Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) introduced the new tariff regime which changed a lot of things about the pricing of channels, channel packs, and the way of operation for cable and DTH operators. However, in its run-up to the tariff implementation deadline of March 31,the regulator is ensuring that it is addressing the various […]
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned telecom operator seems to be stepping up its game as the days pass. The telco which is amidst the swamp of widening losses had described its take on customer-centric services a few months back, and since then, it is safe to say that BSNL has made plenty of […]
Aadhaar cards issued by UIDAI are encrypted with 12-digit random numbers and are important identification proof for citizens across India. Availing an Aadhaar card is very simple. Currently, the Aadhaar is not only an important information tool, but is also an access to a host of services like filing for income tax return (ITR), applying […]
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) introduced ‘Micro Bachat’, a non- linked, participating endowment micro- insurance plan, which offers a combination of protection and savings. A press release said that for the first time a micro insurance plan has been launched providing coverage up to `2 lakh. This plan provides financial support for the family […]
National Pension System (NPS) subscribers might soon enjoy minimum assured return under the scheme. As of now, NPS is directly linked to securities such as equity, debt or hybrid which is why there is no guaranteed fixed return. However, according to a Financial Express report, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has invited […]
The e-Tourist Visa which was introduced in September 2014 with 46 countries has now been made applicable for 166 countries. Recently, the government has made a series of amendments in the e-visa regime, making it more tourist friendly. It may be noted that The Ministry of Tourism has been working very closely with the Ministry […]
WhatsApp has already started rolling out new features for its users. The instant messaging platform is reportedly working to sort the status updates. WhatsApp launched the Status feature around two years ago and ever since then the company has been bringing small updates to the feature to make it a useful one. The Status feature […]
Banking process has become easy with the online money transfer facility. Banks have introduced several methods for online money transfer. NEFT A consumer or a company can send money with the help of NEFT. This method to send money can take 30 minutes to 1 hour. However, the limit on the amount that can be […]
The government and leading telecom giants are working to establish a massive public Wi-Fi ecosystem. They are in the process of deploying Wi-Fi hotspots across the country and hoping to make them interoperable to ensure seamless connectivity for users moving from one place to another. Plan to launch 10 lakh Wi-Fi hotspots by December 2019 […]
Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, 10-digit alphanumeric identity allotted to all taxpayers in India by the Income Tax department. It is essential for undergoing various financial transactions such as receiving taxable salaries/professional fees, sale or purchase of assets, buy or sell mutual funds, etc. It also serves as a proof of identity. Here’s […]
India Post or Department of Posts, the postal system of the country, offers several savings schemes with different interest rates. The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, one such savings scheme offered by India Post, is a deposit scheme for the girl child and can be opened in leading banks and post offices across the country. The Sukanya […]
The scheme was announced in the Interim Budget and is targeted at unorganised sector workers with monthly income of up to Rs. 15,000. Unorganised workers can now subscribe to Rs 3,000 monthly pension scheme at common service centers Informal sector workers will now be able to subscribe to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) […]