Personal Finance

ICICI Prudential launches Multi-Asset Active FoF: Key details for investors

From equity growth to debt stability and gold diversification, here is how ICICI Prudential's new multi-asset fund works

Outlook for debt funds improves, but avoid chasing long-duration gains

Keep the core allocation in short- to medium-duration funds; match fund maturity with financial goals

72% women entrepreneurs use UPI, but only 37% invest in tech tools: Study

UPI adoption is rising among women entrepreneurs, but their digital finance journey is also expanding into credit, investments and tech

JioBlackRock targets HNIs with launch of ₹10 lakh hybrid long-short fund

New JioBlackRock SIF aims to balance equity upside with downside protection

Housing sales fall 6%, launches rise as builders pivot to premium projects

Of the top cities, only Kolkata, Hyderabad & Bengaluru saw 10%, 2% & 1% yearly sales rise respectively in Q2 2026

Passport fees to rise from July 1: Fresh, Tatkaal & other charges explained

MEA's revised fee structure will increase charges for new passports, renewals, lost passport replacements, PCC and other services

Buy quality, stagger investments, short on debt: PL Wealth tells investors

How investors should position portfolios amid oil, inflation risks

Errors freelancers and gig workers must avoid while filing tax returns

Choose the correct income-tax return (ITR) form, reconcile tax deducted at source (TDS) with Form 26AS and the Annual Information Statement (AIS), and keep records ready before claiming deductions

Multi-year health insurance: Lock in premiums, but check exit rules first

Multi-year health insurance plans offer premium stability and upfront discounts, but buyers should weigh flexibility, portability and future healthcare needs

I-T dept flags up to 20,000 ITRs for 'swapped provisions': What to do

Revised returns are meant for corrections, not tax-saving experiments; experts explain why 'swapped provisions' can trigger action

Pension Sahayak guide: Here's how PFRDA's new grievance portal works

From filing complaints to tracking resolutions, here's what changes for NPS and pension scheme subscribers

Flexi-cap funds outshine all equity categories with ₹95,000-crore inflows

Flexi Cap Funds have topped net sales over last 12 months at Rs 95,154 crore, in the month of May alone it witnessed inflows of Rs 5176 crore

EPFO services down on June 26-28: Claims, processing to remain unavailable

EPFO's technology upgrade aims to improve claim processing, but subscribers may see temporary disruption in online services

PE money into Indian realty dips 23%, residential investments halve

Higher US yields make global investors choosier as India real estate PE falls 23%

India's retail lending cycle gains pace with 11% mortgage gap: Report

Digital underwriting, rising incomes and financial inclusion are reshaping how Indians borrow, with lenders eyeing a multi-decade credit opportunity

$904 billion in a year: Anthropic posts the biggest valuation jump ever

From ChatGPT to Claude: AI fuels a record $8-trillion unicorn economy

AI boom propels global unicorn club to record 1,603; India slips to fourth

308 new unicorns, $8 trillion in value: AI reshapes global startup landscape

Senior citizen FD rates in June-end up to 8.5%: Top picks across lenders

Senior citizens can earn higher guaranteed returns as small finance banks lead FD rates, while private and public banks offer other options

Smallcap funds are rising: Should investors raise the exposure now?

After a sharp rebound in recent months, smallcap funds are back in favour. Experts weigh the opportunities, risks and suitability for different investors

Missed car loan EMI? Know when lenders can repossess your vehicle

From missed EMI to vehicle auction, understand the repossession process, borrower protections and options before losing your vehicle