Personal Finance

How to pick a car loan this festive season: EMI, tenure and prepayment tips

Cap total equated monthly instalments at 40 per cent of take-home income, choose a manageable tenure, and check prepayment terms

Retirement planning surges 50%, 80% opt for monthly contributions: Report

35% of buyers earn below Rs 5 lakh annually, 30% are self-employed and 15% are women, shows data.

Govt raises disability pension to Rs 375, removes age limit: Who qualifies

Revised rules lower disability threshold from 80% to 40%, allowing more people to qualify for monthly assistance under the revamped scheme

Eternal SBI Card offers up to 10% discounts on Zomato, Blinkit, District

Card offers discounts across Zomato, Blinkit and District, plus cashback on select partners. Monthly caps and fees apply

Ranbir Kapoor rents out Pune's Trump Towers apartment for ₹4.63 lakh/month

The three-year agreement, registered on October 6, 2026, is expected to generate total rental income of ₹1.75 crore over the tenure.

AI founders surge 4x; young entrepreneurs' companies valued at ₹48 lakh cr

First-generation entrepreneurs account for 71% of the cohort, followed by second- generation leaders at 16%, third-generation at 9% and fourth-generation or later at 4%

Delhi property tax waiver extended to Dec 31: Claim process explained

Under SUNIYO 2.0, pay property tax for six financial years to get a 100% waiver on interest, penalties and older dues.

WhatsApp 'No' fraud alert: 5 ways to protect your money from scammers

A fake debit alert can trigger panic and expose you to fraud. Know how to verify messages, protect your money and report cybercrime.

India's retirement map is changing: 15 cities to drive senior living boom

With India's senior living market set to reach USD 11.43 billion by 2031, wellness and affordability are set to reshape senior living choices, says the report.

Saif Ali Khan's Mumbai office lease to fetch ₹14.64 crore over five years

Saif Ali Khan leases Andheri office space for ₹22.77 lakh monthly rent

Is this a good time to enter value funds? Here's what investors should know

Allocate 10-20 per cent of your equity portfolio for style diversification and wait patiently for performance to turn around

Unlimited health insurance: Check claim limits before buying a policy

Check policy conditions for co-payments, exclusions, waiting periods and claim restrictions before opting for unlimited health cover; compare premiums and super top-up alternatives

Fund Review: HDFC Large Cap Fund

Fund Review: HDFC Large Cap Fund

Pension fund managers in India: A guide to performance and returns

Pension fund managers invest retirement savings across asset classes while balancing risks and future payout obligations. Here is a Policybazaar guide to their performance in India

The second life of gifts: Why Diwali giving need not end at unwrapping

From luxury resale and regifting to charitable auctions and the circular economy, gifts are finding second lives. This Diwali, the question is not just what we give, but what happens to it afterwards

EPFO extends PF filing deadline to Oct 31: What employees should check

Employers get 16 more days to file September PF returns after the wage ceiling revision. Here's what employees should check

Air India Express offers 20% off on flights for Delhi Half Marathon runners

Air India Express is offering participants of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon up to 20% savings on flights, ₹5,000 flight voucher giveaways and opportunities to enrol in the Maharaja Club programme

First-time car buyers in India now spend ₹5-8 lakh as aspirations shift

Longer loan tenures of 5-7 years and affordable EMIs are enabling buyers to choose higher-segment vehicles

Train ticket insurance from October 27: How much cover will passengers get?

The court has directed that all tickets sold over the counter must be covered from October 27. This is a mandatory direction to the Railways.

Disputed credit card charge rejected? Know your options to seek redress

Report unauthorised transactions immediately, preserve evidence and pay undisputed dues on time