We have also proposed to the government to have uniform taxation in NPS, which we expected in the BudgetWhether we like it or not, one day the tax benefits may go
4 min read8 Mar 2020The FinMin has approved in principle making the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority the sole regulator for all Indian pension products, said Supratim Bandyopadhyay, a member of the authorityPFRDA also proposed introduction of a Systematic Withdrawal Plan for NPS subscribers on maturity as an additional option
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9 min read18 Nov 2017Orissa HC grants bail to TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay, who was held for allegedly helping the now defunct Rose Valley Group ply illegitimate deposit collection business
1 min read19 May 2017The two TMC MPs said they supported Rose Valley group because it created jobs, but only to earn people's confidence in its illegitimate deposit schemes, says the CBI charge sheet
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2 min read24 Feb 2017The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared