Colombia’s central bank ignored pressure to accelerate the pace of interest rate cuts as policymakers weigh fiscal risks that sent the peso to its weakest level in more than a year. The seven-member board voted 4-3 to lower the benchmark rate by half a percentage point to 9.75%, Governor Leonardo Villar told reporters in Bogota … Read more
HDFC Bank is offering some of its popular credit cards without any annual fee or other charges during the festival season. The offer is valid till December 31 for Swiggy HDFC Bank Credit Card, Tata Neu Plus HDFC Bank Credit Card, Tata Neu Infinity HDFC Bank Credit Card and till October 31 for Freedom Credit … Read more
Following Diwali 2023, around 12 initial public offerings (IPOs) have consistently held higher premiums from their listing gains, with each one surpassing 100%. Leading this group is the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA), followed by Motisons Jewellers Ltd, DOMS Industries Ltd, among others. After Diwali 2023, there have been approximately 90 IPOs on … Read more
Credit cards can be a convenient option for paying insurance premiums, which are the amounts required to maintain an insurance policy. Timely payment of these premiums is crucial, as failing to do so can lead to policy lapses and loss of coverage. Here’s how to effectively use credit cards for insurance payments. How to pay … Read more
Swiggy IPO is scheduled to open on Wednesday, November 6, and close on Friday, November 8. The details on allocation to anchor investors for Swiggy IPO will be out Tuesday, November 5. Swiggy IPO price band has been fixed in the range of ₹371 to 390 per equity share of face value of ₹1. Swiggy … Read more
My late father bought a plot of land in 1999. The exact cost he paid is not available. He gifted it to me in August 2022 through a duly executed gift deed on which proper stamp duty was paid. Now, I am planning to sell this plot for two Crore rupees in November 2024. Can … Read more
Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Following weak global market sentiments, the Indian stock market snapped a two-day winning streak and ended lower on Wednesday. The Nifty 50 index went off 126 points and closed at the 24,340 mark; the BSE Sensex ended 426 points lower at 79,942, whereas the Nifty Bank index finished 491 … Read more
Have you received an expensive gift from someone this Diwali? It could be an expensive watch, a rare painting, a piece of jewellery, or even a pair of branded shoes. Although a gift is typically considered tax-free, when its value is more than ₹50,000, it is liable to income tax in the hands of the … Read more
International crude oil prices rebounded on Wednesday, October 30, rising more than two per cent after data showed US crude and gasoline inventories fell unexpectedly last week and on reports that the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will likely delay its planned oil output increase. After falling more than six per cent earlier in … Read more
When you sell your old piece of jewellery to buy a new one, you are meant to pay capital gains tax on the sale. It is vital to note that the sale of gold, even for the purpose of buying a new ornament, is seen as the sale of an old asset. In Budget 2024, … Read more