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Amid Coronavirus pandemic, Volkswagen starts online car sales: Integrates 137 sales touchpoints across India

All Volkswagen facilities across the network along with the vehicles will be thoroughly sanitized on a regular basis for their safety.




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Mercedes-Benz India starts online bookings: Book a car or service from home

The Mercedes-Benz Merc From Home initiative helps eliminate human contact and promotes transparency with respect to vehicle availability and prices.




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Free engine oil service for BMW customers who are doctors: MINI, BMW Motorrad included

Amid the Covid-19 / coronavirus lockdown, BMW Group India also announced that existing BMW or MINI Service Inclusive package or warranty extension holders will be getting free sanitisation of the car instead of the engine oil service.




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Haryana bans all new vehicle purchase is false news: What really has been banned

During the cabinet chaired by CM Khattar, it was also decided that even in case of very urgent need of a new car or jeep, outsourcing/hiring of the vehicles should be done.




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Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: Which one offers better interior and feature

The Hyundai Creta and the Kia Seltos are pretty identical underneath sharing the same underpinning. But, each has their USPs and drawbacks. We take look at the interior and feature offerings to see which is better.




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Jeep India post-lockdown plans: Home delivery, online bookings

FCA India will majorly rely on online sales and at the same time, also promote the work-from-home culture for its employees.




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BS6 Nissan Kicks to offer 4 variants: Engines and each variant explained in detail

The upcoming 2020 Nissan Kicks will pack a hefty punch against its rival the Kia Seltos and the Hyundai Creta. The Kicks will be offered in four variants with a new 156hp turbo petrol.




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Ford dealerships re-open with coronavirus safety guidelines: Book a car in one call

Ford India has asked its dealership personnel to wear protective medical equipment at all times and to also maintain social distancing.




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Maruti Suzuki dealerships resume with new Covid-19 instructions: Deliveries to start soon

The Maruti Suzuki showrooms are being encouraged to ask its employees to wear masks, gloves and maintain social distancing.




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Upcoming affordable hatchbacks: 2020 Hyundai i20, Maruti S-Presso CNG and more

While most of the delayed launches are just updated BS6 models, there is also a slew of all-new cars as well in this list.




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Skoda Octavia vRS245 deliveries: Most powerful Octavia delivered first in Goa

Goa has called dibs on the new and highly coveted Skoda Octavia vRS245. With the first unit now delivered, owners are getting anxious to get their hands on the most powerful-factory spec Octavia to hit Indian streets.




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Human error cause of road accidents in 95% cases: How Advanced Driver Assistance Systems can help

Road mishaps cost India 3-5% of its gross domestic product every year. India amounts to one percent of the vehicles across the world, yet it contributes almost 6% of the road fatalities on the road.




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Coronavirus: पुण्यातील अग्निशमन विभागाच्या कर्मचाऱ्याला करोनाची लागण

या कर्मचाऱ्याला श्वसनाचा त्रास होऊ लागल्याने त्याची करोनाची चाचणी करण्यात आली होती.




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War Beneath the Waves: U.S. Submarine Operations in World War II

On Saturday, January 4, 10:30 a.m., President Robert Clark of Wesley College will speak at the Delaware Public Archives on the role of Submarine Operations during World War II.

The post War Beneath the Waves: U.S. Submarine Operations in World War II appeared first on Delaware Public Archives - State of Delaware.



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OMCs to cut margins: Steep fuel tax hikes swell Centre’s pocket, collection to touch Rs 1.4-lakh-crore/year

The steep hikes on auto fuel taxes - Rs 10/litre on petrol and Rs 13/litre on diesel – announced by the Centre late Tuesday won’t inflate the retail prices of these fuels immediately.




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ONGC, OIL earnings to decline, credit metrics weaken due to lower oil prices: Moody’s

Oil prices in the international markets last month slumped to a two-decade low of USD 18 per barrel before rebounding by some measure.




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Have requested FM Sitharaman to expedite tax refunds for firms: MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari

The minister emphasized that special focus towards export enhancement is the need of the hour. He highlighted the need to focus on import substitution to replace imports with domestic production.




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Rising ‘over-dues’ of discoms: NTPC bites back at states, seeks to invoke three-way agreement

Discoms’ over-dues — bills that remained unpaid for more than 60 days — have been rising almost relentlessly over the years, and spiraled 242% on year, to a level of Rs 10,500 crore by FY20 end.




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Covid crisis: CII bats for immediate stimulus package of Rs 15 lakh crore

A substantive stimulus is required from the government in the form of support to the poor and to the industry, especially MSMEs, it said.




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Your Queries: Equities tend to deliver positive inflation adjusted returns in long run

Investment gains (in absolute terms) depend on the principal corpus invested and the returns delivered by the fund. Returns are a function of the performance of the asset class invested in.




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Your Queries: LTCG tax on sale of shares depends on holding period

Assuming that the shares are in the nature of ESOPs, they shall be taxed at two stages, once as perquisites in the hands of employees upon allotment and subsequently as capital gains upon sale of the shares.




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COVID-19 impact on equity investments: Continue SIP and diversify your portfolio

Retail investors should stay away from small and mid-cap stocks until the volatility settles. Instead, they should look at value investing.




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Your Queries: Mutual Funds -Balanced funds, hybrid funds can switch between equity & debt

Gold ETFs investors can exit only by selling to secondary market participants on the stock exchange.




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Your Queries: Income Tax -You can offset long term capital loss on share sale against any LTCG

Once tax liability is calculated, you may claim a deduction of TDS/ taxes paid on such rental income, to arrive at net tax demand due.




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Your Queries: Loans – banks will charge interest for 3-month moratorium period

The moratorium means in case of cash crunch in these extraordinary times, you may not pay the EMIs but the bank/FI will not classify your loan as a non-performing asset (NPA).




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Covid-19 & your money worries: Tips to handle the impact on your finances

When it comes to surviving financial crisis, focus on what you can control and you can do rather than on what you cannot control or what is not possible to do now




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Your Queries: Continue SIP when markets are falling to benefit from lower price

More units are bought when the market price of shares is low and lesser units are bought when the price is high.




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Mutual Funds: Stay invested in equity if you have a long investment horizon

Regulations define specific structures / entities within mutual fund companies to safeguard investor monies from issues such as fraud, etc.




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Mutual Funds: Tips to make the most of bearish markets

From continuing with your SIPs to safeguarding your liquidity and investing in large-cap, multi-cap and index funds, make your market moves in a judicious way to avoid any investment mistakes.




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Your Income Tax Queries: NRIs do not need to quote Aadhaar in ITR or link PAN with Aadhaar

As per Section 44ADA, a resident individual, engaged in any business/ profession can declare income on presumptive basis only if gross receipts do not exceed Rs 50 lakh in previous year.




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Relaxation in income-tax compliances: Deadline for several tax compliance measures extended

The due dates for issuance of any notice, intimation, notification, approval or sanction order, has also been extended by a period of three months.




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Your Queries: 3-month moratorium on education loan; on gold loan also if EMI-based

If you have a high credit score or work for an organisation that has a tie-up with a bank for subsidised interest rates, you can get a lower interest rate.




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Mutual funds: Exiting equity now may lead to missing out on any recovery subsequently

As of February 29, 2020; equities outperformed gold over the trailing 10-, 15- and 20-years, delivering annualised 10.39%, 13.89% and 12.0% respectively compared with 8.16%, 12.59% and 11.49% respectively delivered by gold.




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Equity investments: Reap the benefits of a long innings

Patience, perseverance and quality stocks are needed to win the game of equity investments.




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Corona crisis: Time to re-jig your investment portfolio

Equity investors can tilt portfolio allocation towards large-cap and multi-cap mutual funds.




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Your Queries: NRIs can’t adjust TDS on capital gains against basic exemption limit

You may avoid double taxation on your income by claiming tax relief if India has signed the Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty (DTAA) with the country of your residence.




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Equity investments: It’s the right time to review your portfolio

Investing in high-quality companies and proven MF schemes always pays in the long term and these would be the first to recover




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Your Queries: Loans; Interest will be charged on moratorium period

Closing a home loan account involves outstanding loan repayment, signing some forms, request for return of original documents, collecting no-dues certificate as well as the final interest payment certificate.




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Smart Plans: Four tips to ensure you are ready for uncertain times like COVID-19 pandemic

Make sure that you have the contact information of your reporting manger and HR department in a diary or phone or a place where your spouse can access the same easily.




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Dearness Allowance Hike for Central Government Employees, Pensioners: Implementation may be delayed

Dearness Allowance (DA) Hike Latest News: The April salary, which is due to be paid in a week’s time, was supposed to be based on revised DA, along with arrears for three months (January-March).




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Tax Saving Options: ELSS – A good bet now for Section 80C

If you want the market upside, benefit of current low prices and have appetite for volatility, you may invest in ELSS now in a staggered manner, that is, via SIP.




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Mutual Funds: You can opt for lower equity scheme in NPS as per risk profile

Gold plays an important role as a diversifier in a portfolio due to its less than perfect correlation with other asset classes.




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Crude oil prices: How low oil prices can impact your investments

Low oil prices will have a positive impact on glass manufacturing, transport, industrial power, plastics, lubricants, petrochemical, , FMCG, paint, rubber & tyre manufacturing companies




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LOANS: Check out Covid-19-specific personal loans

Banks are offering Covid-19 personal loans only to existing borrowers and pension and salary account holders




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Financial wellness: Tips for investment hygiene in times of Covid-19

An emergency fund equal to 6-12 months of your monthly expenses is the financial equivalent of N95 masks. And check your health insurance plan.




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Palace on Wheels: Excursions to Royal Rajasthan

For those who want to tour Rajasthan like maharaja on board Palace on Wheels train but at a lower price, the months of September and April offers perfect window of opportunity. Palace on Wheels, an Indian luxury train offer extravagant ride to the guests across some of the most fascinating...



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Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: Price, interior, features, specs, engine compared

Maruti Suzuki Swift has been one trusted name when it comes to making a hatchback buying decision, but then our market has another choice that has good odds – Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. How do the two compare in terms of design, driveability, practicality and more? Arpit Mahendra took them both out for a spin […]




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Coronavirus: कोल्हापूरच्या ग्रामीण भागात करोनाचा शिरकाव

त्यामुळे जिल्ह्यात रुग्णांची एकूण संख्या ११वर पोहोचली आहे.




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Apple, Google to ban location tracking in contact tracing apps: Report




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Fighting Coronavirus: India to send nearly 1,000 tonnes of paracetamol raw material to Europe

The Indian government in March put a hold on exports of several drugs including paracetamol to secure supplies for its people after the coronavirus outbreak disrupted the industry's supply chain globally. COVID-19 is the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus.