In a recent announcement, the Centre has decided to maintain the current interest rates on post office savings schemes for the period from April to June 2025. This decision was confirmed through a circular issued by the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance on 28th March 2025. This decision affects a range … Read more
With barely a week left for Budget 2025, the finance ministry has officially introduced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as an alternative for central government employees enrolled in the National Pension System (NPS). The government has specified that the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) will now be available for Central Government employees who are currently participating … Read more
The Prime Minister’s Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) is a flagship programme of the NDA government, which was introduced by PM Narendra Modi on May 9, 2015. This life insurance scheme, offered by the central government, provides yearly renewable coverage for death resulting from any cause. According to a statement released on social media platform … Read more
8th Pay Commission: There has been significant discussion surrounding the potential implementation of the 8th Pay Commission following the 7th Pay Commission. Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, recently informed the Rajya Sabha that the Centre currently has no plans to establish the 8th Pay Commission in the near future. Despite this … Read more
GST charges: Pankaj Chaudhary, minister of state in the Ministry of Finance, disclosed that the government garnered Rs 4,792.4 crores from Goods and Services Tax (GST) applied to education services during the financial year 2023-24. These services are non-exempt under GST, with a 18% tax rate levied on them under Service Accounting Code (SAC) 9992. Answering … Read more
PPF and SSY: Investors of small savings schemes should note that there will be new rules applicable from October 1, 2024, which is the start of the third quarter of the current financial year. Earlier this week, the Department of Economic Affairs under the Union Ministry of Finance issued a circular with details about the new … Read more
The Ministry of Finance has notified the final Cost Inflation Index (CII) for FY25 (Assessment Year 2025-26) at 363. The ministry through the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), issued Notification No. 44/2024-Income-Tax on May 24, 2024, detailing the Cost Inflation Index (CII) for the financial year 2024-25 i.e. Assessment Year 2025-26. The notification … Read more
Almost four out of 10 patients faced hurdles to get their health insurance claim. As per a survey, 43% of health insurance policyholders, who filed a claim in the last 3 years, struggled to get the money or settle payment dues at a hospital after treatment. The survey by LocalCircles stated that general insurance policy … Read more
The new financial year in India has started on April 1. It is that time of the year, wherein salaried individuals will be asked about their investment plans so that employers can deduct taxes in an planner manner till next March. Investors should note that the Centre has numerous opportunities for savings and expenses through … Read more
MUMBAI: India needs a new cycle of private investment and banks may be required to reassess whether their growth should also include “handholding support” for project conceptualisation and structuring,” said Vivek Joshi, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance. “The need of the hour is to think big and to think bold while ensuring … Read more