Personal Finance

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

Good news for EV buyers: Tamil Nadu extends motor tax waiver till 2027

State extends 100% motor vehicle tax exemption on electric vehicles by two years

Fake traffic fine SMS surge: Here's how to safeguard yourself

These messages, which often appear urgent and alarming, urge recipients to click on a link to make immediate payments

Sector, thematic funds 2026 outlook: Avoid over-allocation, chasing returns

Thematic and sector funds offer focused exposure to structural trends that may not be adequately represented in broader diversified portfolios

55% took loans to shop online, 52% to order food in 2025: Survey

emand surged most strongly across cities such as Coimbatore, Indore, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, Jaipur and Nagpur

Year-ender: The big insurance shifts of 2025 and what they mean for 2026

OPD surge, wellness-linked pricing and AI-led underwriting reshaped how Indians protected their health in 2025

Cash rules tightening from April 2026? Government clarifies viral post

Viral post claims new cash rules from April 2026, but PIB says it's misleading

Mumbai registrations hit 14-year high in 2025, ₹1-2 cr homes drive sales

City records annual registrations of 150,254 properties in 2025, up 6% YoY

Are banks open or closed on New Year's Day, Jan 1? Here's state-wise update

January 1, 2026, a Thursday, is New Year's Day in 2026. In the US, January 1st is a federal holiday; in India, it is a restricted holiday. However, in some states, banks are closed, as per the RBI

Fewer flats sold? Home sales dip 5% in 2025, but transaction values up 11%

The mid-segment is poised to drive incremental demand in 2026.

Midcap funds outlook for 2026 hinges on earnings rebound, rate support

After a subdued 2025, midcap funds could recover in 2026 if earnings revive and rates stay supportive. Experts advise a calibrated 10-30 per cent allocation with a long-term horizon

Digital health insurance sees 27% growth as wellness drives demand: Report

Rising costs and wellness trends drive more Indians to buy cover online

Young Indians drive early borrowing, secured credit grows in 2025: Report

Secured cards and short-term loans see sharp growth as young borrowers enter credit

India's realty sector saw 11 capital market deals from April-December 2025

Housing affordability best in the past 30 years Pan-India

Foreign investors top India's realty PE mkt, land emerges key asset class

Data centres (23.2%) and residential (21%) emerged as the next major investment destinations - with data centre investments entirely foreign-led.

Biggest investing surprises of 2025 & how to avoid shocks in 2026

Gold's surge, small-cap swings, flat debt returns and crypto whiplash tested retail discipline

New Year, New Rules: What changes from January 1, 2026, and why it matters

From January 1, 2026, changes to banking, salaries, taxes and household costs will begin to shape everyday finances

0 forex, 33% travel value-back: IDFC FIRST's invite-only premium card Gaj

The card carries a joining and annual fee of ₹12,500 + GST. The card comes with 12,500 invitation Rewards Points of 1RP=Rs.1

IPO frenzy? Data shows only 1 in 4 IPOs drew Mutual Fund anchors in 2025

What Anchor Allocation Numbers Reveal About IPO Quality