Personal Finance

Disputed credit card charge rejected? Know your options to seek redress

Report unauthorised transactions immediately, preserve evidence and pay undisputed dues on time

Hotel investments surge 197% as Tier II, III cities grab 60% of deal value

Transactions included luxury resorts in Kerala and Coorg, luxury hotels in Agra, Mussoorie and Noida, and upper-upscale properties in Udaipur and Jaipur.

India Inc salary hikes to hold at 9.1% in 2027 as attrition rises to 18%

Salary hikes: NBFCs lead at 10.1%, tech services lag at 6.6%

SBI warns of 30% monthly return scams: 4 red flags investors must watch for

Fraudsters use fake testimonials, urgent deadlines and suspicious links to steal savings. Here is how to verify offers and stay safe.

LIC's 3 new plans explained: Who can buy them and what do they offer

Plans cover retirement income, hospitalisation and cancer treatment. Here is what buyers should check before choosing one

Tax audit deadline extended to Oct 21: Who must file and what to check

Tax department campaign urges professionals with low filing levels to complete pending Form 3CD submissions within the revised timeline

Small IPOs deliver 17% gains in 2026, beat larger issues: Kotak report

SMIDs outperformed large-caps in secondary markets, driven by select themes

Look beyond credit riskometer: Check ratings, yields and bond maturities

Read the rating rationale, compare yields and match maturities to when you need the money

Buying property in a relative's name? Check benami law impact, tax risk

A family purchase is not illegal but unexplained funds, ownership mismatches and benami law violations can lead to tax notices, penalties or confiscation

Jeevan Pramaan 2026: How pensioners can submit life certificate online

Pensioners aged 80 and above can apply now; others can submit from November 1. Check the steps, documents needed and deadline.

₹400 crore on Boldfit: The Wealth Company's big bet on India's fitness boom

The ₹400 crore muscle behind Boldfit's growth story

Shopping scams: How to spot warning signs, avoid fraud this festival season

Use official apps and websites, check parcels before paying, and report financial fraud immediately

Financial services deal value jumps 129% to $7.3 bn on IPOs, big-ticket M&A

Excluding IPOs and QIPs, M&A and PE/VC activity comprised 58 transactions worth $3 billion.

S&P 500 up 14%, rupee down 5.7% in 10 months: Should Indians buy US stocks?

This year the S&P 500 is up about 14% in dollars. Because the dollar has also gained nearly 7% against the rupee, the return in rupees is closer to 22%.

FII ownership hits 17-year low of 15.1% but holdings rise 3.6x to $783 bn

Domestic investor participation has grown faster than FII holdings, making ownership percentage a less meaningful measure of foreign investor confidence

Paying rent to parents? How salaried employees can claim HRA and save tax

Pay ₹35,000 monthly rent to parents? How you could claim ₹3.24 lakh HRA exemption

Air India offers students 10% off domestic fares until Oct 20: How to save

Students can save on domestic base fares, with additional baggage allowance and a complimentary date change available through Air India's year-round student programme

What should you do with your loss-making investments in SME IPOs?

Reassess these holdings, avoid averaging down on price alone, and keep exposure modest

GST relief on group insurance: Will employees get higher health cover?

GST Council's ITC proposal could cut employers' insurance costs, but better coverage will depend on company and tax rules

EPF withdrawals before 5 years? How Form 121 changes TDS exemption claims

Members must check their service period, withdrawal amount and estimated annual income before filing the new declaration to avoid TDS on claims