Gold prices fall: Have gold ETFs turned more attractive than sovereign gold bonds?

Gold prices fall: Have gold ETFs turned more attractive than sovereign gold bonds?

Gold ETFs turn attractive: The recent reduction in customs duty on gold, coupled with long-term tax benefits announced in the budget, has made gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and gold funds an attractive investment option for many. Additionally, the expected discontinuation of new issuances of sovereign gold bonds (SGB) is further driving investors towards these investment…

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Are NPS Vatsalya & hiked NPS deduction limit for private sector employees good moves from Budget 2024? Experts decode

Are NPS Vatsalya & hiked NPS deduction limit for private sector employees good moves from Budget 2024? Experts decode

Latest NPS rules, news: In the Union Budget 2024 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced two new initiatives with regard to National Pension Scheme (NPS) – extension of NPS 14% employer contribution benefits to private setcor and the intended launch of NPS Vatsalya.Budget 2024 announced the hiking of the tax deduction limit on private sector…

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Higher education in India vs. studying abroad: Looking through the lens of Union Budget 2024

Higher education in India vs. studying abroad: Looking through the lens of Union Budget 2024

On July 23, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Budget for 2024. During her presentation, she allocated Rs. 1.48 lakh crore for education, employment, and skilling. She announced several initiatives that the government is planning for the education sector, including education loans and internship opportunities for the youth.While there were several positive aspects of…

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Budget 2024: Top 8 numbers from FM Nirmala Sitharaman's speech you shouldn't miss watching out for

Budget 2024: Top 8 numbers from FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech you shouldn’t miss watching out for

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will deliver her seventh consecutive Budget on Tuesday, outlining a plan for India’s development by 2047 and showcasing the government’s performance over the past decade. The market anticipates potential tax relief for the middle class, leaving more disposable income in their hands, given the current tax buoyancy.Additionally, there are…

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Budget 2024 income tax expectations: Raise basic exemption limit, standard deduction and NPS benefits for taxpayers

Budget 2024 income tax expectations: Raise basic exemption limit, standard deduction and NPS benefits for taxpayers

By Ratna KBudget 2024 income tax expectations: With the government’s 3.0 Budget round the corner, taxpayers are optimistic that the finance minister will introduce measures aimed at revitalizing the economy and alleviate the financial burden on individuals. Expectations are particularly high for policies that can stimulate growth while ensuring equitable distribution of benefits, and impact…

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Budget 2024: Insurance cover under Ayushman Bharat PMJAY scheme to be doubled to Rs 10 lakh?

Budget 2024: Insurance cover under Ayushman Bharat PMJAY scheme to be doubled to Rs 10 lakh?

Budget 2024 expectations: With an aim to enhance healthcare accessibility, the Modi government is actively pursuing plans to double the reach of its flagship Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme over the next three years.According to a PTI report, discussions are intensifying to increase the annual insurance coverage under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya…

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