Personal Finance

₹1 crore-plus health covers offer safety, but affordability remains key

Health insurance premiums tend to rise rapidly at older age

Can long-term contract lead to permanent employment? What the law says

Fine print explained on permanency, pay parity and what workers can realistically claim

Making the most of credit cards: 6 smart reward strategies for 2026

Maximise your 2026 credit card returns by mastering techniques that turn routine spend into high-value rewards

$30.7 billion surge: India real estate sees record inflows, up 88% in 2 yrs

Sector witnessed the acquisition of ~6,025 acres of land for greenfield developments between 2024-Q1 2026, with capital deployment of $13 billion

5-year low for retail, record high for MFs: Who owns India's markets now?

The share of individual investors (retail and High Net Worth Individual (HNI) combined) in companies listed on NSE declined to a 5-year low of 9.11 per cent as on Mar ch 31, 2026, down from 9.28 per

Layover in Dubai? New rules clarify refunds, delays and baggage norms

New framework clarifies refunds, delays, baggage claims and what passengers can expect as rights during disruptions

Investing in post office schemes? PAN now mandatory for transactions

New tax rules mandate PAN for major post office transactions, including account openings, deposits and withdrawals

Wadia-backed Bombay Realty's ₹6,500 cr project starts at ₹5.8 cr in Dadar

Bombay Realty Bets Big on Dadar with Ultra-Luxury THREE ICC Tower

Buy gold like stocks? NSE's Electronic Gold Receipts launch explained

From Vault to Demat: NSE Converts Gold into Tradable Digital Assets

Gold bars, coins: Factor in premiums, making charges and GST costs

Indians continue to favour physical gold for tradition and security, but ETFs offer a more efficient, low-cost route for long-term investment

100% FDI in insurance: Will foreign capital lower premiums or raise risks?

Foreign capital enters insurance: What it could mean for premiums, claims, and policyholder protection

Withdrawing PF soon? Missing this form could quietly cut your payout

Withdrawing PF soon? A new Form 121 rule may quietly cut payouts if missed, even when your tax liability for the year is nil

Spouse income can't be accessed via RTI, Delhi HC stresses privacy law

Court says RTI cannot be used to access spouse income, points to legal route for maintenance disputes and disclosures

Financial changes from May 1: LPG costs, MF overhaul & tax rules explained

LPG costs rise, MF overhaul, tax rules tighten, banking and card norms changes across India

Real estate: Flexible payment plans offer ease but carry hidden costs

Those choosing such plans may also forgo the 8-10 per cent savings often available under down-payment option

As silver slides, punters should exit, long-term investors should buy dip

Those investing now should stagger their investments and enter with a long-term horizon

Investing in NCDs: Assess credit ratings and financials, diversify holdings

With equity returns uneven, non-convertible debentures are gaining traction as a middle path between FDs and stocks-but investors must weigh credit risk, liquidity, and issuer quality before investing

Working on weekends? What labour laws say about your right to rest

As weekend work creep intensifies, we explain the laws for pay and compensatory leave - and the professional risks of asserting your rights

New NPS fee rules from July: Tier-II costs to rise, dormant fees added

Regulator aligns Tier II with Tier I rates, brings in costs for dormant accounts and multi-scheme holdings within PRAN

Dhan rolls out 'Gold Vault', brings MCX-priced bullion with delivery option

Dhan's Gold Vault allows investors to buy MCX-linked gold and silver, opt for physical delivery