Personal Finance

Vector-borne disease insurance: Who needs it and who may skip the cover

Benefit-based plans offer a fixed payout on diagnosis but have a narrow scope; buyers with regular health insurance should assess whether they need supplementary protection

Missed ITR-3, ITR-4 deadline? Your cost could be more than a Rs 5,000 fee

Missing the ITR-3 or ITR-4 deadline can have wider tax consequences, particularly for those with business income, deductions or losses

5 hidden costs and risks to check before you choose interest-free EMI

Processing fees, penalties, credit impact and refund rules can add to the cost of an offer

EPFO enrolment campaign: Left out of PF? Check if you qualify by Oct 31

Employers can regularise eligible past omissions, with a waiver of the employee share in specified cases

₹12 lakh salary but zero tax? Why the New Tax Regime is winning with Gen Z

76% of Under-25 Filers Now File Complex Returns: Is the Old Tax Regime Still Worth It?

LIC's new Bima Platinum, Jeevan Raksha plans: What policyholders must know

Looking for Life Insurance? LIC's 2 New Plans Offer Savings, Income and Pure Protection

Choosing a balanced advantage fund? Look beyond returns to strategy, risk

Balanced advantage funds are raising equity exposure, but investors must assess allocation models, portfolio risks and downside protection-not just past returns

AI can build your financial plan: What exactly are you paying your CFP for?

As technology takes over data-heavy tasks, veteran professional explains why certified financial planners are irreplaceable

Man evicted for neglecting parents: Can he still inherit their property?

Eviction, ownership and inheritance are separate legal issues. Here is what parents and children need to know

Axis Bank's safety tool: Set UPI limit, declare overseas travel before trip

The Bank has introduced the launch of its Industry-First UPI Limit Management feature and International Travel Declaration capability as part of the Bank's broader Safe Banking proposition

NPS rules changed: PFRDA orders scheme revamp, new risk categories

Pension funds must align existing offerings with a common framework, while subscribers could see scheme mergers, restructuring and clearer disclosures

19,000 UHNIs today, 25,000 by 2031: India's family office boom has begun

Rs 70,000 Crore Wealth Pool, 1.5X Growth: India's Family Offices Enter Next Phase

Bank holidays in September 2026: Check the complete list for this month

In September 2026, banks in India will mark holidays for regional celebrations, as per the RBI calendar. Customers must confirm local bank timetables before visiting

High-yield bonds: Understand risks before chasing double-digit returns

High-yield bonds can offer double-digit returns, but investors must weigh default, credit, liquidity and concentration risks before chasing higher yields

Redeveloping your housing society? 5 checks before choosing a builder

Ageing housing societies can unlock significant value through redevelopment, but title, approvals, member rights, costs and delays need careful scrutiny first

September tax calendar: Key TDS, advance tax and tax audit deadlines

September has key tax compliance dates for TDS, advance tax and audit reports. Here are the deadlines taxpayers should track

Financial changes from September 1: ITR, LPG e-KYC, fuel prices and more

From tax filing to LPG verification and fuel prices, these deadlines and changes could affect your household budget

Gold could hit $5,600, silver $120 by year-end in bull case: Monarch PMS

Gold seen at $4,300-$4,700, silver at $70-$85 by year-end in base case, bull case pegs gold at $5,600, silver $120 by year-end

84.7 acres acquired, Rs 12,000 crore GDV: Max Estates makes its Delhi debut

Max Estates Enters Delhi With 84.7 Acres, Eyes Rs 12,000 Crore Development Opportunity

Buying property? Mutation of ownership alone does not prove title

Trace the title chain, check encumbrances and verify every owner's right to sell before buying a property; mutation, tax records and possession alone do not establish ownership