Personal Finance

Grandfather's property: Birthright or inheritance? Know your legal rights

The Supreme Court has clarified that property inherited by a father under Section 8 of the Hindu Succession Act is his individual property, giving children no automatic birthright to it.

AI stock correction exposes hidden risks in Indian investors' portfolios

A sharp correction in AI and semiconductor stocks has exposed concentration risks in overseas portfolios. Experts advise Indian investors to review overlapping holdings and rebalance allocations

India scores 71, US just 36: What the global economic rankings reveal

India tops resilience index, but fiscal deficit and oil risks remain

Term insurance at 30: Compare premiums, coverage and payment options

Term insurance can provide financial protection for dependants, with some plans offering coverage beyond retirement. Compare how premium payment options and policy duration affect costs

Fund Review: Kotak Mid Cap Fund

Fund Review: Kotak Mid Cap Fund

The price of breathing easy: Is your home air purifier worth the money?

As Delhi-NCR battles winter pollution, experts explain whether air purifiers protect your lungs, how HEPA filters and CADR work, and what consumers should know about running costs and maintenance

Inherited gold without bills? What Supreme Court order means in tax matters

Ruling clarifies that 500, 250 and 100 gram gold limits do not exempt families from explaining source of inherited jewellery

Looking for assured returns? These savings options offer up to 8.2%

Investors seeking stable returns can choose from government-backed schemes and bank deposits, but rates, tax rules and lock-ins differ

Pollution-linked health claims rise over 4 times in 3 years: Insurer data

Working professionals aged 31-55 account for 59% of claims, while winter months contribute 56% of annual claims

Buying a house in a relative's name? Know when it can invite tax scrutiny

Family tie does not automatically protect a property purchase from benami scrutiny; funding, ownership and documentation matter

Priyanka Chopra's family signs ₹6.5-crore deal to sell Pune bungalow

Madhu Chopra and Siddharth Chopra had leased out the same-sized Koregaon Park bungalow in 2024

Can a landlord withhold your security deposit? Know your legal rights

Set clear refund terms, keep evidence of the property's condition and challenge unjustified deductions

Joint family property sale: How co-owners may block a transaction

A partition deed, clear ownership records and inheritance rules can make or break the deal

Credit card safety: 7 settings you should review to reduce fraud risk

Overlooked choices in your card settings could make all the difference when fraudsters strike

Land deals fall 56% in 2026; 1 in 4 now a joint development agreement

Between 2022 and 9M 2026, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) led land acquisition with approximately 2,798 acres, followed by the National Capital Region (NCR) with 2,012 acres

HDFC Bank hikes MCLR rates 15 bps across tenures: Check impact on your loan

Hike applies to all MCLR tenures from Nov 7; home and personal loan borrowers may face higher interest costs

Holiday planning: Amazon Pay sale offers 65% off on hotels, 30% on flights

Amazon Pay is bringing back its 'Impossible Travel Deals 2026' sale from November 12 to November 26, offering discounts of up to 30 per cent on flights and 65 per cent on hotel bookings.

New motor insurance norms: Know mandatory covers and optional protections

Understand which covers are mandatory and weigh the risks of dropping an optional protection

Is your employer depositing PF? How to check and report missing payments

Check your EPF passbook, compare monthly credits with salary slips and learn how to raise a complaint with EPFO if deposits are missing

New job, higher pay? Check these tax implications before switching

A higher CTC may not mean higher take-home pay. Check salary structure, TDS, tax regime and deductions before making the switch