential of this technology, according to a report by Primus Partners. The survey that gathered insights from 200 senior executives and CXOs, reveals that sectors such as cybersecurity, healthcare, … Read more

Impact of new capital gains taxes on PMS investments of UHNI investors

Impact of new capital gains taxes on PMS investments of UHNI investors

The Union Budget for 2024-25 increased the short-term capital gains (STCG) tax rate from 15% to 20% and the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax rate from 10% to 12.5%. This widening of the tax gap from 5% to 7.5% has sparked considerable discussion about the challenges it poses for PMS strategies, especially those with high … Read more

Learn with ETMarkets: Seasonality in the stock market: Identifying and trading seasonal patterns

Learn with ETMarkets: Seasonality in the stock market: Identifying and trading seasonal patterns

In the ever-changing world of investments, trying to predict the future of an economy can be challenging. Whether you are an experienced investor or just starting your financial journey, understanding whether an economy is on the path to growth or heading towards a recession is crucial. Fortunately, there is a valuable tool that can provide … Read more

Odisha’s richest Lok Sabha election candidate owns 59 mutual fund schemes

Odisha’s richest Lok Sabha election candidate owns 59 mutual fund schemes

Santrupt Misra, a Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidate and former HR head of Aditya Birla Group filed his nomination papers from the Cuttack Lok Sabha Seat for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. His affidavit shows that Mistra has investments in 59 mutual fund schemes. The former HR head of Aditya Birla Group has investments in … Read more

Government exploring options to roll out labour codes

Government exploring options to roll out labour codes

New Delhi: The government is considering various strategies to ensure a nationwide rollout of the four labour codes even though some states and Union territories are yet to come out with draft rules under one or more of these codes.The ministry of labour and employment is considering several options including a gradual repeal of the … Read more

If your KYC status is not validated, it might hinder your investments from April 1; Here is why

If your KYC status is not validated, it might hinder your investments from April 1; Here is why

New KYC changes effective from 1st April 2024 are critical for investors to understand to ensure their future and existing investments remain unhindered. The new rules mean that investors with verified or registered KYC status can continue transactions with existing mutual funds and brokers and face no restrictions. However, their KYC is considered incomplete until … Read more

Save 100% tax: Here is how you can pay zero tax on annual salary up to Rs 15 lakh

Save 100% tax: Here is how you can pay zero tax on annual salary up to Rs 15 lakh

The common perception is that individuals earning up to Rs 15 lakh annually cannot completely save on taxes. However, if planned wisely, one can pay zero tax even with a yearly income of Rs 15 lakh. In this article, we look at how to achieve that. Firstly, by utilising the basic exemption limit offered by … Read more

We’ll soon introduce mutual funds to smallcases, says Vasanth Kamath of Smallcase

We’ll soon introduce mutual funds to smallcases, says Vasanth Kamath of Smallcase

Smallcase provides curated stock and ETF portfolios managed by research analysts and investment advisors. This allows individual investors to take a simple, diversified portfolio-based approach with the help of professionals. Vasanth Kamath, Founder and CEO of Smallcase, talks to Navneet Dubey of BT Money Today about smallcases and how it leverages its growth along with the presence … Read more

NPS taxation in FY25: How to claim tax deductions for National Pension System under old, new tax regimes

NPS taxation in FY25: How to claim tax deductions for National Pension System under old, new tax regimes

The new financial year will start tomorrow and the investors will get another chance to review their investments and opt a suitable tax regime. There are various investment tools that are accepted under both tax regimes. Under the Old Tax Regime, numerous tax deductions and exemptions are offered under different sections of the Income Tax … Read more

NPS: Top 4 things PFRDA aims to do to make National Pension System investments safer

NPS: Top 4 things PFRDA aims to do to make National Pension System investments safer

NPS regulator Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has recently released an advisory on how the National Pension System investments can be safely done by government sector employees. PFRDA, under its new advisory, Digital Safety Practices for Government Nodal Offices Under NPS Architecture Advisory, 2024, has said that the new norms shall be applicable … Read more