Investments

This rate includes a spread of 35 basis points over the current National Savings Certificate (NSC) rate, which stands at 7.70%. Source

In India, 24 karat gold was priced at ₹99,040 per 10 grams in Delhi, while 22 karat gold stood at ₹90,800. The price of 18 karat gold was around ₹74,290 per 10 grams, according to GoodReturns. Source

Taxpayers can access TAXASSIST through the department’s e-filing portal. The helpdesk guides users on how to respond to communications received from the tax department, including how to file a revised or updated return. Source

The fund will allocate around 60–65% to debt-oriented schemes, primarily the Invesco India Debt Fund. Source

ETFs now account for 13% of the Indian mutual fund industry’s total AUM of ₹65.74 lakh crore, up from around 7% in March 2020. Source

Robotic-assisted surgeries have grown rapidly across public and private hospitals due to their clinical benefits, including reduced complications and faster recovery. Source

e-KYC Setu is a digital identity verification system created by NPCI in partnership with UIDAI. Source

PhonePe, a digital payments platform, offers a Dengue and Malaria Insurance Plan that provides targeted health coverage against mosquito- and air-borne illnesses. The policy is priced from ₹59 per year and offers coverage up to ₹1 lakh. Source

Large-cap mutual funds invest a minimum of 80% of their assets in the top 100 listed companies by market capitalisation. These are typically companies with a strong track record, stable earnings, and high liquidity. Source

Individuals can still switch between the two tax regimes at the time of filing their returns, with key differences based on the type of income. Source