Personal Finance

Reasonable valuations, earnings revival to aid small-cap funds in 2026

After underperforming in 2025, small-cap funds may see a turnaround as valuations become more reasonable and earnings revive; existing investors should stay invested, while new ones enter gradually

Luxury travel meets HNI wealth strategy: The Villa economy in India decoded

The End of the Hotel Room: Inside India's Private Villa Luxury Boom

Private banks entering NPS fund management space: What it means for you

More bank-led pension funds mean wider access, sharper competition, and better NPS experiences for long-term savers, say experts

Cigarette tax hike from February 1: Check how much each stick will cost

Longer and premium cigarettes to cost more as new taxes kick in

Gold investors get 387% returns as RBI redeems 2017-18 SGB series

Redemption at ~13,486 a gram delivers nearly fourfold gains in eight years

Equity vs gold vs silver: How investors should balance portfolios for 2026

The investment playbook for 2026 is not about chasing themes, but about balancing growth with stability, and risk with resilience.

Where IPO wealth was really created in 2025: Top ten performers of the year

Larger, well-structured issuances are delivering more consistent outcomes, while smaller IPOs offer higher variability and selective upside.

Sector, thematic funds' outlook: Avoid over-allocation, chasing returns

These concentrated bets suit experienced investors who can assess sector prospects and invest at attractive valuations

Stopping SIPs in downturns weakens long-term compounding, rupee-cost gains

Chasing past performance ignores the principle that returns of all assets are mean-reverting

Stepping to the beat: How dance classes are rewriting urban India's rhythm

As dance classes move beyond niche studios, they are reshaping how urban Indians approach fitness, social connection and cultural expression

What are the best health insurance premiums being offered across India

Here are the best health insurance plans right now, how premiums compare across insurers, and which features matter most for long-term cover

Fund review: ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund

Fund review: ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund

Paying claims or pushing back? What Irdai data reveals about insurers

Irdai's latest data shows how much insurers paid out in health claims in FY25

Rupee swings push NRIs to rupee-linked term insurance: Experts explain

'Currency swings are reshaping protection choices,' as experts say NRIs increasingly prefer rupee-linked term plans for India-based liabilities

Year ender 2025: Travel boomed, insurance rose, and spending got sharper

More journeys, higher covers, and clearer priorities shaped travel in 2025

Small savings schemes 2026: Rates stay unchanged for January-March quarter

Government keeps post office and small savings interest rates steady for Q4 FY26

ED's big catch: Textile Tycoon, offshore trusts, a ₹150-Cr London property

ED Attaches Buckingham Palace-Area Property in Massive Indian Bank Fraud

How much gold can your family legally keep at home without any proof?

Under Income Tax rules, gold jewellery held within prescribed limits is NOT questioned, even without purchase proof - if it matches family status and customs.

Banks tighten on-boarding with video KYC, experts explain why

Fraud risks and mule accounts are pushing banks beyond Aadhaar-based eKYC

Probate no longer mandatory: When skipping court approval can backfire

Probate is a legal process where a court formally recognises a will's validity and an executor's authority to distribute the estate