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How scamsters tricked investors of Rs 25 cr through fake apps and stocks

A woman from Faridabad was cheated out of Rs 7 crore, a businessman from Noida lost Rs 9 crore, and a doctor from Punjab’s Bathinda was defrauded of Rs 6 crore. These are just a few of the victims of a massive scam recently uncovered by India's Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Date: 09/10/2024 / Source: Business Standard
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New PPF rules effective today: All you need to know

New PPF rules effective today streamline account management for minors, multiple account holders, and NRIs, impacting interest rates and regulations.

Date: 01/10/2024 / Source: India Today
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Life insurance rule change: From October 1, 2024, you will get higher refund when you surrender your life insurance policy

Policyholders exiting traditional life insurance get more money back starting October 1, 2024. Irdai has asked the insurance companies to offer a higher special surrender value (SSV) for traditional endowment policies from October 1, 2024. The new 'special surrender value' rule mandates higher refunds, offering flexibility to switch plans.

Date: 30/09/2024 / Source: The Economic Times
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Karnataka online trading frauds: Losses skyrocket from Rs 23 crore in 2022 to Rs 903 crore by mid-2024

Most victims from Karnataka are educated professionals, particularly techies from Bengaluru, who were duped after being enticed by fraudsters with promises of high returns or IPO allocation. And this has been a trend across the country when it comes to fake broking apps.

Date: 25/09/2024 / Source: The Economic Times
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5 reasons health insurance claims get rejected

5 reasons health insurance claims get rejected

Date: 16/09/2024 / Source: The Economic Times
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Retirement savings: What will be the value of Rs 5 crore after 25 years?

A common mistake is assuming that the value of retirement savings will remain constant over time. For example, a ₹5 crore corpus today will lose significant purchasing power over 25 or 30 years due to inflation.

Date: 02/09/2024 / Source: Financial Express
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This Raksha Bandhan, give more than cash: Gift your sister financial wisdom and investments

Gift your sister a term deposit, a SIP in mutual funds, enrol her for a financial planning workshop or book an appointment with a financial adviser to make a personalised investment plan.

Date: 19/08/2024 / Source: Money Control
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Health insurance: How to choose the best plan

A recent report by Apollo Hospitals, one of India's leading healthcare groups, paints a grim picture of the nation's health. Released in April, the report dubbed India the “cancer capital of the world”, highlighting a worrying rise in cancer cases and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Date: 17/08/2024 / Source: Money Control
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LIC to invest around Rs 1.30 trillion in stock market in FY25: MD & CEO

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) MD and CEO Siddhartha Mohanty has said that the corporation is looking to make fresh investments of around Rs 1.30 trillion in equities during the current financial year.

Date: 12/08/2024 / Source: Business Standard
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