Personal Finance

Clear loans, secure insurance before investing, says Harsh Roongta

Business Standard Smart Investor Arena 2026: Roongta said building a savings habit matters more than chasing returns early in one's career

Can a husband avoid paying maintenance by claiming he has no income?

Allahabad High Court has ruled that a husband capable of earning cannot escape his obligation to maintain his wife by citing unemployment or poor business performance

HDFC, ICICI, SBI, Axis, Kotak Credit Card Diwali deals: Where you can save

Buying Electronics or Booking Flights? Compare These Credit Card Offers

Mumbai sees 17 daily deals in ₹5 cr-plus homes, Rs 50 cr plus sales double

Worli leads Mumbai's ₹32,623 crore luxury housing market, but demand spreads

Tokenisation can unlock hidden wealth, cut borrowing costs: Mudrex CEO

Business Standard Smart Investor Arena 2026: Edul Patel said tokenisation could make assets such as gold, bonds and property easier to access and use as collateral

Tiger Shroff's ₹7.6 crore flat in Mumbai's Khar West sells for ₹9 crore

Tiger Shroff sells Khar West flat for ₹9 crore; property value rises 18.3% since 2018

How should spouse secure family's finances after husband's demise

Prioritise money for immediate expenses, trace assets, check nomination and inheritance rights

Paying only the minimum credit card bill? Here's what it may cost you

You can avoid late fees by paying the minimum amount, but interest on old and new purchases can make a temporary cash crunch expensive.

88% of homes listed for sale in India are ready to move in, Delhi leads

Of 7.53 lakh residential properties advertised for sale nationally, 6.63 lakh are classified as ready to move in, according to an analysis of 99acres listings collected on October 10, 2026.

The business of big musicals: How India's live theatre is evolving

From Shriram Centre's long-running Shri Ram to Broadway-style productions, ABBA tributes and tech-laden shows at NCPA and NMACC, India's musical stage is getting bigger, brighter, pricier

Fund Review: HDFC Mid Cap Fund

Fund Review: HDFC Mid Cap Fund

Sonu Sood rents out Mumbai commercial unit; lease deal valued at ₹3.52 cr

Sonu Sood's Mumbai property deals: ₹3.52 crore Versova lease, ₹8.1 crore Flat sale decoded

Home loan alert: Your EMI may stay the same, but your loan could get longer

Rising Repo Rates can lead to higher EMIs or longer loan tenures, increasing borrowing costs

Credit card for family travellers: 12 free lounge visits, up to 5% rewards

AU Small Finance Bank and Paytm partner to launch India's first Family Lounge Access RuPay Credit Card

Leading NBFCs flag early signs of repayment stress in gold loan segment

Bajaj Finance and Piramal Finance flag early signs of stress in gold loans as rapid lending growth raises concerns over repayment delays, borrower leverage and defaults

Joint property in your name? Here's why source of funds matters in disputes

A man was ordered to vacate a jointly registered house after the court found that his wife's father had funded its purchase

NDB Maharaja Bonds get TDS exemption: How it affects your interest income

The New Development Bank plans to raise Rs 25,000 crore through the rupee-denominated bonds over five years to fund sustainable development and green projects in India

PFRDA launches new NPS Central: How to log in, manage pension investments

The platform allows users to log in with their registered mobile number, track contributions, download statements, compare pension schemes and access account services through a common interface.

UP cuts rent agreement charges: What tenants & landlords need to know

UP's revised fee structure aims to make rental agreements cheaper, improve legal protection and reduce landlord-tenant disputes.

Axis Bank, Visa offer up to 20% off on festive purchases across 100+ brands

Eligible Axis Bank Visa credit cardholders can access 100+ festive offers across electronics, travel, mobiles and lifestyle, with discounts and EMI benefits