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Got an email to download e-PAN? It's a scam, says govt: How to stay safe

Do not respond or share financial details if you receive such messages, government advisory says

Got an email to download e-PAN? It's a scam, says govt: How to stay safe
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

10-yr G-sec yield softens in Feb as liquidity surplus jumped to ₹27 tn

Liquidity surplus in the banking system rose to ₹27 trillion during the month, pushing down short-term rates and easing the benchmark 10-year government bond yield.

10-yr G-sec yield softens in Feb as liquidity surplus jumped to ₹27 tn
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 1:16 PM IST

SC orders salary cut after man defaults on maintenance to estranged wife

Employer asked to deduct ~25,000 from income every month

SC orders salary cut after man defaults on maintenance to estranged wife
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 5:26 PM IST

Retail loan disbursals rise 40%, gold products driving growth: Report

'Credit market witnessing rare alignment of accelerated growth and improving asset quality', it says

Retail loan disbursals rise 40%, gold products driving growth: Report
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 5:22 PM IST

Women as long-term investors could create Rs 40 trn in GDP potential: Study

While financial inclusion has brought millions of women into the banking fold, a systemic 'agency gap' is preventing them from building the long-term assets needed to drive national growth, it says

Women as long-term investors could create Rs 40 trn in GDP potential: Study
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 1:41 PM IST

MP govt employees' dearness allowance increases to 58%: Check details here

Hike brings state allowances in line with central government rates, providing a significant monthly boost for lakhs of employees and pensioners

MP govt employees' dearness allowance increases to 58%: Check details here
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

Can tenants claim ownership after decades of occupancy? SC clarifies

Supreme Court clarified that decades of occupancy do not grant tenants ownership rights, orders the eviction of a shop's occupants

Can tenants claim ownership after decades of occupancy? SC clarifies
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 4:30 PM IST

IRDAI's new insurer rules from April 1: What it means for policyholders

Move to Ind AS 117 framework will modernise how insurers report long-term profits and liabilities without altering existing policy terms, premiums or coverage for customers

IRDAI's new insurer rules from April 1: What it means for policyholders
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 3:33 PM IST

38% of women in rural and semi-urban India use UPI weekly: Report

While they India act as their household's primary savers, only 32% of women use formal financial institutions for savings

38% of women in rural and semi-urban India use UPI weekly: Report
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

Rs 7 lakh PM Mudra loan for a small fee? Govt flags new online scam

MUDRA operates solely as a refinancing body and never solicits direct payments from individual borrowers.

Rs 7 lakh PM Mudra loan for a small fee? Govt flags new online scam
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

Moving abroad for a new job? Here's what happens to your EPF savings

Members can choose to maintain, transfer or withdraw their savings depending on their destination and employment terms

Moving abroad for a new job? Here's what happens to your EPF savings
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 4:23 PM IST

PAN misused for fraudulent loan? How to detect & restore credit score

Hidden loans can quietly hurt your credit score; here's how to catch and fix them promptly

PAN misused for fraudulent loan? How to detect & restore credit score
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

Women account for only 11% of home loan approvals in 2025: Report

Women borrowed more than men in just two cities, but the average loan size for women across major markets is Rs 6 lakh lower than for men

Women account for only 11% of home loan approvals in 2025: Report
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 12:27 PM IST

Kotak raises debit card fee to Rs 300, changes cash rules: Check details

Lender is tightening its fee structure from April 1, raising debit card charges and introducing higher penalties for repeated auto-debit failures

Kotak raises debit card fee to Rs 300, changes cash rules: Check details
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

Can you lose your home over unpaid property tax? What the law actually says

While municipal authorities possess the legal power to auction homes for unpaid tax, they must follow a strict sequence of statutory notices and appeal windows

Can you lose your home over unpaid property tax? What the law actually says
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 5:22 PM IST

57% of HNIs buy term at 30-39, demand for Rs 3 cr cover surges: Report

Affluent Indians are increasingly prioritising pure protection over tax planning, with over half of high-net-worth individuals now securing multi-crore term insurance covers before the age of 40

57% of HNIs buy term at 30-39, demand for Rs 3 cr cover surges: Report
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 4:04 PM IST

Credit card interest rate rising? Here's what's likely causing the spike

Understanding variable Annual Percentage Rate essential to avoiding sudden debt spikes caused by shifting interest rate cycles, late payment penalties, expiry of introductory offers

Credit card interest rate rising? Here's what's likely causing the spike
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 3:51 PM IST

HDFC Bank increases locker rents by up to 184%, tightens access rules

Bank will overhaul vault security with mandatory Aadhaar biometrics alongside a steep restructuring of locker rental tiers from April 1

HDFC Bank increases locker rents by up to 184%, tightens access rules
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 12:23 PM IST

New to stocks? Sebi warns of investors being 'hijacked by scamsters'

Regulator flags surge in pre-investment scams as it expands AI-driven surveillance, verification tools and awareness campaigns

New to stocks? Sebi warns of investors being 'hijacked by scamsters'
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

Thinking of converting credit card purchases into EMIs? Here's how to do it

Credit card EMIs help split large purchases into manageable monthly payments, but understanding charges and terms is crucial before opting for it

Thinking of converting credit card purchases into EMIs? Here's how to do it
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 6:01 PM IST