Personal Finance

Ensure product suitability so you stay the course with life insurance

Low policy persistency often reflects unsuitable product choices. Careful evaluation of insurance needs, affordability and investment goals can help policyholders avoid lapses and stay invested.

PNB offers up to 6.6% on FCNR(B) FDs; how SBI, HDFC, ICICI compare

NRIs can now earn up to 6.6% on FCNR(B) FDs as banks revise rates. Here's how leading lenders compare

Debit card blocked without notice? Bank ordered to pay Rs 1.25 lakh

The ruling says fraud prevention cannot override a bank's duty to inform customers before blocking their debit cards

EPFO portal upgrade: Can't find your old PF account? Here's what to check

EPFO's upgraded portal lets members trace forgotten PF accounts and check if old records are linked to their UAN

Could UPI payments become chargeable? Here's what the new Bill says

The proposed Bill doesn't impose MDR yet, but it gives the Centre the power to decide which digital payments remain free

India's biggest developer is betting ₹2,000 cr on luxury retirement homes

DLF's planned ₹2,000-crore senior living project in Gurugram reflects a broader shift as affluent Indians rethink where-and how-they want to spend their retirement

India's ₹3.1 lakh cr commercial property market is just a mutual fund away

Edelweiss launches India's first REIT-based index fund

Buying a car? A used one could still save you 20-25% over five years

Rising new-car prices are driving first-time buyers to the used-car market, which is expected to cross 7 million sales this year

Foreign money stages Rs 67,520-cr comeback in July; consumer, metals lead

FPI sentiment turns positive after Rs 53,910-crore selloff in June, but autos, capital goods remain out of favour

Missed the ITR filing deadline? Here's how to file now, what it will cost

Taxpayers can still file a belated return by December 31, but they may have to pay a late fee, interest and forgo certain tax benefits available with timely filing

Homebuyer loses parking dispute after neighbour occupies slot: Here's why

The court said parking rights are governed by society by-laws and do not automatically pass to the new flat owner

Madhuri Dixit sells commercial office for ₹4.85 crore, nearly 9-fold return

From ₹52.5 lakh to ₹4.85 crore: Madhuri Dixit's office investment clocks 824% gain

125% price gains, higher rental yields: India's housing hotspots outperform

Homes in Noida, Gurugram more than doubled in value as rents surged

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana registrations begin: Eligibility, documents, key rules

Delhi government launches portal as registrations begin. Check eligibility, documents and how the ~2,500 monthly benefit works

Now, Hrithik Roshan's mother Pramila buys two Versova apartments for ₹67 cr

From offices to luxury homes: Roshan family expands property portfolio with ₹67 crore buy

Not just a savings a/c: HDFC Bank adds cyber cover, health perks, discounts

HDFC Bank launches specialised savings accounts. Should you consider one?

Build layered health cover to shield finances from critical illnesses

Combine a robust base health plan with a super top-up, critical illness cover and a dedicated medical corpus to protect household finances from soaring treatment costs

Missed July 31 ITR deadline? Experts explain immediate steps, penalties

Tax experts explain belated ITR filing, late fee, interest, refunds and the steps taxpayers should take now

Hrithik Roshan rents out Mumbai commercial property at Rs 17 lakh per month

Hrithik Roshan leases 6,000 sq ft office space in Andheri to Clearsynth Labs

Domestic investors absorb $58 bn FII selloff, emerge as biggest mkt owners

Domestic institutions now own a bigger share of Indian equities than foreign investors as SIP-driven inflows reshape Dalal Street