Personal Finance

'Data economy' of loans: What lenders look for beyond credit scores, income

Digital footprints and real-time financial behaviours are replacing traditional paperwork to determine creditworthiness for millions of Indian borrowers.

Borrowing among Indians up 44%! Household liabilities at decade high

Household financial liabilities have climbed to 6.2% of GDP, a decade high, driven by rapid growth in home loans, personal credit, and credit card spending.

Fixed deposit rates for senior citizens at 6.8-8.25%: Check April offers

Senior citizens can earn up to 8.25%; small finance banks lead and PSU and private banks offer 6.8-7.75%

Mid-April fixed deposit rates at 6-8.1%: Check best offers across banks

Small finance banks lead with up to 8.1% rates, while state-owned and private banks offer 6-7% across tenures

NRI term plans surge 35% amid West Asia tensions, demand doubles: Report

Customers aged 25 to 35 accounted for 54% of all such demand last year: Paisabazaar

Great PE reset: India's deal market is moving away from billion-dollar bets

India records record quarterly deal volumes in Q1 2026 even as values fall 48 % amid slowdown in large transactions: Grant Thornton Bharat Dealtracker

Mule accounts, fake SIMs: How a ₹77 crore cyber scam could affect you

The accused set up a network of mule bank accounts to facilitate the transfer of funds derived from cyber crime and gaming-related fraud,

Sobha Realty unveils lifestyle-driven 38 mn sq ft mega project in Abu Dhabi

Sobha Realty's Abu Dhabi debut: 60% green space, waterfront living

Health insurance for cardiac patients: Specialised plans help, check terms

A specialised indemnity heart policy makes sense for someone diagnosed with a coronary disease, or one who has undergone a procedure like angioplasty or bypass surgery

HC upholds ₹40k monthly maintenance for wife who quit job for marriage

MP High Court says a wife who quits job for marriage can claim maintenance; earning capacity no bar

Markets fall 11%: Axis MF's strategy for investing in uncertain times

Axis Mutual Fund outlines smart investment strategy amid market volatility

TDS, TCS changes in new tax year: What shifts for NRIs, investors, travel

Uniform 2% TCS, no TAN for NRI deals, single declaration: What FY27 tax changes mean for individuals

Singer Sonu Nigam sells Karjat land parcels worth ₹1.95 crore in four deals

Singer Sonu Nigam sells paddy land in Maharashtra's Karjat across four transactions

Haryana's retirement housing policy: What it means for you as a homebuyer

The Haryana Government has revised its retirement housing policy and increased the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to 3.0.

TRACES revamp explained: What changes for TDS, TCS and property buyers

TRACES portal gets a revamp under new tax law, reshaping how TDS, TCS and property deals are handled

Actor Akshay Kumar leases out Andheri duplex for ₹1.44 lakh monthly rent

Akshay Kumar rents out Mumbai duplex in Oberoi Complex for ₹1.44 lakh

Display steady credit behaviour for 3-6 months for easier card approval

Repay loans on time, keep credit utilisation below 30%, and avoid too many applications within a short period

Pension fund managers: Why consistency and risk matter in your choice

Choosing the right NPS fund manager requires evaluating returns, risk, and portfolio strategy across equity, debt, and government securities for long-term stability

Explained: Property transfers in UP just got more affordable, hassle-free

UP-RERA caps transfer charges, sets ₹1,000 fee for family inheritance cases

Executing a Will: What families must get right in controlling assets

Legal experts say establishing strict procedural control over an estate is the most vital step for executors to avoid personal liability and family disputes