Thursday, December 21, 2023

Don't have Aadhaar? Go for passport-like verification first

Deputy director general of UIDAI Lucknow region, clarified that these guidelines are for those residents who are above 18 years of age and are getting their Aadhaar made for the first time.

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​Canara Bank to pay Rs 9 lakh as compensation to NRI for deficiency in services: NCDRC

​National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed state run lender Canara Bank to pay Rs 9,09,288 to an non-resident Indian person due to deficiency in service and indulging in unfair trade practices. It is noteworthy that the NRI first filed a case in State Consumer Commission and then to NCDRC.

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Monday, December 11, 2023

NRI re-entry roadmap: 7 smart financial tips for homecoming

Navigate the best financial tips for NRI returning home for an easy transition! From savvy NRI banking strategies to seamless financial transitions, ensure a secure and prosperous homecoming. Don't miss these must-know insights!

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Saturday, December 9, 2023

Woman can be karta of Hindu Undivided Family (HUF): Delhi HC

The high court, in a recent verdict, underlined that “neither the legislature nor the traditional Hindu law in any way limits the right of a woman to be a karta. Also, societal perceptions cannot be a reason to deny the rights expressly conferred by legislature.”

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

RBI policy: Facing issues with UPI payment limits? RBI lifts caps

The limits of UPI transactions for payments made to hospitals and educational institutes have been raised by five times from Rs 1 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh per transaction, enabling consumers to make higher amounts of UPI payments for education and healthcare purposes.

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Banks to be open for only 5 days a week? Finance ministry receives IBA proposal

The Indian Banks Association (IBA) has filed a proposal about the adoption of a five-day workweek to the Finance Ministry, according to a number of news sites.

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

SBI, Canara Bank deducting money for govt insurance schemes from savings accounts without consent; complaints flood X

Banks including State Bank of India (SBI) and Canara Bank are debiting insurance premiums for Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJY) for life insurance, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) for accident insurance without obtaining prior consent from customers, the complaints on social media platform X read. All you need to know

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Friday, November 24, 2023

SBI UPI services will be down on this day; Check your alternatives

State Bank of India (SBI) UPI services will be down for a few hours on November 26, 2023.

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Rajasthan Assembly election 2023: Are banks, government offices closed on Saturday?

The Reserve Bank of India has updated its state-wise bank holiday schedule to reflect the same. Banks would have been closed even if the elections were not held on November 25 as it is the fourth Saturday of the month.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

‘Over 50% of individuals get income tax refunds in a month’

Faster return processing and issue of refunds has been a thrust area for the government and the survey indicates that the feedback has been positive. Until a few years ago, until the process was automated, refunds would take as much as a year.

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Damage to EV battery, charging station while charging: Insurer launches insurance covers for this

Zuno General Insurance (formerly Edelweiss General Insurance) has launched three new add-on insurance policies which would cover electric vehicle battery, private charging station, charging cable and standard accessories. Zuno claims that these add-on policies are an industry first offering and is aimed to cover a grey area in the insurance industry.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

10-yr period for income tax review applies to income over Rs 50 lakh: Delhi high court

The Delhi high court had to decide the validity of the notices issued to petitioners under section 148, keeping in view the ‘period of limitation’ (time within which notices for re-opening of cases can be issued). The court was responding to a bunch of petitions for FY16 and FY17.

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

Diwali offers 2023: Check PNB, SBI, Bank of Baroda's special car loan, home loan rates, offers

Many public sector banks like Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda (BoB) and State Bank of India (SBI) have come up with festive offers giving concession on interest rate in home and car loan. The interest rate for PNB home loan starts from 8.4% and it can be applied online.

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