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CAT, XAT, CMAT, CET Expert - Answered on Sep 02, 2024

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Vikas Question by Vikas on Aug 27, 2024Hindi
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I am 24 year old guy who had done bachelors in arts ( English, Political Science, Sociology)[Pvt] and after two years of gap I started Masters of Arts in Eng. Literature [Pvt]. But I feel totally lost about my career path. In this age of AI, I don't know which path I should take, government or corporate and even which field, should I do a tech degree or MBA. I was depressed for a year and wasted it trying to figure out what I want to do but still couldn't get to a conclusion. There are so many options and that overwhelms me and confuses me. I need some serious clarity which I am not able to get by myself.

Ans: One option is to try to work in a company. Can look out for a job in a startup if possible. That could give you exposure to different areas which in turn will help you decide the filed you should make a career in.
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Dear Sir, i am an NRI, investing in mutual funds and stocks through NRO account for quite some time and i am planning to move to india approximately in another 2-3 years of time , given that NRO have high taxation, i just wanted to understand how to swiftly transfer mutual funds and taxes from nro account to indian resident account ? Appreciate if you could provide advice as well as SWP method ?
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As an NRI planning to move back to India in 2-3 years, transitioning your investments from an NRO account to a resident account requires careful planning. First, once you become a resident, you need to convert your NRO account into a regular resident savings account. This involves contacting your bank, providing updated KYC details, and submitting proof of your new residency status in India. Additionally, you must inform mutual fund houses or registrars (like CAMS/Karvy) about your change in residential status by submitting a KYC modification form.
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So to conclude, it is essential to update your bank and mutual fund KYC details when you return to India to ensure regulatory compliance and take advantage of resident tax laws. SWP can provide regular income while managing taxes efficiently. You need to contact a professional Advisor or CA for managing all your assets.
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Diversification is the mantra, do not depend on only one or two type of investment avenues. Explore other options as well.

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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 13, 2024Hindi
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I am 75 + ....Around two months back I was diagnosed as dengue positive with platelet count at 75,000. with proper medication, platelet counts were increased to 2,05,000 and fever was subsided.However swellings on both arms and legs persisted.. Off late on my both solders i am suffering severe pain and enable to make any movement, i feel like inner vain of my both hands are getting stretched/pulled (right from my solder to the finger tips and swelling on both hands and legs are still there. My doctor says that it may continue for another two three months and proscribed me only pain killer tablets.Doctor says that there is no specific medicine for Dengue. I got thorough blood and urine test along with other test like scanning, x-ray etc. All the test reports are normal except slightly blood sugar (PP) on higher side and enlargement of prostate gland (which is there since last 10 years and i am on regular medicine (silodosin 8-mg, one tab a day) Kindly advise me with your good suggestions that what could be the cause of this problem and which expert doctor I should consult since it is very difficult situation for carrying out my routine activities and also I can't sleep properly due to severe pain. Thank you
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