LIC continued to outpace the private sector, reporting around 23% growth, compared with roughly 20% growth for private insurers, extending its lead for the third consecutive month. Among private insurers, Canara HSBC Life Insurance was the fastest-growing player with over 60% growth.
Read MoreIndians working abroad can claim Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) by filing Form 67. Draft rules propose renumbering it to Form 44, requiring CA certificates for companies and individuals with foreign tax payments over Rs 1 lakh. These changes aim to enhance scrutiny and ensure bona fide claims, potentially increasing compliance costs.
Read MoreSalaried individuals claiming HRA under the old tax regime must disclose their relationship with landlords in Form 124 if rent exceeds ₹1 lakh, per Draft Income Tax Rules, 2026.
Read MoreThe draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 signal a calibrated overhaul of India’s tax compliance framework — raising thresholds for routine banking and property transactions, revising salary perquisite valuations, and expanding exemptions for families, while simultaneously tightening digital scrutiny and foreign income reporting norms.
Read MoreBudget 2026 brings a significant tax change for Sovereign Gold Bonds. Starting April 1, 2026, capital gains exemption will only apply to investors who buy SGBs at issue and hold them until maturity. Those purchasing from the secondary market will face capital gains tax. This impacts investors who previously enjoyed tax-free gains on secondary market purchases.
Read MoreLife insurance remains a critical tool for financial protection and savings in India, but coverage levels are still far below what is considered adequate for earning individuals, according to insights shared by Mithil Sejpal, Co-Founder of SLiQ (Smart LIQuidity) by ValuEnable.
Read MoreNew Income Tax Rules 2026: The Income Tax Department on Saturday released the draft Income-tax Rules, 2026. These new rules will become effective from April 1, 2026, that is the start of the financial year 2026-27. There are several changes aimed at simplification in tax filing and ease of compliance in the new draft income tax rules 2026.
Read MoreMore than ₹22,000 crore in life insurance benefits remained unclaimed at the start of FY24, highlighting a growing awareness gap among policyholders and their families, according to Kamlesh Rao, Chairperson of the Insurance Awareness Committee (IAC-Life), and Parag Raja, Member of IAC-Life.
Read MoreAn important reform to India's tax system will take place on April 1, 2026, when the Income-tax Act, 2025, goes into effect. These modifications will have an impact on how people, companies, and investors calculate taxes, report income, and adhere to TDS/TCS regulations.
Read MoreLife Insurance Corporation of India rose 6.45% to Rs 894.65 on Friday after the insurer reported a strong set of consolidated numbers for the December quarter.
Read MoreCampaign running from January 1 to March 2, 2026, allows revival of lapsed individual policies with concessions on late fees, aimed at restoring insurance cover for policyholders
Read MoreThe RBI has identified SBI, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank as India's most systemically important financial institutions, terming them as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs).
Read MoreLIC posted a 32% YoY profit jump to Rs 10,053 crore in Q2 FY26, with Net Premium Income rising 5.4% to Rs 1.26 lakh crore.
Read MoreLIC is launching two new offerings for the domestic market, LIC namely LIC Jan Suraksha and LIC Bima Lakshmi, which will cater to different individual needs.
Read MoreRefunds may sometimes get delayed even after the return has been processed, and there are various reasons for this delay.
Read MoreThe Income-tax Act, 2025 (New Act) marked a historic shift from the Income-tax Act, 1961 (Old Act) by eliminating provisos and explanations, making substantive law clearer and more accessible. However, the Income-tax Rules continue to create procedural complexity and hardships for many taxpayers.
Read MoreIndia faces a life insurance protection gap of over 17 trillion dollars, with 83 percent underinsured.
Read MoreThis surge released pent-up demand from customers. Industry sales had been lower earlier in anticipation of the tax change. Overall new business premiums grew, but policy numbers declined.
Read MoreLife Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Friday said it has paid a dividend cheque of Rs 7,324.34 crore to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the 2024-25 financial year.
Read MoreA proposal has been made to exempt premiums for life and health insurance from Goods and Services Tax (GST), a move that could bring down costs and boost insurance penetration.
Read MoreThe move comes in response to grievances received by the Centralized Processing Centre (CPC) in Bengaluru, which highlighted that returns from various assessment years were wrongly invalidated due to system glitches.
Read MoreFor high-net-worth NRIs, term insurance is crucial for securing their family's financial future, considering factors like inflation and global living costs. Indian insurers offer cost-effective policies with benefits like GST waivers, premium refunds, and worldwide coverage.
Read MoreThe GST Council is expected to announce a significant tax cut on life and health insurance premiums in its upcoming meeting. The move could lower costs for policyholders and boost insurance penetration across India.
Read MoreAs ITR filing for AY 2025-26 picks up pace, reports suggest the government may delay issuing tax refunds until past assessments are cleared under Section 245. Experts warn this move could hurt honest and salaried taxpayers who rely on timely refunds for financial planning and liquidity.
Read MoreCommon mistakes when buying insurance: Smart investors often make common mistakes when buying insurance — such as underestimating the importance of term insurance, relying solely on employer-provided cover, or prioritising lower premiums over policy features and claims support — which can result in inadequate coverage and financial vulnerability.
Read MoreFrom July 1, 2025, Aadhaar authentication is mandatory to get a new PAN card. Without Aadhaar verification, PAN won’t be issued. Here's what you must do.
Read MoreFiling your Income Tax Return (ITR) for FY 2024-25? The deadline has been extended to September 15, 2025. Here's how salaried individuals can file ITR without a Chartered Accountant and avoid 5 common mistakes that often trigger income tax notices or delay refunds.
Read MoreWe often think ancient wisdom cannot help in modern times. But what if your weekend splurges, credit card debt, and ignored savings were exactly the problems Chanakya warned against? His 2,000-year-old financial advice might just be the unexpected solution your wallet needs today.
Read MoreFollowing the Reserve Bank of India's repo rate cut in June 2025, several major banks, including SBI, Union Bank, and Bank of Baroda, have reduced their lending rates. This move lowers home loan interest rates for borrowers with floating rate loans linked to the repo rate.
Read MoreWith the ITR filing deadline extended to September 15, 2025, taxpayers have a greater opportunity to earn higher interest on refunds this year. Due to the RBI’s recent rate cuts, the interest on delayed tax refunds is expected to be nearly 33% higher.
Read MoreMany young investors in their 20s and 30s believe that saving Rs 1 crore is a solid retirement goal. But if inflation continues at 6% annually, the real value of Rs 1 crore after 30 years will be just Rs 17.4 lakh.
Read MoreITR filing for AY 2025-26 began late due to tech delays. Learn how to check your ITR and refund status online, and why early filing still matters.
Read MoreThe RBI on Friday cut repo rate by a higher-than-expected 50 basis points to prop up growth, which has slowed to a four-year low of 6.5 per cent in FY25.
Read MoreRBI MPC meeting: Repo rate cut is expected to lower EMIs for home loan borrowers, providing significant relief, while also likely reducing fixed deposit returns for investors
Read MoreIn this article, we will dive deep into both tax regimes - Old Tax Regime and New Tax Regime. The write-up will explain features, benefits, recent changes, and practical implications for taxpayers of the both tax regimes.
Read MoreLIC of India, the leading Public sector Insurer, has been awarded the ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI) .
Read MoreLIC's net premium income in Q4FY25 was Rs 1.47 lakh crore as against Rs 1.52 lakh crore a year ago.
Read MoreThis extension will provide more time due to significant revisions in ITR forms, system development needs, and TDS credit reflections, says CBDT
Read MoreTypically, the ITR filing process begins on April 1 of the assessment year. Accordingly, for FY 2024–25, filing should have opened on April 1, 2025. However, this year, there has been a delay, and the process is now expected to begin in June 2025.
Read MoreIn this story, we will discuss about the various tax benefits available for senior citizens those availing retirement benefits like commuted pension, gratuity, leave encashment on retirement and provident fund, etc. First, let's understand who actually are senior citizens as per the Income Tax Department.
Read MoreThe top government think tank's CEO further said that the overall geopolitical and economic environment are favourable to the country
Read MoreOn January 20, a total of 4,52,839 agents of LIC successfully completed and issued an astounding 5,88,107 life insurance policies across India, it noted
Read MoreForm 16 or Form 16A is the certificate of deduction of tax at source. It is issued on deduction of tax by the employer on behalf of the employees and provide details of TDS/TCS for various transactions between deductor and deductee. It is mandatory for employers to issue these certificates to taxpayers.
Read MoreAccording to data released by the Life Insurance Council, LIC collected Rs 13,610.63 crore in NBP for the month, up from Rs 12,383.64 crore in April 2024
Read MoreWith ITR forms for FY 2024-25 already available, now is the ideal time to prepare and avoid last-minute mistakes.
Read MoreDifferent tax returns are prescribed for filing by individual taxpayers depending on their income and its source as well as factors such as residential status.
Read MoreTypically, the ITR filing process begins on April 1 of the assessment year. Accordingly, for FY 2024–25, filing should have opened on April 1, 2025. However, this year, there has been a delay, and the process is now expected to begin in June 2025.
Read MoreAs taxpayers get ready to file their returns, it is crucial to understand the key sections of the Income Tax Act, 1961, that can help in accurate tax calculation, availing deductions, and choosing the appropriate tax regime.
Read MoreThe simplified form is designed for individuals and entities who earned up to Rs 50 lakh during the recently concluded financial year.
Read MoreThe Income Tax Department is expected to notify the filing forms for the financial year 2024-25, or Assessment Year 2025-26, soon.
Read MoreThe staff collected the insurance bond from the family members, corroborated the same with the details in the FIR and other documents filed by the police
Read MoreFollowing the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people lost their lives, LIC has announced relief measures for the affected families.
Read MoreIt is mandatory to choose between the old and new tax regime while filing the online form --- with specific exemptions and deductions available for individuals.
Read MoreTaxpayers will soon be able to file their returns for FY25 via the official Income Tax Department website.
Read MoreOld tax regime, however, still offers taxpayers a range of options to save taxes through various eligible deductions and exemptions post 2025 Union Budget. On the other hand, the new tax regime has a fewer deductions available for taxpayers compared to the old regime. In this write-up, we will discuss various deductions available under the new tax regime for the purpose of tax saving.
Read MoreAn individual resident who is 60 years or above in age but less than 80 years at any time during the previous year is considered a senior citizen for income tax purposes. The Income Tax department also defines people above the age of 80 as 'super senior citizens'.
Read MoreYou don't need Rs 10 crore or Rs 50 crore for financial freedom — just calculate your expenses and aim for the right amount using the 4% rule.
Read MoreHealth insurance provides crucial financial protection for you and your family during medical emergencies, helping manage expenses without depleting savings or requiring loans or crowdfunding.
Read MoreSection 115BAC of the Income Tax Act lays down the tax slabs and rules applicable under the new tax regime.
Read MoreIt is not necessary to attach any documents while filing your returns. However the details given in various documents will have to be used while filling up the online form.
Read MoreUnder section 269ST of the Income Tax Act, receiving more than Rs 2 lakh in cash is prohibited, whether it is a single transaction or the sum of many transactions on the same occasion.
Read MoreThose filing their returns for the first time must also choose between two tax regimes (with different deduction amounts) and link their PAN and Aadhaar cards in order to enable electronic verification.
Read MoreRead the customer reviews on Google and other social media platforms. Look for an insurer with a high claim settlement ratio, low complaint numbers, and positive online reviews.
Read MoreThe filing of income tax return (ITR) is compulsory for those individuals whose annual income is above the basic exemption limit. According to the Old Tax Regime, the basic exemption limit is still Rs 2.5 lakh for general taxpayers under 60 years of age.
Read MoreNRIs can claim a GST refund on insurance premiums, which makes purchasing Indian policies more affordable
Read MoreThe Income Tax Department has launched a new Excel-based utility version of ITR-2 to make filing easier. This form is designed for individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) who do not have any business or professional income.
Read MoreThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) reported that 11% of health insurance claims were denied in FY24, totalling ₹26,000 crore in repudiated claims.
Read MoreFile your updated Income Tax Return (ITR-U) before March 31, 2025, to correct omissions or errors and avoid penalties. Learn more about filing, deadlines, and additional tax liabilities.
Read MoreTerm insurance plays the vital role of a safety net and ensures one's loved ones are protected in the absence of the primary bread earner.
Read MoreWhile pre-existing medical conditions may lead to premium loading or coverage restrictions, being transparent about one’s medical history is essential to avoid claim denials later.
Read MoreUnderstanding the pros and cons of each option ensures you make a strategic decision that aligns with your financial future.
Read MoreTo support property owners, the government provides various tax benefits on let-out properties, which can be used by the taxpayers to reduce their overall taxable income.
Read MoreHere are the top five reasons why women need term life insurance in 2025.
Read MoreThe Income Tax Department has recently released a new brochure highlighting how clubbing of income provisions is applicable for individual taxpayers.
Read MoreStarting January 2025, lenders must update credit records every 15 days instead of once a month. As a result, financial activities will appear on your credit report sooner.
Read MoreIf you are availing exemptions or deductions under the old tax regime, the new tax regime may lead to a higher tax outgo.
Read MoreWe take a look at some common insurance mistakes which you must avoid to ensure your insurance truly safeguards your financial well-being.
Read MoreThe CBDT circular has been issued on 20 February 2025, and it will be applicable to the tax returns of the financial year 2024-25 (i.e. assessment year 2025-26).
Read MoreGST On Health Insurance, GST On Term Insurance: Sources said that insurers and DFS have likely reached a consensus for 12 per cent GST on health and term insurance premiums. The current GST rate on heath and term insurance stands at 18 per cent.
Read MoreRoom rent limits in health insurance affect out-of-pocket expenses. Choosing a room above the limit incurs proportional deductions on related costs, including doctor's fees and nursing charges. Policies may have fixed caps or percentage-based limits, influencing treatment costs significantly.
Read MoreLIC 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.
Read MoreDesigned 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.
Read MoreThe concept of Previous Year and Assessment Year, thus, were creating confusion in the minds of taxpayers as they represented two different years.
Read MoreThe Income Tax Bill 2025 has several aspects to be considered by the Non-Resident Indians as Clauses replace Sections.
Read MoreThe essence of the Bill remains the same and the existing tax base, tax rates, computation mechanism etc. have been largely unchanged.
Read MoreThe Income Tax Bill, 2025 defines 'online game' as any game offered on the internet and accessible through a computer or telecom device.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreOld 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.
Read MoreAmong the most significant announcements was the introduction of a New Income Tax Bill, set to be tabled this week
Read MoreThe revised tax structure also introduces a 25% tax slab for incomes between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 24 lakh.
Read MoreThe new structure will significantly enhance the accessibility of the middle class by leaving them with more disposable income.
Read MoreLife 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe standard deduction on salary streamlines tax filing for salaried individuals by reducing taxable income by a set amount, minimizing the overall tax burden.
Read MoreNew 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
Read MoreLately, 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.
Read MoreWith positives like growing digitisation, progressive regulatory policies, and a gradual rise in awareness, this is the opportunity to reimagine the insurance landscape
Read MoreInsurers 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
Read MoreInitially, 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.
Read MoreThe Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) told Parliament on Monday that it has unclaimed maturity amounts of Rs 880.93 crore for the year 2023–2024.
Read MoreHealth 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.
Read MoreIn simple terms, a pre-existing disease is any health condition that an individual has experienced before purchasing a health insurance policy.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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 .
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