Budget 2025: Key personal finance tax changes that will affect taxpayers

[ad_1] The recently announced budget introduced significant personal finance changes impacting taxpayers and investors. One of the key updates involvedĀ Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs). It has been clarified by the Finance Ministry that if the annual premium exceeds ₹2.5 lakhs the redemption becomes subject to capital gains tax. ULIPs that are held for more than…

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Draft rules mandate KYC, detailed product listings, secure payments for e-commerce platforms

[ad_1] As a part of its initiatives to promote self-regulation among e-commerce platforms, the government released draft guidelines on Tuesday aimed at protecting consumers from potential fraud in the fast-growing digital shopping industry. Stakeholders have been invited to submit their comments on the proposal by 15 February. The guidelines, titled ā€˜E-commerce Principles and Guidelines for…

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Here are Sebi’s new guidelines for independent advisers, research analysts

[ad_1] The market regulator tightened rules for independent advisers and research analysts by imposing deposit requirements and restrictions on the scope of advice to enhance transparency and protect investors. The new guidelines—following the amendment notified on 16 December—aim to reinforce compliance and ensure better segregation of services between independent advisers (IAs) and research analysts (RAs),…

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KYC exists to prevent fraud and not to make people miserable

[ad_1] More recently, as public and private banks accelerated their growth trajectory, this methodology of social reputation certification was no longer feasible.Ā  Additionally, with the advances in digital public infrastructure (mobile internet, Aadhaar, UPI, etc) and programs such as Jan Dhan Yojana, India undertook the massive exercise of getting a bank account for all eligible…

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Trust your doctor, check your broker: The overlooked risk in financial advice

[ad_1] You submit documents not just once but repeatedly over time. Failure to do so can result in your accounts being frozen, blocking further transactions. This rigorous process is part of anti-money laundering guidelines ensuring institutions have up-to-date customer information. The KYC paradox However, while institutions verify your credentials, you seldom scrutinize the qualifications of…

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