Personal Finance

Got married? Your EPF nomination is no longer valid after marriage

Marriage automatically invalidates your old EPF nomination under the new rules. Here's why updating your e-nomination matters

Make engine protect the first rider you buy this monsoon season

Standard motor insurance covers many monsoon-related losses, but add-ons such as engine protect and zero-depreciation can significantly reduce out-of-pocket expenses

₹162-cr Thane deal: AllerIndia acquires Windsor Machines' industrial site

₹162-crore land deal signals continued redevelopment push in Thane's Wagale Estate

West Bengal eyes 7th Pay Commission rollout, promises more DA hikes

State government also promises to clear pending arrears as it works towards gradual DA parity with central employees

NPS gets two new PFRDA tools for fund comparison, complaints: How to use

PRIDE-DISHA helps compare NPS fund performance, while Pension Sahayak makes raising and tracking complaints easier

Own foreign assets? Experts explain exchange rate rule for filing ITR

Using Google or bank exchange rates for foreign assets can lead to mistakes, experts explain what taxpayers should know

46% of homes on sale are 3 BHKs; buyers chase affordability in key cities

Premium homes gain ground, but sub-₹75 lakh housing remains the biggest draw in many cities

45.5 mn sq ft leased, 43% driven by GCCs: India's office mkt hits new high

The number behind India's hottest property story: 45.5 million sq ft

Income tax notice: Respond with facts and documents, not panic

Verify it, respond within deadline; file revised or updated return if needed

Bought a resale flat without NOC? Experts explain the risk of old dues

Can a housing society recover a previous owner's unpaid maintenance from a new buyer? Experts explain the legal position

Compare forex cards on total costs and complete transparency in charges

A card with zero cross-currency conversion charge will allow you to load US dollars and then spend in any currency without incurring further charges

GPF interest rate remains at 7.1%: What it means for govt employees

The Centre has retained the GPF interest rate at 7.1% for July-September 2026. Here's who will benefit and what's changed

DDA launches 1,200+ flats from Rs 33 lakh at 25% discount: Who can apply

More than 1,200 freehold flats in Narela will be allotted on a first-come, first-serve basis from August 15

US tightens visa rules: How Indian students can avoid costly mistakes

Explained: New US student visa rules and what they mean for Indian students

Equal-weight funds: Pick broader universe if risk appetite, horizon permit

Beware that funds with higher exposure to mid- and smallcaps are likely to be more volatile

Corporate FDs offer higher interest rates, but come with their own risks

If you are the kind of investor who likes to be safe and invests primarily in bank fixed deposits, but also wants to boost returns by 1-2 percentage points, consider investing in a corporate FD

Seeking the sacred, in style: When the spiritual meets the material

India's affluent travellers are spending more on luxury spiritual retreats that combine inner transformation, curated rituals, cultural immersion, and five-star comfort

Fund review: Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund

Fund review: Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund

Will minimum go up to Rs 7,500 after EPS pension hike? Govt replies

The Centre has clarified its stand on the long-pending demand to raise the minimum EPS pension from Rs 1,000 to Rs 7,500

CGHS pensioner cards: How the Bhavishya portal changes the process

Retiring central government employees can now apply for CGHS pensioner cards with less paperwork through the Bhavishya portal