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Interest rate on small savings schemes slashed

In terms  of Government announcement on February 2016, the interest rate on small savings schemes will be notified on quarterly basis  hereafter, instead of earlier system of announcing for every year. Accordingly the Government h,as announced the interest rates for the following small savings schemes (for the quarter April 2016 to June 2016) wich are…

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Budget 2016 highlights for individual tax-payers

The salaried class in India had a lot of expectation from the budget 2016 in respect of IT exemption limit. But no changes have been made to existing tax slabs. However, a small relief is provided by increasing maximum tax relief from Rs.2000/- to maximum Rs.5000/-under section 87(a) to individuals whose income is less than…

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RBI extends SAARC Currency Swap Arrangement till November 14, 2017

RBI today (February 23, 2016) announced the extension of SAARC Currency Swap Arrangement till November 14, 2017. The RBI press release said that the above decision was taken in order to promote financial stability and economic cooperation within the SAARC region. The swap framework provides a backstop line of funding for the SAARC member countries…

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Exchange of pre-2005 bank notes extended

RBI on its communique dated February 11,2016 informed that the date for exchanging the pre-2005 banknotes is extended up to June 30,2016. Since these banknotes will be withdrawn from the circulation the members of public were requested by the Apex bank to exchange such notes at identified bank branches or issue branches of RBI. Banks…

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