An argument that is often heard against the National Pension Scheme(NPS) is the long lock-in till age of 60 years. Another concern is the accessibility of the corpus in case of early retirement. Subscribers have for long been used to defined benefit scheme like the employee provident fund which gives a fixed return and find …
A significant reason many people fail to maximise their tax benefits in India is due to a lack of awareness. One contributing factor could be that the ₹1.5 lakh deduction under Section 80C is prominently advertised and straightforward, causing many to assume it’s the sole option available. The complexity of tax laws often complicates the …
ICRA Analytics anticipates several potential changes in the upcoming Interim Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025. The Budget will be announced on February 1, 2024. Since the general elections will be held in May, this will be the Interim Budget and a new Budget will be presented in July. Here’s a list of changes …
Retirement planning is crucial for financial security and a fulfilling post-work life. In India, the National Pension Scheme (NPS) tier 1 account has emerged as a popular option for building a retirement corpus. If you’re considering this scheme, this blog post will delve into its details, helping you make an informed decision. What is an …
NPS scheme for NRIs: Non-resident Indians (NRIs) aged 18 to 60 can invest in India’s National Pension Scheme (NPS) by adhering to KYC norms. The NRIs can make contributions to NPS from their NRO/NRE account. NPS offers diversification across financial securities and asset classes (Equity, Corporate Bonds, Government Securities). NRIs can choose their investment mix …
My monthly salary post-taxes is ₹1.95 lakh. I have SIP (systematic investment plans) of ₹15,000 in Axis Bluechip, ₹15,000 in Canara Robeco Small Cap, ₹15,000 in Parag Parekh Flexi Cap since two years and my investments are currently valued at ₹6.83 lakh. Besides, I have direct stock investments valued at ₹6.6 lakh. This also includes …