LIC Smart Pension Scheme 2025: LIC has introduced the Smart Pension Plan, a non-linked, non-participating annuity plan offering liquidity options for retirees. With flexible payment frequencies and options for single or joint life annuities, the plan guarantees a steady income.

Designed as a non-par, non-linked savings and immediate annuity plan, it allows entry from 18 to 100 years, depending on the chosen annuity option.

The concept of Previous Year and Assessment Year, thus, were creating confusion in the minds of taxpayers as they represented two different years.

The Income Tax Bill 2025 has several aspects to be considered by the Non-Resident Indians as Clauses replace Sections.

The essence of the Bill remains the same and the existing tax base, tax rates, computation mechanism etc. have been largely unchanged.

The Income Tax Bill, 2025 defines 'online game' as any game offered on the internet and accessible through a computer or telecom device.

As per the new tax bill, 'undisclosed income' includes 'money, bullion, jewellery, virtual digital asset or other valuable article' or expenditure, income based on any entry or transaction, where such entry wholly or partly represents income which has not been disclosed.

The new income tax law will replace the existing Income Tax Act of 1961. The tax Bill is being brought to make the tax process simple and clear.

Old Vs New Tax Regime: For individuals earning Rs 15 lakh annually, opting for the old tax regime can result in tax savings of up to Rs 48,100, provided they maximize deductions like HRA, 80C, 80D, and home loan benefits.

Among the most significant announcements was the introduction of a New Income Tax Bill, set to be tabled this week

The revised tax structure also introduces a 25% tax slab for incomes between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 24 lakh.

The new structure will significantly enhance the accessibility of the middle class by leaving them with more disposable income.

Life insurance policies are not just a means of financial security but also offer tax benefits under specific conditions. The Income Tax Act, 1961, under Section 10(10D), provides exemptions on sums received from life insurance policies, including bonuses, subject to fulfilling certain criteria. Let's delve into the key aspects surrounding this provision.

The middle class, often seen as the silent engine driving India’s economic growth, is finally at the center of fiscal relief. This budget doesn’t just nod to their contributions; it delivers a tangible, transformative impact on their take-home income.

The standard deduction on salary streamlines tax filing for salaried individuals by reducing taxable income by a set amount, minimizing the overall tax burden.

New Tax Regime Slabs 2025 for Salaried Employees: As per the updated structure, individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh per annum will not have to pay any income tax, offering a substantial benefit compared to previous years

Lately, there have been multiple demands to exempt term life insurance premiums from the ambit of GST (Goods and Services Tax). A high GST rate of 18% on life insurance premiums makes the plan too costly for many to afford.

With positives like growing digitisation, progressive regulatory policies, and a gradual rise in awareness, this is the opportunity to reimagine the insurance landscape

Insurers also want FM Sitharaman to consider extending the additional Rs 50,000 tax exemption for NPS contributions to pension plans from life insurance companies too

Initially, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) set the original deadline for filing of belated or revised tax returns as December 31, 2024. Later, it extended this deadline to provide additional time for taxpayers.

The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) told Parliament on Monday that it has unclaimed maturity amounts of Rs 880.93 crore for the year 2023–2024.

Health insurance is beneficial in difficult scenarios such as medical emergencies. Nonetheless, this is achievable only if the details provided by you and the company in the health insurance policy are clear.

In simple terms, a pre-existing disease is any health condition that an individual has experienced before purchasing a health insurance policy.

The regulatory reform from IRDAI that attracted the maximum attention was the change in computation of surrender values and charges for endowment policyholders, but the regulator modified several other rules that directly affect retail life, health and general insurance policyholders.

The Bima Sakhi Yojana is a transformative initiative launched by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), designed to empower women, particularly in rural areas, by providing them with employment and financial independence .

This article explores how inflation erodes the value of Rs 1 crore over time, calculating its worth in 20, 30, and 50 years based on a 6% inflation rate.

As Budget 2025-26 approaches, senior citizens await potential tax relief. A query was recently raised in the Lok Sabha if the government plans to offer a tax rebate on incomes up to Rs 7.5 lakh and a 5% tax on Rs 7.5-10 lakh.

Aadhaar card update: After extending the deadline multiple times in the past, the UIDAI has urged residents who got their Aadhaar issued 10 years back to get their documents updated by December 14, 2024.

Term insurance is a straightforward life insurance policy that provides coverage for a specific period, or 'term'; if the insured person passes away during this period, the policy's beneficiaries receive a death benefit.

A woman from Faridabad was cheated out of Rs 7 crore, a businessman from Noida lost Rs 9 crore, and a doctor from Punjab’s Bathinda was defrauded of Rs 6 crore. These are just a few of the victims of a massive scam recently uncovered by India's Enforcement Directorate (ED).

New PPF rules effective today streamline account management for minors, multiple account holders, and NRIs, impacting interest rates and regulations.

Policyholders exiting traditional life insurance get more money back starting October 1, 2024. Irdai has asked the insurance companies to offer a higher special surrender value (SSV) for traditional endowment policies from October 1, 2024. The new 'special surrender value' rule mandates higher refunds, offering flexibility to switch plans.

Most victims from Karnataka are educated professionals, particularly techies from Bengaluru, who were duped after being enticed by fraudsters with promises of high returns or IPO allocation. And this has been a trend across the country when it comes to fake broking apps.

5 reasons health insurance claims get rejected

A common mistake is assuming that the value of retirement savings will remain constant over time. For example, a ₹5 crore corpus today will lose significant purchasing power over 25 or 30 years due to inflation.

Gift your sister a term deposit, a SIP in mutual funds, enrol her for a financial planning workshop or book an appointment with a financial adviser to make a personalised investment plan.