NRE vs NRO FD TDS rules: Tax rate for NRIs, PAN rules, DTAA benefit and repatriation limitWhen it comes to Non-Resident External (NRE) and Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) fixed deposits, understanding their distinct tax implications ...
Will interest rates of PPF, SCSS and other small savings schemes go up on September 30 in next quarterly review due to high inflation?On September 30, 2026, the Finance Ministry will evaluate interest rates for small savings schemes. With high inflation and increasing G-Se...
My NRI status changed. Will interest earned on my NRE FDs be taxable in India?ET Wealth reader's query: I was an NRI until FY2024–25. After relocating to India, my residential status changed to ‘resident’ from FY2025–...
Nifty SIP return fails to beat even bank FD over 5 years: Is this the warning sign investors can’t ignore?New insights reveal that systematic investment plans in the Nifty50 have consistently underperformed, presenting a five-year XIRR of merely...
Terrible at tracking finances and budgeting? CA shares a simple money system to stop Rs 10,000-Rs 20,000 from quietly disappearing every monthCA Nitin Kaushik says you don’t need to be naturally good at managing money if you have a simple system. He recommends tracking actual take...
FD rate up to 8.3% for senior citizens investing for three years; know the list of banksFor senior citizens aged 60 and above, numerous banks are offering fixed deposit interest rates as high as 8.5%. Jana Small Finance Bank ha...
Market crash near or after retirement: Invested heavily in equities for high returns, but are you ready to withstand a 25% crash?Navigating the unpredictable tides of market fluctuations can be particularly daunting for retirees. This guide delves into balancing equit...
‘The biggest psychological comfort zone’: CA on why your FD may be quietly hurting your wealthCA Nitin Kaushik explains why Fixed Deposits, despite offering guaranteed returns, may not always build long-term wealth. He compares Rs 1....
Up to 7.50% interest rate on 555-day FD: Check highest rates for general and senior citizensFD interest rates: Many banks are currently promoting compelling interest rates for 555-day fixed deposits. While general depositors can en...
Mutual funds have live NAVs. Is checking them too often hurting investors? Radhika Gupta explainsRadhika Gupta, Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO, cautions investors against checking mutual fund NAVs and stock prices too frequently. Constant ac...
RBI system liquidity surplus at record high: What it means for loans, FDs and investmentsA record Rs.10 trillion-plus surplus is lowering borrowing costs, but complicating RBI’s inflation fight.
Rs 1.17 crore interest income of minor child: Father faces Rs 12.83 lakh penalty; ITAT Delhi cancels itSatbeer Singh Godara, judicial member and Amitabh Shukla, accountant member of ITAT Delhi, in a recent judgement ruled that a father can’t ...
FD rate up to 8.5% for senior citizens investing for five years; know the list of banksSelect small finance banks offer senior citizens fixed deposit rates up to 8.5 percent. Suryoday Small Finance Bank provides 8.5 percent in...
Rs 2.5 crore retirement corpus: Can you get Rs 2 lakh monthly income for 25 years?Strategic planning of retirement withdrawals from a Rs 2.5 crore fund is essential for financial security. Adopting a conservative withdraw...
Senior citizen FD interest rates of up to 8.50%: Top 5 fixed deposit rates from PSU, private and small finance banksHighest senior citizen FD interest rates: Small finance banks offer senior citizens the highest fixed deposit rates currently. Equitas, ESA...
Curb misselling, not agents: Insurance reform needs a scalpel, not a hammerIndian insurance regulators are rethinking intermediary payment structures to reduce misselling. Proposed reforms aim to lower distribution...
FD rate up to 8.5% for senior citizens investing for five years; know the list of banksFor senior citizens, certain banks have enticing fixed deposit options offering interest rates as high as 8.5 percent. These deposits, with...