Personal Finance

Small-cap index at 8-month low: Take staggered, long-term fund exposure

Keep allocation measured and aligned to your risk appetite, given the segment's higher risk

Budget 2026: Why old income tax regime still appeals to salaried taxpayers

As the Finance Minister readies Budget 2026, salaried taxpayers remain split on whether lower rates can truly replace deductions

Why Silver ETFs swung sharply-And what recovery signals for investors

From a portfolio construction perspective, silver works when allocation size is modest, entry is staggered, and exit rules are defined in advance.

Govt revises wages, pension for insurers, Nabard and RBI employees

The move assumes significance, given that it will benefit about 46,322 employees, 23,570 pensioners, and 23,260 family pensioners

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Over 500 exclusive Marriott Bonvoy Moments up for grabs, including the ultimate experience with the Marriott Bonvoy Golden Ticket

Silver up 200% in 12 months but Gold regains favour as volatility rises

Despite strong prices, global silver ETFs have seen outflows of over 3 million ounces since the start of 2026

Tackling portfolio overlap: Invest fresh money in underrepresented segments

When building a portfolio, diversify by market cap, style, and geography to minimise chances of overlap

Invest in NPS Vatsalya if you have a long horizon and can forgo liquidity

The scheme may not suit investors who want liquidity, are targeting short- to medium-term goals, or are uncomfortable with equity volatility

Check out the best home loan rates from public and private lenders

With home loan interest rates likely to remain stable in the near future, here are the various options available from banks and HFCs

Budget 2026: What India's ageing population needs from the finance minister

From home care bills to insurance gaps, why Budget 2026 matters for families supporting ageing parents

Fund review: HDFC Large Cap Fund

Fund review: HDFC Large Cap Fund

Clean air on the go: Can wearable purifiers cut pollution exposure?

Wearable and convenient, personal air purifiers promise a clean-air bubble for urban Indians. But do these devices meaningfully reduce pollution exposure, or offer only limited relief?

After 12% sales drop, housing market enters 2026 on steady ground: Report

Residential sales fell 12% in 2025 as buyers turned cautious, but disciplined supply is expected to keep prices stable through 2026

Unpaid highway toll could crash your plan to sell a vehicle: Here is how

Amendments to motor vehicle rules link toll clearance to ownership transfers and fitness certificates to curb fee evasion

Atal Pension Yojana extended till FY31: What subscribers can earn monthly

Flagship will continue until 2031 to bolster long-term financial security for millions of workers in the unorganised sector

Luxury homes to data centres: India's most valuable property deals of 2025

Of 126 land deals closed in 2025, 96 deals for approx. 1,877+ acres are proposed for residential development across tier 1, 2 and 3 cities

India's most funded young founders: Who raised the biggest cheques-and why

The U40 List features 51 of the youngest entrepreneurs, all aged 36, representing a diverse range of industries, including SaaS, FinTech, Healthcare, Energy, Aerospace, Logistics and Automobiles.

Illness top loan trigger: Health emergencies are fuelling personal loans

Second-largest borrowing trigger: 14% in Tier 1 vs. 8% in Tier 3

Pharma & healthcare funds: Easing valuations, rising insurance aid outlook

Price controls by the Indian regulator, USFDA actions, and concentration risk are key concerns

India's under-40 founders control $950 Bn-More than Switzerland's GDP

The Rise of India's U40 Power Class: $950 Billion Valuation, 436 Founders