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The Indian equity indices on Monday continued Friday’s negative spell on the back of geopolitical tension coming out of West Asia. Sensex dipped 845 points or 1.14% to close the day’s trading at 73,399.78. The Nifty 50 closed 246.90 points or 1.10% lower at 22,272.50. The losers included Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Wipro, ICICI Bank, and Larsen & Toubro. The Indian Volatility Index (India VIX) closed 8.07% higher. 

Have you ever struggled to pay a credit card bill if the due date is around the last day of the month? This, typically, happens when one is short of funds in the final days of the month, as the next month’s salary is awaited. Currently, the due date is fixed at the time of issuance of the card and to date there has been no flexibility or option for the cardholder to fix the due date. Now, cardholders will have the option to set their payment due date.

The Mirror, she suggested that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could still revive their image by following these strategies. According to Lynn, Harry and Meghan must focus on reconstructing their public image. This could involve more than just making appearances.

₹7 lakh income, ₹50,000 standard deduction for salaried individuals and lower tax rates. “The government has structured the new scheme in a way that the tax outgo is either low or at par with the old scheme unless the taxpayer is claiming substantial tax deductions and exemptions," he said. For net incomes up to ₹7.5 lakh, the new tax regime is the straightaway choice as you get the tax rebate after claiming the ₹50,000 deduction.

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is vital in safeguarding employees’ financial futures through retirement savings promotion. Getting a grasp on the latest clarifications regarding pension rules from the EPFO can be quite beneficial.

Leane should consider the returns generated by a financial product to determine its suitability for a goal. The returns from some investments, such as those tied to equity, may exhibit significant short-term fluctuations, but offer favourable returns over extended holding periods. These investments entail uncertain returns, which may vary for different periods, making them unpredictable in advance. However, they are well suited to Leane’s long-term goal of wealth accumulation, offering the potential for favourable outcomes over time. This time frame allows the balancing out of lower return periods with higher ones, enabling Leane to capitalise on superior returns generated over the longer holding period. However, if allocated to immediate goals, Leane may encounter diminished value due to potential fluctuations when funds are needed. Additionally, the volatility in returns makes these investments ill-suited to goals that require consistent and periodic returns.

INDIA bloc has failed to gain much traction as its important allies JD(U) and RLD have walked out. He asserted that India needs greater empowerment for the underprivileged through better education, healthcare, and gender equity. “A cast census might be an exercise to consider.

India has lost much of its power due to disunity, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen said the Congress has many organisational problems that need remedying. In an interview with PTI, Sen said that a caste census might be an exercise to consider, but India needs greater empowerment for the underprivileged through better education, healthcare, and gender equity. The noted economist said he is «enormously proud» to be a citizen of a democratic country like India, but there is a need to «work harder to enhance the nation's democratic nature». Sen said the opposition bloc INDIA failed to gain much traction, with its important allies such as JD(U) and RLD walking out.

TCS share price: Q4 results 2024 beat market estimates. Is this a share to buy on Monday — April 15? “Investors are now looking to Infosys' upcoming results on April 18 to gauge the IT sector's recovery status. Technically, TCS stock is trading between 3900 and 4025, and a breakout above 4025 could drive the stock towards 4200 and 4250.

home equity loan, backed by your home's value, presents an alternative borrowing option. While it can offer larger amounts at potentially reduced interest rates, it also entails using your home as collateral. Understanding the fundamental differences between personal loans and home equity loans is essential when determining which option is most suitable for your financial circumstances.

In the ever-shifting cryptoverse, the rumour mill is ablaze with whispers of the next disruptive force destined to reshape how we interact with digital assets.

Investing smartly, consistently, and starting early lays the foundation for your money to grow over time. Diversification is the cornerstone of intelligent investing, essential for managing risks effectively when investing for the long haul. By diversifying your portfolio, you spread your investments across various assets, reducing the impact of potential losses from any single investment.

Despite a decline in hiring during the last quarter, TCS witnessed a reduction in its headcount by 1,759 employees, totaling 601,546 at the fiscal year's end. This decrease follows a previous drop of 5,680 employees in the third quarter. However, despite these reductions, TCS concluded the fiscal year with 13,249 fewer employees compared to the previous year, alongside a 3.5% revenue growth. The company's Chief HR Officer, Lakkad, attributed the vibrant atmosphere in TCS delivery centers to reduced attrition at 12.5%, successful campus hiring drives, increased customer interactions, and employees returning to office premises.

Mumbai: What’s holding back India’s central bank from cutting policy rates? Apart from the pace of price rise that is yet to align with Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) target of 4%, there is another factor at play — transmission of past repo rate actions into lending rates. The monetary policy committee (MPC) of RBI raised the repo rate by 250 basis points (bps) between May 2022 and February 2023.

As of 31 March 2024, the firm's closing AUM stood at £10.7bn, an increase from £10.1bn at the start of the year, according to its Q2 AUM update. The acquisition of Tellworth Investments and the appointment of the firm as an investment manager to GVQ Investment Funds led to an addition of £560m to the firm's AUM. The deals resulted in an additional £368m in equity funds and £192m in segregated mandates. Tellworth Investments sale to Premier Miton receives FCA approval Mike O'Shea, CEO of Premier Miton, said:  «Both [deals] are complementary to our existing business and align with ou...

Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is a method of investing money in mutual funds. It allows you to invest a fixed amount at regular intervals (like monthly or quarterly), instead of making a large, one-time investment. This disciplined approach to investing helps you take advantage of market fluctuations, as you buy more units when prices are low and fewer units when prices are high.

Investors keep the faith in Indian social startups, eye GenAI models Among the FinTech sector, the 'Alternative Lending' segment accounted for almost 89% of the total funding in the first three months of 2024. The 'Alternative Lending' firms clocked $491 million during this period, Tracxn mentioned. Credit Saison emerged as the top-funded company in the 'Alternative Lending' segment, receiving $144 million in a Series D round in Q1 2024.

A Raja. In his complaint letter, Assistant Expenditure Observer P Saravanan alleged that Returning Officer M Aruna was “harassing him" and personally looking into all the expenses related to A Raja.

The Biden administration has approved construction of a deepwater oil export terminal off the Texas coast that would be the largest of its kind in the United States

Bengaluru | Mumbai: Piramal Group's flagship company Piramal Enterprises has invested over Rs 500 crore in a portfolio of projects of Bengaluru-based real estate developer Puravankara Group, said three persons with direct knowledge of the development. The investment encompasses a range of projects, spanning from commercial properties to residential ventures, reflecting a strategic collaboration aimed at bolstering real estate endeavours across multiple regions in India. «The Piramal Group entity has made this investment through a senior secured financing structure and it currently covers a total of four projects of the developer,» said one of the persons mentioned above. Key projects of this investment include the development of commercial properties spread over 800,000 sq ft along Kanakapura Road, a bustling locality in Bengaluru known for its rapid urbanization and commercial growth. This move aligns with the trend of commercial expansion in Bengaluru, fuelled by its status as a IT hub and a thriving business ecosystem.

Fermi Paradox have stated that the contradiction between the high probability of alien life existing and the complete lack of evidence for it, may have been tied to the AI development among human on Earth. According to a report published by Michael Garrett, it is suggested that AI's evolution into Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI) could be the ‘Great Filter’, keeping alien evidence away. The Great Filter theory says that a hurdle that intelligent life must overcome to become advanced and interstellar.