Personal Finance

EPFO can't reject higher pension claims for employer lapses: Bombay HC

Court's order means the social security body must independently verify retirement claims using all available evidence rather than penalising workers for their firms' administrative failures

89 new ultra-rich added daily: Global wealth and the $30 mn club decoded

Billionaire Boom Spreads Worldwide, India Among Top Growth Markets

Buying a flat in Maharashtra? Here's how new Property Cards will help you

With VPC it will be easier to get bank loans and time frame for inheritance procedures and land disputes will get reduced drastically. Transactions will be faster as data is transparent.

Hospital bills covered, care Isn't: The blind spot in planning for parents

Health insurance isn't enough: The hidden costs of caring for ageing parents decoded

Daily spends to global travel: Pick a credit card that fits your needs

Beyond mere credit access, selection requires matching specific spending habits with segmented rewards to maximise actual value

Atal Pension Yojana at 90 mn subscribers: Scheme benefits, risks explained

Retirement scheme offers guaranteed monthly payouts and family security for those in the unorganised sector Retirement scheme offers guaranteed monthly payouts and family security for those in the u

Axis Max Life launches new equity fund via ULIPs, targets long-term wealth

Actively managed multicap fund will be overseen by an in-house investment team and features a mandatory five-year lock-in period

Delhi govt to give smart cards to construction workers to plug fund leakage

It will also set up a digital cess portal to streamline welfare delivery and eliminate ghost beneficiaries

After 70% surge, Dubai housing sees first price drop since the pandemic

A home price index compiled by ValuStrat fell 5.9% in March from a month earlier, with valuations seeing their first decline since 2020

Rs 145 crore FD fraud: How civic funds were moved via fake fixed deposits

Enforcement Directorate raids across Haryana and Punjab as probe tracks forged FDs, fake accounts and diversion of municipal funds

Shah Rukh's manager, family snap up ₹38 cr sea-facing homes in Bandra West

₹38 Crore Deal: SRK's Manager Pooja Gurnani, Family Buy 3 Carter Road Flats

Multi-asset fund-of-funds: Active option suits alpha, risk control seekers

Multi-asset FoFs offer diversification in one fund, but investors must weigh costs, tax rules, and active vs passive strategies before investing

Heat, sweat, spend: The new summer skincare economy

India's harsh summers are turning skincare from a routine into a necessity, pushing consumers to spend more on protection, hydration and comfort in increasingly extreme weather conditions

What are the best plans that insurers offer for cancer treatment?

With cancer treatment costs rising, insurers are offering specialised plans that provide staged payouts, long-term financial protection and support across diagnosis and recovery

As credit card benefits decline, leverage offers to earn more rewards

The best way to optimise benefits is to keep multiple cards and use the one offering highest rewards for each spending category

Senior citizen FD rates up to 8.5%: Best bank offers in April 2026

With markets volatile, senior citizens are turning to fixed deposits. Here's a bank-wise look at FD rates and strategies to maximise returns in April 2026

What $1 mn buys today: Real estate in India vs the world's costliest cities

$ 1mn can buy 96 sq m in Mumbai, 205 sq m in Delhi and 357 sq m in Bengaluru: Knight Frank Wealth Report 2026

Salary arrears increasing tax outgo? Experts explain how Form 39 may help

Taxpayers can mitigate the financial impact of delayed salary arrears by using the new Form 39 to reallocate income to previous years and reduce excess tax liability

Fund review: Kotak Midcap Fund

Fund review: Kotak Midcap Fund

Luxury market hits pause: Art soars, whisky and wine crash in 2025 reset

Big Winners, Bigger Losers: Inside Luxury's Uneven Comeback