News for 'New Pension Scheme'

Can BJP Wrest Mahakoshal From Congress?

Can BJP Wrest Mahakoshal From Congress?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Modi and Chouhan have visited Mahakoshal multiple times and reached out to tribals to shore up support for the BJP.

Pension comfort? One has to wait for some time

Pension comfort? One has to wait for some time

Rediff.com10 Nov 2008

The finance ministry has appointed a Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, which will soon roll out a National Pension Scheme for the informal sector or for whoever wants to join.

Budgeting for the future

Budgeting for the future

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's decision to co-contribute, for 3 years, Rs 1,000 per annum to each individual who opens an account under the New Pension Scheme is more than welcome.

Join NPS, get Rs 1,000

Join NPS, get Rs 1,000

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Move to lower costs for investors.

'Let's fight till we get One Rank One Pension'

'Let's fight till we get One Rank One Pension'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

'One Rank One Pension is needed immediately and more urgently for jawans and widows,' one elderly soldier tells Sudhir Bisht at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

Bank strike on Feb 25, 26

Bank strike on Feb 25, 26

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

The union has been opposing merger of State Bank of India's associate banks with the parent, outsourcing of work and extension of option to provident fund optees to join pension scheme, United Forum of Bank Employees said in Ludhiana.

The single woman's investment guide

The single woman's investment guide

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Leading up to the International Women's Day on March 8, this is the first of a four-part series that talks about how women can invest to achieve their long-term financial goals.

New simplified pension form for retired govt employees

New simplified pension form for retired govt employees

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The new 'Form 5' has been brought for the benefit of pensioners and it will record all information on the basis of self-attestation by the individual concerned, said Sanjay Kothari, Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms, Public Grievances and Pension.

RATE: Thumbs up or down for BJP's manifesto?

RATE: Thumbs up or down for BJP's manifesto?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Three days before the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday, April 8, released its manifesto with a focus on development and national security.

Losses? Filing Nil ITR Is A Must

Losses? Filing Nil ITR Is A Must

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'Filing a nil ITR serves as a formal declaration to the tax authorities that your earnings fell below the taxable threshold in the given financial year, and you had no tax liability during that period.'

BJP, Congress In Freebies Race In MP

BJP, Congress In Freebies Race In MP

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'Elections in Madhya Pradesh have so far largely avoided freebies.' 'But this time both the Congress and BJP are making such announcements.'

BJP's Himachal manifesto promises UCC, 33% quota for women

BJP's Himachal manifesto promises UCC, 33% quota for women

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

BJP president J P Nadda on Sunday promised Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and 33 per cent reservation for women in government jobs in Himachal Pradesh while releasing the party's manifesto for the state assembly polls.

Big incentives for savings in new taxes code

Big incentives for savings in new taxes code

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

The draft Direct Taxes Code unveiled by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday proposes raising the tax exemption limit on savings to Rs 3 lakh.

'I've Rs 5 lakh to invest. Buy MFs Or Stocks?'

'I've Rs 5 lakh to invest. Buy MFs Or Stocks?'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

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

Will not oppose Aadhar-based cash transfer scheme: BJP

Will not oppose Aadhar-based cash transfer scheme: BJP

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday clarified that it will not oppose the Aadhar-based cash transfer scheme but added that there was nothing new in the announcement, for which the Congress was seeking "political mileage". It also said its state governments have been implementing similar schemes for years.

Govt to fix interest rate for Varishtha pension

Govt to fix interest rate for Varishtha pension

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

Life Insurance Corporation on Wednesday said its Varishtha Pension Bima scheme will continue next year also, but the interest rate and other terms and conditions will be decided by the government.

RBI staff stir hits Rs 50 lakh crore deals

RBI staff stir hits Rs 50 lakh crore deals

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

Transactions amounting to almost Rs 50,00,000 crore (Rs 50,000 billion) were stalled by the all-India strike by over 2,500 employees and officers of the Reserve Bank of India on Friday, demanding update of the pension scheme.

MVA leads over BJP in Amravati council poll, may make it 3-1

MVA leads over BJP in Amravati council poll, may make it 3-1

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

In a setback to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena combine in Maharashtra, the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi-backed candidates clinched two of the five legislative council seats which were up for grabs in biennial elections from teachers and graduates segments, and appeared poised to bag a third seat also.

Mumbai's auto drivers call off proposed strike

Mumbai's auto drivers call off proposed strike

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Autorickshaw drivers had threatened to go on a strike in support of their demands, which included a hike in fares.

Should You Invest In NPS?

Should You Invest In NPS?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'Young investors with limited funds should ensure that investing in NPS does not crowd out their other, more liquid, investments.'

Entry-level jobs no more easy to come by in formal sector

Entry-level jobs no more easy to come by in formal sector

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

It is a trend that economists and researchers say might continue. The data shows the share of this age group in the net EPF accounts created - a proxy for net new formal jobs created - fell from 37.9 per cent in 2018-19 to 24.1 per cent in 2021-22.

Liberty House buys Tata Steel UK's specialty steel business

Liberty House buys Tata Steel UK's specialty steel business

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The struggling steelmaker said the sale includes several South Yorkshire-based assets, including electric arc steelworks and bar mill at Rotherham, steel-purifying facility in Stocksbridge and a mill in Brinsworth.

All about the govt's social security schemes

All about the govt's social security schemes

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The applicant must have an operational savings bank account.

India's first public InvIT for road, highway projects in the works

India's first public InvIT for road, highway projects in the works

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

After the success of the National Highways Authority of India's (NHAI's) first infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) with foreign institutional investors, the Centre is working on a proposal to launch a fresh InvIT for national highways, where domestic retail investors can hold units of the trust

Change in 'Raj' or 'Riwaaj'? Himachal results tomorrow

Change in 'Raj' or 'Riwaaj'? Himachal results tomorrow

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Going by Himachal Pradesh's "riwaj", or tradition, it should be the Congress' turn to form the next government.

Stalin sacks PTR as finance minister, gives him IT and digital services

Stalin sacks PTR as finance minister, gives him IT and digital services

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Palanivel Thiaga Rajan was on Thursday relieved of the finance portfolio by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin.

Cong promises caste census in MP after winning polls

Cong promises caste census in MP after winning polls

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The Congress will conduct a caste census in Madhya Pradesh after winning the assembly polls and establish a university in the name of Sant Ravidas, said party president Mallikarjun Kharge, accusing the regime at the Centre of wishing to change the Constitution.

SC grants Centre time till March 15 to clear OROP arrears

SC grants Centre time till March 15 to clear OROP arrears

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The top court granted liberty to ex-servicemen association to file an application, if they feel aggrieved by any action of the Centre on payment of arrears of the OROP.

Low risk appetite only sees hunger for hybrids growing

Low risk appetite only sees hunger for hybrids growing

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Fund houses are exploring ways to differentiate themselves in the hybrid space. A relatively unknown hybrid fund variant, Balanced Hybrid, is about to see its first launch since the introduction of mutual fund (MF) scheme categorisation norms in 2017. WhiteOak Capital MF has filed papers with the regulator for this scheme, which comes amid increasing interest in the hybrid space. MFs anticipate that hybrids will become the preferred category for investors with a lower risk appetite following changes in debt fund taxation.

New kids' scheme from LIC

New kids' scheme from LIC

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

Life Insurance Corporation on Friday launched two schemes -- a money-back children's plan 'Jeevan Anurag' and pension with endowment plan 'Jeevan Nidhi.'

Azharuddin pledges support as ICA raises Rs 24 lakh for needy cricketers

Azharuddin pledges support as ICA raises Rs 24 lakh for needy cricketers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The Indian Cricketers Association (ICA) has raised Rs 24 lakh to help around 30 former players who are in dire need of funds amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown, a drive that has also found support from former captain Mohammed Azharuddin. The decision to help the needy cricketers was taken at an ICA online meeting last Wednesday, its second since the coronavirus-forced lockdown was enforced.

EPFO board to meet this month, unlikely to cut rates below 8%

EPFO board to meet this month, unlikely to cut rates below 8%

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

A decision on the interest rate for close to 60 million active subscribers of the Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is likely to be taken in the next Central Board of Trustee (CBT) meeting, starting on March 25. A letter from the social security organisation regarding the convening of the 233rd CBT meeting was sent to all the board members last week, soliciting their presence in the meeting. Although the venue and the agenda haven't been drawn out yet, sources familiar with the matter say that the interest rate is unlikely to go below 8 per cent level amid a rising interest rate scenario across the globe.

Govt asks states to enrol MNREGA workers under social security schemes

Govt asks states to enrol MNREGA workers under social security schemes

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The NDA government has asked states to enrol all MNREGA workers under the three newly-launched social security schemes.

Govt worried over falling rates for pensioners

Govt worried over falling rates for pensioners

Rediff.com4 Dec 2002

The government does not plan to change interest rates and is concerned about falling rates for pensioners, the country's senior-most financial bureaucrat said on Wednesday.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tax sops: How much can you actually save?

Tax sops: How much can you actually save?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The govt has incentivised the worst of investment products.

Freedom from BSES

Freedom from BSES

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

Grievances piling Up, Modi demands action against Customs, Excise officials:

Grievances piling Up, Modi demands action against Customs, Excise officials:

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Taking strong exception to complaints and grievances of people concerning the customs and excise sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said strict action would be taken against erring officials.

Second army veteran fasting for OROP hospitalised

Second army veteran fasting for OROP hospitalised

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Hawaldar (retd) Ashok Chauhan, on a fast-unto-death since August 18 over the non-implementation of the One Rank, One Pension scheme, was taken to the army hospital on Tuesday after his health deteriorated, in what is the second such case in as many days.

OROP protest outside Jaitley's residence ends, MoS meets veterans

OROP protest outside Jaitley's residence ends, MoS meets veterans

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Ex-servicemen seeking changes in government's OROP scheme on Monday shifted their protest back to Jantar Mantar in New Delhi from outside Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.