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40% increase in women buying health insurance in FY24, shows Policybazaar data

The survey, based on responses from over 23,000 respondents, also shows a 43% increase in the number of women purchasing individual coverage

EPF account holders must add nominee by Dec 31: check guidelines

From next year, only the nominated members will be able to withdraw the EPF savings in the event of subscribers' sudden demise.

Govt relaxes cash payment cap of Rs 2 lakh in COVID treatment post High Court nudge

All hospitals, nursing units, dispensaries and COVID care centres will be able to accept cash over Rs 2 lakh from the patient's family. The exemption will be applicable on all transactions between April 1 and May 31

LIC 10th most-valuable insurance brand, third most-strongest globally: Report

The report also looks into the strongest insurance brands. The list is led by Italy's Poste Italiane, followed by Spain's Mapfre, and India's LIC

CBDT notifies new ITR forms for AY 2021-22, filing process unchanged

Only the bare minimum changes necessitated due to amendments in the Income-tax Act, 1961 have been incorporated in the forms, CBDT said in the notification for the new ITR forms

RBI cancels licence of Maharashtra-based Karad Janata Sahakari Bank

Following the cancellation of its licence, The Karad Janata Sahakari Bank has been prohibited from conducting the business of 'banking' which includes acceptance of deposits and repayment of deposits with immediate effect

PPF rate slashed to 7.1%, lowest in 43 years; small savings rates cut up to 1.4%

The new interest rates for small savings schemes will remain in effect for the first quarter of financial year 2020-21, that is from April 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020

Why LIC disinvestment is a big, bold decision of Modi govt

While the government divests its stake in LIC, it should also shoulder the responsibility of creating other huge profit-making companies with large market capitalisation, whose reserves can support the Indian economy for key investments and in times of distress as well

Income tax on gifts: Know when your gift is tax-free

If the gift amount is significant, chances are you will end up paying the highest tax rate of 30 per cent on your gift

How much life insurance do you need?

To find the accurate life insurance cover, experts suggest finding out Human Life Value (HLV) considering all aspects of the earning person and dependents

ITR filing: Don't forget to verify returns to get income tax refund

An ITR return needs to be verified within 120 days of filing of tax return.

Why you shouldn't have 'fill it, shut it, forget it' approach to life insurance

When it comes to life insurance policies, most customers invest significant amount of time and effort in researching online, meeting prospective sellers, and deliberating upon the various products to decide the most suitable offering.

9 reasons to reject your life insurance claim

Before you select your insurance policy, go through these 9 situations that can put your insurance claim in jeopardy.

10 financial planning values you should teach your children

Financial Planning is a concept most of us are not aliens to but it's still essential for us to teach children essential money lessons early in life which will hold them in good stead in the future. Let's take a look at 10 key values that you should pass on to your kids.

Aadhaar linking with bank accounts, mobile numbers: Supreme Court extends March 31 deadline indefinitely

In a major relief to those who still haven't linked their Aadhaar cards with bank accounts and mobile numbers, the Supreme Court on Tuesday extended the deadline from March 31 indefinitely till the final judgement in the controversial case.

'India 6th wealthiest country with total wealth of $8,230 billion'

India has been ranked sixth in the list of wealthiest countries with total wealth of USD 8,230 billion, while the United States topped the chart, says a report.

Budget 2018: This is how much you'll save if Arun Jaitley increases tax slabs, exemption limit

If whispers are to be believed, the coming Budget will be Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's most populist one yet. He is widely expected to hike the personal income tax exemption limit-and some are optimistically predicting that the ceiling will be pushed up to Rs 5 lakh-so India waits with bated breath.

8% saving bonds not closed but replaced with 7.75% scheme, says government

The Finance Ministry today clarified that the government was not closing 8 per cent saving bonds but replacing it with 7.75 per cent Savings Scheme. The clarification comes a day after the Ministry announced that it would stop the subscription for Savings (Taxable) Bonds from January 2.