This Children’s Day, why not focus on something that could impact your child’s future? Managing finances isn’t just a skill; it’s a powerful tool that empowers children to navigate life’s financial challenges. Yet, it’s rarely taught in schools. By encouraging habits like budgeting, saving, and investing, you empower your child with lifelong financial wisdom. Let’s …
The Subhadra Yojana is a transformative initiative by the Government of Odisha, aimed at promoting financial independence for women across the state. Launched on May 12, 2024, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the scheme allocates ₹50,000 over five years to eligible women. The program supports women’s self-reliance, aiming to elevate their socio-economic status. Here’s everything …
As Infosys rewards its employees with a performance bonus this November, many are contemplating how best to allocate this additional Infosys performance bonus income. While it’s tempting to indulge in extravagant purchases or splurge on luxury items, it’s important to remember that smart management of this bonus can have a far greater impact in the …
A social media post recently went viral, claiming that the Indian government had raised the retirement age for central government employees to 62. However, this is not true, as confirmed by the Press Information Bureau (PIB). PIB Denies Retirement Age Increase The PIB clarified that the viral post was fake and that the central government …
The Central Government has introduced the PAN 2.0 Project, an initiative by the Income Tax Department (ITD) to modernise and digitise the current Permanent Account Number (PAN) system. Approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the project aims to create a unified and user-friendly system for all …
Several states, including Maharashtra and Odisha, have introduced women-centric cash transfer schemes. While benefiting women, these programs also involve considerable financial commitments for state governments. Subhadra Yojana Phase 3 Details Recently, Odisha’s Subhadra Yojana has distributed ₹5,000 to 20 lakh women in its third phase, with over ₹1,000 crore transferred. The program aims to benefit …
On October 9, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised the transaction limit for UPI 123Pay from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000. The NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) followed up with a directive for banks and service providers to implement this change. What is UPI 123Pay? UPI 123Pay allows users to make digital payments through …
Gold prices in India have been declining since last week as rising U.S. inflation strengthened the dollar index and fueled speculation about a potential shift in the Federal Reserve’s approach to monetary policy. Gold Rate Today in Chennai (November 19, 2024) On November 19, today the gold rate in Chennai is ₹75,661 per 10 grams, …
Gold prices in India saw a slight dip on Thursday. The price of 24-carat gold is ₹7,701.3 per gram, marking a decrease of ₹10.0, while 22-carat gold is priced at ₹7,061.3 per gram, also down by ₹10.0. Gold Rate Today in Chennai (November 14, 2024) On November 14, today the gold rate in Chennai is …
FAR Overview Through the ‘Fully Accessible Route’ (FAR), the Reserve Bank enables non-residents to invest in specified Government of India dated securities. Eligible investors can invest in specified Government securities without being subject to any investment ceilings. Expansion of Investment Options The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has broadened the range of specified government securities …
