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Scams at airports: Key threats and how to stay safe while travelling

These incidents have raised red flags about the growing sophistication of scams, particularly in places like airports where people often have a heightened sense of security

PAN card scam: PIB alerts India Post Payments Bank account holders

Avoid opening email attachments or clicking on unfamiliar links. Regularly update your passwords, avoid interacting with fake customer care numbers, and verify the authenticity of banking communicatio

Earn up to Rs 3,000 cashback on RuPay card purchases abroad until Jan 29

To avail this offer, RuPay cardholders must activate their RuPay JCB Global Card for international use by contacting their bank via branch banking, phone, mobile, or net banking services

Ministry issues guidelines to ensure fair treatment to CGHS beneficiaries

Empanelled hospitals are now required to follow standardised treatment protocols for common procedures and ailments

IDBI Bank updates FD rates, extends Utsav FD special offers till March

The existing special tenures under the Utsav FD scheme have been extended until March 31, allowing customers more time to invest in these high-yielding FDs

WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund NFO focuses on the quality factor theme

The New Fund Offer (NFO) is available from January 8 to January 22, 2025. It will primarily focus on equity investments, with limited exposure to debt and REITs/InVITs

Upgrade to Amex Platinum by Jan 31 to unlock exclusive benefits & rewards

Upon successful card application, an additional 50,000 Membership Rewards points will be credited to the cardholder's account within 120 days from the offer's end date

What are arbitrage funds: All you need to know before investing?

Arbitrage funds use a system-driven approach with algorithms to swiftly identify and execute arbitrage opportunities, ensuring efficiency and eliminating the need for manual intervention

Buying a home? Explore the best loan rates in January 2025

Terms vary and are influenced by several factors including your creditworthiness, loan amount, profession

Planning to buy a new car? Here are the best loan rates by several banks

The EMIs you pay on the loan will vary significantly depending on the interest rate

UTI MF launches Quant Fund focusing on quantitative investment theme

Fund seeks to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity-related instruments

Axis Max Life Insurance launches sustainable Wealth 50 Index Fund

The new fund targets companies with strong cash flows, using a proprietary Sustainable Yield Index developed by the company

RBI keeps interest rate on floating rate savings bonds unchanged at 8.05%

Interest rate on RBI floating rate savings bonds is not fixed and is adjusted twice a year

Guwahati emerges as fastest-growing spot for international travelers

According to Agoda's New Horizons report, Malaysia is an increasingly popular choice among Indian travelers heading abroad

Personal loan EMI calculator is equal to smart borrowing decisions

The digital tool aids in budgeting, and provides flexibility by allowing users to experiment with different loan tenures

Now, file rectification requests online for incorrect ITR processing

New feature added to the ITR portal streamlines rectification process, which previously required manual submissions and was often fraught with delays and complications

Job changes and their significant impact on personal loan approval

Switching jobs means not having required number of salary slips or bank statements to verify your income, which can delay the approval process

NPCI lifts WhatsApp Pay's user cap: Know how to set up new account

The move is expected to have profound implications for WhatsApp Pay and the broader UPI market

EPS pensioners can now withdraw their pension from any bank in India

Under the new rules effective January 1, 2025, 7.8 million members of EPS will benefit from Centralised Pension Payment System

Key financial changes coming into force from Jan 1 that taxpayers must know

Several key financial deadlines have changed, including filing belated income tax returns (ITR) by the due date and availing of Vivad Se Vishwas scheme