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Get a bang for the buck with these smartphones under Rs 20,000
The smartphone industry has seen a massive boom in the past couple of years and those days are long gone when you had to shed a load of money to get a smartphone with decent specifications. Samsung also produces smartphones with good specifications under the Rs 20,000 bracket to compete with rivals such as Xiaomi, […]
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Popular harvest festivals of India
Harvest festivals like Lohri, Magh Bihu, Pongal and Makar Sankranti form an important part of our country’s culture and they are celebrated with great fervour. Lohri marks onset of harvest season and also arrival of new year. To beat the winter chill, families gather around a bonfire and celebrate. It is celebrated in January. Makar […]
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A look at festivals in March 2021: Check out dates
India is home to many festivals spread across the year. March is a month in which Holi is celebrated and everyone looks forward to this festival. Apart from Holi this year, Maha Shivaratri will also be celebrated in March. Here’s a look at the festivals and dates that are going to be celebrated in March […]
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SBI’s doorstep banking services: Here’s all you need to know
India’s largest lender State Bank of India has informed customers about the features of its doorstep banking services via a tweet. Some of the features of the service available at select branches include cash pickup, cash delivery, cheque pickup, cheque requisition slip pickup, Form 15H pickup, delivery of drafts, delivery of term deposit, life certificate […]
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Chumbak ropes in Sara Ali Khan as brand ambassador
Chumbak has roped in Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan as its brand ambassador. “Entering into this long term association with Chumbak is a very exciting moment for me. The brand is warm, positive, creative, homegrown and real. I relate to the brand not only because I love what they do, but also because of their […]
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Private banks report healthy deposit accretions, sluggish advances growth in Q3
Mumbai: Small and mid-sized private sector banks have reported a healthy deposit growth in the third quarter, even as they have struggled to grow their loan books, as per exchange filings by three lenders. Despite interest rates being the lowest in over a decade, the pandemic and the resultant economic impact has ensured that loan […]
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Amazon online shopping: A look at some of the deals on offer
On the occasion of Republic Day, Amazon is offering discounts on top smartphone brands like OnePlus, Samsung and Xiaomi. The e-tailer is also giving discounts on brands like LG, Bosch, HP, Lenovo, JBL, boAt, Amazfit and Canon. Amazon is offering up to 40% off on mobiles and accessories, up to 60% off on electronics, up […]
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I-T department launches portal on info about benami properties, tax evasion
The Income Tax department has launched a dedicated portal where citizens can provide information about benami property holdings and tax evasion can be submitted. The facility allows for filing of complaints by persons who are existing PAN/Aadhaar holders as well as for persons having no PAN /Aadhaar. After an OTP based validation process (mobile and/or […]
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India Post: A look at various saving schemes
India Post offers nine types of saving schemes through its network of more than 1.5 lakh branches across the country. Most of these schemes offer a rebate under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. Here’s a look at the schemes available: 1. Post Office Savings Account A savings account can be opened with Rs […]
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Government says EPFO, PFs can invest in Bharat Bond ETFs
The government has allowed EPFO and exempted provident fund trusts to invest in Bharat Bond ETFs. Despite an 8.5% interest rate declared by the EPFO for FY20, these ETFs have yields in the 4.5-6.6% range. Thus experts suggested a transfer of risk to subscribers rather than provident funds through unitisation. The government had launched four […]
