Personal Finance

High gold prices boost exchange schemes: What customers must know

India's gold recycling market is expanding rapidly as rising prices push households to exchange old jewellery, but customers must watch for purity checks, deductions and opaque valuation practices

One more REIT now available, but are they the right instrument for you?

REITs can offer stable income and commercial real estate exposure, but experts say investors in the wealth accumulation phase should prioritise equities instead

Amid heatwaves, breathable fabrics reshape summer fashion for Indian women

As Indian summers grow harsher, women are embracing breathable fabrics, fluid silhouettes and versatile wardrobes that blend comfort, practicality and understated luxury

What are the best super top-up health cover plans available

With private healthcare costs rising sharply, comprehensive health insurance and super top-up plans are becoming critical for urban Indians seeking stronger financial protection

Swipe or tap: 5 features that make your credit cards safer than before

From AI-led fraud alerts to tokenisation and biometrics, modern credit cards are adding stronger layers of payment security.

Fund review: SBI Medium Duration Fund

Fund review: SBI Medium Duration Fund

Fixed deposit rates up to 8.1% at May-end: Check best offers across banks

Lenders are offering fixed deposit rates between 6% and 8.1% in May-end, with small finance banks leading returns

India's new luxury obsession? Travel rewards, VIP experiences, wellness

Indian Tourists Are Chasing Luxury Perks Over Cheap Deals, Marriott Report Finds

75% of Indians lack retirement plan, most skip professional advice: Survey

They start saving at age 39, holding a median corpus of Rs 28 lakh against a goal of Rs 1 cr

Indian investors pumped nearly ₹7 lakh cr into securities markets in FY25

Mutual Funds Are Replacing Gold and Real Estate in Indian Households

Understand legal and financial risks before becoming a joint account holder

Use joint accounts only where shared access is genuinely needed; do your due diligence before joining

Just 35 mutual funds are attracting most of India's dip-buying money

India's SIP Investors Have Picked Their Favourite Dip-Buying Funds

Taking an education loan? How repayment mistakes can damage credit score

Experts say that failing to manage education loans responsibly can damage a student's long-term creditworthiness at the start of their financial journey

Explained: How SC order on idle power plant helps Delhi's residents

Consumers' bills may reduce after court bars recovery of charges for facility doesn't supply electricity

Explained: You can soon withdraw PF instantly through UPI and WhatsApp

EPFO's Big Digital Upgrade: Instant PF Access Through UPI and WhatsApp

20% NPS investors are under 30 despite higher equity exposure: Report

While India's youngest savers show a high appetite for equity risk, their overall participation in the pension scheme remains remarkably low.

UAE landlords can now check tenants' credit scores before home rentals

New UAE tenant screening rules allow landlords to access renters' credit reports with consent through UAE PASS system

Benefits, pitfalls of maternity cover you should be aware of before buying

Watch out for sub-limits and waiting periods that often accompany this cover

Aadhaar free online update extended until June: How to conduct process

UIDAI extends facility to ensure seamless KYC verification as digital identity integration continues to expand across financial services

HDFC Bank revises Regalia Gold lounge access, rewards rules: Details

HDFC Bank ties Regalia Gold lounge access to quarterly spending and revises reward points starting July 1.