In this 28th episode of the Prime Podcast, Vidya Bala and Bhavana Acharya break down the key tax changes from Budget 2025. With the New Tax Regime becoming more appealing, they discuss how the enhanced zero tax slab and 87A benefit help taxpayers retain more of their earnings. They also highlight how retirees can benefit, making investment planning and cash flow management simpler

Key segments in this podcast:

1. Intro 0.00 - 0.05

2. New tax regime benefits 0.05 - 4.17

3. How retirees can make the best of the Rs 12 lakh slab 4.17 - 10.07

4. No more equity risks needed to save tax 10.07 - 12.35

5. Income generating products one can use in the New regime 12.35 - 16.35

6. The narrowing gap between slab rate tax and equity tax for middle class 16.35 - 19.18

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In this 27th episode of Prime Podcast, Srikanth Meenakshi engages in an insightful conversation with Vidya Bala to demystify the bond market. With recent changes in mutual fund taxation and SEBI regulations, bonds have emerged as an attractive option for Indian investors. But how do you decide which investment platform suits your bond-investing.

Key segments in this podcast:

1. Intro 0 – 0.26

2. How to invest in bonds 0.26 – 10.17

3. Are online bond platforms better than regular brokers? 10.17 – 12.54

4. Unlisted bonds and safety 12.54 – 17.59

5. How to choose an online bond platform? 17.59 – 22.52

6. What are the tax implications 22.52 – 29.36

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In this episode of the Prime Podcast, hosts Vidya Bala and Bhavana Acharya dig into explain how this category came into being and how they have evolved. They explain why there isn’t a single approach these funds take and the differences that can be found. They then get into performance and suitability. This episode will help you understand:

• The different approaches that multi asset allocation funds can take
• How these funds have delivered, what works and what doesn’t
• How you can use these funds in your portfolio and how not to use them

Key segments in this podcast:

• Intro
• The history of multi-asset allocation funds (1:30 - 5:50)
• How multi asset funds manage their allocation (5:50- 15:50)
• Performance of multi-asset funds (15:50 – 21:05)
• Suitability of these funds (21:05 – 27:30)
• How to select multi- asset funds (27:30 – end)

• PrimeInvestor Financial Research Private Limited is a SEBI Registered Research Analyst with Registration No.: INH200008653. Registration granted by SEBI, membership of BASL (in case of IAs) and certification from NISM in no way guarantee performance of the intermediary or provide any assurance of returns to investors. The securities quoted are for illustration only and are not recommendatory. The securities quoted are for illustration only and are not recommendatory. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disclosures & Disclaimers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠