News at a Glance
Service tax in hotels not compulsory
The central government has clarified that the service tax in food shops is not compulsory. It has also released a clear guidance in this regard.
Posted On :22/Apr/2017 12:24:09 PM
Air India offers concessional rate at 50 percent to senior citizens
Air India has come up with a concessional offer of 50 percent for the senior citizens. Earlier, it had been announced that senior citizens above the age of 63 will be eligible for this concession.
Posted On :22/Apr/2017 10:56:41 AM
Finance Ministry approves EPF rate as 8.65 percent
According to an announcement by the Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya, for the financial year 2016-17, the Finance Ministry has agreed for interest rate for Employees Provident Fund as 8.65 percent.
Posted On :20/Apr/2017 3:35:51 PM
Is patta (land-ownership deed) available for multi-storeyed buildings?
The people who buy multi-storeyed flats tend to think all their buying activities are over with the registration of the flat. It is not like that. The owner will have to get the patta or the land-ownership deed.
Posted On :19/Apr/2017 7:31:00 PM
SBI: No need for minimum balance in specific savings account
The State Bank Of India has announced that there is no need for some specific types of accounts for keeping a minimum balance.
Posted On :19/Apr/2017 11:12:41 AM
Charges for cheque payments - SBI card
SBI card has announced that payments made through cheques would be charged henceforth. SBI card is an associated company of SBI. SBI card has more than 50 branches throughout the country.
Posted On :19/Apr/2017 10:53:40 AM
3rd party insurance policy premium down for vehicles
The amount of the insurance policy premium for vehicles insurance coverage was increased on 28th March. This action met with a strong protest from several fronts. As a result, the 3rd party insurance policy premium.
Posted On :19/Apr/2017 10:25:59 AM
Check to know all details before taking a housing loan
Most of us must have heard about getting a housing loan - how the people are made to run from pillar to post and are asked to present a whole lot of documents and certificates.
Posted On :18/Apr/2017 12:37:29 PM
Petrol price up by Rs. 1.39 per litre, diesel by Rs. 1.04
Petrol price was on Saturday hiked by Rs. 1.39 per litre and diesel price increased by Rs. 1.04 per litre. Revised rates will take effect from midnight.
Posted On :16/Apr/2017 2:36:25 PM
Petrol pumps may not be open on Sundays from 14th May
With the announcement from the petroleum dealers that the petrol pumps will not be open on Sundays in all the southern states including Tamil Nadu, the vehicle owners/drivers are shocked and anxious.
Posted On :14/Apr/2017 3:23:01 PM
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