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Income Tax Filing: IT Dept launches TAXASSIST to help with queries and notices | Here is how it works

Income Tax Filing: The Income Tax department launched 'TAXASSIST' to aid taxpayers with inquiries and notices ahead of the 15 September 2025 deadline. This initiative includes reminders about key tax actions and provides guidance on related issues.

4 Jul 2025 5:58 pm
SEBI Jane Street scandal: How retail investors can protect themselves 5 key insights

SEBI's action against Jane Street exposes high risk expiry day manipulations, urging retail investors to stay informed, avoid impulsive trades, and prioritise vigilance in volatile equity markets.

4 Jul 2025 5:00 pm
Bank of Baroda waives off minimum account balance charges on savings bank accounts. What does this mean?

From July 1, 2025, saving bank account holders will not be liable to pay any minimum account balance (MAB) charges if they fail to maintain the minimum balance. However, there will be charges on premium bank accounts

4 Jul 2025 4:28 pm
Punjab National Bank slashes MCLR by 5 bps to ease borrowing costs

Punjab National Bank has reduced its MCLR by 5 basis points on various loan tenors effective July 1, 2025, providing relief to borrowers amidst rising interest rates.

4 Jul 2025 4:15 pm
Income Tax: Online Form ITR-B released for taxpayers who received notice under 158BC. Check details here

Income Tax: Section 158BC applies when undisclosed income is unearthed during search or seizure operations conducted by the Income Tax Department.

4 Jul 2025 3:37 pm
No prepayment penalty on business loans: RBIs big relief for individuals and small enterprises

RBI has barred banks and NBFCs from levying pre-payment penalties on floating rate loans to individuals and MSEs for business use, effective January 1, 2026.

4 Jul 2025 2:42 pm
Bank of Baroda cuts home loan interest rate to 7.45%, offers zero processing fees for new borrowers

Bank of Baroda reduces home loan interest rate to 7.45% and waives processing fees for new borrowers, aiming to boost credit growth and support affordable housing demand.

4 Jul 2025 2:25 pm
Your credit score isnt final Heres how to bounce back from a low rating

A low credit score can be improved through timely payments, low utilisation, and monitoring. RBIs updated rules now help borrowers rebuild credit faster with better data accuracy.

4 Jul 2025 2:08 pm
Should you take a personal loan via GPay? Pros, cons, and hidden charges explained

Google Pay now provides instant personal loans through partner lenders with quick approvals and minimal paperwork, but users must watch out for high interest rates, eligibility checks, and hidden charges.

4 Jul 2025 1:48 pm
Business credit card: Features, eligibility, fees and how it works

Business credit cards serve to manage business expenses, maintaining a clear distinction from personal transactions. Offered by various banks with different fees, they enhance cash flow and simplify financial management for businesses, freelancers, and employees in growing companies.

4 Jul 2025 1:06 pm
Good debt vs. bad debt: Whats the difference and why it matters for your financial health

Debt is often viewed negatively, but not all debt is harmful. Understanding the difference between good debt, which can create wealth, and bad debt, which can lead to financial stress, is essential for making informed borrowing decisions.

4 Jul 2025 12:50 pm
Why are we so invested in Jurassic Park and Jurassic World sagas? A deep dive

Jurassic World: Rebirth imagines dino DNA as the key to future medicines, wrapped in an over-the-top sci-fi adventure. Despite thrilling action sequences on land and sea, the plot feels absurd and disjointed. Even a star cast can't save this film from its own chaos and an irritating family subplot.

4 Jul 2025 12:27 pm
Rent or buy? This in-depth guide will help you decide.

It's crucial to weigh the pros and cons of home ownership vs renting, especially if you're an urban professional in your 20s or 30s. What's best for you depends on your financial situation, life goals, and local housing market.

4 Jul 2025 12:06 pm
DSP MF breaks new ground with Indias first retail offshore fund from GIFT City

DSP Mutual Fund's Global Equity Fund lets Indian investors deploy as little as $5,000 in global stocksbypassing Sebi caps and foreign platforms via a tax-efficient route anchored in GIFT City.

3 Jul 2025 8:14 pm
Balanced fund or equity fund? Which is better during the bull run?

Ask yourself this: Do you need further equity risk, or do you need better risk-adjusted returns?

3 Jul 2025 7:57 pm
How long can you keep a credit card without using it? Risks and tips explained

You can keep your credit card inactive for up to one year. But do at least one transaction in a year to keep it running to maintain good credit score and ideal CUR levels.

3 Jul 2025 2:57 pm
Small-ticket loans and ways to spot possible delinquencies: Do credit scores give a true picture?

The RBI has reduced the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5%, aiming to stimulate economic activity by making borrowing cheaper. This move is expected to lower lending rates, benefiting both new and existing borrowers while encouraging consumer spending on big-ticket items.

3 Jul 2025 1:50 pm
Best investment insights often come from questioning what seems unusual

If everyone is looking at the same obvious opportunities and reaching similar conclusions, where exactly is the edge?

3 Jul 2025 1:50 pm
Kotak Mahindra to discontinue Myntra credit card from July 10; users shifted to League card

Kotak Mahindra Bank will discontinue the Myntra Credit Card from 10 July 2025, migrating users to the League Platinum Card with updated benefits, exclusions, and reward terms.

3 Jul 2025 1:47 pm
Should you repay credit card debt with a personal loan or carry it forward? Find out the best solution

If the credit card outstanding can be cleared within 3 months, it may be carried forward. Low-cost balance transfer options of up to 6 months may be explored. For longer tenure options, the cardholder may convert outstanding into EMI or take a personal loan to repay it.

3 Jul 2025 1:30 pm
Your questions answered: How I claimed LTCG exemption as an NRI selling agricultural land

After November 2025, agricultural land cannot be purchased for claiming tax benefits. NRIs must utilize capital gains for new agricultural land within two years or face capital gains tax.

3 Jul 2025 1:23 pm
RBI to fix credit report errors heres how a big change will impact your credit score

The RBI plans to introduce a unique borrower ID for all loan accounts to minimise and reduce credit report errors, enhance credit score accuracy, and improve transparency in the nation's lending ecosystem.

3 Jul 2025 12:15 pm
How late credit card payments affect your credit scoreand what you can do about it

Credit cards offer benefits but require responsibility. Late payments result in penalties and harm credit scores. This guide discusses late fees, their financial impact, and tips for timely payments.

3 Jul 2025 12:08 pm
I asked ChatGPT how to save income tax for FY 202425 I was shocked by the 45,000 I saved

Income Tax Filing: After exploring tax efficiency, I realized I was overpaying due to misconceptions about exemptions. Using an AI assistant, I identified deductions under Sections 80C, 80D, and 80G, leading to significant tax savings by restructuring my salary components.

3 Jul 2025 11:30 am
ITR filing FY 2024-25: Why Form 16 is your income tax superpowerif you use it right

Income tax: Form 16 helps salaried individuals file accurate ITRs by detailing income, TDS, exemptions, and deductions, ensuring smooth returns and preventing mismatches or notices from tax authorities.

3 Jul 2025 11:26 am
Personal loan vs line of credit: Which borrowing option fits you best?

A personal loan gives the borrower a lumpsum amount along with an EMI repayment plan spread evenly throughout the tenure. A line of credit provides access to a specified amount that can be used as and when required and flexibility for repayment.

3 Jul 2025 10:54 am
I want to invest in my NRI daughters PPFam I eligible for a Section 80C tax benefit?

A non-resident can contribute to their existing PPF account but cannot open a new one. They should switch their savings account to NRO status. To keep the PPF account active, only a minimum of Rs. 500 per year is needed, as additional contributions wont yield extra tax benefits.

3 Jul 2025 10:50 am
Personal loans: Aside from interest rate, these are the other factors one could examine

Other key factors which should influence a borrowers decision to choose a lender include processing charges, lenders reputation, other hidden charges & the overall experience of securing a personal loan.

3 Jul 2025 10:18 am
Customers celebrate! After PNB, Indian Bank to waive minimum balance charges for all savings accounts from July 7

In a move aimed at enhancing financial inclusion and making banking more accessible, Indian Bank will waive minimum balance charges for all Savings Bank accounts starting July 7, 2025. This comes a day after Punjab National Bank made a similar announcement fos customers.

3 Jul 2025 8:37 am
LTCG exemption: Key rulings that clarify grey areas in Sections 54 and 54F

Section 54 applies when the capital gain arises from the sale of a residential house, whereas Section 54F is available on the sale of any long-term capital asset.

2 Jul 2025 6:50 pm
Bhojpuri star nabbed in 3.5 lakh credit card scam Heres how to stay safe from similar scams

Financial security is crucial as scams like credit card fraud are on the rise. The arrest of YouTuber Dilip Kumar Sahu highlights the need for vigilance. Protect yourself by avoiding sharing sensitive information and using only verified platforms for transactions.

2 Jul 2025 4:13 pm
SBI credit card rules changing from July 15: What cardholders must know

SBI Card is updating credit card payment rules from July 15, 2025, including revised minimum dues, payment allocation changes, and removal of complimentary air accident insurance on select cards.

2 Jul 2025 3:54 pm
Mutual funds are taking cash callsbut are they working?

Fund managers are sitting on more cash, but does that mean theyre predicting a fall? Or just playing defence? Heres what the data shows.

2 Jul 2025 3:07 pm
slice launches first UPI-powered bank branch in Bengaluru

The new UPI-powered bank branch in Koramangala, Bengaluru, promises to transform banking from a necessity into an experience

2 Jul 2025 2:59 pm
It's time to fix health insurance for Indias missing middle. Here's how to do it.

The current system is failing about 8 to 10 crore Indian households that fall into the missing middle too affluent for subsidised schemes but unable to afford adequate private insurance.

2 Jul 2025 2:36 pm
Good news for PNB customers! No more penalty if you can't maintain minimum savings account balance What this means

Like most other lenders, PNB also used to levy certain amounts of penalties from its customers if they did not maintain the minimum account balance.

2 Jul 2025 2:34 pm
Personal loan interest rates July 2025: Which bank is offering the lowest rate?

Check out the latest personal loan interest rates in July 2025 offered by top lenders, along with key features, eligibility tips, and insights on securing the lowest possible rates.

2 Jul 2025 2:21 pm
Visa, Mastercard race to battle $253 billion threat posed by stablecoin: Report

Tech firms and crypto start-ups are moving in on territory long dominated by Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc., powered by a new type of currency the stablecoin

2 Jul 2025 2:12 pm
Fintechs disburse 11 crore personal loans in FY25 amid growing defaults: Report

Fintech lenders disbursed over 11 crore personal loans in FY25, dominating volumes but facing rising defaults, with small-ticket loans and young borrowers driving both growth and credit stress.

2 Jul 2025 1:05 pm
How to file ITR online without a CA? A step-by-step guide for FY 2024-25

Check out the step-by-step guide to filing your income tax return online for FY 2024-25 without a CA, highlighting key forms, documents, and e-verification methods.

2 Jul 2025 11:25 am
Business vs personal credit cards: Key differences you should know before applying

Choosing between a business and personal credit card can be difficult for independent contractors and business owners. Business cards simplify accounting, while personal cards cater to everyday expenses.

2 Jul 2025 11:22 am
Things you must know if you are thinking of getting a bank locker.

The process of getting a bank lockerand what happens afterwardsisn't always as simple as it seems.

2 Jul 2025 10:56 am
Why should you opt for a credit card based on its offerings when they are subject to change?

Changes in the credit card rules are typically minor tweaks, latest updates or revisions in time limits. These relate to the reward points, access to lounge, time duration and so on. They do not fundamentally change the character or spirit of the card.

2 Jul 2025 10:42 am
SBI job rejection over poor credit score: Madras HC ruling stresses financial discipline for banking, finance careers

The Madras High Court upheld SBIs decision to cancel a job offer due to poor credit history, reinforcing the importance of maintaining a clean credit score for careers in banking and finance.

1 Jul 2025 7:20 pm
Thinking of loan settlement? Here's how it can damage your credit score and future borrowing

Loan settlement can provide short-term relief for borrowers facing financial difficulties but negatively impacts credit scores. Settled loans are marked as negative events, potentially hindering future borrowing for up to seven years. 

1 Jul 2025 6:44 pm
Personal loan: How does it help create a healthy credit mix?

Aside from meeting financial needs, a personal loan helps the borrower create a healthy credit mix, which is a blend of different credit accounts on credit report.

1 Jul 2025 4:30 pm
Growws switch to demat MFs: What investors gainand what they could lose

Growws shift to demat mode for mutual fund investments has sparked user confusionbut it may not be a bad deal. Heres what investors need to know.

1 Jul 2025 3:58 pm
Short-term or long-term personal loan: Which option is better for your finances? Find out now

Short-term or long-term personal loan: Choosing the right tenure for a personal loan is essential for long-term financial security. It impacts your monthly EMI, total interest, and credit status. Consider your risk tolerance, income, and future plans to find a suitable repayment period.

1 Jul 2025 3:25 pm
How secured credit cards can help you build a good credit score?

Secured credit cards are issued against the fixed deposit (FD) opened with the issuing bank. For instance, IDFC First Wow, Sbi Card Unnati and BOB Prime Credit Card

1 Jul 2025 3:11 pm
Avoid these mistakes while making a Will

You need to ensure that you cover all the assets in detail.

1 Jul 2025 3:11 pm