Personal Finance

As gold prices rise, how loans on jewellery work and what are the risks

Borrowers must look beyond high valuations and carefully weigh the interest costs and asset-loss risks associated with gold-backed credit

Gold fell 12% in March 2026: Should you buy the dip or stay away from it?

Gold fundamentals remain structurally strong despite near-term price volatility.

Senior living projects: Assess developer track record in service delivery

As senior living projects expand rapidly, experts advise buyers to assess developers' track record, service quality, costs and long-term sustainability before investing

How a settlement deed secures heirs' property rights better than a Will

By transferring ownership during a settlor's lifetime, a settlement deed creates a legal ground that can neutralise a conflicting Will

Travel Insurance: Check these things before taking that summer vacay abroad

With flight disruptions rising amid geopolitical tensions, travellers must check insurance coverage, exclusions, and claim conditions carefully before heading abroad this summer

Indoor luxe: Curated greenery redefines Indian homes' wellness, luxury

From curated plant corners to designer planters, indoor greenery is emerging as a symbol of wellness, design sensibility, and understated luxury in India's high-end urban homes

Car loans: Best interest rates and what buyers should know

With rising car prices and growing EV push, loans are helping buyers manage costs by spreading payments over manageable tenures aligned with monthly income

Fund review: HDFC Flexi Cap Fund

Fund review: HDFC Flexi Cap Fund

Gurugram property set to get costlier as circle rates surge up to 75%

From Dwarka Expressway to DLF Phase V: Where Gurugram Rates Are Rising Fastest

30% of Indian teens save pocket money, 70% explore earning: Report

25% of them seek parental approval before spending, even as impulse buying and digital spending expands

India's Equity MF boom: ₹5 lakh cr flows into Flexi Caps signal big shift

Equity Mutual Funds Average AUM Surges 17% in FY26; Flexi Cap Fund emerges as preferred investment segment: Abakkus Mutual Fund

SGB 2019-20 Series V delivers over 300% gains as early exit opens: Details

Central bank sets redemption at Rs 15,009, turning Rs 1 lakh into nearly Rs 4 lakh in 5.5 years, excluding interest gains

Where should you invest in 2026? Experts at PL Capital decode the best bets

PL Capital has advised investors to adopt a cautious yet opportunistic approach, focusing on quality names, diversification, and sectoral selectivity.

Investing in FDs via digital platforms offers wider choice, easy access

Digital platforms make FD investing easier, but investors must weigh risks, diversification, and post-tax returns instead of chasing high interest rates

Gold loan boom sees early stress; delinquencies rise with borrower leverage

Rapid expansion has made gold loans the second-largest retail credit segment, but rising borrower leverage and repeat borrowing patterns are prompting calls for tighter regulatory oversight

Dismissed worker's family wins court case: Legal implication explained

Jharkhand High Court confirms that wrongful termination claims and their resulting financial benefits do not end upon an employee's death, allowing legal heirs to recover back wages

New Income Tax assessment procedure: Notices, timelines, rules explained

New framework prioritises substantive compliance over technicalities, centralising reassessment powers and clarifying statutory timelines to reduce litigation

Gold at ₹1.5 lakh: Is pre-booking ahead of Akshaya Tritiya a smart move?

Buying Gold This Akshaya Tritiya? Why Pre-Booking May-or May Not-Work for You

Withdrawal to extensions: How PPF works after 15-year lock-in period

From tax-free compounding to flexible five-year extensions, the fund serves investors seeking government-backed security in a volatile market

No experience? No problem: TCS program lets students learn AI and get paid

TCS and University of Cincinnati have launched 'My First AI Job' Program to Prepare Students for Entry-Level AI Careers