Manking Personal Finance Easy
Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT The Congress on Sunday (Dec 22, 2024) said the “absurdity” of three different tax slabs for popcorn under GST only exposes the growing complexity of the system and asked whether the Modi government will show the courage to to launch complete revision for instituting…
Bhansali prefers an 11-month lease because it doesn’t need to be registered. “It saves registration costs and the hassle of making an agreement. If you conclude a two-year agreement and the tenant decides to leave in ten months or earlier, you will again have to go through the process of registering a new agreement, obtaining…
The Union Minister (L) said the state remains committed to supporting reforms that simplify the GST framework, ensure fairness and address the unique needs of Arunachal Pradesh. | Photo credit: X/@ChownaMeinBJP Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein stated that the government is committed to supporting GST reforms to promote economic growth and ease of…
The freelance economy in India has experienced extraordinary growth and has transformed from a niche work arrangement to a mainstream career choice. With more than 15 million active freelancers and an industry expected to reach $50 billion by 2032, the sector represents a significant shift in the way Indians approach work. This rapid expansion has…
Top Investment Opportunities in 2025: In 2025, several vibrant industries will prove to have excellent investment prospects as the Indian economy continues its upward trajectory. Global trends are driving change and offering new opportunities for investors as the new year approaches. According to industry analysts, investors can expect strong returns by tapping into high-potential sectors…
The father, a Christian, had donated his newly redeveloped apartment to his two daughters and his wife, each with a 1/3rd share, by executing a registered gift deed in April 2022. The completion certificate was received in April 2018. The wife expired in June 2024 without a will. Her share automatically went to all surviving…
Customers wait in line to check out at a Costco store on December 11, 2024 in Novato, California. According to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the consumer price index rose 0.3 percent in November to a 12-month inflation rate of 2.7 percent, 0.1 percentage point higher than in October. | Photo credit:…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) provides an online facility for submission of payroll data by employers for higher wage pensions. The EPFO has extended the date for submitting payroll data to January 31, 2025. “A last chance is being given to the employers till January 31, 2025 to ensure that employers process and upload…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs the 55th meeting of the GST Council, in Jaisalmer, on December 21, 2024. | Photo credit: PTI Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday (Dec 21, 2024) that the states do not agree to bring aviation turbine fuel under the ambit of Goods and Services Tax. “States did not…
Representative image | Photo credit: Getty Images Since the COVID-19 pandemic, India has been witnessing a rise in healthcare cost inflation, making guaranteed and standardized healthcare unattainable for various sections of the society and driving up health insurance premiums. Last year, the country witnessed healthcare cost inflation of 14%, while overall inflation was in the…
