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Crypto exchange hacks: How to stay safe and protect your investments

Crypto exchange hacks highlight risks to investors, who should check platforms' security, insurance and reimbursement policies and keep long-term holdings in personal wallets.

Crypto exchange hacks: How to stay safe and protect your investments
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 10:42 PM IST

Buying a car this Dhanteras? Check these 5 costs before signing the loan

Dhanteras car purchases may come with hidden borrowing costs, from processing fees and insurance to foreclosure penalties

Buying a car this Dhanteras? Check these 5 costs before signing the loan
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

PFRDA revises NPS scheme naming rules: What changes for subscribers

New rules will require PoPs to show schemes from all pension funds within a subscriber's chosen risk category

PFRDA revises NPS scheme naming rules: What changes for subscribers
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 3:12 PM IST

India's property listings rise just 0.5% in Q3; Nagpur, Lucknow lead growth

Nagpur and Lucknow lead quarterly increases in available property stock, while Hyderabad and Surat see substantial reductions in available stock.

India's property listings rise just 0.5% in Q3; Nagpur, Lucknow lead growth
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 2:24 PM IST

68% of Indian professionals to look for new jobs; 51% expect 31%+ hike

Career growth (40.3%) beats salary (29.7%) as the top switch trigger. Yet 51.5% require a hike above 31%, and even among the growth-motivated, 49.6% hold that same floor.

68% of Indian professionals to look for new jobs; 51% expect 31%+ hike
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 1:35 PM IST

Gold dips 25% from January 2026 peak: Is it time to buy ahead of Dhanteras?

Gold is likely to remain volatile, with $4,000 per ounce an important psychological level to watch

Gold dips 25% from January 2026 peak: Is it time to buy ahead of Dhanteras?
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 1:14 PM IST

Ajinkya Rahane's wife buys two flats in Mumbai's Shivaji Park for Rs 25 cr

Radhika Ajinkya Rahane, wife of Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, has purchased two apartments in Mumbai's Oceana building in Shivaji Park.

Ajinkya Rahane's wife buys two flats in Mumbai's Shivaji Park for Rs 25 cr
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 12:23 PM IST

EPFO WhatsApp number: How to check PF balance and download passbook

EPFO's new facility also lets subscribers track their five latest account entries and get assistance under the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana

EPFO WhatsApp number: How to check PF balance and download passbook
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

Neo Wealth leases 16,231 sq ft at Marathon Futurex, pays Rs 54 lakh monthly

Financial firms lease 28,976 sq ft at Marathon Futurex for nearly Rs 1 crore monthly

Neo Wealth leases 16,231 sq ft at Marathon Futurex, pays Rs 54 lakh monthly
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 10:09 AM IST

Cash gift from family: How to prepare for tax scrutiny and avoid disputes

Record each gift's amount and occasion, establish the relationship and keep evidence of the donor's means

Cash gift from family: How to prepare for tax scrutiny and avoid disputes
Updated On : 03 Nov 2026 | 4:40 PM IST

Gold shopping this Dhanteras: Here's what you must check before paying

Dhanteras 2026: Gold buying checklist to help you avoid costly mistakes and make an informed purchase

Gold shopping this Dhanteras: Here's what you must check before paying
Updated On : 03 Nov 2026 | 4:20 PM IST

Singer Vishal Mishra buys 4 flats in Mumbai's Andheri West for ₹22.25 crore

The purchase in Andheri West includes a duplex spread across two floors, two terraces and three parking spaces; stamp duty paid on the transactions was around Rs 1.33 crore.

Singer Vishal Mishra buys 4 flats in Mumbai's Andheri West for ₹22.25 crore
Updated On : 03 Nov 2026 | 4:15 PM IST

Gen Z seeks 3.4 office days; Millennials settle for 3.2-3.3, says Savills

A global Savills survey finds younger workers want reliable Wi-Fi, public transport links and wellness facilities near offices, even as 46% report commutes of at least 41 minutes.

Gen Z seeks 3.4 office days; Millennials settle for 3.2-3.3, says Savills
Updated On : 03 Nov 2026 | 4:02 PM IST

RBI raises Floating Rate Bond rate to 7.26%: How much more will you earn

The revised rate will apply until April 29, 2027, boosting six-month interest payouts for existing bondholders

RBI raises Floating Rate Bond rate to 7.26%: How much more will you earn
Updated On : 03 Nov 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

Axis Bank to revise savings account charges from December 1: What changes

Axis Bank will reduce free cash transactions, raise minimum balance penalties and cheque return fees, and withdraw reward points for select accounts from December 1

Axis Bank to revise savings account charges from December 1: What changes
Updated On : 03 Nov 2026 | 1:34 PM IST

Emaar launches 194 luxury flats in Lucknow, 3BHKs start at Rs 2.15 crore

The 194-residence development in Gomti Nagar Extension marks the company's second premium high-rise project in Lucknow, following Elite Oasis

Emaar launches 194 luxury flats in Lucknow, 3BHKs start at Rs 2.15 crore
Updated On : 03 Nov 2026 | 9:51 AM IST

One in three Indian taxpayers now reports income above Rs 20 lakh: ClearTax

India's Rs 50 lakh-plus income club nearly doubles in 3 years, shows ClearTax report

One in three Indian taxpayers now reports income above Rs 20 lakh: ClearTax
Updated On : 03 Nov 2026 | 9:41 AM IST

Denmark trusts strangers most, but US ranks 1st for professional networking

High trust, more connections: Nordic countries stand out in global networking study

Denmark trusts strangers most, but US ranks 1st for professional networking
Updated On : 03 Nov 2026 | 8:44 AM IST

Direct plans made default option: Why costs matter for MF investors

Sebi's move to make direct mutual fund plans the default on fund houses' digital platforms puts the spotlight on costs, but investors must weigh lower fees against the value of ongoing advice.

Direct plans made default option: Why costs matter for MF investors
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 8:30 PM IST

November money changes: What pensioners, taxpayers and investors must know

New mutual fund defaults, revised bank charges, life certificate deadlines and ITR extensions

November money changes: What pensioners, taxpayers and investors must know
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 4:17 PM IST