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LIC unclaimed maturity amount at Rs 880.93 crore in FY2024: How to check if there is any unclaimed amount in your LIC policy
The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) told Parliament on Monday that it has unclaimed maturity amounts of Rs 880.93 crore for the year 2023–2024.
Health Insurance : For easy claim you need to do this, otherwise things can get difficult
Health insurance is beneficial in difficult scenarios such as medical emergencies. Nonetheless, this is achievable only if the details provided by you and the company in the health insurance policy are clear.
'Pre-existing diseases' & health insurance: How it works
In simple terms, a pre-existing disease is any health condition that an individual has experienced before purchasing a health insurance policy.
Insurance in 2024: Higher life insurance surrender values, shorter moratorium period in health insurance and more
The regulatory reform from IRDAI that attracted the maximum attention was the change in computation of surrender values and charges for endowment policyholders, but the regulator modified several other rules that directly affect retail life, health and general insurance policyholders.
What is LIC’s ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’ for women?
The Bima Sakhi Yojana is a transformative initiative launched by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), designed to empower women, particularly in rural areas, by providing them with employment and financial independence .
Inflation Calculator: What will be the value of Rs 1 crore in 20, 30 and 50 years from now?
This article explores how inflation erodes the value of Rs 1 crore over time, calculating its worth in 20, 30, and 50 years based on a 6% inflation rate.
Will Rs 7.5 lakh income be tax-free for senior citizens under Old Tax Regime in upcoming Union Budget? Here’s what finance ministry says
As Budget 2025-26 approaches, senior citizens await potential tax relief. A query was recently raised in the Lok Sabha if the government plans to offer a tax rebate on incomes up to Rs 7.5 lakh and a 5% tax on Rs 7.5-10 lakh.
Aadhaar Card Update Deadline: Last date approaching soon! Here’s how to upload documents free-of-cost
Aadhaar card update: After extending the deadline multiple times in the past, the UIDAI has urged residents who got their Aadhaar issued 10 years back to get their documents updated by December 14, 2024.
Term Vs whole life insurance – Which should you choose? Know the key differences
Term insurance is a straightforward life insurance policy that provides coverage for a specific period, or 'term'; if the insured person passes away during this period, the policy's beneficiaries receive a death benefit.
How scamsters tricked investors of Rs 25 cr through fake apps and stocks
A woman from Faridabad was cheated out of Rs 7 crore, a businessman from Noida lost Rs 9 crore, and a doctor from Punjab’s Bathinda was defrauded of Rs 6 crore. These are just a few of the victims of a massive scam recently uncovered by India's Enforcement Directorate (ED).
New PPF rules effective today: All you need to know
New PPF rules effective today streamline account management for minors, multiple account holders, and NRIs, impacting interest rates and regulations.
Life insurance rule change: From October 1, 2024, you will get higher refund when you surrender your life insurance policy
Policyholders exiting traditional life insurance get more money back starting October 1, 2024. Irdai has asked the insurance companies to offer a higher special surrender value (SSV) for traditional endowment policies from October 1, 2024. The new 'special surrender value' rule mandates higher refunds, offering flexibility to switch plans.
Karnataka online trading frauds: Losses skyrocket from Rs 23 crore in 2022 to Rs 903 crore by mid-2024
Most victims from Karnataka are educated professionals, particularly techies from Bengaluru, who were duped after being enticed by fraudsters with promises of high returns or IPO allocation. And this has been a trend across the country when it comes to fake broking apps.
5 reasons health insurance claims get rejected
5 reasons health insurance claims get rejected
Retirement savings: What will be the value of Rs 5 crore after 25 years?
A common mistake is assuming that the value of retirement savings will remain constant over time. For example, a ₹5 crore corpus today will lose significant purchasing power over 25 or 30 years due to inflation.
This Raksha Bandhan, give more than cash: Gift your sister financial wisdom and investments
Gift your sister a term deposit, a SIP in mutual funds, enrol her for a financial planning workshop or book an appointment with a financial adviser to make a personalised investment plan.
Health insurance: How to choose the best plan
A recent report by Apollo Hospitals, one of India's leading healthcare groups, paints a grim picture of the nation's health. Released in April, the report dubbed India the “cancer capital of the world”, highlighting a worrying rise in cancer cases and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
LIC to invest around Rs 1.30 trillion in stock market in FY25: MD & CEO
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) MD and CEO Siddhartha Mohanty has said that the corporation is looking to make fresh investments of around Rs 1.30 trillion in equities during the current financial year.
LIC of India launches new insurance plans – Check benefits, eligibility, other details
The insurance plans were launched on Monday by LIC CEO and MD Siddhartha Mohanty and will be available both available offline and online.
ITR Filing: What is Updated Return? Who is not eligible to file an updated return? Check late fees, penalty
Any individual may submit an updated return, with certain exceptions, irrespective of whether they have previously filed an original, late, or amended return for the applicable assessment year.
ITR Filing Date 2024 Live Updates: Income tax return deadline to be extended beyond July 31? What we know so far
ITR Filing Date 2024 Live Updates: The income tax return deadline might be extended beyond July 31. Fresh updates from Income Tax Department on ITR deadline extension! What we know so far about the current status and when to expect refunds after e-verification and processing of income tax return.
Budget 2024 reduces TDS on life insurance policy payout from 5% to 2%, Now get a higher payout on these case
As per budget 2024 proposal you will now get a higher amount of payout from your life insurance policy as TDS rate has been reduced to 2%. “It is proposed that TDS under section 194DA of the Act be reduced from 5% to 2%” says explanatory memorandum of budget 2024.
Top 10 expectations of individual taxpayers which Budget 2024 needs to fulfill
Taxpayers eagerly await budget announcements that will increase their disposable income. Here are a few of the main anticipations that taxpayers have for Budget 2024.
Has Section 87A tax rebate been increased in old, new tax regime in Budget 2024?
No increase has been announced in the tax rebate under Section 87A of the Income-tax Act in the Budget 2024. Tax rebate under Section 87A makes tax payable zero if an individual's taxable income does not exceed the specified level.
Budget 2024 Key Highlights: From capital gains, income tax changes to employment initiatives, here are the key takeaways
Union Budget FY25: FM Nirmala Sitharaman presented the 2024-25 budget focusing on job creation and boosting consumption. Key highlights include capex at ₹11.11 lakh crore, tax rationalisation efforts, and schemes for employment, skilling, and women empowerment.
Indexation benefit on sale of property removed; new LTCG rate of 12.5% announced for capital gains on sale of property
The budget 2024 announced the removal of indexation benefit available on sale of property. Due to this many people who sell their property will now not be able to inflate their purchase price and reduce their capital gains.
Budget 2024: What’s cheaper and costlier? Here's the list
The reduction in customs duties on gold and silver to 6% is expected to stimulate retail demand and help mitigate smuggling issues in the world's second-largest bullion consumer.