The directorate said money was hidden inside books and greeting cards and could not have been easily detected by X-ray machines. The incident came to light after ED officials, acting on a tip-off, searched the regional office of the courier service in Naraina in Delhi.
While investing in PPF, investors must remember to put in the money at the right time to maximise the return they earn from it.
TMFs invest in a public index, so investors know beforehand which instruments the fund will invest in.
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Missing the deadline for filing Income Tax returns can lead to consequences.
If you pledge market-linked instruments and their value plummets, you will have to provide additional collateral, points out Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Avoid investing in a new ELSS scheme each year. Stick to one well-chosen scheme to avoid clutter in your portfolio.
Post your financial planning queries for rediffGURU and financial planning expert, Colonel Sanjeev Govila.
Only tactical investors lose money in a downturn due to their short investment horizon
'Many non-resident taxpayers faced issues in filing Form 10F since the portal didn't allow those who didn't have PAN to file the form.'
Investors should keep updating their personal and bank details with fund houses. They should also opt for the auto-pay facility so that the dividend proceeds get credited into their account directly, advises Bindisha Sarang.
Make sure buying a house won't lead to compromises on other crucial financial goals.
Being polite and respectful is the best choice you can make to avoid any embarrassment or bitterness, advises wellness coach Pooja Khera.
If you have recently been laid off or are worried that your neck may be in the line, it is natural to be worried about your finances. But worrying, as you know, will not get you anywhere. Here are some tips about what you can do to keep the boat from rocking and keep your CIBIL score intact while doing so.
Many of them are housewives looking to increase income in households struggling with the economic devastation caused by COVID-19.
Improved credit profile may make you eligible to transfer your existing home loan to another lender at a much lower rate.
These will save you some money and lots of hassles.
During an hour-long chat with rediff.com on Tuesday, Kripananda Chidambaram, director, Fintotal.com, offered some valuable tips.
You need to learn the art of balancing savings and investments, advises Harshad Chetanwala, co-founder, MyWealthGrowth.
The advantage of leasing is that you can get a new car every few years. You can also get to drive a high-end car without paying its entire price.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your stock market queries.
Such tip-offs can be provided through phone using the toll-free number or via email and they will be kept confidential, while anonymous complaints can also be submitted for further probe by the relevant departments of the exchange.
Tax benefit on WFH expenses, regulatory clarity on cryptos figure high on their wish list.
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'Adani can attract vessels at a much lower cost to Vizhinjam as he has the financial muscle to do so.'
'Comparing the rates of interest with PSU banks, the three- and five-year time deposit rates of the post office are more favourable.'
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'If OTT platforms had not come in, we would not get this second lease of life.'
'The tipping point for digital in China was the evolution of the mobile ecosystem.'
In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Thursday, speak to financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable investment tips.
In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Wednesday, financial planning expert Vinay Mahajan offered some valuable investment tips
To minimise hardship for legal heirs, home loan borrowers must purchase additional insurance cover while taking a home loan.
In an hour-long chat on rediff.com, personal finance expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable tips.
Most investment costs are bundled in with the financial product, and are often hidden in fine print, warns Erik Hon.
Arun Jaitley declared proposal for a comprehensive law.
Ankit Mehra, founder and CEO, GyanDhan, an education financing marketplace, tells you how to apply for an education loan in the pandemic.
In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Thursday, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable tips.
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Financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable tips during a chat on rediff.com on Thursday.
'Switch to digital mode. Read e-newspapers, e-books. Pay bills online; it is cheaper,' suggests Vijaylaxmi Unney.