News for 'NPS'

'Help: Paid tax, still got IT demand notice'

'Help: Paid tax, still got IT demand notice'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

rediffGURU Samkit Maniar answers readers' personal income tax queries

'Can I earn Rs 3 lakh per month post retirement?'

'Can I earn Rs 3 lakh per month post retirement?'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

rediffGURU Sunil Lala answers your MF-related queries.

The Pension Challenge Confronting India

The Pension Challenge Confronting India

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

When we look at the pension expenditure of the states, so far, there has been no gain from the NPS reform. Pension expenses as a share of total state revenue expenditure rose from 4% in 1991-1992 to 10% at the time of the NPS reform, and have risen further to about 12%, observes Ajay Shah.

Thousands of govt employees throng Ramlila maidan seeking old pension scheme

Thousands of govt employees throng Ramlila maidan seeking old pension scheme

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The protesters who had gathered under the banner of the Joint Forum for Restoration of Old Pension Scheme and National Joint Council of Action said they were worried about their post-retirement future.

Want To Know Where To Invest? Read This

Want To Know Where To Invest? Read This

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

A portfolio can be rebalanced by either selling a portion of the outperforming asset class or by buying more of the underperforming asset class.

'I Want To Do Rs 10k SIP For Kids'

'I Want To Do Rs 10k SIP For Kids'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Ulhas Joshi, Head -- Sales, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

'Use MF money or loan for my child's education?'

'Use MF money or loan for my child's education?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

rediffGURU and financial planning expert Colonel Sanjeev Govila (retd) answers your personal finance-related questions.

'I'm 30, married. How to create Rs 10 cr fund by 50?'

'I'm 30, married. How to create Rs 10 cr fund by 50?'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

rediffGURU Dev Ashish answers your personal finance and mutual fund queries.

Budget focuses on jobs and skilling, keeping 2 allies happy

Budget focuses on jobs and skilling, keeping 2 allies happy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced income tax relief for the middle class, a Rs 2 lakh crore outlay for job creation schemes over the next five years and a spending splurge for states run by her party's new coalition partners as she unveiled the Modi 3.0 government's first budget after the general elections.

Money Dispute Over Property: Here's Some Advice!

Money Dispute Over Property: Here's Some Advice!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

rediffGURU and financial planning expert Colonel Sanjeev Govila (retd) answers your personal finance-related questions.

'Can I Withdraw Rs 1L PM From My Corpus?'

'Can I Withdraw Rs 1L PM From My Corpus?'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

rediffGURU Ulhas Joshi answers your personal finance and mutual fund queries.

What Is A Retirement Fund?

What Is A Retirement Fund?

Rediff.com20 May 2024

A retirement fund can be helpful for all age groups, but ideally one should start investing early to beat market swings and gain from compounding.

TAX GURU: 'Can NRIs open PPF accounts?'

TAX GURU: 'Can NRIs open PPF accounts?'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Want To Buy Annuity? Read This

Want To Buy Annuity? Read This

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The choice should depend on the size of the retirement corpus, stage in life, and state of health.

Air India to Spend $400 Million On...

Air India to Spend $400 Million On...

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

... changing seats and in-flight entertainment on its older aircraft.

'Lost job. How to secure children's education?'

'Lost job. How to secure children's education?'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

rediffGURU Jinal Mehta answers readers' financial planning and health insurance queries

Will Vasundhara Endorse Gehlot's Schemes

Will Vasundhara Endorse Gehlot's Schemes

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The scarcity of resources is particularly evident in the case of Rajasthan compared to many other states.

'Can I Create Rs 2.5 Cr Corpus Via EPF, VPF?'

'Can I Create Rs 2.5 Cr Corpus Via EPF, VPF?'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

rediffGURU Sunil Lala answers your personal finance-related queries.

Swiggy's food delivery business turns profitable: CEO

Swiggy's food delivery business turns profitable: CEO

Rediff.com18 May 2023

On-demand convenience platform Swiggy's food delivery business has turned profitable, making it one of the very few global players in the sector to achieve such a feat in less than nine years since inception, company CEO and co-founder Sriharsha Majety said on Thursday. Bullish on India's journey of eating out and food delivery, Majety, in a blogpost, said, Swiggy is "very sanguine about the growth potential over the next two decades" and would continue to drive further growth in food delivery. "Our sharp focus on innovation, coupled with strong execution has led to yet another milestone.

'My wife earns from tuitions, MFs, interest, shares. Which ITR to file?'

'My wife earns from tuitions, MFs, interest, shares. Which ITR to file?'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

rediffGURU Samkit Maniar answers readers' personal income tax queries

BJP's 'nefarious designs' to topple govt shows...: Himachal CM

BJP's 'nefarious designs' to topple govt shows...: Himachal CM

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Sukhu said that he was a warrior and will fight till his last to ensure the welfare of the state and its people.

Trading cryptocurrencies: 'Will I be liable to tax audit?'

Trading cryptocurrencies: 'Will I be liable to tax audit?'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, will answer your personal income tax queries.

Budget 2023 wish list: Insurers bat for hike in tax deduction limit

Budget 2023 wish list: Insurers bat for hike in tax deduction limit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Ahead of the Union Budget 2023, insurers are hoping that the Centre will act on their recommendations, which includes increasing the limit for tax deduction under 80D of the Income Tax Act. Also among them are issuance of long-term bonds, tax incentives for home insurance premiums, and a separate section to claim deduction for term-insurance premium, among others. These suggestions would help improve the penetration of insurance in the country.

'I earn Rs 30k per month. Help me save and invest'

'I earn Rs 30k per month. Help me save and invest'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

rediffGURU Hemant Bokil answers your personal finance queries

When Politics Scuttles Economic Reforms

When Politics Scuttles Economic Reforms

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

People like Manmohan Singh and P Chidambaram, who as finance minister had fully supported the NPS, refuse to exercise their moral and political influence to try and stop Ashok Gehlot and others hell-bent on wrecking the states' finances, notes Virendra Kapoor.

What You Must Know About Animall App

What You Must Know About Animall App

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Neetu Yadav and Kirti Jangra teamed up to create an app that is possibly the platinum standard for apps targeted at Bharat.

'How can I build a corpus of Rs 2 cr in 2 years?'

'How can I build a corpus of Rs 2 cr in 2 years?'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

rediffGURU Ramalingam Kalirajan answers your personal finance queries.

Can I Withdraw From PPF Without Penalty?

Can I Withdraw From PPF Without Penalty?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

rediffGURU and financial planning expert Colonel Sanjeev Govila (retd) answers your personal finance-related questions.

Time to tweak your personal financial plans

Time to tweak your personal financial plans

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Once the new rules kick in, you will have less cash-in-hand and may feel tempted to scale back on savings and investments.

Maharashtra cabinet nod for OPS to state employees

Maharashtra cabinet nod for OPS to state employees

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The Maharashtra cabinet on Thursday cleared a proposal that offers an option of availing the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to the state government employees who joined the service after November 2005.

Mobile speed: India ranks above Japan, UK, Brazil

Mobile speed: India ranks above Japan, UK, Brazil

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

The launch of 5G services in India turbocharged mobile download speeds here, pushing the country's ranking 72 notches higher to 47th spot in Speedtest Global Index, ahead of nations like Japan, the UK and Brazil, according to Ookla. India's speed performance has zoomed up 3.59 times since the introduction of 5G, it said dubbing the country's 5G advancement as "remarkable". In this global pecking order, India ranked not only ahead of its neighbours like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan, but also some G20 countries, such as Mexico (90th), Turkey (68th), the UK (62nd), Japan (58th), Brazil (50th place), and South Africa (48th place).

With Elections Near, Debate On Freebies Rages

With Elections Near, Debate On Freebies Rages

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Populism gains momentum during election periods, and this trend is evident in at least four states: Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

'Should I Move FD Cash Into MFs?'

'Should I Move FD Cash Into MFs?'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Kirtan A Shah answers your personal finance queries.

Self-Employed? Planning Retirement?

Self-Employed? Planning Retirement?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

The self-employed should invest in the National Pension System, a government-backed, low-cost retirement avenue where they can choose the mix of debt and equity that is right for them.

Do not lower your EPF contribution

Do not lower your EPF contribution

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

If someone does reduce his contribution, he should scale it back to the 12% level as soon as he can, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Govt employees join 'restore old pension' campaign on Twitter

Govt employees join 'restore old pension' campaign on Twitter

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The 'restore old pension' campaign is being spearheaded by the National Movement for Old Pension Scheme (NMOPS), a federation with over 13 lakh government employees as its members.

TAX GURU: 'How to claim refund of excess tax on pension fund?'

TAX GURU: 'How to claim refund of excess tax on pension fund?'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

'Why should my wife pay Rs 5,000 tax for no mistake of hers?'

'Why should my wife pay Rs 5,000 tax for no mistake of hers?'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your personal income tax queries.

'MF Guru: Can I make Rs 2 cr in five years?'

'MF Guru: Can I make Rs 2 cr in five years?'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Now, savings account available with NPS

Now, savings account available with NPS

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

The Pension Fund and Regulatory Development Authority has unveiled a savings account scheme under the New Pension Scheme which would allow investors to enter and exit at will. The account, called Tier-II, will be available only to those who have subscribed to Tier-I, which an investor cannot exit till the age of 60. Tier-I, a pension account, was launched in May but has not found too many subscribers in the absence of tax benefits at the time of withdrawal.