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Co-borrowers must be co-owners and contribute to EMIs to claim tax benefits

The deduction claimed must be in proportion to their ownership share and actual EMI contribution

Co-borrowers must be co-owners and contribute to EMIs to claim tax benefits
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 10:29 PM IST

Budget 2026: No big-bang cuts but some relief likely for salaried class

Tax experts say the Centre is expected to strengthen the new tax regime through slab rationalisation and higher rebates rather than expanding deductions

Budget 2026: No big-bang cuts but some relief likely for salaried class
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 4:20 PM IST

Budget decoded: How the government's plan shapes your family finances

From taxes and loans to savings, here's how Budget numbers affect homes

Budget decoded: How the government's plan shapes your family finances
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 4:19 PM IST

Pay ₹8.5 crore, skip the queue? Inside the US Gold Card gamble

Its practical value also depends heavily on how Gold Card filings interface with existing employment-based immigrant visa categories

Pay ₹8.5 crore, skip the queue? Inside the US Gold Card gamble
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 4:19 PM IST

BluSmart probe: ED attaches DLF Camellias, Magnolias flats worth ₹73 cr

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached high-value assets worth over ₹55 crore in an ongoing money-laundering investigation against the Gensol Group

BluSmart probe: ED attaches DLF Camellias, Magnolias flats worth ₹73 cr
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 4:04 PM IST

Digital 'tap & go payment explained: Check benefits & security features

Advanced tokenisation and biometric locks ensure the payment method's convenience does not come at the cost of security

Digital 'tap & go payment explained: Check benefits & security features
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 3:28 PM IST

67% pay via UPI, 90% use WhatsApp in smaller cities for purchases: Report

Spending in Tier-II, III markets based on 'deep research and values consistency over hype'

67% pay via UPI, 90% use WhatsApp in smaller cities for purchases: Report
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 3:25 PM IST

SGB 2020-21 Series X opens for early redemption, delivers over 175% gains

Central bank set premature redemption price for tranche at Rs 14,130 per unit

SGB 2020-21 Series X opens for early redemption, delivers over 175% gains
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 12:38 PM IST

Gold at ₹1.46 lakh, Silver above ₹3 lakh: Should you buy, sell or hold?

he rush into safe-haven assets comes on the heels of global trade tensions and renewed risk aversion

Gold at ₹1.46 lakh, Silver above ₹3 lakh: Should you buy, sell or hold?
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 8:58 AM IST

Child insurance plans suit risk-averse parents seeking assured goals

Those prioritising higher returns and greater flexibility may prefer term cover with mutual fund investments

Child insurance plans suit risk-averse parents seeking assured goals
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 9:57 PM IST

India's insurance premiums to grow 6.9% annually till 2030: Report

Swiss Re flags India as the world's fastest-growing major insurance market by the end of the decade

India's insurance premiums to grow 6.9% annually till 2030: Report
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 5:25 PM IST

Budget 2026: Experts explain why the new tax regime still needs fixes

Experts argue cost-of-living relief can reduce the sharp tax jump after ₹12 lakh

Budget 2026: Experts explain why the new tax regime still needs fixes
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 5:24 PM IST

Claiming third-party motor insurance? How it works after an accident

Injury, damage, liability: what really gets paid under third-party insurance

Claiming third-party motor insurance? How it works after an accident
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 5:18 PM IST

UPI-based EPF withdrawals may start by April: What changes for members

The proposed system promises quicker access to EPF money, with limits

UPI-based EPF withdrawals may start by April: What changes for members
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 5:10 PM IST

$18.3 Trillion Club: Billionaires 4,000x more likely to rule, warns Oxfam

$2.5 Trillion in One Year: The Billionaire Boom That's Breaking Democracies

$18.3 Trillion Club: Billionaires 4,000x more likely to rule, warns Oxfam
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 2:39 PM IST

SBI YONO Aadhaar update scare: Govt flags fake APK scam, warn users

Government warns SBI customers against downloading fake APKs linked to Aadhaar updates

SBI YONO Aadhaar update scare: Govt flags fake APK scam, warn users
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 2:27 PM IST

Midcaps to Hybrids: Inside ICICI Prudential's new iSIF Long-Short funds

Both Investment strategies adopt long-short approaches designed to navigate volatile and uneven market conditions.

Midcaps to Hybrids: Inside ICICI Prudential's new iSIF Long-Short funds
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 2:19 PM IST

No forms, no waiting: EPF money could be withdrawn via UPI by April 2026?

The labour ministry is working on a project where a certain proportion of the EPF will be frozen, and a large chunk will be available for withdrawal through their bank account using UPI

No forms, no waiting: EPF money could be withdrawn via UPI by April 2026?
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 10:49 AM IST

Align tax saving with your financial goals, horizons, and liquidity needs

Begin making these investments now, based on informed choices, instead of waiting till the last moment when mistakes are more likely

Align tax saving with your financial goals, horizons, and liquidity needs
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 11:12 PM IST

Flexi-cap funds: Invest if you prefer managers to handle market cap mix

Poor sector and stock selection calls can, however, lead to underperformance

Flexi-cap funds: Invest if you prefer managers to handle market cap mix
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 10:07 PM IST