Investments

The utilities are available on the department’s official portal: incometax.gov.in. Source

CRED’s data also shows an impact on credit profiles. About 40% of users saw their credit scores improve after gaining more visibility and control over payments and dues. Source

The firm believes that periods of consolidation often build a launch pad for future gains in the yellow metal. It noted that earlier this year, strong demand from China supported gold prices. Source

ICICI Lombard said IRDAI had issued various regulatory prescriptions in the past year, including master circulars. New India Assurance said IRDAI has the right to inspect all insurers. Source

NIPL is working with UAE regulators, acquirers, and partners to enable UPI in sectors such as retail, hospitality, entertainment, transport, and essential services. Source

Groww said the move responds to rising customer demand for a unified investment experience. Source

Raghvesh of JM Financial Institutional Securities likes ICICI Prudential and Max Financial in addition to HDFC Life. ICICI Pru has lagged in growth recently but is expected to pick up, while Max Financial continues to offer shareholder value with room for more gains. Source

According to Naik, owning funds from multiple categories and asset management companies (AMCs) does not guarantee protection from concentration risk if those funds follow the same investment strategy. Source

The survey covered 2,200 respondents across 17 Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. Out of these, 1,400 were Gen Z and Millennials, whose views highlight how India’s young population thinks about health insurance today.  Source

A personal accident policy is an affordable safety net. Knowing where it’s hidden can boost your financial protection — without spending extra. Source