Personal Finance
RBI rate cut ends FD appeal for now: Here's what investors can do next
RBI's December 5 repo cut is expected to push banks towards trimming deposit rates. Here are the updated FD slabs and how savers can plan in a falling-rate cycle
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Decade-long bull run: Ventura explains why gold may surge to $4,800 in 2026
The runway is set for the Year 2026 to have an extended rally in Gold
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RBI launches two-month campaign to clear all pending customer complaints
RBI has proposed to hold a two-month campaign from 1st January next year with an aim to resolve all grievances pending for more than a month with the RBI Ombudsman
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1 in 5 cashless treatment requests by road accident victims is rejected
On March 14, 2024, the ministry launched a pilot programme in Chandigarh, which was later expanded to six states to provide cashless treatment to road accident victims.
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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
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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
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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
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Planning a wedding? Don't miss this essential insurance cover for big day
Protect your wedding from cancellations, vendor issues and unexpected costs
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Fund review: HDFC Mid Cap Fund
Fund review: HDFC Mid Cap Fund
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.).
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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