News for 'national-saving-scheme'

Big relief in TDS deduction on rent from Rs 20K to Rs 50K per month

In a major relief for taxpayers, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced an increase in the threshold for Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) on rent from Rs2.40 lakh per annum to Rs6 lakh per annum while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26. Presenting the budget in Lok Sabha, the Finance Minister said, "The annual limit of Rs 2.40 lakh for TDS on rent is being increased to Rs 6 lakh.

What The Budget Has For Senior Citizens

'The increase in the limit for TDS on interest to Rs 1 lakh will ensure greater cash flow in the hands of senior citizens.'

Expert speak: ELSS MFs can reduce your tax burden

Here are some tips for salaried class to reduce their tax burden as the financial year is nearing its close come March 31.

Investors may be allowed demat savings certificate

Lock-in your investments in small savings schemes

The next revision will make the rates similar to those of bank FDs.

Interest rates on FDs offered by post offices hiked

A day ahead of Lok Sabha polls announcement, the government today decided to hike interest rates on fixed deposit schemes offered by post offices by up to 0.2 per cent.

Despite the cut, EPF rate is still substantial

'The rate of interest from the EPF is still attractive compared to the rates on fixed deposits, National Savings Scheme, Public Provident Fund...'

Govt may announce new interest rates on small savings schemes soon

RBI has also announced new guidelines to price loans from April 1.

Small savers need to get aggressive

Getting locked into instruments before the new regime kicks in would be a good strategy.

Black money concerns over relaunched Kisan Vikas Patra

Finance ministry maintains that all KYC requirements will be followed.

Here's how to save tax!

A simple primer on how much money taxpayers can save under various sections of the Income Tax Act.