Diwali 'Muhurat Trading': Muhurat trading is an auspicious session to mark the beginning of a new Samvat 2079 -- the Hindu calendar year that starts on Diwali.
Vande Bharat Express: The new train will cover an approximate distance of 994 kilometres and offer passengers a swift and luxurious travel experience. It will complete the journey from New Delhi to Patna in just 11 hours and 35 minutes.
This is the first revision in commission paid to dealers in nearly eight years. The dealer commission revision has happened following the withdrawal of the court cases.
The EPFO further said in the circular that all field offices shall send the monthly BRS (bank reconciliation statements) to banks in such a way that pension gets credited to pensioners account on or before last working day of the month.
While fixed deposits from commercial banks are a common choice for conservative investors, highly rated NBFCs present a compelling alternative for those seeking competitive rates without significantly compromising on security.
Get the complete list of bank holidays in November 2024 with 13 closures across India, including Diwali, Chhath Puja, and Guru Nanak Jayanti. Know which states are affected and plan for banking needs. Access digital banking during these holidays.
The banks and other lenders come up with festival special offers that include lower processing fees and reduced interest rates for home loan borrowers, however, experts suggest that consumers should stay vigilant about hidden terms and conditions, considering their long-term financial goals.
Earlier on October 24, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Indian Railways will run 7,000 trains during the Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals this year as compared to 4,500 last year.
Earlier, senior citizens used to get benefits from the health cover as part of the family. However, with the roll-out of extended cover, senior citizens aged 70 or above will get an individual cover of Rs 5 lakh.
In early trade, the BSE Sensex fell by 322.24 points to 79,682.80, and the Nifty 50 dropped 86.55 points to 24,252.60. This decline follows recent market gains as investors engage in profit booking. Despite the downturn, experts remain optimistic about the overall economic fundamentals.
Gold-Silver prices: As per traders, the ease in demand by jewellers and stockists in the local markets amid sluggish trends in the global markets led to a decline in gold prices. People generally buy gold, silver, copper, and other metals on Dhanteras as it is considered auspicious.
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Good news for Boida homebuyers: The new guidelines from Noida Authority will close loopholes that have previously allowed developers to sell the same unit multiple times or to withdraw from a sale for delayed payments.
7th Pay Commission: CM Mohan Yadav congratulated the employees of the state and said there are two occasions Diwali and foundation day of Madhya Pradesh. "It is our responsibility to take care of the employees. 46% dearness allowance has been approved and has been made effective since July 1, 2023."
The Indian Railways in a statement said that the step has been taken to manage crowding on platforms and ensure smooth passenger movement within station premises.
Notably, the new Ghaziabad-Kanpur Expressway will make a massive contribution to the already existing network of highways and expressways in Uttar Pradesh.
The festival of Dhanteras this year will be celebrated on October 29. As there is a special time or muhurat for puja on Diwali and Dhanteras, there is an auspicious time for buying gold or silver on this occasion.
Diwali Special Trains: The Indian Railways said the first unreserved special train (No.01019) will depart from CSMT Mumbai at 2:30 PM on October 28, 2024, and arrive at Gorakhpur station at 11:00 PM the following day.
The extension of the ITR filing deadline applies to taxpayers covered under sub-Section (1) of Section 139 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. This deadline extension comes after the government extended the deadline to submit tax audit report to October 7, 2024, from the initial deadline of September 30.
The Indian Railways said it has planned four trips of the Vande Bharat Express between New Delhi and Patna, and 113 trips between Lucknow and Chhapra for the Chhath Puja and Diwali celebrations.
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