Sovereign Gold Bonds Scheme is an indirect way of investing in Gold. Instead of buying physical gold, investors can buy gold in paper form through Sovereign Gold Bonds. These bonds track the price of gold, plus an extra interest amount is paid on the investment. The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of […]
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Where all Aadhaar is needed to be linked? | Supreme Court’s latest Judgement
Aadhaar card has become a hot topic of discussion in India. Government of India is linking each and every aspect of life to Aadhaar, be it your PAN, Bank account, EPF UAN, Mutual Fund Folios, Demat Account, Insurance Policies, Mobile Number, Govt Subsidies (like LPG), Death Certificate etc., However, the Supreme Court has earlier extended the March […]
RBI’s statistical data on Indian Households Savings & Investments (2017-18) | How & Where do we save & invest?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the latest volume of its annual statistical publication, ‘Handbook of Statistics on the Indian Economy – 2018‘ on 15th Sep, 2018. Through this publication, the Reserve Bank has been providing time series data on various Economic and Financial indicators for the Indian economy. You can find lot […]
How to check if my Employer is depositing EPF amount with EPFO / Trust?
All the companies (establishments) which employ 20 people or more have to compulsorily deposit EPF dues every month. After deducting the Employee Provident Fund from the employee’s salary, the employer HAS to deposit the money with EPFO (Employees Provident Fund Organization). It is a crime if an employer does not deposit the EPF money. An employer can be jailed […]
12 Golden Rules To Ensure Safe Online Payments!
With the Indian e-comm space on a constant spree of expansion and acquisitions, more and more Indian consumers are shifting away from the traditional way of shopping at brick and mortar stores to shopping at these online virtual malls. This, along with demonetization has led to a sudden rise in the number of digital payments […]
5 Practical ways to increase your Take Home Salary (Pay)!
It is surprising that how a simple question like – “Are you satisfied with your take-away salary?” can make 70% of the people answer in a resounding ‘NO’. They believe that even after working with a lot of dedication and perseverance, the pay they receive is demotivating. If you are one of those people too, […]
