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Budget: Seven tax changes that may affect you

There are a number of changes that will impact the income tax you pay, ranging from taxing long-term capital gains to change in cess on income tax.

Feb 3, 2018

Attention bitcoin traders! The taxman is after you

The Income Tax Department has issued notices to those who have put their funds in bitcoins.

Feb 2, 2018

OPINION: Ring in the world's largest 'vegetarian' universal health care programme

When your idealism is steamrollered by pragmatism, your dreams need to have a qualifying clause around them.

Feb 2, 2018

Know how to check your EPF account balance with just a missed call

You can check your Employment Provident Fund account balance by giving a missed call.

Feb 2, 2018

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Petrol, diesel prices to remain same after excise duty cut: Know why

The government has proposed a Road and Infrastructure Cess of Rs 8 per litre on petrol and high-speed diesel oil in the Budget 2018-19.

Feb 2, 2018

India, let's get to work: Budget 2018 signals the beginning of a high job growth phase

Infrastructure projects and incentives for farmers can help create more jobs in the informal sector as well

Feb 2, 2018

National Health Insurance scheme lacks adequate allocation, will only serve insurance companies: Experts

Some experts feel that National Health Insurance scheme would only benefit insurance companies.

Feb 1, 2018

Pro-poor Budget 2018: Jaitley unveils 'world's largest' healthcare and welfare plan

"This will be the world's largest health protection scheme," said Jaitley.

Feb 1, 2018

Budget 2018: Development schemes in focus

The FM focused on certain schemes in his Union Budget 2018 speech.

Feb 1, 2018

Union Budget 2018: Why all eyes are on Arun Jaitley's budget speech? Top 5 reasons

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is likely to propose National Employment Policy (NEP) in the Union Budget 2018, which will address the critical issue of job creation in the country.

Jan 31, 2018

Things To Know Before Availing a Personal Loan

Many financial institutions offer personal loans. The rates of interest on loans differ from one company to another.

Jan 31, 2018

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Budget is a good season for India's 'aliens' to read the Constitution's Preamble

The corruption-fuelled black economy causes an asset price bubble that effectively renders the honest taxpayers aliens and beggars in their own country.

Jan 31, 2018

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From halwa ceremony to leather briefcase, interesting traditions of Union Budget 2018

Ahead of the budget, the Finance Minister and top officials take part in the halwa ceremony. Having something sweet before a big event has been a tradition for long in India.

Jan 31, 2018