Personal Finance

Contra funds: Can you weather the long periods of underperformance?

Make sure the fund manager does not abandon this strategy in a bull run

FY26 ITR filing: How to choose the ITR form that best reflects your income

Taxpayers should carefully match their income profile with the applicable ITR form, as filing returns in the wrong form could lead to defective returns or tax notices

Under your feet: Rugs and carpets emerge as luxury investments across homes

From handcrafted Kashmiri silk carpets to contemporary abstract rugs, Indian homeowners are increasingly investing in statement floor pieces that blend craftsmanship, comfort and personal style

As equity markets wobble, fixed deposits can be an appealing alternative

With equity markets under pressure amid the West Asia conflict and interest rates expected to remain steady, fixed deposits are regaining appeal among low-risk investors

Can cancelling a credit card hurt your score? Here's all you need to know

'The older and cleaner the card, the greater the cost': Why credit card closures can backfire

Fund review: Kotak Large & Midcap Fund

Fund review: Kotak Large & Midcap Fund

Senior citizen fixed deposit rates rise to 8.3%: Check best offers

Senior citizens are continuing to find the highest FD returns at small finance banks, particularly for tenures of one to three years

Fixed deposit rates at 6-8.1% in mid-May: Check best offers across banks

Investors get best returns in shorter tenures as small finance banks keep rates above 8%

Bank account frozen without FIR? Delhi HC says it violates right to life

No FIR, No Charges, Yet Account Frozen: Delhi HC Questions Banking Crackdowns

EPFO to soon auto-process final PF withdrawals, speeding up payouts

EPFO will soon automate the process for settling final provident fund withdrawal claims, fast-tracking the money transfer to the applicant's bank accounts

Would you pay ₹2.4 cr for a 1.5 BHK? Gurugram buyers increasingly are

Max Estates has launched The Terraces, its newest residential offering within Estate 361 in Sector 36A, Dwarka Expressway, Gurugram

Flying to US, Europe or Singapore? Air India cuts several overseas flights

Air India Cuts International Flights To US, Europe, Australia Amid Rising Costs

After run-up in precious metals, what steps should investors take?

Rebalance away from gold and silver and towards equity and debt

ITR-3 changes: Experts explain what traders, freelancers should know

The revised form requires stricter disclosure, turnover matching and reconciliation across trading records.

Aadhaar eases enrolment for children, vulnerable groups, Indians abroad

UIDAI updates regulations to simplify Aadhaar access for children and vulnerable groups while expanding the list of accepted documents

Luxury hotels need skilled staff-- Leela is building its own talent factory

Supporting The Leela's expansion from 15 to 24 hotels over the next three years, the initiative will help induct, train, and develop more than 3,000 associates across its luxury ecosystem

Delhi-NCR's top malls run full, Mumbai sees sharpest rent surge at 20%

From Zara To Foot Locker, Global Brands Drive India's Premium Mall Boom

Quick refunds, simpler filing: Income Tax dept explains impact of new law

Department moves to automated refunds as the 2025 Act prioritises simplified compliance and reduced litigation

Allahabad HC ruling on EPFO higher pension may widen relief for retirees

Court rules that EPFO cannot deny higher pension benefits where contributions were made on actual salary basis

Rupee is down 11% in a year: Here's what the currency slide means for you

The Falling Rupee Explained in Simple Terms