Personal Finance

How to protect yourself from unsolicited cards, fraudulent transactions

If you receive an unsolicited credit card, raise an objection and communicate with the bank in writing; escalate if you do not receive a positive response within 30 days

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 7:32 PM IST

Silver is the new gold as India's jewellery buyers chase value and style

Silver jewellery is booming in India in 2025, driven by high gold prices, shifting tastes and rising brand trust, making the once-everyday metal a new must-have for women and men alike

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 7:04 PM IST

Why working women in urban centres must have a good health insurance plan?

Here are the best premiums for health insurance policies that are especially tailored for young women working in urban centres

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 5:41 PM IST

Planning a wedding? Don't miss this essential insurance cover for big day

Protect your wedding from cancellations, vendor issues and unexpected costs

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 4:37 PM IST

Fund review: HDFC Mid Cap Fund

Fund review: HDFC Mid Cap Fund

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 4:18 PM IST

Thinking of using your EPF to buy a home? Here's what you need to know

While the EPF allows members to withdraw up to 90% of their corpus for housing needs, financial experts caution against eroding long-term retirement savings for short-term housing liquidity

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 3:57 PM IST

Who is Luana Lopes Lara? Meet the 29-year-old self-made woman billionaire

The Kalshi cofounder's $11 bn leap shows how discipline and tech ambition shaped her meteoric rise.

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 3:36 PM IST

Dormant bank account worrying you? Here's how to revive it and access money

Reactivating a dormant bank account requires only a brief visit, updated KYC documents and a token transaction

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 3:34 PM IST

How much salary is 'truly enough'? Breakdown shows why most get it wrong

Most Indians carry a vague salary target - ₹1L, ₹2L, or "double what I earn now." But Maheshwari's framework forces a shift from emotional guessing to mathematical clarity.

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 2:03 PM IST

Worli India's ultra-luxury capital with ₹5,500-cr apartment deals in 2 yrs

Anarock report shows that Worli alone accounts for 40% of all ultra-luxury apartment transactions in India, making it the single largest magnet for UHNW buyers.

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 1:24 PM IST

Sonu Nigam rents out commercial unit in Santacruz East for Rs 19 lakh/month

As per IGR documents reviewed by Square Yards, the commercial unit, located in Trade Centre BKC, measures 4,257 sq. ft. (~395 sq. m.).

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 1:01 PM IST

December home loan rates start at 7.35%: Check latest lender offers here

Public-sector banks offer the most competitive entry rates below 8% for borrowers with strong credit, while private banks and HFCs show wider pricing spreads based on risk profile

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 12:58 PM IST

Dec car loan rates start at 7.6%; EMIs around Rs 10,000: Check full list

Public sector lenders offer lowest rates but buyers must compare processing fees and EMI structures to determine the true overall borrowing cost

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 12:52 PM IST

Less paperwork, more investment: Sebi launches single-window entry for FPIs

The low risk foreign investors identified by Sebi include government-owned funds, central banks, sovereign wealth funds, multilateral entities, highly regulated public retail funds

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 9:07 AM IST

Kartik Aaryan's family on buying spree-New ₹11 cr office bought in Mumbai

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan's family has added another big-ticket commercial asset to its growing real estate portfolio, with his parents purchasing an office unit worth ₹10.83 crore in Ville Parle

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 8:38 AM IST

Suryoday SFB raises fixed deposit rates by up to 8.24%, joins peers

Five-year scheme offers a 8.24% annualised yield, as the small finance bank maintains higher rates to attract stable deposits

Updated On: 03 Dec 2025 | 4:43 PM IST

Sanchar Saathi decoded: Why the gov wants it installed on your phone

DoT's directive requires the app to be visible and functional on first use, even as the minister stresses that activation remains optional.

Updated On: 03 Dec 2025 | 4:20 PM IST

Smallcap funds: Normalised valuations make a case for long-term investors

Allocation should be commensurate with investor's risk appetite and horizon

Updated On: 03 Dec 2025 | 4:18 PM IST

Is the EPF wage cap set for a change? Here's what the government said

Centre signals no immediate move to raise EPF wage ceiling; further consultations likely

Updated On: 03 Dec 2025 | 3:31 PM IST

India's luxury boom gets new postcodes: Where rich buyers are moving next

In terms of price segments, luxury demand is strongest in the ₹2-3 crore and ₹3-5 crore brackets

Updated On: 03 Dec 2025 | 1:36 PM IST