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Senior citizen fixed deposit rates rise to 8.3%: Check best offers

Senior citizens are continuing to find the highest FD returns at small finance banks, particularly for tenures of one to three years

Senior citizen fixed deposit rates rise to 8.3%: Check best offers
Updated On : 14 May 2026 | 2:05 PM IST

Fixed deposit rates at 6-8.1% in mid-May: Check best offers across banks

Investors get best returns in shorter tenures as small finance banks keep rates above 8%

Fixed deposit rates at 6-8.1% in mid-May: Check best offers across banks
Updated On : 14 May 2026 | 2:00 PM IST

Bank account frozen without FIR? Delhi HC says it violates right to life

No FIR, No Charges, Yet Account Frozen: Delhi HC Questions Banking Crackdowns

Bank account frozen without FIR? Delhi HC says it violates right to life
Updated On : 14 May 2026 | 8:54 AM IST

EPFO to soon auto-process final PF withdrawals, speeding up payouts

EPFO will soon automate the process for settling final provident fund withdrawal claims, fast-tracking the money transfer to the applicant's bank accounts

EPFO to soon auto-process final PF withdrawals, speeding up payouts
Updated On : 14 May 2026 | 8:41 AM IST

Would you pay ₹2.4 cr for a 1.5 BHK? Gurugram buyers increasingly are

Max Estates has launched The Terraces, its newest residential offering within Estate 361 in Sector 36A, Dwarka Expressway, Gurugram

Would you pay ₹2.4 cr for a 1.5 BHK? Gurugram buyers increasingly are
Updated On : 14 May 2026 | 8:30 AM IST

Flying to US, Europe or Singapore? Air India cuts several overseas flights

Air India Cuts International Flights To US, Europe, Australia Amid Rising Costs

Flying to US, Europe or Singapore? Air India cuts several overseas flights
Updated On : 14 May 2026 | 8:15 AM IST

After run-up in precious metals, what steps should investors take?

Rebalance away from gold and silver and towards equity and debt

After run-up in precious metals, what steps should investors take?
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 9:53 PM IST

ITR-3 changes: Experts explain what traders, freelancers should know

The revised form requires stricter disclosure, turnover matching and reconciliation across trading records.

ITR-3 changes: Experts explain what traders, freelancers should know
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 4:30 PM IST

Aadhaar eases enrolment for children, vulnerable groups, Indians abroad

UIDAI updates regulations to simplify Aadhaar access for children and vulnerable groups while expanding the list of accepted documents

Aadhaar eases enrolment for children, vulnerable groups, Indians abroad
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

Luxury hotels need skilled staff-- Leela is building its own talent factory

Supporting The Leela's expansion from 15 to 24 hotels over the next three years, the initiative will help induct, train, and develop more than 3,000 associates across its luxury ecosystem

Luxury hotels need skilled staff-- Leela is building its own talent factory
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

Delhi-NCR's top malls run full, Mumbai sees sharpest rent surge at 20%

From Zara To Foot Locker, Global Brands Drive India's Premium Mall Boom

Delhi-NCR's top malls run full, Mumbai sees sharpest rent surge at 20%
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 1:39 PM IST

Quick refunds, simpler filing: Income Tax dept explains impact of new law

Department moves to automated refunds as the 2025 Act prioritises simplified compliance and reduced litigation

Quick refunds, simpler filing: Income Tax dept explains impact of new law
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 1:08 PM IST

Allahabad HC ruling on EPFO higher pension may widen relief for retirees

Court rules that EPFO cannot deny higher pension benefits where contributions were made on actual salary basis

Allahabad HC ruling on EPFO higher pension may widen relief for retirees
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 11:35 AM IST
Rupee is down 11% in a year: Here's what the currency slide means for you
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 10:39 AM IST

Pharma, healthcare funds are in recovery mode. Should you enter them now?

Hold existing investments if you have a long horizon; book partial profits if exposure exceeds 10 per cent

Pharma, healthcare funds are in recovery mode. Should you enter them now?
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 9:49 PM IST

IT form changes in FY26: Experts explain key updates taxpayers should know

Experts say the new FY26 income tax forms aim to make tax reporting more data-driven while tightening checks on mismatches and under-reporting.

IT form changes in FY26: Experts explain key updates taxpayers should know
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 5:15 PM IST

How India's rich are now treating philanthropy like wealth management

India's HNIs Are No Longer Just Writing Cheques - They're Building Philanthropy Portfolios

How India's rich are now treating philanthropy like wealth management
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 3:57 PM IST

Rs 1 lakh dinner bills to 13000 cakes/hour: How India spent on Mother's Day

A customer in Bengaluru spent Rs 112,459 on Swiggy Dineout- single highest billing in the country on Mother's Day

Rs 1 lakh dinner bills to 13000 cakes/hour: How India spent on Mother's Day
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 3:20 PM IST

AU SFB hikes savings account interest rate to 6.75% on select balance slabs

Higher rate can improve returns on emergency funds but customers should consider other features of a saving account

AU SFB hikes savings account interest rate to 6.75% on select balance slabs
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 12:11 PM IST

Railway pensioners get 2% hike in dearness relief: Know rise in benefits

Retrospective increase will raise monthly payouts for railway pensioners and family pensioners from January 1, 2026.

Railway pensioners get 2% hike in dearness relief: Know rise in benefits
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 12:06 PM IST