Economic Times Personal Finance News
Personal Finance India
- Experts do not expect any major income tax relief in Budget
A source in Income Tax Department told ANI that stories are being published daily on various news platforms regarding the budget. However, they are far away from the truth.
In its order passed on Wednesday, the regulator said the allegations of abuse of dominance specifically relate to arbitrary increase in interest rate on home loan and increase in tenure of home loan by the bank on the basis of one-sided conditions in the loan agreement.
For a vast number of the salaried, the employee provident fund (EPF) is the only social security net they have. But the EPF rules are such that they tend to discriminate against the young and vulnerable — those who have not yet worked for five years without a break. It took a pandemic to expose how this hurts the private-sector salaried workers most when they were hit hard.
If you are looking for a conservative fund with a little exposure to equity for better returns, you can choose a good conservative hybrid fund.
The government is in the process of implementing the new Labour Codes, likely to be effective from April 1, 2021. One of the important aspects of the code is to provide ‘social security for all’. In keeping with this spirit, there is a need to amend the tax laws also, to no longer subject EPF withdrawals to tax.
While various economic packages and reforms announced by the government in 2020 have no doubt kept the economy afloat, Budget 2021 is also being looked upon as a watershed event which is expected to lift and give an impetus to the economy. Here are 7 expectations of a common man from Budget 2021.
Data suggests Sensex had fallen 3.44 per cent in five sessions in the runup to the Budget 2020. That included a 2.42 per cent plunge on the D-Day.
From the lender’s perspective, a loan that is classified as a non-performing asset (NPA) would mean that the bank would have to take a hit on its earnings.
Deep dive into how the current crisis has impacted financial planning for everyone and how individuals can take care of their long term goals like retirement. A panel of experts will discuss and explore ways to address the disruption and achieve financial goals.
A majority of respondents in the survey believe that with the government facing the prospect of significantly increased expenditure in the coming year, the revenue needs can be met through increased collections fuelled by an economic recovery as well as by improved technology-driven enforcement, rather than through the introduction of new taxes.Tags : economic times,personal finance,mutual funds,fixed deposits,insurance,property,art,loan,interest rates,credit cards,tax saving,investment,investments,investing,financial planning
