The government has clarified how the General Provident Fund (GPF) balance of a government employee will be distributed if the subscriber dies before receiving the final payment. The rules specify who can claim the amount, how a valid nomination affects payment and how the balance is divided if no valid family nomination exists. In an…
India’s wealthy investors are backing smaller companies and alternative investment funds as muted equity markets push them to seek higher returns. Source link
With Dhanteras falling on November 6, investors looking to buy gold are entering the festive season after a sharp correction in precious metal prices. The recent fall may prompt buyers to consider fresh purchases, but market volatility makes it important to look beyond short-term price movements. Gold prices are influenced by several factors, including US…
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also known as Lalan Singh, has said Aadhaar will no longer be the basis for payments to government scheme beneficiaries. Instead, biometric authentication and voter ID numbers, or Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers, will be used to identify beneficiaries and process payments. Singh made the remarks on October 30…
With Dhanteras falling on November 6, gold prices are in focus after correcting sharply from their 2026 peak. The decline has brought prices off record highs, raising the question of whether this could be an opportunity for investors looking to add gold to their portfolios. However, the outlook remains mixed, with near-term pressure from elevated…
Your car is finally at the garage after an accident, but your daily routine cannot come to a halt. You still need to get to work, drop children at school, run errands or make medical appointments. With your vehicle unavailable, you may have to depend on cabs or other modes of transport, adding to your…
Personal loans can help meet expenses such as medical emergencies, home repairs or other financial requirements without having to pledge any collateral. For borrowers looking for quick access to credit, Paisabazaar has expanded its instant personal loan programme to 18 lending partners, including six banks. Eligible applicants can access personal loans of up to ₹7…
Pensioners are required to submit a life certificate every year to continue receiving their pension. While this was traditionally done by visiting a bank branch or pension disbursing office, the government allows pensioners to complete the process digitally through the Jeevan Pramaan platform. The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) is conducting its fifth…
Gold and silver prices traded higher in international markets on Thursday, November 5, supported by a weaker US dollar following the US midterm election results, which eased some political uncertainty and lifted sentiment across global financial markets. On COMEX, gold futures were trading at $4,111 per ounce, up $38, or 0.93%, from the previous close…
HDFC Bank has received government authorisation to offer deposits under the Capital Gains Accounts Scheme (CGAS), 1988, allowing taxpayers to park unused capital gains in savings accounts or fixed deposits for up to three years. The facility is intended for taxpayers who are unable to complete their planned reinvestment before the income tax return filing…
