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FASTag Annual Pass from Aug 15: Rs 3,000 FASTag pass could cut your travel cost by Rs 7,000; see how

Starting August 15, 2025, private vehicle owners can opt for a FASTag Annual Pass priced at Rs 3,000, offering up to 200 toll-free trips on National Highways. With an average toll cost dropping to just Rs 15 per crossing, frequent travellers could save as much as Rs 7,000 a year.

The new pass aims to reduce travel costs, cut wait times, and simplify digital toll payments for non-commercial vehicles.

How playing it too safe with Rs 25K a month could rob you of Rs 1.38 crore — inside the Return Gap Trap
61% mothers prioritise child’s financial stability, 46% pick term insurance as first choice: Bajaj Allianz Life Survey
Why your Rs 80,000 salary might be building more wealth than your friend’s Rs 2 lakh paycheck

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A mutual fund SIP at 12% CAGR can grow Rs 25,000/month into Rs 2.53 crore in 20 years, compared to just Rs 1.15 crore from a recurring deposit.

How playing it too safe with Rs 25K a month could rob you of Rs 1.38 crore — inside the Return Gap Trap

Lifestyle inflation and FOMO spending often erode high incomes faster than people realize.

Why your Rs 80,000 salary might be building more wealth than your friend’s Rs 2 lakh paycheck

Incomes may be rising—57% of respondents reported an increase this year—but savings are slipping, with only 50% managing to save, down from 60% in 2024.

Rising costs, falling savings: Inside the evolving wallet of India’s lower middle class

Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, the market has shown resilience, bolstered by gains in large-cap stocks as investors focus on long-term fundamentals.

Safe-haven surge: Silver crosses Rs 1.10 lakh/kg amid global turmoil—will Robert Kiyosaki's $70 call come true?

On June 18, 24 karat gold is priced at ₹10,051 per gram in Delhi, while 22 karat trades at ₹9,214.

'4 BHK in South Delhi cost 6kg of gold in 1996': 30 years later, the math still holds, says advisor

In 2024 alone, credit card defaults in India jumped by 28.42%, with non-performing assets (NPAs) in the segment reaching Rs 6,742 crore.

‘Swipe to get richer, not to feel rich’: CA on turning credit cards into a money tool

iquidity refers to how quickly and easily one can convert an investment into cash without significantly affecting its price.

'Your wealth is only real if you can...': Trader warns of hidden liquidity risks in your portfolio

In a market where sentiment often outpaces substance, his message hits hard: hype doesn’t replace hard numbers

‘₹10 lakh rent, ₹4.8 crore price’: Advisor uses flat math to expose stock market traps

A record 43% of central banks now expect to boost their own gold reserves in the next 12 months, up from 29% in 2024.

Central banks double down on gold as dollar doubts grow, says WGC survey

Finfluencer alerts to the eroding middle class that struggles to own a home after struggling for years

‘If after working for 30 yrs you can’t own a home…’: Finfluencer says Indian middle class has eroded

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Insurance

61% of mothers prioritise financial stability for their children in case of unforeseen events, while 93% find child income protection features highly appealing.

61% mothers prioritise child’s financial stability, 46% pick term insurance as first choice: Bajaj Allianz Life Survey

Flying without cover: SBI Card withdraws air accident cover on ELITE, PRIME cards

'₹1.8 crore cover, ₹18 lakh upfront': Your flight ticket does more than just get you abroad

Air India plane mishap: LIC and Bajaj Allianz ease documentation for crash victims' kin; check claim process

Explained: How aviation insurance works and what the Air India crash may trigger

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Tax

Section 24 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, is your key to saving on the interest paid on home loans.

Big tax savings on loans: Are taxpayers claiming their full deductions on these loans? Check details

Under Section 244A of the Income Tax Act, taxpayers are entitled to simple interest at 0.5% per month (6% annually) on refunds due to them. Normally, returns filed by the standard July 31 deadline start accruing interest until the refund is issued.

Advance tax alert: June 15 is a Sunday — does paying advance tax on June 16 attract penalty, interest?

This enforcement drive is part of the CBDT’s NUDGE framework (Non-Intrusive Usage of Data to Guide and Enable)

Didn’t declare crypto income? CBDT may already be matching your ITR with exchange data

For AY 2025-26, all seven ITR forms have been officially released.

Tax season chaos: This Excel tool tells you exactly which ITR form to choose & file

The ITR-1 form will allow for reporting of Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) up to Rs 1.25 lakh under Section 112A from listed equity shares or equity mutual funds.

Earning below taxable limit? Filing a Nil ITR could still save you money; see how

Under the New Tax Regime, there is no provision to claim deductions for medical expenses not covered by insurance, regardless of the amount or severity of illness.

'Tax the healthy, not the helpless': Demand grows for relief on out-of-pocket medical costs

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How playing it too safe with Rs 25K a month could rob you of Rs 1.38 crore — inside the Return Gap Trap

Why your Rs 80,000 salary might be building more wealth than your friend’s Rs 2 lakh paycheck

Rising costs, falling savings: Inside the evolving wallet of India’s lower middle class

Safe-haven surge: Silver crosses Rs 1.10 lakh/kg amid global turmoil—will Robert Kiyosaki's $70 call come true?

'4 BHK in South Delhi cost 6kg of gold in 1996': 30 years later, the math still holds, says advisor

‘Swipe to get richer, not to feel rich’: CA on turning credit cards into a money tool

'Your wealth is only real if you can...': Trader warns of hidden liquidity risks in your portfolio

‘₹10 lakh rent, ₹4.8 crore price’: Advisor uses flat math to expose stock market traps

Central banks double down on gold as dollar doubts grow, says WGC survey

‘If after working for 30 yrs you can’t own a home…’: Finfluencer says Indian middle class has eroded

Retirement Planning

To buy or not to buy: NRI debates investing Rs 1 crore in Bangalore real estate

'PPF/PF is not really retirement planning...': Finfluencer slams myth of safe returns in India

Withdrawing your PF? You could lose 30% to taxes if you don't plan your withdrawals carefully

Too little, but is it too late? Indians pin retirement hopes on gratuity — but 99% say it won’t work

Retired under NPS? Here’s how to get extra pension, lump sum, arrears under Unified Pension Scheme

Mumbai's unsold luxury housing stock jumps 36% in Q1 2025 despite record registrations

61% mothers prioritise child’s financial stability, 46% pick term insurance as first choice: Bajaj Allianz Life Survey

Flying without cover: SBI Card withdraws air accident cover on ELITE, PRIME cards

'₹1.8 crore cover, ₹18 lakh upfront': Your flight ticket does more than just get you abroad

Air India plane mishap: LIC and Bajaj Allianz ease documentation for crash victims' kin; check claim process

Explained: How aviation insurance works and what the Air India crash may trigger

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