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17/12/2024

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.

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16/12/2024

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.

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16/12/2024

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.

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16/12/2024

'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.

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09/12/2024

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 .

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29/11/2024

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.

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28/11/2024

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.

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28/11/2024

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.

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23/10/2024

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.

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09/10/2024

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).

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01/10/2024

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.

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30/09/2024

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.

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25/09/2024

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.

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16/09/2024

5 reasons health insurance claims get rejected

5 reasons health insurance claims get rejected

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02/09/2024

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.

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19/08/2024

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.

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17/08/2024

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).

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12/08/2024

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.

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06/08/2024

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.

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29/07/2024

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.

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29/07/2024

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.

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24/07/2024

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.

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23/07/2024

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.

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23/07/2024

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.

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23/07/2024

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.

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23/07/2024

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.

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23/07/2024

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.

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18/07/2024

ITR Filing Penalty After Due Date: Late fee for delayed filing of income tax return, last date, fees and more

ITR Filing 2024: Penalty amount for filing income tax return after due date will be imposed. Taxpayers need to be alert as the deadline to file ITR is approaching fast.

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17/07/2024

ITR Filing: Risks of sharing your sensitive financial details with an income tax filer

It is crucial to remember that your financial information holds significant value, encompassing all your investments and earnings for the year. Here are several important considerations to bear in mind before disclosing your ITR details.

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15/07/2024

Union Budget 2024: Why Standard Deduction limit needs to be increased to Rs 100,000!

The existing standard deduction of Rs 50,000 is considered inadequate to address the rising expenses linked to the increased cost of living and, therefore, it is imperative to raise the limit of this deduction.

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06/07/2024

Attention Taxpayers! Income Tax Department warns against false claims in income tax returns

The Income Tax Department has issued a strong advisory to taxpayers, advising them against submitting income tax returns with inaccurate claims for exemptions and deductions.

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04/07/2024

Best practices to keep your money safe from fraudsters

Regularly monitoring your financial records and staying alert for any suspicious activities is crucial for early fraud detection.

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02/07/2024

How to file ITR online – Steps for e-filing income tax return

In order to file a tax return online, you can access the new income tax portal logging in with PAN-based credentials and following certain steps that simplify tax filing process.

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27/06/2024

National Insurance Awareness Day 2024: Date, History, Significance, and Events

National Insurance Awareness Day 2024: The event is set to be observed on 28 June, this year.

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26/06/2024

6 Major Benefits Of Health Insurance Policy in 2024

Our health deserves centre stage more than ever. As medical bills skyrocket and unexpected health crises loom, having a health insurance policy acts as a reliable safety net. It ensures you can access necessary care without fretting over finances. Understand six significant perks of having a health insurance policy in 2024.

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25/06/2024

Income Tax Return: How to choose correct ITR form for tax filing

There are 7 ITR forms the Income Tax Department has notified, and often, taxpayers get confused which ITR form is applicable to them.

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20/06/2024

ITR Filing: Minute details of furnishing an error free Income Tax Return

Taxpayers required to file their income tax return should take into consideration the following.

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17/06/2024

Modi 3.0: 80C Deduction benefits to be extended to new tax regime in Budget 2024?

Currently, the benefit of section 80C is not available under the default (new) tax regime and it would be expected that this benefit be extended to even the default tax regime.

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12/06/2024

Budget 2024: Big tax relief for middle-class in the offing? Section 80C, 80D deduction limits may be hiked to …

After the new government formation, the focus is now shifted to the Union Budget 2024-25. Taxpayers are hopeful that the Modi government will give them a tax relief in the upcoming budget. Experts too are of the view that FM Sitharaman would at least make some revision in deduction limits under Section 80C and 80D.

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05/06/2024

Income Tax Return: How to get maximum tax refunds on filing ITR | Check out these 5 ways!

Every taxpayer should make an effort to mitigate their tax liability by claiming all the available deductions and exemptions at the time of furnishing their tax returns. However, such deduction/ exemption amount should be correctly computed after considering the tax regime, residential status etc.

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01/06/2024

What happens to your property if you die without a will?

Under Section 30 of the Indian Succession Act, if someone dies intestate, the court may issue a notice to invite claims over the property left behind after the death certificate is issued.

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28/05/2024

LIC thinking of diving into health insurance pool, eyeing acquisitions

The government-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) is looking to foray into the health insurance sector, reports said on May 28. The insurer is currently assessing potential acquisition prospects.

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28/05/2024

LIC maintains lead in Indian insurance market, eyes rural expansion

With an eye on expansion, the management outlined plans to penetrate Tier-2, Tier-3, and rural areas, and to fortify its position against private competitors

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28/05/2024

LIC Q4 net profit rises marginally to Rs 13,762 cr, asset quality healthy; announces Rs 6 interim dividend

LIC Q4: Its gross non-performing asset (GNPA) stood at 2.01 percent against 2.56 percent in the year-ago period The insurer announced an interim dividend of Rs 6 per share.

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22/05/2024

Retirement Planning: How insurance can contribute towards building a robust retirement fund

With a comprehensive financial retirement plan, it is easy to tide over apprehensions of exhausting the corpus that may have been built during the work years.

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01/05/2024

Benefits Of High Entry Age Limit For Health Insurance

There are two aspects that cause concern for individuals when it comes to health insurance. The first is the time period for which they will be covered and the other is the cost that they will pay for this coverage. Both are problem points for senior citizens as they often find themselves without a cover when they most need it.

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26/04/2024

No age restriction for health insurance now — what this means for premiums and waiting periods

In a landmark move, IRDAI has removed the age limit of 65 years for individuals buying health insurance policies. This marks a departure from the conventional constraints that limited individuals in securing comprehensive coverage. CNBC TV18 spoke to several experts for their take on the policy shift and its implications.

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17/04/2024

3 changes in health insurance claim rules to help consumers: Reduced waiting period for pre-existing diseases, moratorium

The insurance regulator has made it compulsory for health insurance companies to reduce the maximum waiting period to get complete health insurance coverage in case of pre-existing diseases (PED) from 4 years to 3 years. The regulator modified the definition of pre-existing disease in its IRDAI (Insurance Products) Regulations, 2024, notified on April 1, 2024.

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04/04/2024

How technology is easing the life of insurance customers

Insurance is one of the most effective ways to manage risks and secure assets; however, the insurance industry has been mainly susceptible to trust issues. Many people believe that insurers do not pay claims, but the data says otherwise; the industry has been paying claims and is bleeding.

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26/03/2024

IRDAI announces final rules on surrender value from April 1. A quick guide for policyholders

A quick guide for policyholders From April 1, 2024, the surrender value is expected to remain the same or even lower if policies are surrendered up to a period of within three years, as per IRDAI.

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26/03/2024

LIC world's strongest insurance brand: Brand Finance Insurance Report

According to the report, Cathay Life Insurance is the second strongest brand, with a 9 per cent increase in brand value to $4.9 billion

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20/03/2024

Exhausted Your Section 80C Limit? Check These 10 Tax-Saving Investment Options

As the current fiscal year is coming to an end, taxpayers are searching for different methods to reduce their taxes.

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19/03/2024

Bank of Japan ends negative rates, closing era of radical policy

The Bank of Japan ended eight years of negative interest rates and other remnants of its unorthodox policy on Tuesday, making a historic shift away from a focus of reflating growth with decades of massive monetary stimulus.

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15/03/2024

40% increase in women buying health insurance in FY24, shows Policybazaar data

The survey, based on responses from over 23,000 respondents, also shows a 43% increase in the number of women purchasing individual coverage

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