Personal Finance

38% of women in rural and semi-urban India use UPI weekly: Report

While they India act as their household's primary savers, only 32% of women use formal financial institutions for savings

Updated On: 05 Mar 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

Middle East tensions threaten oil, trade flows for India as crude jumps 8%

With nearly 9 mn Indians residing in the Middle East - contributing 38% of India's total remittances - the region holds strategic importance for India.

Updated On: 05 Mar 2026 | 1:15 PM IST

Rs 7 lakh PM Mudra loan for a small fee? Govt flags new online scam

MUDRA operates solely as a refinancing body and never solicits direct payments from individual borrowers.

Updated On: 05 Mar 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

War disruption: When airlines, hotels must refund cancelled bookings

If airlines cancel flights due to war or airspace closure, passengers can seek full refunds. But if travellers cancel voluntarily, contractual rules apply and insurance may not cover war

Updated On: 04 Mar 2026 | 5:24 PM IST

Moving abroad for a new job? Here's what happens to your EPF savings

Members can choose to maintain, transfer or withdraw their savings depending on their destination and employment terms

Updated On: 04 Mar 2026 | 4:23 PM IST

Women claim 50% of business loan volumes, hold 43.5% of gold loans

Women borrowers in India grow to 8.9 crore, outpacing men with 14.2% credit growth

Updated On: 04 Mar 2026 | 2:49 PM IST

PAN misused for fraudulent loan? How to detect & restore credit score

Hidden loans can quietly hurt your credit score; here's how to catch and fix them promptly

Updated On: 04 Mar 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

Women account for only 11% of home loan approvals in 2025: Report

Women borrowed more than men in just two cities, but the average loan size for women across major markets is Rs 6 lakh lower than for men

Updated On: 04 Mar 2026 | 12:27 PM IST

Kotak raises debit card fee to Rs 300, changes cash rules: Check details

Lender is tightening its fee structure from April 1, raising debit card charges and introducing higher penalties for repeated auto-debit failures

Updated On: 04 Mar 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

The great tech rebound: India's white-collar job market surges 12% in Feb

India-based multi-national IT companies were the primary driver, recording a 55 per cent hiring surge

Updated On: 04 Mar 2026 | 10:02 AM IST

Godrej Prop strikes gold in Gurugram: ₹4500 cr bet on Golf Course Extension

This project will offer residential development with an estimated revenue potential of over Rs 4,500 Crore, comprising a mix of premium low-rise and high-rise residencies

Updated On: 04 Mar 2026 | 9:47 AM IST

File consumer complaint within two years of the last cause of action

Identify correct court for filing complaint based on amount paid for goods or service

Updated On: 03 Mar 2026 | 10:05 PM IST

Can you lose your home over unpaid property tax? What the law actually says

While municipal authorities possess the legal power to auction homes for unpaid tax, they must follow a strict sequence of statutory notices and appeal windows

Updated On: 03 Mar 2026 | 5:22 PM IST

57% of HNIs buy term at 30-39, demand for Rs 3 cr cover surges: Report

Affluent Indians are increasingly prioritising pure protection over tax planning, with over half of high-net-worth individuals now securing multi-crore term insurance covers before the age of 40

Updated On: 03 Mar 2026 | 4:04 PM IST

Credit card interest rate rising? Here's what's likely causing the spike

Understanding variable Annual Percentage Rate essential to avoiding sudden debt spikes caused by shifting interest rate cycles, late payment penalties, expiry of introductory offers

Updated On: 03 Mar 2026 | 3:51 PM IST

HDFC Bank increases locker rents by up to 184%, tightens access rules

Bank will overhaul vault security with mandatory Aadhaar biometrics alongside a steep restructuring of locker rental tiers from April 1

Updated On: 03 Mar 2026 | 12:23 PM IST

New to stocks? Sebi warns of investors being 'hijacked by scamsters'

Regulator flags surge in pre-investment scams as it expands AI-driven surveillance, verification tools and awareness campaigns

Updated On: 03 Mar 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

Holi bank holidays 2026: Check where banks will shut on March 3 and 4

Confused about Holi 2026 bank holidays? Check where banks are shut on March 3 and March 4 across India

Updated On: 03 Mar 2026 | 11:12 AM IST

Middle East tensions disrupt travel: What fliers must know before you book

Travel bookings on routes linked to the Middle East are witnessing 20-25 per cent cancellations and rescheduling, following the ongoing geopolitical tensions and related airspace uncertainties

Updated On: 03 Mar 2026 | 9:20 AM IST

War & wealth: The investor's survival guide to the 2026 geopolitical storm

The most reliable strategy during geopolitical stress is to stay invested, diversify sensibly, and use periods of decline to add to existing holdings rather than exiting in fear.

Updated On: 03 Mar 2026 | 7:37 AM IST