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Tackling portfolio overlap: Invest fresh money in underrepresented segments

When building a portfolio, diversify by market cap, style, and geography to minimise chances of overlap

Tackling portfolio overlap: Invest fresh money in underrepresented segments
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

Invest in NPS Vatsalya if you have a long horizon and can forgo liquidity

The scheme may not suit investors who want liquidity, are targeting short- to medium-term goals, or are uncomfortable with equity volatility

Invest in NPS Vatsalya if you have a long horizon and can forgo liquidity
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 10:07 PM IST

Check out the best home loan rates from public and private lenders

With home loan interest rates likely to remain stable in the near future, here are the various options available from banks and HFCs

Check out the best home loan rates from public and private lenders
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 5:41 PM IST

Budget 2026: What India's ageing population needs from the finance minister

From home care bills to insurance gaps, why Budget 2026 matters for families supporting ageing parents

Budget 2026: What India's ageing population needs from the finance minister
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 5:30 PM IST

Fund review: HDFC Large Cap Fund

Fund review: HDFC Large Cap Fund

Fund review: HDFC Large Cap Fund
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 5:14 PM IST

Clean air on the go: Can wearable purifiers cut pollution exposure?

Wearable and convenient, personal air purifiers promise a clean-air bubble for urban Indians. But do these devices meaningfully reduce pollution exposure, or offer only limited relief?

Clean air on the go: Can wearable purifiers cut pollution exposure?
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 5:05 PM IST

After 12% sales drop, housing market enters 2026 on steady ground: Report

Residential sales fell 12% in 2025 as buyers turned cautious, but disciplined supply is expected to keep prices stable through 2026

After 12% sales drop, housing market enters 2026 on steady ground: Report
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 4:15 PM IST

Unpaid highway toll could crash your plan to sell a vehicle: Here is how

Amendments to motor vehicle rules link toll clearance to ownership transfers and fitness certificates to curb fee evasion

Unpaid highway toll could crash your plan to sell a vehicle: Here is how
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 1:35 PM IST

Atal Pension Yojana extended till FY31: What subscribers can earn monthly

Flagship will continue until 2031 to bolster long-term financial security for millions of workers in the unorganised sector

Atal Pension Yojana extended till FY31: What subscribers can earn monthly
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 11:46 AM IST

Luxury homes to data centres: India's most valuable property deals of 2025

Of 126 land deals closed in 2025, 96 deals for approx. 1,877+ acres are proposed for residential development across tier 1, 2 and 3 cities

Luxury homes to data centres: India's most valuable property deals of 2025
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 9:07 AM IST

India's most funded young founders: Who raised the biggest cheques-and why

The U40 List features 51 of the youngest entrepreneurs, all aged 36, representing a diverse range of industries, including SaaS, FinTech, Healthcare, Energy, Aerospace, Logistics and Automobiles.

India's most funded young founders: Who raised the biggest cheques-and why
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 8:49 AM IST

Illness top loan trigger: Health emergencies are fuelling personal loans

Second-largest borrowing trigger: 14% in Tier 1 vs. 8% in Tier 3

Illness top loan trigger: Health emergencies are fuelling personal loans
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 8:16 AM IST

Pharma & healthcare funds: Easing valuations, rising insurance aid outlook

Price controls by the Indian regulator, USFDA actions, and concentration risk are key concerns

Pharma & healthcare funds: Easing valuations, rising insurance aid outlook
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

India's under-40 founders control $950 Bn-More than Switzerland's GDP

The Rise of India's U40 Power Class: $950 Billion Valuation, 436 Founders

India's under-40 founders control $950 Bn-More than Switzerland's GDP
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 4:12 PM IST

Lapsed life insurance explained: What happens and how to restore your cover

Learn how grace periods, reduced paid-up options and revival rules work

Lapsed life insurance explained: What happens and how to restore your cover
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 3:40 PM IST

Budget 2026 expectations: Home buyers seek relief on EMIs and upfront costs

As Budget 2026 nears, home buyers want higher loan deductions, lower upfront costs and targeted help for first-time purchasers

Budget 2026 expectations: Home buyers seek relief on EMIs and upfront costs
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 3:29 PM IST

MMR tops India's land mkt with 32 deals, over 500 acres transacted in 2025

Back in 2024, MMR closed at least 30 land deals for over 607 acres

MMR tops India's land mkt with 32 deals, over 500 acres transacted in 2025
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 3:04 PM IST

Want a credit card for lifestyle expenses? Check these picks for 2026

From travel rewards to cashback on everyday spends, credit cards are evolving into lifestyle tools

Want a credit card for lifestyle expenses? Check these picks for 2026
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

Will Budget 2026 lower your Mutual Fund tax bill? AMFI's pitch to FM

Association of Mutual Funds in India has urged the government to reinstate indexation benefits for debt funds, and allow mutual funds to offer pension-focused schemes with tax benefits similar to NPS

Will Budget 2026 lower your Mutual Fund tax bill? AMFI's pitch to FM
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 10:04 AM IST

Betting on India's spending boom: WhiteOak Cap launches Consumption Fund

The WhiteOak Capital Consumption Opportunities Fund is a focused play on how India eats, spends, travels, borrows and upgrades - a story that continues to unfold beyond quarterly cycles.

Betting on India's spending boom: WhiteOak Cap launches Consumption Fund
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 9:24 AM IST