Personal Finance

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

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

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

ITR filing isn't complete until you verify your return: Here's how to do it

E-verification is the final step in filing your ITR. Here's how to do it by using Aadhaar OTP, EVC or net banking

Got a salary hike? Your term insurance cover may need a second look

Higher income often means higher liabilities. Here's when experts say it's time to review your term insurance cover

Would you pick a credit card for concert tickets? Here's what to consider

Concert tickets, not cashback: How premium credit card perks are changing

Car loan rates start at 7.35%: How EMIs compare across top banks in India

Car loans: UCO Bank offers lowest rate at 7.35%; compare EMIs

Do you know your CKYC number? It could save you repeated KYC hassles

CKYC explained: How one 14-digit number can simplify your banking and investments

Education loans: Myths that can derail applications, hurt credit score

From credit scores and co-borrowers to collateral, margin money and tax benefits, understanding these education loan misconceptions can help borrowers avoid costly mistakes

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

'Next step is jail': What SC's Parsvnath order means for homebuyers

The ruling explains what delayed homebuyers can do when builders fail to comply with RERA orders

Old Pension Scheme option opens for select NPS employees: Who qualifies

Certain Central government employees can now choose OPS instead of NPS, subject to eligibility

Homebuyers move up price ladder: Rs 1.5-3 cr housing sales jump 58% in H1

Bengaluru, Chennai lead housing demand as premium home sales surge in H1

China, weak monsoon, AI boom: 10 trends investors should watch in H2 2026

From inflation and monsoon risks to data centres, pharmaceuticals and EVs - Abakkus highlights key themes investors should closely monitor.

Immediate annuities: Multiple options available, weigh trade-offs carefully

Annuitise only essential expenses, retain liquidity and compare payout options and rates before purchase

How to prove a Will is genuine? SC explains legal tests and evidence

The ruling explains how courts verify a Will, who bears the burden of proof and why registration alone is not enough

Sebi eases mutual fund claim rules after death: Key changes explained

Experts say Sebi's simpler norms cut paperwork, but nominations and updated records remain crucial