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Kotak Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund launched: Key details you should know

The Nifty Smallcap 250 Index consists of 250 companies ranked 251st to 500th within the Nifty 500 Index, specifically measuring the performance of small market capitalization companies.

HDFC Bank to SBI: Here are best home loan offers in India this January 2025

Notably, HDFC Bank offers rates between 10.85% and 24.00%, while the State Bank of India provides attractive rates starting from 11.45% with no processing fee.

9% interest: Your guide to the best fixed deposit rates in January 2025

Investors are also encouraged to review the tenure of their investments. Longer-term deposits may offer more attractive rates, but they come with the caveat of reduced liquidity.

India's investment banking fees reach $1.3 bn in 2024, Kotak Mahindra leads

Kotak Mahindra Bank took the top position for overall investment banking fee ranking in India with a total of US$92.8 million, accounting for 7.2% wallet share of India's investment banking fee pool

Gurugram under-construction prices up 55%; North Goa villas see 16% hike

Gurugram and Mumbai led the surge in under-construction property values, with increases of up to 55% and 10%, respectively, while Bengaluru and North Goa saw gains of 25% and 16%.

60% health insurance claimants face discharge delays, want web processing

Sixty per cent of health insurance claimants reported experiencing delays of six to 48 hours between claim approval and hospital discharge, according to a survey by LocalCircls

Decoded: Which new fund offering are drawing the most investor attention?

ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities and SBI Innovative Opportunities have also ridden the wave of investor enthusiasm.

Metro promoters buy 5 luxury flats for Rs 405 crore in Mumbai's Lower Parel

Each transaction involved a substantial stamp duty of Rs 4.05 crore, highlighting the significant financial commitment made by the promoters.

31-year wait? 2,300 applicants died waiting for Australian parent visa

According to the department, 2,297 parent visa applicants and 87 other family members, including aged dependent relatives and carers, have passed away while waiting for their visa applications.

Starting Jan 1, 2025 Air India to offer in-flight Wi-Fi on domestic flights

Starting 1 January 2025, in-flight Wi-Fi services available on all flights operated by Air India's A350, B787-9 and select A321neo aircraft.

Will Digiyatra data be used to crack down on tax evaders? taxmen clarify

DigiYatra is a digital initiative launched in India to enhance the travel experience at airports through the use of biometric identification

China extends reduced visa fees for Indians: Rs 2900 until Dec 2025

The single-entry visa is priced at Rs 2,900, while double-entry visas will cost Rs 4,400. For those seeking longer stays, a six-month multiple-entry visa is available for Rs 5,900

Gold could touch Rs 90,000/10 grams in 2025: What should investors do?

The yellow metal reached an all-time high of Rs 82,400 per 10 grams on October 30.

Small Savings Schemes: Interest rates for PPF, NSC, SSY unchanged yet again

Under this announcement, the Public Provident Fund (PPF) and post office savings deposit schemes will retain their interest rates at 7.1% and 4%, respectively.

2025 investment: Bet on realty, pharma, banks and large-caps over mid-caps

Investors are advised to maintain a long-term perspective, focusing on quality stocks with solid growth potential.

2024 realty deals hit 5.5 lakh, valued at Rs 4 tn, prices up 60% in 5 yrs

In 2024, nearly 5.77 lakh residential registered transactions were recorded in primary and secondary property markets, marking a 4% increase from 2023.

SBI contra to Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund: Most popular equity MFs of 2024

For the second consecutive year, Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund has stood at the top spot.

US issues over 1 mn non-immigrant visas to Indians in 2024, eases renewals

The US Mission revealed plans to establish a U.S.-based system for H-1B visa renewals by 2025.

'Emerging tech to create 1 mn jobs': Here are the salaries you can expect

India's IT sector is said to add upto 2 million jobs by 2030, with technologies like Generative AI and Blockchain leading the charge, noted the report.

Now, you can use any UPI app for your digital wallet payments-here is how

By allowing interoperability among these wallets and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps, users can now make transactions using any UPI-enabled application.