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Irdai caps annual premium hike for senior citizens at 10% annually-what it means for policyholders

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has capped insurers' annual premium hikes at 10% for senior citizens. Any increase beyond this limit will now r... Read More


Budget 2025: Understanding the rebate benefits-and the fine print on capital gains tax

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- "No tax on income up to Rs.12 lakh!" The announcement in the Union Budget 2025, made by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 1 February, was music to the ears of many taxpayers.... Read More


All personal finance updates from Budget 2025

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Union Budget 2025-26 on 1 February, introducing a series of measures aimed at easing taxpayers' burden. Here's a breakdown of the ... Read More


The hidden costs of index ULIPs: Why passive funds still charge active fees

New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- Index funds have garnered significant attention in the world of mutual funds, largely due to their low-cost structure. Recently, life insurance companies have also ventured into ... Read More


How skipping notice period can lead to a tax trap

India, Jan. 28 -- Switching jobs often brings excitement-a new role, better pay, etc. But it also comes with challenges. One of the trickiest is serving out the notice period. For many, the solution s... Read More


How skipping notice period can lead to a tax trap

India, Jan. 28 -- Switching jobs often brings excitement-a new role, better pay, etc. But it also comes with challenges. One of the trickiest is serving out the notice period. For many, the solution s... Read More


Skipping notice period leads to a tax trap. Budget 2025 should address this

New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- Switching jobs often brings excitement-a new role, better pay, fresh challenges. But it also comes with its share of challenges, and one of the trickiest is serving out your noti... Read More