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SEBI is exploring ways for stockbrokers to invest their surplus funds in businesses beyond securities and commodities. This could be a game-changer for the broking industry, opening doors to exciting new ventures in fintech, technology, and even real estate. Here’s the lowdown:— Current regulations: Existing rules prohibit brokers from engaging in non-core businesses.— SEBI’s proposal: […]

What you need to know:– Gold prices are on the rise in 2024, driven by factors like inflation, global uncertainties, and weakening US dollar.– Gold is a traditional hedge against inflation and a safe investment option during uncertain times.– There are several ways to invest in gold, including physical gold, Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs), Gold

It challenges the traditional assumption of rational decision-making in economics by examining why and how people make irrational financial choices. The Power of Loss Aversion-Did you know that people tend to fear losses more than they value gains?This is known as loss aversion, a key concept in behavioural finance. Let’s dive into the numbers! Studies

What you need to know:• You can now buy health insurance in India regardless of your age. This removes the earlier limit of 65 years.• This change by IRDAI aims to make health insurance more inclusive and ensures everyone is financially protected against medical costs. What does this mean for you?• More people can get

What you need to know:· EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund) is your retirement savings account where you and your employer contribute.· You can generally withdraw your EPF only after retirement.· Partial withdrawals are allowed for specific reasons like medical bills or house purchase. Complete withdrawal:· You can withdraw all your EPF when you retire or are unemployed for over 2

1. Track Correction Requests in your AIS: The Income Tax Department has improved the Annual Information Statement (AIS) to show the status of your correction requests. Previously, after reporting an error in your AIS, there was no way to know if the source (like your bank) took any action. Now, you can see if they’ve accepted, partially