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Sector, thematic funds' outlook: Avoid over-allocation, chasing returns

These concentrated bets suit experienced investors who can assess sector prospects and invest at attractive valuations

Stopping SIPs in downturns weakens long-term compounding, rupee-cost gains

Chasing past performance ignores the principle that returns of all assets are mean-reverting

Stepping to the beat: How dance classes are rewriting urban India's rhythm

As dance classes move beyond niche studios, they are reshaping how urban Indians approach fitness, social connection and cultural expression

What are the best health insurance premiums being offered across India

Here are the best health insurance plans right now, how premiums compare across insurers, and which features matter most for long-term cover

Fund review: ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund

Fund review: ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund

Paying claims or pushing back? What Irdai data reveals about insurers

Irdai's latest data shows how much insurers paid out in health claims in FY25

Rupee swings push NRIs to rupee-linked term insurance: Experts explain

'Currency swings are reshaping protection choices,' as experts say NRIs increasingly prefer rupee-linked term plans for India-based liabilities

Year ender 2025: Travel boomed, insurance rose, and spending got sharper

More journeys, higher covers, and clearer priorities shaped travel in 2025

Small savings schemes 2026: Rates stay unchanged for January-March quarter

Government keeps post office and small savings interest rates steady for Q4 FY26

ED's big catch: Textile Tycoon, offshore trusts, a ₹150-Cr London property

ED Attaches Buckingham Palace-Area Property in Massive Indian Bank Fraud

How much gold can your family legally keep at home without any proof?

Under Income Tax rules, gold jewellery held within prescribed limits is NOT questioned, even without purchase proof - if it matches family status and customs.

Banks tighten on-boarding with video KYC, experts explain why

Fraud risks and mule accounts are pushing banks beyond Aadhaar-based eKYC

Probate no longer mandatory: When skipping court approval can backfire

Probate is a legal process where a court formally recognises a will's validity and an executor's authority to distribute the estate

Good news for EV buyers: Tamil Nadu extends motor tax waiver till 2027

State extends 100% motor vehicle tax exemption on electric vehicles by two years

Fake traffic fine SMS surge: Here's how to safeguard yourself

These messages, which often appear urgent and alarming, urge recipients to click on a link to make immediate payments

Sector, thematic funds 2026 outlook: Avoid over-allocation, chasing returns

Thematic and sector funds offer focused exposure to structural trends that may not be adequately represented in broader diversified portfolios

55% took loans to shop online, 52% to order food in 2025: Survey

emand surged most strongly across cities such as Coimbatore, Indore, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, Jaipur and Nagpur

Year-ender: The big insurance shifts of 2025 and what they mean for 2026

OPD surge, wellness-linked pricing and AI-led underwriting reshaped how Indians protected their health in 2025

Cash rules tightening from April 2026? Government clarifies viral post

Viral post claims new cash rules from April 2026, but PIB says it's misleading

Mumbai registrations hit 14-year high in 2025, ₹1-2 cr homes drive sales

City records annual registrations of 150,254 properties in 2025, up 6% YoY