Personal Finance

Gold surge: Should you invest, book profits or rebalance your portfolio?

Avoid chasing the rally; stagger fresh investments and rebalance if gold exceeds your target allocation

Tax notice after death: Can legal heirs be asked to pay the dues?

A taxpayer's death does not end pending tax matters. Here is what heirs need to know about notices, returns, dues and inherited assets

HDFC Bank, Federal Bank hike FD rates: Senior citizens can earn up to 7.20%

HDFC Bank has raised its senior citizen FD rate to 7.10%, while Federal Bank now offers up to 7.20% on select tenures

NRI pensioners face Jeevan Pramaan hurdles abroad: What they can do

Those unable to complete digital life certificate verification can use alternative routes through banks, authorised agents or Indian missions

18% Nifty earnings growth beats estimate; Motilal holds 50% mid-small bet

FII selling ends, Nifty tops 24,000: Motilal Oswal keeps 50% mid-small cap allocation

Your first ₹1 lakh shouldn't go into stocks: Build this safety net first

SIP, insurance, emergency fund: The money checklist every salaried Indian needs

FPIs are back. Oil is at $92. What should Indian investors do now?

India's next stock-market winners? PL Wealth picks banks, capex and consumption

Smallcap profits surged 37%, outliers account for a big chunk of the gain

Smallcap profit party: 37% CAGR, but the fine print matters

Buying pet insurance? Check sub-limits, exclusions before choosing a policy

India's pet population rose from 28.5 million in financial year 2019-20 (FY20) to 39.2 million in FY25 and is projected to reach 60.5 million by FY30, according to industry estimates

Buying property? Mutation of ownership alone does not prove title

Trace the title chain, check encumbrances and verify every owner's right to sell before buying a property; mutation, tax records and possession alone do not establish ownership

Can NRIs living in Dubai avail of term insurance from Indian companies?

Here are some of the best term insurance rates available for NRIs based in Dubai from various insurers

Beyond the beauty buzzwords: How to choose 'clean' skincare and make-up

As consumers scrutinise what goes into their skincare and make-up, brands are betting on cleaner formulations and transparency. But what does 'clean' mean, does it perform as well - and does it cost m

Fund review: HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

Fund review: HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

Average cancer claim rises 81% in 5 years: How much health cover is enough?

With treatment claims rising to Rs 5.6 lakh, expert explains how families can assess their health cover

Manoj Bajpayee buys 4.45 acres in Pune's Mulshi for Rs 1.37 crore

In April 2026, actor Ranbir Kapoor acquired four adjoining land parcels spanning about 25.7 acres in Pimpri village, also in Mulshi taluka, for a combined Rs 16.42 crore

Home loan rates start at 7% in Aug: Check best offers by top lenders

Public sector banks take the lead with the cheapest borrowing terms, while housing finance companies and private lenders are close behind

Car loan rates starting at 7.35%: Check best offers and terms here

Car loan rates currently range from 7.35% to 14.05%. Check lender-wise interest rates, processing fees and EMI for a Rs 5 lakh loan

NRI bank accounts: Who can use NRE, NRO and FCNR(B) options in India?

NRIs, PIOs and eligible OCIs can open NRO, NRE and FCNR(B) accounts, but each serves a different purpose and has distinct rules

Retail traders' F&O losses stay high: How investors can limit the damage

Nearly 88% of individual F&O traders lost money in FY26. High leverage, frequent trading and behavioural mistakes can amplify losses, making disciplined risk management essential

Rakesh Roshan's JVPD property fetches ₹5 lakh monthly rent in 3-year deal

Rakesh Roshan's latest Mumbai property deal: ₹5 lakh monthly rent, 5% annual hike