Recently, the National Pension Scheme (NPS) completed 15 years of it existence. Launched in 2004, the National Pension System (NPS) serves as a robust investment avenue for individuals aiming to build a substantial retirement fund, complemented by the prospect of receiving a pension thereafter. It not only facilitates financial independence in your post-retirement years but … Read more
It was the end of the month. X (name withheld on request) received that all-important notification on his phone informing him that his salary had been credited. He immediately opened the banking app on his phone to transfer funds to various accounts to meet daily expenses, set aside savings and investments, etc. He also transferred … Read more
Harshvardhan Roongta, CFP, Roongta Securities, says “do not invest in any product to save tax. It is not about insurance or any other investment product. You have to look at the merit of that product. You should ask yourself a question any time that you are going to be looking at investing; would you invest … Read more
The decision to extend tax benefits that were set to expire in FY24 by a year will provide global investors and eligible companies with the clarity and certainty they need to enhance investment and operational planning, experts said. Eligible startups, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and units in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) GIFT … Read more
The new financial year has begun and many smart investors are looking to plan their taxes right from the word go. When it comes to income tax return filing, the first thing which comes to mind is whether to opt for an old income tax regime or go for the new one, especially after the … Read more
Real estate developers are seeking an increase in the limit of home loan interest deduction for tax rebate to Rs 5 lakh from current ceiling of Rs 2 lakh, a review of definition of affordable housing, lower long-term capital gains tax for real estate and new provisioning for rental housing in the upcoming Union Budget … Read more
Pharmacy services is another area where healthtech firms are leading the change. By Nikhil Chari Healthcare has a large and secular growth potential in India. While the Government has done an excellent job in building out a deep primary care network, the private sector can play a big role in the further development of the … Read more