Budget Savings

A Public Provident Fund (PPF) account is one of the tax-friendly investment options for long-term savings. Investments in Public Provident Fund are considered as one of the safest and beneficial from a long-term investment perspective.

With the start of a new financial year comes the return of the most important question: "Should I switch to the new tax regime, or should I continue with the existing tax regime, taking advantage of deductions and exemptions?" "Which option will help me lower my overall tax burden?"

Investment planning is not alien to Indians. When it comes to thriftiness and future planning, no one can beat Indians. Also, saving for a rainy day is imbibed in Indian culture for centuries.

To say that 2020 has not unfolded as expected is the understatement of the year. The Coronavirus pandemic has brought the whole world to a standstill. Companies and businesses are forced to resort to desperate measures like layoffs and pay cuts to survive the economic blowouts of the pandemic.

Everyone knows that stock market investing is one of the most popular ways to strike rich by building a large corpus over the years. However, what holds back people from investing in stocks is the myth that – it's too complicated.

PPF (Public Provident fund) is one of the most popular savings schemes in India to build a retirement corpus. It's one of the most tax-efficient savings products available to all citizens.

A loan from a reputable lender can provide financial solidarity and allow you to remain in a good position. Apart from bailing you out of short-term financial trouble, they can also get you great tax benefits, as long as you manage your finances well.

Taxpayers for the FY 2019 – 20 can claim a standard deduction of Rs. 50,000, thereby reducing their taxable income significantly. Here, in this guide, let’s take a detailed look at the standard deduction available to salaried taxpayers while filing their income tax.

The Union Budget for 2020 offers various measures to help our country reach the ambitious target of a $5 trillion-dollar economy by 2022. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Honourable Finance Minister of India, presented the Union Budget for 2020 – 21 on 1st February this year.

A mutual fund is formed when an asset management company (AMC) pools investments from various individual and institutional investors to purchase securities. AMCs hire fund managers to manage investments from investors.

Mutual Funds can seem complicated or intimidating to a lot of investors. A mutual fund is essentially the money pooled in by a large number of people or investors that is managed by a professional fund manager.

Mutual Funds have been gaining a lot of popularity in the recent past as an effective investment channel. Choosing the right type of fund for your investment needs will depend on your investment goal.

To many people, Mutual Funds can seem complicated or intimidating. A mutual fund is essentially the money pooled in by a large number of people or investors that is managed by a professional fund manager.

Mutual funds are one of the most popular investments among investors of all ages. Easy to get started with small investments every month and the potential for high returns, it’s no wonder that mutual funds are emerging as the number one choice for investors.

The best time to start planning your tax-saving instruments is at the beginning of a financial year. If you have missed the boat, the next best time is NOW. Yes, with just a few days left for the end of the financial year, you can still make the right investments now to save big on your taxes.

Investors looking to invest in equities have two primary options to choose from: mutual funds and stocks. While both these investment instruments look similar, they differ widely in terms of the investment style, returns and risk.

PPF (Public Provident Fund) is a government-backed investment scheme available to all Indians. It's one of the most popular ways to build a long-term corpus, and it comes with an investment period of 15 years.

Planning for your child’s future education is not a trivial thing to overlook. You may think you can “cross the bridge when you come to it”, but by that time you may realize that you don’t have enough funds to get your child admitted in his/her dream college.

Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) is a post office saving certificate scheme which was launched in 1988. This saving plan does not have maximum ceiling of investment which makes it a lucrative option for risk-free investors.

Both Fixed Deposit (FD) and Recurring Deposit (RD) are safe investment avenues which are ideal for individuals who look for risk-free returns. Though all the banks offer the same rate of interest on both the investment schemes, many people find themselves in a confused state to make the best choice between the two.

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is a savings scheme introduced under the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Act, 1952. It is administered and managed by the Central Board of Trustees that consists of representatives from three parties, namely, the government, the employers and the employees.  The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) assists this board in its activities. EPFO works under the direct jurisdiction of the government and is managed through the Ministry of Labour and Employment.