Budget 2018 has made some changes to Income tax for individual. There has been no changes in the income tax slab, however there have been some changes related to salaried/pensioner tax payers and senior citizens. We highlight the changes and give you the new tax calculator for FY 2018-19 [AY 2019-20]. Changes in Income Tax Rules: […] Continue reading →
We are releasing the eBook on Tax Planning which tells you how to save income tax for FY 2017-18 (AY 2018-19) for both Salaried and Professionals. This is a short 43 slide power point presentation (in pdf) which covers all the tax saving sections and investments applicable for tax payers. But before that lets look […] Continue reading →
Manappuram Finance Limited has come out with latest NCD (non-convertible debentures) offering up to 10.40% interest rate. The issue opens on October 24 and closes on November 22, 2018. Manappuram Finance Ltd is one of the major non-banking financial company in the gold finance business situated in Thrissur, Kerala. It has over 3200+ branches across 25 states, a […] Continue reading →
Government of India has launched the Series II for FY 2018-19 of Sovereign Gold Bonds from October 15 to 19, 2018. These bonds are investment scheme where investors could buy gold in the form of Gold Bonds from Government of India. Highlights Sovereign Gold Bond Eligibility: Resident Individuals, HUFs, trusts, universities, charitable institutions, etc Application Date: October 15 […] Continue reading →
Equity Mutual Funds are one of the best investments to generate wealth in the long run while Debt mutual funds are more suited to park money for the short term (as an alternative to fixed deposits). But as in case of any investment, the final returns are determined on the way these Mutual Funds are taxed. This post […] Continue reading →
Shriram Transport Finance has come out with latest NCD (non-convertible debentures) offering up to 9.70% interest rate. The issue opens on October 15 and closes on October 29, 2018. Shriram Transport is part of Shriram Capital and is a dominant player in commercial vehicle and pre-owned vehicles finance. Shriram Transport Finance NCD – Significant Points: Offer Period: October […] Continue reading →
RBI on September 2015 had granted licence to 10 Small Finance Banks. Lately these banks have been in news for offering higher interest rates on their fixed deposits as compared to regular banks. In this post we would tell you whats on offer by small banks and if you should invest and bank with them! […] Continue reading →
The post lists down the rate of interest on Bank fixed deposits for Senior Citizens as of October 1, 2018. You might want to bookmark this page as the FD interest rates would be updated every month. Would help you in better decision making. Fixed Deposit Highlights: Most banks offer FDs for tenure of 7 Days […] Continue reading →
Taxation plays a very important role in the returns generated by your investment and so you should know how the investment is taxed before you choose one. We list down the most common investments and how they are taxed? Fixed Income/Debt Investments: 1. Saving Bank Account: Interest earned in Saving bank account up to Rs […] Continue reading →
We have compiled an Excel based Capital gains calculator for Property based on new 2001 series CII (Cost Inflation Index). It calculates both Long Term and Short Term capital gains and associated taxes. You need to feed your property sale & purchase date along with values. There is option to include cost of repairs/improvement that […] Continue reading →
FCNR (Foreign Currency Non Resident) account is fixed deposit account offered by banks in India to non resident Indians (NRIs) and is operated in foreign currency. FCNR deposits are good investment option for NRIs in Hong Kong as the interest rate offered by banks in India are way higher than that offered by banks in […] Continue reading →